In-Service Day Two: Thursday, January 16, 2025
January 16th
All spring 2025 workshops, trainings, and activities will take place on campus.
Join us for "Bridging Divides: Navigating Differences with Civility," a professional development workshop designed for our campus community. This session will explore the difference between free speech and hate speech and offer a guide on engaging students in civil conversations rooted in common ground, understanding, and curiosity. Together, we can promote respectful dialogue and foster a more inclusive and understanding campus environment.
Facilitator(s): Ivan Pena, Dean of Student Services & Counseling, and Ericka Paddock, Associate Dean of Student Services & Student Life
Location: CCR 155 (Student Life)
This session will focus on required Fall 2025 changes in general education articulation. We’ll discuss the differences between Cal-GETC and the patterns it is replacing -- IGETC and CSUGE. We’ll address some frequently asked questions and resources.
Facilitator(s): Troy Dial, CHC Articulation Officer, Jimmy Grabow and Ernesto Rivera, CHC Counseling Co-chairs
Location: LRC 226
This session addresses academic reading in technical areas, including STEM fields. The session uses a professional learning format involving demonstration and practical application of instructional strategies using AVID’s framework to support the development of WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading) strategies.
Facilitators: Liz Buffington, AVID for Higher Education
Location: CCR 233
Hey Committee Chairs! Get ready—Spring 2025 kicks off our exciting journey to craft the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER)! The Institutional Effectiveness, Accreditation, and Outcomes Committee (IEAOC) will be connecting with you to team up on aligning your committee’s amazing work with the accreditation standards. In this session, we’ll break down the process, share insider tips from ACCJC, and set you up for success in making our ISER shine!
Facilitator(s): Keith Wurtz, CHC Vice President of Instruction
Location: CCR 151 (Roadrunner Café)
Please complete the workshop evaluation at the conclusion of each workshop and take a short break.
This session is specifically designed for those preparing a two-year PPR plan. While we will offer a brief overview of the two-year PPR requirements to open our session, we will allocate the rest of the time to offering one-on-one assistance to program writers reporting on their program’s SAO/SLO efforts and on their goals and objectives. Come join us for PPR tips and tricks!
Facilitator(s): Gio Sosa, Ruby Zuniga, Diana Vaichis, and Jessica Beverson, CHC Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Planning
Location: CCR 233
Discover how Peer Online Course Review (POCR) can revolutionize your online teaching! Join us for speed-mentoring on exciting topics like “Engage. Inspire. Transform” to unlock the power of online content that captivates and drives real change and "Empowered Engagement" to spark meaningful instructor-to-student and student-to-student online interactions. Discover "Future-Ready Feedback" strategies for impactful online assessments, learn about "Access for All Adventures" to create courses that work for every learner, and explore "Inclusive by Design" to celebrate diversity in your online classroom. Don’t miss this high-energy opportunity to level up your online courses with fresh ideas, expert tips, and an introduction to what Peer Online Course Review is all about.
Facilitator(s): Cynthia Hamlet, Distance Education Lead
Location: CCR 155
All faculty will need to update their course outlines to align with the state-mandated course numbering system known as Common Course Numbering (CCN). The next phase has already begun, and outlines need to be updated. Join us so that your Curriculum Chairs can guide you through the process and get your outlines started today.
Facilitator(s): Kim Salt and Gwen DiPonio, Curriculum Committee Co-chairs
Location: Library Classroom
Please complete the workshop evaluation at the conclusion of each workshop and take a break for lunch.
Enjoy lunch on your own and reconvene at 1 p.m. for the next workshop.
The workshop starts with an overview of Crafton Hills College's Data and Equity Coaching program, highlighting its objectives and outcomes. Participants will engage in a hands-on activity during the second half, gaining practical insights into our approach. For those having attended our prior sessions, this session is distinct and will offer you still more hands-on experience in leading equity-oriented conversations. Join us to learn how you can become agents of positive change, promoting equity through data coaching at Crafton Hills College. Let's build a brighter future together!
Facilitators: CHC Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Planning
Location: CCR 233
Join us for a workshop on academic freedom and its implications under the new US administration. This session will explore the evolving landscape of academic freedom, discuss Crafton Hills College’s newly passed academic freedom statement, and think through the necessary connections between DEIA initiatives and academic freedom. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions, explore resources necessary to safeguard their curriculum, teaching styles, and individual voices in the classroom, and receive support for their efforts towards an equitable classroom.
Facilitator: VESPA Committee
Location: LRC 226
This session will introduce you to the new Facilities request system powered by Coursedog. Participants will gain hands-on experience navigating the platform and learning to submit, track, and manage facility use requests. This workshop ensures users are comfortable with the system’s functionality and prepared for its campus-wide implementation.
Facilitator(s): Joe Cabrales, Mike Strong, and Rebecca Pompa
Location: Library Classroom
Imagine coming to school or work every day, wondering if your professors will treat
you differently or your peers will accept you. Imagine hearing common heteronormative
language being used in your classes and casual conversations around campus. Imagine
not being represented in your course texts. This is too often the case for our LGBTQ+
students and colleagues. Join us to learn how to provide a safe and welcoming environment
to our students and peers who are members of the LGBTQ+ community and help make Crafton
a more inclusive place.
* Participants must plan to be present for the entire workshop to earn CHC Ally Status.
Facilitator(s): Breanna Brighton, CHC Faculty
Location: CCR 155 (Student Life)
Please complete the workshop evaluation at the conclusion of each workshop and take a break for lunch.
Come hear from faculty who have adopted Parable of the Sower in their classes to learn how you may want to integrate the text in your Spring courses. Not sure but are Interested in adopting? Pick up a copy of the book, while supplies last.
Facilitators: Sara Butler, Ryan Bartlett, Johnina Grozav, and Wendy Lamb
Location: CCR 151
Refer to your department chair(s) for details or work on your own to complete the District required NeoEd online trainings.
Facilitator(s): N/A
Location
Imagine coming to school or work every day, wondering if your professors will treat
you differently or your peers will accept you. Imagine hearing common heteronormative
language being used in your classes and casual conversations around campus. Imagine
not being represented in your course texts. This is too often the case for our LGBTQ+
students and colleagues. Join us to learn how to provide a safe and welcoming environment
to our students and peers who are members of the LGBTQ+ community and help make Crafton
a more inclusive place.
* Participants must plan to be present for the entire workshop to earn CHC Ally Status.
Facilitator(s): Breanna Brighton, CHC Faculty
Location: CCR 151
Complete the workshop evaluation for all workshops attended throughout the week.
