TUESDAY — spring 2009 flex week

HIGHLIGHT EVENTS

Endangered Grammarians
Discuss the challenges of teaching grammar and the strategies employed by different instructors at Cabrillo. This is a session for teachers who quaintly consider grammar to be important. In an age of text-messaging, chat rooms, and email syntax, how do we get students to care about there grammar? Its a call for action, or at least a support group. (If the previous use of “there” and “Its” bothered you, we’d love to see you at this session.)

1–3PM
405
Winnie Baer, Zarmina Dastagir, Jason Malone, Michael Mangin, and Diane Putnam

Putting Students First—Learner-Centered Strategies for the 21st Century
Several Cabrillo instructors have recently attended teaching institutes to discover innovative strategies to help our students take charge of their own learning. Setting goals, increasing self-awareness, navigating academia, and honing their critical thinking are just some of the skills we’ve learned to help students improve. These learner-centered teaching methods set the conditions for students to develop relationships for academic success—often through integrated classes or a cohortbased model but also in individual classes. Faculty will present the techniques they have adapted from On Course and Digital Bridge Academy faculty training workshops sponsored by the Emerging Scholars program. An open discussion will follow on how to apply these strategies in a variety of classes. All On Course and DBA alumni are encouraged to attend and share examples.

3–5PM
510
Geneffa Jonker, Deborah Shulman, Gabriela Rodriguez and other On Course and DBA Graduates

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Part-timers’ Solidarity Breakfast
Have you ever wanted the opportunity to address your working situation and concerns as a part-timer to the governing board of the college? If so, this flex activity is the chance for which you have been waiting. Join us and a number of board members for an informal discussion over the state of the school and your very important place within it. Breakfast will be provided. All you have to do is bring your story.

8–10AM
Sesnon1804
Michael McCarthy and Maya Bendotoff

Assessment Strategies Using Blackboard
Participants will learn how to increase student engagement by incorporating interactive assessment techniques such as peer review, graded discussion, surveys, self-tests, and the group tool.

8–10AM
1096
Francine Van Meter

What’s Going On: The California Basic Skills Initiative at Cabrillo
The Emerging Scholars Advisory Committee will meet to discuss where we are in our basic skills action plan, how budget cuts will impact our plans for Emerging Scholars, the status of our high-engagement enrollment pilot, and where we go from here. Join us to plug into campus basic skills and help shape our future!

10AM–12NOON
510
Emerging Scholars Advisory Committee

Our Gang and the Adventure of the Beach Master
Our Gang has done this a couple of times; we head to Año Nuevo State Park to visit the elephant seals. This is all contingent upon securing reservations, which happens after this plan is submitted, so contact paharvel@cabrillo.edu for information and schedule changes. Space will be limited, so reservations with Paul are required. There’s also a $7 per person charge for the walk, and if you drive, a $7 per car charge for entry into the parking area. Walks last about 2.5 hours, and consist of a moderately strenuous 3-mile hike over sand and sloping terrain. Be prepared for windy, rainy conditions, as well as muddy trails. Layered clothing, sturdy shoes, and hooded rain gear are recommended. Bring bottled water for drinking as there is none available during the walk.

9AM–2PM
Off campus
Paul Harvell

Professional Behavior: Where’s the Line?
The faculty/student and staff/student relationship vests considerable trust in the person, who, in turn, bears authority and accountability as mentor, educator, and evaluator. It’s not always easy to know where to draw the line in terms of professional behavior. This session is designed to help faculty and staff identify the grey area around the faculty/student or staff/student relationship.

10AM–12NOON
Hort 5001
Carmen Plaza de Jennings, Renée Kilmer, Steve Hodges, Kathie Welch

You Can Lead a Study Abroad
Study Travel Coordinator, Carollyn Rudesill, will go over the timeline and process for proposing and preparing a Cabrillo Study Travel program for faculty in any discipline who have never led a Cabrillo group before. Bring your ideas and questions and leave with a plan!

10AM–12NOON
1094
Carollyn Rudesill

The Budget Process for Cabrillo Coaches
This workshop is designed to “walk” members of the athletic department through the budget and the purchase requisition process.

10AM–12NOON
Gymnasium
Dale Murray

Distance Faculty Showcase
This is your opportunity to tour several distance learning courses and see some incredible work that’s been done by Cabrillo faculty. Ask them how they designed and developed their courses, and what tech tools they use to engage students, build a learning community, and improve retention.

10AM–12NOON
1096
Distance Education Faculty

Cabrillo College Employees Union Spring Luncheon
Cabrillo Classified Employees Union welcomes you to our annual spring flex luncheon. We will discuss current challenges that are in front of us and hope to see you all together in one place. Bring your friends and join us! Lunch will be provided.

12NOON–2PM
Hort 5005
Stephanie Stainback

Endangered Grammarians
Discuss the challenges of teaching grammar and the strategies employed by different instructors at Cabrillo. This is a session for teachers who quaintly consider grammar to be important. In an age of text-messaging, chat rooms, and email syntax, how do we get students to care about there grammar? Its a call for action, or at least a support group. (If the previous use of “there” and “Its” bothered you, we’d love to see you at this session.)

1–3PM
405
Winnie Baer, Zarmina Dastagir, Jason Malone, Michael Mangin, and Diane Putnam

Making the Connections: Roundtable Discussion for Watsonville Center English, ESL, and Reading Instructors and Integrated Learning Center
This discussion offers Watsonville Center based instructors and LIA’s the opportunity to share ideas for the semester and to plan possible collaborations to improve support for Watsonville Center English, ESL, and Reading students. Light lunch provided.

1–3PM
4410 Watsonville Center
Shirley Ancheta, Tanya Arnold, Jose Gonzalez, Julie Hanks, and Tera Martin

Integrating Health & Wellness Across the Campus
Join colleagues from multiple disciplines in discussing the challenges and accomplishments promoting Health and Wellness programs, culture and concepts throughout our campus wide community. What progress have we made? What occupational, transfer and life-long learning classes in Health and Wellness are being created? What other programs and plans are in the making?

1–3PM
1522
Patrick Meyer and Debora Bone

WebAdvisor—What’s New for Spring 2009?
This workshop will cover improvements, new functionality, and what’s next in WebAdvisor. Faculty needing information on the basics of logging in, printing rosters, and dropping students should attend the Monday workshop.

1–3PM
1096
Loren Washburn, Marcy Wieland, and Paula Macias

Program Chair Meeting
Program Chairs will discuss issues including how we are addressing impending program changes and budget cuts.

3–4:30PM
312
Michele Rivard

Technology Boot Camp—Experienced Campers
Let us help you update your instructional web resources in Dreamweaver, including how to use style sheets, make your course materials accessible, and download media from the web.

3–5PM
1096
Francine Van Meter

Putting Students First—Learner-Centered Strategies for the 21st Century
Several Cabrillo instructors have recently attended teaching institutes to discover innovative strategies to help our students take charge of their own learning. Setting goals, increasing self-awareness, navigating academia, and honing their critical thinking are just some of the skills we’ve learned to help students improve. These learner-centered teaching methods set the conditions for students to develop relationships for academic success—often through integrated classes or a cohortbased model but also in individual classes. Faculty will present the techniques they have adapted from On Course and Digital Bridge Academy faculty training workshops sponsored by the Emerging Scholars program. An open discussion will follow on how to apply these strategies in a variety of classes. All On Course and DBA alumni are encouraged to attend and share examples.

3–5PM
510
Geneffa Jonker, Deborah Shulman, Gabriela Rodriguez and other On Course and DBA Graduates

Soirée Culinaire
French speakers, bring a copy of your favorite recipe to share (written in French, s.v.p.) or bring your questions and/or expertise to our Soirée Culinaire. In a congenial, supportive environment, exercise your dormant language skills to discuss your recipes, the tools of the trade (cooking utensils) and the so-called “French Paradox,” i.e., how eating à la française keeps you healthy! Please bring bread/crackers, cheese or fruit, and/or a beverage to share. This event will be hosted at Allan Lönnberg’s house, 305 Mar Vista Avenue, Aptos (directly across the freeway from Cabrillo). For directions: call Robyn at 477- 5201 x1390 or email: romarsha@cabrillo.edu.

5–7PM
Off campus
Robyn Marshall, Allan Lönnberg, Bernadette Guimberteau

The Courage to Teach—Continuing the Dialogue
Join in an ongoing discussion that began last spring. We’ll gather again in Vicki’s living room to take up some more of Parker Palmer’s inspiring questions from his book, The Courage to Teach. A copy will be available on reserve in the Library... but don’t let not reading it stop you. Just come with a readiness to examine how teaching can be food that nourishes body, mind and soul. Email Vicki at vifabbri@cabrillo.edu for directions.

5:30–7:30PM
Off campus
Vicki Fabbri

Watsonville Center Faculty Meeting and Orientation
This is an opportunity for new and returning faculty to learn current information regarding developments at the Center and meet with colleagues to share expertise and resources. Get critical information regarding the technology in the classrooms, instructional and student service resources available to students, operational procedures and keys, copier/alarm codes and office assignments.

5:30–8:30PM
4330
Rachel Mayo, Marcelo Nogueira, Tera Martin, and Francisco Tostado

IP Phone Training
Get acquainted with your new phone and become a savvy communicator on campus. Learn how to use basic features on Cisco IP phones to place calls, answer calls, transfer and forward calls, in addition to more advanced features such as conference calls or forwarding your calls to another office on campus. Learn how to maximize the use of s IP telephony by using your web browser to change your password or set up a personal address book.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Flex Week
8–10AM / 10AM–12NOON /1–3PM / 3–5PM
SAC East 225