First Fridays
About
First Fridays are designated professional learning days for faculty, classified professionals, supervisors, and managers. These days are opportunities for the college to align professional learning opportunities with the mission, vision, strategic priorities, and needs of the campus and its constituencies.
Schedule
September 5, 2025
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in R-209: Ethical Use of AI in Academia and Research (Flex# 30585) - Register
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in R-111: Unlock Your Potential: Join Our Lunch and Learn with National University (Shaniece Lewis and Monir Masoud) (Career Pathways Series) (Flex# 30202) - Register with flyer for lunch.
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM on Zoom, Your CalPERS and You - Benefits Basics - Register (Career Pathways Series)
October 3, 2025
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in R-209: ChatGPT vs. Perplexity: Who Wore it Best (for Research)? (Flex# 30586) - Register
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Zoom: AI in the Workplace: Practical Applications for Staff in Higher Education (1 of 2) with Alison Gurganus ➡️ see also 12/3/25 for part 2 from 1:00-2:00 PM in R-109: AI in the Workplace: Practical Applications for Staff in Higher Education (2 of 2) with Alison Gurganus
- 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM on Zoom Understanding My Benefits at SDCCD with Frank Thompson (Benefits Manager), Joycelyn Dela Cruz (Sr. Human Resources Technician) (SDCCD HR) (Flex# 30615)
November 7, 2025
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM in R-109 DisAbility Aware Training (Flex# 30797); Point of contact is Lupita Lance, [email protected]
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in R-116 CalSTRS - My Retirement Decisions (Flex# 30735); Flyer and presentation handouts.
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in R-209: Sneak Peek to AI in Library Services (Flex# 30587) Register
December 5, 2025
February
None scheduled.
March 6
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Zoom: Reaching Students Intentionally (RSI) in Your Asychronous Online Course w/Marco Anzures (Flex #31751)
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM on Zoom: Universal Design for Learning, Sustaining Effort & Persistence for Students w/Tucker Grimshaw (Flex #31752)
April 10
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM in R-109: POGIL in Action: A Hands-On Approach to Active Learning w/POGIL Project - Register Coming Soon! (Flex #31795)
May 1
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Zoom: Universal Design for Learning, Supporting Expression & Communication for Students w/Tucker Grimshaw (Flex #31794)
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM on Zoom: Reaching Students Intentionally in Your Asychronous Online Course w/Marco Anzures (Flex #31793)
May 8
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM in R-109: Equity in Action: Authentic Assessment and Mind-and-Heart Pedagogy through the Puente
Framework w/PUENTE Project - Register Coming Soon! (Flex #31796)
- Facilitators: María Figueroa (Puente National Coordinator/Trainer), Violeta Sanchez (English, MiraCosta College), and Christie Allred (English, Mesa College).