Monday, December 9, 2024
Saturday, January 4
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. ‑ 9:00 a.m. | ENG/RDG ACE Instructor Meeting Virtual - Zoom (Meeting ID: 967 9399 5539, Passcode: 376870) |
| 9:00 a.m. ‑ 11:00 a.m. | New Adjunct Faculty Orientation - Register here CTLE - All new adjunct faculty at GCC are invited to attend the New Adjunct Faculty Orientation. This orientation will cover available resources, technology training, and other important information to help adjunct faculty be successful in their first semester at GCC. Virtual Event |
| 11:00 a.m. ‑ 12:00 p.m. | English, Reading, ESL, Journalism & Creative Writing Adjunct Faculty Meeting Virtual - Zoom (Meeting ID: 933 5013 4416, Passcode: 358165) |
Monday, January 6
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. ‑ 10:00 a.m. | Music Department Meeting - Virtual (link provided via email) |
| 9:00 a.m. ‑ 11:30 a.m. | 2025 District Day of Learning - Illuminating the Classroom: A Path to Transparency and Student Success. - Register here Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium/Virtual |
| 1:00 p.m. ‑ 2:00 p.m. | CTLE - Syllabus + Integration - Register here Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty-minute quickstart, and 30-minute, one-on-one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | CTLE 5 Ways to Improve Your Online Course - Register here This workshop will focus on enhancing course design, student engagement, and methods for increasing student success. Learn new ways to improve your online course with practical strategies for design and delivery. |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Chemistry Department Meeting - Residential Faculty - PS-148 |
| 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Chemistry Department Meeting - All Faculty - PS-148 |
Tuesday, January 7
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. ‑ 8:15 a.m. | All Employee Convocation Breakfast - SU Atrium |
| 8:15 a.m. ‑ 10:00 a.m. | All Employee Convocation - SU-104 - Live Stream |
| 10:00 a.m. ‑ 11:00 a.m. | All Faculty Meeting - SU-104 - Live Stream |
| 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Business and Information Technology - BPC/CIS Meeting - B-208 |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | CTLE Level Up Your Syllabus+ - Register here Join this 30-minute session to get fresh ideas on how to level up your Syllabus+. Not all of the technology used to create the new ideas will be demonstrated during this workshop. |
| 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Communication & World Languages Department Meeting - LA-101 |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | CTLE Validate Links in Canvas - Register here If you are new to Canvas, this is a must attend workshop for you! If you have ever had students tell you they are not able to access content but you as the teacher are able to access the content, it could be because Canvas has not linked the content correctly. Attend this 30 minute workshop to learn how to use the amazing Validate Links tool in Canvas tool to ensure all of your links and images are populating for your students. |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Business & Information Technology Department Meeting - B-208 |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | English, Reading, ESL, Journalism & Creative Writing Residential Faculty Meeting - LA-141 |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CTLE Syllabus + Integration - Register here Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty-minute quickstart, and 30-minute one one-on-one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | CTLE Increase Engagement with Padlet - Register here Padlet is a helpful engagement tool that can be integrated into Canvas. It allows students to share multiple forms of content on a virtual whiteboard. Learn about Padlet and get ideas for using it in your course. |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Counseling FYE Adjunct Faculty Meeting & Spring Kick Off Google Meets (Phone Number: US +1 401-366-4580, PIN: 348 644 614#) |
Wednesday, January 8
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. ‑ 8:30 a.m. | CTLE Validate Links in Canvas - Register here If you are new to Canvas, this is a must attend workshop for you! If you have ever had students tell you they are not able to access content but you as the teacher are able to access the content, it could be because Canvas has not linked the content correctly. Attend this 30 minute workshop to learn how to use the amazing Validate Links tool in Canvas tool to ensure all of your links and images are populating for your students. |
| 8:30 a.m. ‑ 9:30 a.m. | CTLE Syllabus + Integration - Register here Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty-minute quickstart, and 30-minute one-on-one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. |
| 9:00 a.m. ‑ 11:00 a.m. | Nursing Adjunct Faculty Meeting - LS-102 For event link, please see calendar invite. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. | English, Reading, ESL, Journalism & Creative Writing Department Assessment Day - SU-104 |
| 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Fitness and Wellness Residential Faculty Meeting - ESN-101 |
| 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Math & Computer Science Faculty Meeting - MA-128 |
| 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Social Science Department Meeting - 05-142 Breakout sessions - 05-112 & 05-142 |
| 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Psychology Department Meeting - LS-275 For event link, please see calendar invite. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Business & Information Technology Accounting Meeting Residential Faculty - B-106 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Physical Science Department Meeting - PS-176 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Art & Humanities Department Meeting - FA-127 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Biology Department Meeting - LS-273 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Philosophy Department Meeting - LA-105 |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Technology & Consumer Science Department Meeting - T1-108 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | CTLE Level Up Your Syllabus+ - Register here Join this 30-minute session to get fresh ideas on how to level-up your Syllabus+. Not all of the technology used to create the new ideas will be demonstrated during this workshop. |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Business & Information Technology CIS105 Meeting - B-101 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Fitness and Wellness Department Meeting - ESN-101 |
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Nursing Department Meeting - LS-102 For event link, please see calendar invite. |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | CTLE - Late Policies and Flexibility in Courses - Register here Explore strategies for crafting fair and effective late work policies that balance student flexibility with accountability. Discover approaches to reducing unnecessary procrastination while supporting student success through reasonable extensions and accommodations. Leave with actionable tips for implementing late policies that promote learning. |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | CTLE - Syllabus + Integration - Register here Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty twenty-minute quickstart, and 30-minute, one-on-one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Public Safety Sciences Department Meeting - PSS-252 |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Business & Information Technology GBS151 & 233 Meeting - Residential Faculty - B-106 |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Counseling Dept Meeting - Zoom (Meeting ID: 941 5552 9368) |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Business & Information Technology GBS205 Meeting - Residential Faculty B-106 |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | CTLE - Providing Effective Feedback - Register here If you are new to teaching, you will love learning these strategies to give effective feedback to students! Join CTLE at one of the upcoming 30-minute ‘Providing Effective Feedback’ sessions where three different approaches, along with examples, will be shared. This is a virtual event. |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | CTLE - Syllabus + Integration - Register here Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty twenty-minute quickstart, and 30-minute one-on-one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | All Adjunct meeting - Updates and resources for adjuncts to start the semester - Google Meet |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. | Business & Information Technology Adjunct Meeting Please see department communication for Zoom invite information. |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Assessment - How to Assess an ILO in Canvas - Zoom (passcode: GEAR) Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to (1) identify an ILO that is right for your course and assignment; (2) add the rubric item to your Canvas course and your assignment; and (3) score it, including explaining to students what it is and how it helps us help them. |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Math and Computer Science Adjunct Faculty Meeting - Zoom |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Physical Science Adjunct Meeting - Virtual (Distributed to attendees) |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Assessment - How to Assess an ILO in Canvas - Zoom (passcode: GEAR) Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to (1) identify an ILO that is right for your course and assignment; (2) add the rubric item to your Canvas course and your assignment; and (3) score it, including explaining to students what it is and how it helps us help them. |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Fitness and Wellness Adjunct Faculty Meeting - Google Meet Or dial: (US) +1 334-518-1154 PIN: 966 624 128# |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Technology & Consumer Science Department Adjunct Meeting Please see department communication for invite information. |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Business & Information Technology CIS105 Meeting - Zoom |
Thursday, January 9
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. ‑ 9:30 a.m. | All FOI Community Meeting - All members from all FOIs - Google Meet |
| 9:00 a.m. ‑ 10:00 a.m. | CTLE Syllabus + Integration - Register here Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty minute quickstart, and 30 minute one on one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savvy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. |
| 10:00 a.m. ‑ 11:00 a.m. | FPG Travel, Advancement and Sabbaticals - Zoom Reviewing information about travel and advancement along with answering any questions faculty may have. |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Honors Faculty Meeting - Location TBD |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Assessment- Time to Shine: Gearing Up for #StrategicAssessment Hybrid (room TBA) - Zoom (passcode: GEAR) Join us for a celebration spotlighting the contributions of faculty, staff, and administrators in advancing #StrategicAssessment! |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Assessment - Introduction to Mapping Your Program Hybrid (room TBA) - Zoom (passcode: GEAR) Join us for a program assessment overview where you will learn how to align course competencies with program outcomes. If you haven't yet, be sure to request your program map so it is ready before the session. Stay after this for a hands-on workshop. |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | CTLE Ways to Build Student Belonging & Increase Retention - Register here Research shows that when students feel a sense of belonging, they are more successful academically. Join us for a brief discussion about research on student belonging, ideas for your classroom, and a tool for reflection. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Assessment - Map Your Program Workshop Hybrid (room TBA) - Zoom (passcode: GEAR) A hands-on workshop where you can explore your program map and get all your questions answered. |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Assessment How to Assess an ILO in Canvas Hybrid (room TBA) - Zoom (passcode: GEAR) Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to (1) identify an ILO that is right for your course and assignment; (2) add the rubric item to your Canvas course and your assignment; and (3) score it, including explaining to students what it is and how it helps us help them. |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Library Faculty Meeting - LMC-138 |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | CTLE - Level Up Your Syllabus+ - Register here Join this 30-minute session to get fresh ideas on how to level up your Syllabus+. Not all of the technology used to create the new ideas will be demonstrated during this workshop. |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Assessment - I Assessed an ILO - Now What? Hybrid (room TBA) - Zoom (passcode: GEAR) Join us for an ILO results summary and to learn how assessing ILOs can support student learning improvement. |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | CTLE - Crafting Commuknitty Collaboration Space: HT2-CTLE, Google Meet Do you knit, crochet, craft in paper arts, or other media? Novice or advanced--all are welcome. Use this chance to make new friends, craft together, and strengthen our spirit of community. Crafting can also be a tool for mindfulness and a way to reduce stress. Come when you can ... stay as long as you are able. (Bring your own supplies or just come and color [we have lots of colored pencils and coloring books]). |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Career & Technical Education Occupational Program Director Faculty meeting - MA-128 |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | CTLE - Inspiring Authentic Learning: Transforming Classrooms with Packback - Robinson Room HT2-154 - Register here Join us for an engaging workshop on Packback, the innovative platform designed to enhance student motivation, academic integrity, and writing skills. Discover how Packback’s AI-powered tools provide real-time feedback, support originality, and empower educators to streamline grading while fostering trust and transparency in the classroom. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Fitness Center Staff Meeting - ESN-101 |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | CTLE Syllabus + Integration - Register here Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty minute quickstart, and 30 minute one on one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. |
| 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. | CTLE - Level Up Your Syllabus+ - Register here Join this 30 minute session to get fresh ideas on how to level-up your Syllabus+. Not all of the technology used to create the new ideas will be demonstrated during this workshop. |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Communication & World Languages Adjunct Meeting - Zoom |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Psychology Adjunct Department Meeting For event link, please see calendar invite. |
Friday, January 10
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. ‑ 11:00 a.m. | Biology Department Meeting with VPAA - LS-273 |
| 10:00 a.m. ‑ 11:00 a.m. | CTLE Syllabus + Integration - Register here Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty minute quickstart, and 30 minute one on one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. |
| 1:00 p.m. ‑ 3:00 p.m. | Automotive Department Meeting - Residential Faculty - ATC-121 |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Automotive Department Meeting - Adjunct Faculty - ATC-121 |