Fall 2023 Institute Week
Insitute Day Fall 2023 - Recording
Last Updated 8/24/2023
Please be sure to register for workshops early! Visit the Vision Resource Center Calendar, Select a workshop, and click on "request to enroll". Register now and complete your FLEX hours for the 2023/2024 school year!
MON TUE WED THUR FRI
Monday, August 21, 2023
Data, and Statistics, and Graphs, Oh My!
9:00am - 10:00am
Via Zoom - Marilu Isiordia
Jamovi is a free, open-source, and user-friendly statistical software program that
offers a wide range of statistical applications. Students can access this software
program online or download it to their desktop computers or laptops to analyze data.
This workshop will introduce how to manually enter data, import an external dataset,
define variables (descriptions and scales of measurement), run descriptive statistics,
and create simple graphs. Note that demonstrations will be geared toward the social
and behavioral sciences.
Safe Zone 101
10:00am - 11:30am
Center For Advance Technologies, CAT 116, East Campus - Alynna Martinez, Ryan Amaral
The purpose of this session is to give participants an introduction to LGBTQ+ information,
to provide an overview of what the LGBTQ+ community is, understand what a safe zone
is, how to be an ally, and understanding the difference between gender, sex, and sexuality
to enhance the student experience at MJC.
Campus Safety in the Classroom
10:00am-11:00am
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
Using Streaming Video in Your Class
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Via Zoom - Michael Leamy
Are you interested in using streaming film in your classes this Fall, but unsure what
exactly the Modesto Junior College Library & Learning Center has to offer? Did you
use Kanopy during the pandemic, but got tired of trying to keep track of whether it
was or wasn't available? Are you interested in how to create clips in Kanopy or Films
on Demand? Join Michael Leamy as goes over the basics of adding streaming videos to
Canvas, what videos are available, and how to trouble shoot the most common problems.
MJC: Understanding and Supporting International Students at MJC
2:00pm- 3:00pm
Via Zoom - Emily Pack
-Learn about the process of how international students come to study at MJC.
-Learn who our international students are, what countries they come from, the regulations
they must follow, and what challenges they face.
-Identify ways to support international students in and out of the classroom.
-Identify ways to advocate for international students.
-Meet current international students and learn about their experience at MJC.
UndocuAlly Training & UFWF Immigration Legal Services
3:00pm - 4:00pm *please note time change
Via Zoom - Paloma Contreras
Immigration Attorney, Paloma Contreras, will provide training on how students, staff
and faculty can be great allys and advocates for the undocumented individuals on their
campus and within their community. Topics covered will include appropriate terminology,
why it takes so long to adjust ones status, and why DACA is always in the news. Paloma
will also review the FREE immigration legal services that are available to MJC students,
faculty and staff and how one can register for an appointment.
World Languages Professional Development Meeting
4:00pm-6:00pm
Via Zoom - Laura Manzo
Our World Languages Program has substantially grown over these past few years. The
Spanish and ASL departments have been the foundation of our program, but we now consistently
offer French, Italian, and German. Given this growth, we would like to touch base
with all the departments. At this professional development meeting, we would like
to discuss course materials, syllabi, and other professional matters pertaining to
our disciplines.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
You, OCR, and Your Work Space
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Jacquelyn Forte
From discussing best practices in your workspace to having a better understanding
of OCR recommendations for websites, we will review and talk about how to make your
classroom or office more welcoming and productive. We will have a chance to discuss
ADA, Title IX, and OCR considerations. Bring your questions to this engaging workshop!
RISE UP Center Programs
9:00am-10:00am
Center For Advance Technologies, CAT 261, East Campus - Glen Stovall, Alyssa Nelson,
John Griffin, Jonathan Arias and David Lujan
The RISE UP Centers have created an environment on the East and West Campus to empower
students in reaching their academic goals. They are an oasis of intentional resources
to assist disproportionately impacted, first generation/low-income, and formerly incarcerated
and justice impacted students. The RISE UP Center invites staff as we introduce the
program priorities that have brought students success. Most importantly, we wish
to share the emphasis we place on meeting student needs.
Starfish Overview (JUST ADDED)
10:00am - 11:00am
Via Zoom or Founders 178 - East Campus - Alicia Arceo
Starfish is a resource that will enhance the student experience through a transparent,
simplified technical interface that connects the MJC community. This workshop is an
overview of the platform and the various tools available to support students. Learn
more about Starfish and how it can help support students inside and outside of the
classroom.
*Caring Campus - Classified Staff Kick-Off *please note room change
10:00am - 11:00am
Center For Advance Technologies, CAT 218, East Campus - Rebecca Cadile
The Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) has created Caring Campus based on
research that shows students who feel more connected to their college are more likely
to be retained, persist from semester to semester, and complete their academic goals.
MJC Caring Campus invites all of our Classified colleagues to join us in elevating
the student experience by creating moments that matter. In this workshop we will share
our founding commitments to our students, and discuss ways to integrate these commitments
into the MJC way of life.
Campus Safety in the Classroom
10:00am-11:00am
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
Helpful Hypothesis
10:00am - 11:00am
Via Zoom - Nita Gopal
Digital annotation can be a powerful tool in reading, writing, and critical thinking;
in this regard, Hypothesis provides students a method to collectively annotate an
online text, thus allowing for a deeper understanding of the text and developing ideas
for further writing. In this workshop, we'll discuss ways to integrate Hypothesis
(especially in online classes) for active learning.
Tips for Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
10:00am - 11:30am
Via Zoom - Tara Mello
Make a difference by giving instructions on how to teach students who are deaf or
head of hearing.
- The Classroom sitting arrangement
- Communication Issues
- Using Interpreters
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Teaching Strategies
- Tips That Have Helped Other FacultyTechnology services that we use to communicate through hearing
Guided Pathways Revisited - Nesting Programs in YOUR Area
10:00am - 12:00pm
Founders Hall 154, East Campus - Brian Sanders, Gisele Flores
By carefully pruning and grafting the programs awards in your department, you can
improve student completion, reduce or eliminate class cancellations, and increase
college earnings under the SCFF. Simplified, clearer guidance documents to share with
students will also help close equity gaps. Come learn how the SCFF works, program
designs that maximizing earnings, and discuss actual data on student completions in
your department.
Open Pedagogy Community of Practice Panel
11:00am - 12:00pm
Via Zoom - Tara Bunag
Join us to hear how faculty used open pedagogy in their classes in the past year.
Open pedagogy is a teaching practice that focuses on access - how can we help students
to better access the materials for the course? How can we allow those outside the
classroom to see the great work our students do, and how can we help our students
see classwork as a valuable contribution to something beyond a grade?
Taking Care of MJC Students: Health, Help & Wellness
11:00am - 12:00pm
Founders Hall 134, East Campus - Amy Yribarren, Natalie Hassell
In this workshop we will go over the results of the Healthy Minds Study and discuss
the ways in which we can improve the overall wellbeing of MJC students.
Embeded Librarian: Enhance the Student Experience
11:00am - 12:00pm
Via Zoom - Stella Beratlis, Iris Carroll, Susan Cassidy
Do you want your students to have personal help from a librarian when and where they
need it? You know that’s what your students want. Of course, your students can walk
into the Library & Learning Center to work with one of our friendly librarians, but
it’s easier for them if you take advantage of our Embedded Librarian services. In
this workshop, MJC librarians describe the spectrum of embedded services they offer
faculty in order to connect students directly with the library resources critical
to their college success. Hear from your colleagues in English, Speech, Business Law,
and other courses how they have used embedded librarians, and get practical ideas
for how you can incorporate an Embedded/Class Librarian into your courses.
Should we grant Course Credit from AP Scores? Spirit of Credit for Prior Learning
2:00pm-3:00pm
Via Zoom- Passcode: 277213 - Tina Akers-Porter & Tina Giron
What does an AP test score entail, and how do students earn credit for their high
school AP courses? The AP Exam score indicates the level of qualification for college
credit and placement. However, it is important to note that each college has its own
policies regarding the specific scores required for credit or placement. In the case
of MJC, the college generally does not grant AP credit for individual courses. This
leads us to the question of why. Let's delve into a discussion about high school AP
tests, the credit-granting practices of nearby colleges and universities, and explore
alternative approaches that could enhance individual and collective student success
through AP test scores here at MJC.
MJC Physical Therapy Assistant Program
2:00pm-3:00pm
Via Zoom or MPE 110, East Campus - Jamie DeRollo, Letitia Senechal, Derek Madden
Presentation will be on the special project faculty worked on during the summer, looking
into the potential for MJC to offer a Physical Therapy Assistant Program at MJC.
California’s Central Valley’s population over the age of 65 is expected to increase
from roughly500,000 to over 1.2 million in the next 20 years. This age group will be the fastest
growingsegment in every county of the region (Allied Health Regional Workforce Analysis).
This over65 population will represent more than half the total population in every
county, with many of these people needing some form of physical and occupational therapy
to remain in healthy lifestyles.
Demand for physical therapy is also projected to increase due to implementation of
theAffordable Care Act. This health care initiative will increase the number of people
with coveragefor physical therapy. Additional sources of demand will come from victims of the over
11million national automobile accidents each year, with California being the state with
the highestnumber of annual auto accidents (US Census Bureau, 2012).
Forbes has recently listed Modesto as having approx 15% unemployment as a major factorreducing quality of life in this city. National average income for PTAs is $25.15
per hour, and$52.320 annual, which exceeds the living wage of $15.00 per hour on which an individual
cansubsist (Department of Labor). In home care and other situations, PTA currently earn
an averageof $29.00 hourly, $60,730 annual
Classroom Technology Orientation, East Campus
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Forum 110, East Campus - Jennifer Long
Many classrooms on both East and West campuses have been retrofitted with new technology.
Whether you're a fairly new instructor or seasoned, you might benefit from this thorough
orientation of all the key pieces - from projector to dual monitors to document camera
use and much more!THIS WORKSHOP IS IN-PERSON ONLY
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Perkins/Strong Workforce Workshop
East Campus, Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) 113 - Pedro Mendez
8:00am - 9:00am
December 2023 is the next upcoming deadline for the next Perkins and Strong Workforce
Funding period - July 2024 to June 2026. These resources support new innovations and
workplans aimed at "new" efforts to impact the success of students Career Education
& Workforce Programs. Attendees will learn about prior projects and investments from
prior recipients and the application process.
You, OCR, and Your Work Space
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Jacquelyn Forte
From discussing best practices in your workspace to having a better understanding
of OCR recommendations for websites, we will review and talk about how to make your
classroom or office more welcoming and productive. We will have a chance to discuss
ADA, Title IX, and OCR considerations. Bring your questions to this engaging workshop!
Classroom Technology Orientation, West Campus
9:00am-10:30am
Sierra Hall 132, West Campus - Jennifer Long
Many classrooms on both East and West campuses have been retrofitted with new technology.
Whether you're a fairly new instructor or seasoned, you might benefit from this thorough
orientation of all the key pieces - from projector to dual monitors to document camera
use and much more!THIS WORKSHOP IS IN-PERSON ONLY
MJC Special Programs: CAMP, MESA, NextUp and Puente
10:00am - 11:00am
Via Zoom or Founders Hall 276 East Campus - Ericka Amador, Cynthia Duclo, Miguel Rabago and
Claudia Ramirez
The Puente Project is a national award-winning program that has improved the college-going
rate of tens of thousands of California's educationally underrepresented students
since 1981.
Its mission is to increase the number of educationally underrepresented students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees and return to the community as mentors and leaders to future generations. The program is interdisciplinary in approach, with writing, counseling and mentoring components.
MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) is nationally recognized for its innovative and effective academic development program. MESA engages educationally disadvantaged students so they excel in math and science and graduate with math-based degrees.
NextUp:
The NextUp Program, also known as CAFYES (Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational
Support), is designed to serve current and/or former foster youth via the EOPS Program
at Modesto Junior College. The goal of the program is to increase persistence, retention,
and transfer rates among current and/ or former foster youth by offering over and
above resources and services in the form of NextUp orientation, counseling appointments,
book vouchers, grants, meal cards, transportation, technology services and much more.
CAMP:
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) provides access, orientation, academic,
retention, personal and financial assistance to entering freshman students from migrant
or seasonal farmworker families. CAMP works with MJC campus staff, faculty, student
services, and the community to improve educational opportunities for CAMP students.
Campus Safety in the Classroom
10:00am-11:00am
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
Seeds 2 Trees Connection Project: Connecting Community Youth to Higher Education at
MJC
10:00am - 11:00am
Via Zoom -Senai Gebretensae, Breeann Barnes, Cody Butler
Hear from current and former MJC students and winners of the Solve CC contest about how they hope to bridge the gap between
higher education and community youth by regularly bringing students from the community
to the college to experience fun and interactive activities with faculty and staff.
Hear about their pilot experiences from Spring 2023 and how faculty and staff can
become involved in inspiring and encouraging youth in their aspirations for higher
education.
Chat GPT and Your Classroom
10:30am-12:00pm
Via Zoom, Founders Hall 178 - Bill Anelli, Jason Wohlstadter, Nita Gopal and Nathan Bento
There is a plethora of perspectives on Chat GPT in higher education and the best practices
regarding implementation (or not) of Chat GPT in the social sciences, humanities,
and STEM. Does Chat GPT make obsolete the long research paper? Does it replace the
hard work of writing with simply editing what Chat GPT writes for the student? Is
Turnitin dependable for Chat GPT detection? Should instructors embrace Chat GPT to
improve the quality of student writing, research, or in anticipation of its ubiquity
by employers? This panel will feature MJC instructors from Social Sciences, Humanities,
English, and SME and will begin with a brief overview of the disparate positions of
Chat GPT in the classroom, a poll of participants’ views on Chat GPT, followed by
each panelist briefly discussing, with examples, how they plan to address Chat GPT
in their classrooms. The panelist discussion will be followed by 30 minutes of discussion
with participants.
Best Teaching Practices for Rising Scholars, UMOJA, and Acceleration
11:00am - 12:00pm
Via Zoom - Chandra Howard
This workshop focuses on trauma-informed teaching strategies to support all students
in any classroom. They are drawn from sabbatical research on Rising Scholars / formerly-incarcerated
student programs, UMOJA practices, and Acceleration principles. Ideal for acceleration
instructions for English and Math, but all are welcome.
YFA General Membership Meeting
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Via Zoom - Brian Greene, Stephen Choi, Craig Johnston
Negotiations update and other reports. Discussion of contractual roles and responsibilities
for faculty. The YFA General Membership Meeting will be held via Zoom. There is no need to pre-register for this workshop via the Vision Resource Center.
ACCJC Accreditation Pilot College: What Does it Mean for MJC?
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Via Zoom - Mike Smedshammer, Patrick Bettencourt, Katie Cochran
This Fall, MJC is finalizing its Institutional Self-evaluation Report (ISER) in preparation
for ACCJC's upcoming accreditation review. How do you make an ISER more exciting?
Volunteer to pilot new accreditation standards! Come learn what it means for MJC to
be a pilot college and hear about progress on MJC's ISER.
Veteran Ally Training (Red White and Blue Training)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Via Zoom - Stephan Lohmeyer
The training is an opportunity for Staff/Students to get a better understanding on
the military benefits Veteran Students are utilizing here at MJC. The training also
goes in more detail about the specific branches and how our Veteran Students navigate
through college life.
Reading Apprenticeship in the Classroom
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Via Zoom - Chandra Howard
This workshop focuses on contextualized and just-in-time reading strategies to support
all students in any classroom. They are drawn from Reading Apprenticeship training
and Acceleration principles. Ideal for acceleration instructors for English, but all
are welcome - particularly if you have noticed students in your classes struggling
with reading.
Housing Inequities: Past, Present, and What You Can Do (Fall Semester Film, Lecture, and Panel Discussion Series)1:00pm - 2:00pm
Via Zoom or Founders Hall 134, East Campus - Bill Anelli, Jason Wohlstadter, Eva Mo, Elieen
Kerr, Iris Caroll, Susan Cassidy, Ruth Luman
The MJC Civic Engagement Project, Democracy in the Public Space, and the Library and
Learning Center have collaborated to offer a series of film, lecture, book discussions,
and panels on local housing inequities during the Fall 2023 semester. Come learn about the series, receive information, and consider how you might participate
in this important community discussion! Presenters will also share ideas for extra-credit
and/or optional course assignments that instructors could build into their classes
before the fall semester begins.
*Caring Campus - Classified Staff Kick-Off
2:00pm-3:00pm
Science Community Center, SCC 115, West Campus - Rebecca Cadile
The Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) has created Caring Campus based on
research that shows students who feel more connected to their college are more likely
to be retained, persist from semester to semester, and complete their academic goals.
MJC Caring Campus invites all of our Classified colleagues to join us in elevating
the student experience by creating moments that matter. In this workshop we will share
our founding commitments to our students, and discuss ways to integrate these commitments
into the MJC way of life.
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Taking Care of MJC Students: Health, Help & Wellness
9:00am-10:00am
Via Zoom - Amy Yribarren, Natalie Hassell
In this workshop we will go over the results of the Healthy Minds Study and discuss
the ways in which we can improve the overall wellbeing of MJC students.
Meeting ID: 867 3068 7450 Passcode: 062044
Articulation: What it is and Why it Matters
9:00am - 10:00am
Via Zoom - Letitia Senechal
"Transferable" community college courses are often modeled after the same courses
offered at four-year institutions. However, even an identical community college course
outline is not guaranteed to be accepted by a transfer institution in the way that
we might expect, which can lead to setbacks and unexpected hurdles for students after
transfer.
Articulation is the robust process by which California community college courses are
deemed "comparable" to courses offered at four year institutions. In this session,
we will explain the various types of articulation, and provide tools to help you ensure
your course outline has the most transfer value for your students.
Visit the Innovation Center, learn about past student projects, and imagine future
ones.
10:00am-12:00pm
The Innovation Center, Yosemite Hall 214, West Campus - Debbie Gilbert
Join us for coffee and pastries in MJC’s Innovation Center. We’d love to welcome faculty,
staff, and administrators to drop into the Innovation Center to see what we have to
offer, learn about what student projects have been done, and imagine what projects
can be done.
Spring 2023 Basic Needs Study: Results, Discussion, & Resources
10:00am - 11:00am
Via Zoom - Caterina Grossi
This workshop will provide MJC faculty, staff, and administrators the opportunity
to dive into the results of the Research Office's Spring 2023 Basic Needs Study and
learn more about the basic needs resources available to students on campus, how to
refer students to these resources, and ways to facilitate conversations about basic
needs in the classroom.
Campus Safety in the Classroom
10:00am-11:00am
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
Tai chi for Managing Stress
11:00am - 12:00pm
Gymnasium, East Campus - Derek Madden
Breathing, stepping, crouching, steady flowing movement, letting go, and breathing,
stepping, crouching, steady flowing....Barefoot. Indoors. Physical limitation....Led
by a yoga teacher.
Department & School Meetings
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact your supervisor for exact times, Zoom links / location information.
*Caring Campus - Classified Staff Kick-Off
2:00pm-3:00pm
Via Zoom - Rebecca Cadile
The Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) has created Caring Campus based on
research that shows students who feel more connected to their college are more likely
to be retained, persist from semester to semester, and complete their academic goals.
MJC Caring Campus invites all of our Classified colleagues to join us in elevating
the student experience by creating moments that matter. In this workshop we will share
our founding commitments to our students, and discuss ways to integrate these commitments
into the MJC way of life.
Friday, August 25, 2023
INSTITUTE WEEK FEEDBACK SURVEY
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium, East Campus
Please note, there will not be a zoom option.
8:30a Gathering and Continental Breakfast
9:00a Program Begins, Belong. Learn. Thrive.
MJC Innovate Dancers, Bittersweet, Choreographer by Kim T. Davis
Welcome Back, Jackie Forte & Rob Stevenson
YCCD Chancellor, Henry Yong
MJC Interim President, Chad Redwing & Executive Team
Academic Senate President
Purdy Award
Online Education of the Year
Caring Campus
Break
MJC Perceptions & Innovate Dancers, Ready or Not, Choreographed by Nhan Ho
Poet Laurette
Keynote Speaker
Communidad Mural
Closing Thoughts
12:00p Join us for lunch inside the Faculty Lounge/Student Center
Cinco de Mayo Taco Truck and Salads/Wraps
*food truck will be located outside of Library near our new mural!
Campus Safety in the Classroom
10:00am-11:00am
Journalism 160 - Harry Davis
How campus safety can help you in the classroom. This workshop will be offered throughout
the week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am.
MJC Child Development/Early Head Start Community Garden Clean-Up
12:30pm-2:30pm
Wawona Childcare Center and the Mewuk Child Development Lab, West Campus
MJC Contact, Amy Carnahan
Come join the community partnership between our own MJC Child Development Lab school
and Early Head Start clean up the community gardens in the Wawona Childcare Center
and the Mewuk Child Development Lab. See the West Campus Map # 14 & #15