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About

The Week of Professional Learning (WOPL) is a conference-style week of learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of the campus community. WOPL is part of City’s commitment to the Instructional Improvement Program (Flex) to meet state requirements for offering faculty and staff a flexible range of instructional improvement activities (a.k.a. “flex”).  

Convocation anchors each WOPL and is an excellent chance to hear updates from the leadership team and learn what is coming up at City and beyond. Most sessions are hosted in the Elva Salinas Professional Learning Center (PLC). The PLC is located on the first floor of the R-Building (Library). The entrance is on the Park Blvd (West) side of the building and accessible from Lot 8.

Raffle

We encourage you to attend as many workshops as possible to refresh and reconnect with your colleagues. As an incentive, pick up a Professional Learning “Learn to Win” card at the PLC lobby to enter your name into the raffle for one of three $50.00 gift cards to the bookstore.  We hope that you enjoy the workshops and activities offered just for you!  

Submit an Activity

Submit an activity for consideration for the Week of Professional Learning, the week of January 26, 2026. Deadline to submit is December 5, 2025. 

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Schedule of Events

Please use the schedule to plan your attendance for the week. You can view the schedule in multiple formats on our Professional Learning Google Calendar, through the Flex System (faculty only), or by one of the printable documents below. Note: Faculty should register within the Flex System prior to attending an activity to earn flex credit. 

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🚧 Schedule will be updated by January 9, 2026 🚧

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Zoom (Flex# 30190) - This session is intended for all new part-time and full-time faculty members who are going into their first or second semester in their current role. However, all faculty may attend. This new faculty orientation is intended to provide timely support prior to the semester for new part-time and full-time faculty. Faculty will learn the foundational tools for setting up their courses on Canvas, creating an inclusive syllabus, and other important dates, deadlines, and student support services for faculty during the semester.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in R-109 (Flex# 30201) The New Hires Institute is a year-long program that introduces new employees to the City College culture, fosters a group connection, and provides timely information to help you feel comfortable in your new role. The first Spring session will kick things off with a welcome message, introductions, and a group activity centered on what it means to belong at City and exploring why we do the work that we do as educators.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Lead the Way: A Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Your Class Abroad in R-113 with Rosalinda Sandoval (Flex# 30203)
  • Cariño Pedagogy in Today’s Sociopolitical Climate in R-111 with Ismael Carrillo (Flex# 30204)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Library Resources and Services in R-116 with Marley Rodriguez (Flex# 30206)
  • Empowering Student Voice Through Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in R-109 with Alejandra Castenada (Flex# 30212)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Zinemaking as a Pedagogical Practice: Third Spaces & Participatory Learning in R-111 with Sarita Tanori (Flex# 30205)
  • IDEAAS Explained: From Principles to Practice on Zoom with Claudia Diaz Carrasco and Marley Rodriguez (Flex# 30213) 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Counseling 101 in R-116 with Amber Alatorre and Georgina Garcia (Flex# 30214)
  • Preparing for Program Review: Strategies, Support, and Classroom Applications in R-113 with Alisha Bettencourt (Flex# 30215)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Bot or Not? Strategies for Identifying Fraudulent Enrollments in Online Courses on Zoom with SDCCD (Flex# 30023)
  • The Curriculum Process: (Some of) Your Questions Answered on Zoom with Katy Bailey (Flex# 30222)

The Future of Higher Education in the Current Landscape

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Convocation in Seville Theatre (Flex #30218). This year’s convocation reaffirms our college’s commitment to doing what’s right, even in the face of mounting external pressures, including political and societal challenges. We will reflect on how our shared values of equity, social justice, academic freedom, and student success continue to guide our decisions and define our path forward. The program will include campus updates from college leadership and a panel of campus leaders who will address questions and insights related to the theme, offering transparency, dialogue, and a shared vision for the year ahead.

➡️ Submit a question for the campus panel.  

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch in the AH Quad following Convocation.

School & Department Meetings

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Please view the Flex system or Google calendar to find your School or department meeting information. 

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Intro to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Creating Inclusive Learning Environments on Zoom with Tucker Grimshaw (Flex# 30220)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Embrace an ALRISE Mindset: A Culturally Responsive Reflexivity Model for Asset-Based Instructional Design in R-109 with Kevin Jagnandan, Heather McGray, and Lisa Will (Flex# 30219). Note: ends at 11:30 AM.
  • One Faculty's Perspective on AI in the Classroom in R-111 with Ambarta Noor (Flex# 30221)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Using Projects in your Classroom for Learning in R-113 with Misael Camarena (Flex# 30223)
  • Learn About Measure HH at City in R-111 with Aurora Ayala, Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities, Risk Management, and Operations (Flex# 30499) 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Facilitating Student-Centered Group Active Learning in R-111 with Erin Rempala (Flex# 30224)
  • Campus Services Snapshot: 5-Minute Intros & Conversations on Zoom (Flex# 30225)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 

  • Moving Across the Salary Scale on Zoom with Shane Haggard (Flex# 30226)
  • UndocuAdvocate Training on Zoom with UndocuScholars LLC (Flex# 30227) - Register in Advance

Spring 2025 Event Info

Contact

Name Role Email Phone
Marco Anzures Professional Learning Coordinator [email protected] 619-388-3003
Justin Bigley Administrative Assistant [email protected] 619-388-3297
Don Long Professional Learning  [email protected] 619-388-3265