Fall 2011 Employee Development Day
Friday November 4th 8:00 am-1:30 pm...
Morning Warm-up Activities
IN THE LONE TREE COMMONS
8:00-8:30 am
Meet and Greet in the CCC Lone Tree Commons
Grab some fresh coffee, bagels, donuts, yogurt, juice or other treat and review the schedule of the day with colleagues.
NEED AN EXTRA STRESS RELIEVER? SCHEDULE A 10 MINUTE CHAIR MASSAGE. SIGN-UP IN HR TO RESERVE YOUR SLOT....(MASSAGES WILL BE HELD IN ROOM 301)
Morning Breakout Sessions
8:30-9:20 am Sessions
IPADS and eBooks for the Future (ROOM 122)
with Este Pope and RIck McDonald
A chance for all employees to come and experience the iPad – will have iPads for you to try, along with a brief overview of what you can do with the iPads for research, in the classroom, and for personal use. The new collections of eBooks available in the CCC Online Library will also be showcased, as well as an overview of eBooks - how to use and access them.
HLC VIsit Simulation (ROOM 460)
with LLoyd Hammonds and special guest
Meet with Lloyd Hammonds to prepare for the type of forum we can expect with our HLC accreditation team. Lloyd wil be posing questions that may be asked during the visit and providing some suggested responses.
Starting a Conversation: From Journals to Essays, Teaching the Writing Part of Writing Intensive Courses (ROOM 457)
with Sam Piper
Teaching and talking about writing is not easy. Is there a pedagogical communication goal to Writing Intensive Classes other than having students write 20 pages a semester? What should I expect from students, and what can I expect? What should they be able to expect of me? What kind of support is there for the writing component of my class? Let us begin a conversation, and perhaps we can also begin a process of mutual support and improvement.
PowerPoint 2010 (ROOM 109)
with Jean Cray
Come and explore new features, embedding video and audio, and how to do a hyperlink as well as graphic features.
CCC Disability Resources: How You Help Support Our MIssion (ROOM 512)
with Alex Purchase and Mitch Driebe
As college educators how we are required to accommodate students with disabilities? Topics include the DR registration process, the Letter of Accommodation, proctored test procedures, attendance modification, notetaking procedures and physical accessibility. The do’s and don’ts for instructors in making their coursework accessible to all students!
Keeping Your Data Safe and Secure (ROOM 511)
with Bill Powers
Learn about common threats to our health information, personal and professional data and how to prevent security breaches that could be anywhere from a minor annoyance to an institutional threat and security breach.
Zoom in to Zumba with Yolanda (ROOM 462)
with Yolanda Becerra
Get ready for some fun, exercise, and dance your way into EDD
9:30-11:20 am Sessions
Planning for the Future (ROOM 460)
with Mike Sherwood, Human Resources Benefit Representative
Retiring someday? Stop by to learn more. Benefit & Financial Strategies will be here to give an educational session on learning more about retirement planning and how to use the plans available from CCC.Both Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to enroll in the 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
Exploring Our Future Online Learning System (ROOM 111)
with Justin Reynolds, Rick McDonald, and Este Pope
CCC's Distance Learning Committee needs your input on our next Online Learning Management System. Justin, Rick, and Este will be giving brief demos various options currently used in the state of Arizona, including the next version of Blackboard (9.1), Moodle, Canvas, Desire2Learn and Web Study. We will then give everyone the chance to explore their choice further and ask questions.
The Student Experience (ROOM 511)
with CCC Students
Join a diverse panel of CCC students engage with the audience in a CCC College Experience Jeopardy Game to discuss their experience as a community college student living in Flagstaff. Students will also provide feedback on a variety of topics pertaining to what supports or inhibits their success as students.
Building Personal Web Sites (ROOM 459)
with Morgan Baggs
Learn to use one of three Dreamweaver design templates to build a personal web site to link to your college departmental site .Morgan will lead you through the basic steps in using Dreamweaver to design your page and then show you how to upload the local page to the website for public viewing.
Double Session: MS Word 2010 and Windows 7 (ROOM 132)
with Andi Rapp and Kevin Elston
Explore what's new in Microsoft Word 2010 and Windows 7 in a double session with Help Desk staff.
11:30 am-12:20 pm Sessions
Creativity in the Classroom (ROOM 459)
with Emily McRobbie
This is a follow up to the faculty committee's recent discussion about creativity. Many asked for specific examples of how others bring creativity into their classrooms. Bring your creative teaching ideas to share with others. Discussion will also focus around providing supportive structures for students to find success with creativity.
Excel 2010 (ROOM 125)
with Andi Rapp
Come and explore new features of Excel 2010. Bring your questions to this introductory session with Andi.
What is PLA? (ROOM 457)
with John Cardani, Alex Wright and Pat Nelson
This discussion will introduce the concept of Prior Learning Assessment and how it is being implemented at CCC. CCC has used PLA, as have many other institutions for a considerable time, in substituting certificates and testing for college credit. Participants will learn about how PLA can make educational dreams become reality through portfolio evaluation and how mature, adult learners, can identify prior learning through the PLA workshop, complete a PLA portfolio, and submit the portfolio for potential college credit.
C.A.R.E. SESSION (ROOM 511)
with Robin Rickli, Este Pope Karla Phillips and Veronica Hipolito
Join us for the kick-off of CCC's new CARE Program on Service and Diversity at CCC. This first foundational session will explore CCC's communiiy competencies and some tools for building healthy communities, including community asset building, and strengthening connections within our CCC community.
Exploring Banner Finance Self Serve Options (ROOM 132)
with Susan Stokes
Did you know you can do almost everything you need with your budget in Banner self-serve? It's easy to use, easy to navigate, and provides accurate up to date information. Join Susan Stokes to learn how to make the best of this user-friendly option.
The Future and the World of Work (ROOM 512)
with Mike Opper
Participants will learn about those CCC degrees and certificates that hold the most potential for the future employment of our students. Stimulating and excellent career/ occupational web sites will be shared with workshop participants and strategies by instructors and advisors to assist students with appropriate career and major selection that coincide with student aspirations and occupational objectives will be addressed.
Frisbee Golf Stress Reliever (MEET AT GREETER'S TABLE IN COMMONS)
with John Henneberg and Brian Francis
Take a break outside, and get some fresh air and exercise;a game of frisbee golf!
LUNCH 12:30-1:30 pm
Lunch by Josephines Modern American Bistro
Join us for an amazing lunch : Champagne Vinaigrette Salad and Greek Salad, Home made Sausage Lasagna and Eggplant Parmesan with Angel Hair Pasta and Double Belguim Chocolate Pecan Brownies. Some gluten-free and dairy free options or modifications will be offered as well.
12:30-12:50 pm Gather for lunch
12:50-1:00 pm United Way Announcement
1:00-1:10 pm Introduce Our Campus Ambassadors
1:10-1:25 pm CCC Student Dreams
1:25-1:30 pm Afternoon Announcements
AFTERNOON 1:30 pm- ON!
Meet with your departmental area OR...
Celebrate CCC's 20th Anniversary with our Page Campus!
Festivities begin at 4:00 pm