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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. 

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Please register for the session(s) you are going to attend to assist presenters with planning. Use the button below. Some events have an additional registration form that will be indicated next to them. Thank you!

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Schedule

   
Fall  

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

  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in R-209: AI Remix: Teaching, Copyright, and Creative Tools (Flex# 30588) Register 
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM on Zoom Understanding My Contract for Classified Professionals with AFT Guild Local 1931 (Jim Mahler, Yvonne Schmeltz)  
Spring  
Coming soon!