Canvas Study Hall

Technology

Spend an hour setting up your course Canvas shells. This study hall will give you the opportunity to work on your classes and ask questions in real time.

Note: Bring your own device.

The Flex Committee

MCC Library

VIBE Board (Interactive Smart Whiteboard) Training and Walk-through

Technology

The newly acquired VIBE Board is an all-in-one collaboration hub. It can enhance your meetings, presentations, class sessions, and more. Come learn more and receive training on how to use the new classroom technology.

Note: Bring your own device. 

Ricardo Alvarez, Director of College Technology Services

MCC Library

Digital Composition: An Alternative in AI-Saturated Academic

Informational / Instructional / Faculty

Learn strategies for students to express themselves beyond traditional, alphanumeric composition. Instructors will be introduced to digital composition and in turn present students with an option that might be less restrictive and more invigorating for conveying their grasp of course content.

Dr. Gregory Ramirez, MCC English Instructor

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SCFT and Contractual Rights Information

Policy and Procedure

Discussion items presented will be faculty members contractual rights, and how to navigate the grievance and complaint processes.

Jeff Ragan, Member Rights VP/Grievance Officer

AV1-146

Learning to Use CurriQunet for Faculty

Informational / Instructional / Faculty

MCC is transitioning to CurriQunet to house our curriculum bank publicly and internally for curriculum proposals and updates. In this session, faculty will learn how to update existing curriculum and how to create curriculum proposals.

Note: Bring your own device.

Hillary Biehler, MCC Mathematics Instructor and Curriculum Chair

AV1-146

Exploring the Arts

Mindfulness

Before heading into a stressful semester, take some time and come explore the arts at MCC. During this session, we will experience how studio arts and music can work together and support mindfulness and creativity. No prior experience in either art or music is necessary!

Note: Be prepared to get messy! Participants may need to be standing during a good portion of the session, but seats can be provided as necessary.

Dr. Harmony Murphy, MCC Vocal Music Faculty and Kathryn Jenkins-Moses, Art Faculty

AV1-226

What you need to know and who participates in Dual Enrollment, High School Enrichment and MCCAP

Informational / Instructional / Faculty

Data driven workshop highlighting the three Dual Enrollment Programs: Dual Enrollment, High School Enrichment and MCCAP. Learn more about key demographics and outcomes.

Diana Gonzalez Mireles, Counselor and Dual Enrollment Coordinator and Anthony Bravo, Counselor and Dual Enrollment Coordinator

AV1-148

How to Calculate your LHEs

Policy and Procedure

Join us for a practical workshop designed to explain Lecture Hour Equivalents (LHEs) and help faculty understand how teaching load is calculated. We’ll break down how LHEs impact your assignments including large lecture classes and reassigned time. You’ll also learn how to read and interpret load sheets, ensuring you can track your workload accurately each semester. Whether you’re new or just need a refresher, this session will give you the tools to navigate your load confidently.

Dr. Shelly Connor, Dean of LASS

AV1-148

A Recent History of SCCCD, MCC, and Higher Education’s Transformation: Where did White Fragility, USDE’s Required Study Time Per Credit Hour, and Vaccine Mandates Go?

Discussion and Dialogue

The transformation of higher education over the last 50 years has been remarkable. This session will address the broad trajectory and current cultural milieu of “university,” but also hone in on the upheaval of the last 5 years. A rich discussion will ensue about whether and how MCC can return to the North Star metric of teaching and learning rather than equity, which, “when equity becomes the methodology of an institution rather than an area of study, discrimination and exclusion will abound.”

Ray Sanchez, Learning Center Coordinator

AV1-147

The Invisible Labor of Women and How to Redistribute the Load

DEI

Invisible labor refers to the unpaid and often unacknowledged work that disproportionately falls on women. This presentation will discuss examples, and its impact, of this invisible labor at our campus and district. We will also discuss strategies on how to address invisible labor and redistribute the load.

Lynette Cortes Howden, MCC Mathematics Instructor

AV1-146

The Academic Senate, The 10 + 1, and Robert’s Rules of Order

Policy and Procedure

This session will provide an overview of the MCC Academic Senate, why we exist, what we do, and how you can be involved. We will discuss our jurisdiction, commonly referred to as the 10 + 1, and Robert's Rules of Order, which are the processes and procedures we follow for our meetings. This session is important for all senators, but we encourage all faculty to attend.

2025 - 2026 Academic Senate Executive Council

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Exploration of CPL @ MCC

Student Success

A discussion on Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) and possible adaptations to increase your program's accessibility and student achievement. Hear from current instructional faculty on how CPL is improving students' mobility to certificate and degree completion towards higher paying careers. There will be an opportunity for suggestions and feedback on MCC CPL process improvement.

Lainey Campos, Veterans Counselor and Gina Vagnino, MCC Business Administration Instructor

AV1-146
2-way live

The Different Hiring Processes

Policy and Procedure

Ever wonder what the hiring process looks like for different employees at our college? This session is open to anyone who is curious about how classified staff, full-time and adjunct faculty, and even students move through the application and interview process. We'll take a look at how the steps vary depending on the position. The goal is to build a little more understanding about each other's experiences and the paths we’ve all taken to join the campus community.

Carrie Brown, Limited Term Program Specialist

AV1-148

CAT and CAM Building Tour

Informational / Instructional / Faculty

Have you ever wondered what’s inside the Center for Agriculture and Technology (CAT) and the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) buildings? Join us for a guided tour and hear directly from instructors as we explore the unique programs housed in these buildings. This session will highlight how these Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs support students in meeting industry needs in industrial technology, science, manufacturing, and more.

Elizabeth Mosqueda, MCC Agriculture Instructor, Estevan Arreguin, MCC Manufacturing Machinist Instructor, Joshua Bonham, Welding Instructor and Erik Hanson, MCC Maintenance Mechanic Instructor

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