Art and the Natural Environment
Karen Petersen, Mahoney Library

What is environmental art? In a general sense, it is art that addresses our relationship with the natural world. I will present artists who seek to reclaim and remediate damaged environments, restore ecosystems in artistic ways and re-envision our relationship to nature. Works by Walter de Maria, Nancy Holt, Chris Drury, Alan Sonfist, Agnes Denes, Andy Goldsworthy and others will be included.

“To Petition or Not to Petition” Understanding the Approval/Denial Process for Waiver of College Regulations
Diane Traversi, Freyja Pereira, Admissions, Records & Enrollment Development

Have you ever suggested to your student to “File a Petition?” Have you ever signed a petition for a student and wondered what happens after that? Have you ever had the student come back to you upset because the petition was denied? We will explain everything and answer all of your burning questions!

Student Retention: Partnerships for College Success

CANCELLED

Walking Tour: A First-hand Look at New and Remodeled Facilities on the Santa Rosa Campus
Julie Muzzatti, College Skills/Tutorial

As the college begins the construction of new buildings and the remodeling of older buildings, please join District Facilities Planning Committee Members on a walking tour of the Santa Rosa campus. The route will include the new Analy Village, Baker Hall, Analy Hall and the Learning Resource Center site. Become better informed and get exercise at the same time!

Emergency Response Training/Terrorism Update
Don Silverek, District Police &
Crisis Emergency Response Team

This 2-hour CERT training module was just added to the Emergency Response Team training program. It provides an overview for anyone who wishes to know more about weapons of mass destruction and how to best prepare for a catastrophic event.

Student Learning Outcomes: A Hands-on Workshop for Faculty
KC Boatsman, Director of Institutional Research
Victor Cummings, Dean of Letters & Social Sciences
Melissa Kort, English Instructor
Chuck Robbins, Director of Economic Development and Work Experience

In this workshop, faculty will learn practical information about student learning outcomes, particularly as they apply to the classroom, including: Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs), incorporating student learning outcomes into course syllabi to make expectations explicit and increase student accountability, and examples of student learning outcome models at the program level.

Presenting Graphic Data Using Microsoft Word
Kathryn Boyett, Business Office Technology

Discover how to present graphic data utilizing built-in Microsoft Word features. Learn how to create and format tables, charts, diagrams (cycle, radial, pyramid, Venn, target) and organizational charts.

De-mystifying Curriculum: Quadrennial Review and Technical Review
Terri Frongia, Academic Affairs

Join members of the Curriculum Review Committee for a hands-on session about curriculum revision and approval. Learn about the new resources and guidelines available to help you in the curriculum process.

Exciting New Online Professional Development Resources
Lara Branen, PE, Dance & Athletics

Drop in and use new online workshops for professional growth with a tutor at your side. Syllabus development, grant proposal writing, class management, college governance, and curriculum are all available.

Working Painlessly! (A) Ergonomic Work Environments
Rick Bailey, Humanscale Corporation

Most work-related, repetitive stress injuries are avoidable. Learn the warning signs of injuries. Comfort and health are synonymous! Learn how to design and adjust a user-friendly work area so that you may work efficiently, comfortably and safely.

Working Painlessly! (B) Ergonomic Work Environments
John Johnston, Workrite

Most work-related, repetitive stress injuries are avoidable. Come and learn the warning signs of injuries. Comfort and health are synonymous! Learn how to design and adjust your workstation to your needs by offering comfort and safety while working.

Adjunct Issues and Orientation
All Faculty Association Adjunct Representatives

This workshop is beneficial for new adjunct faculty, as well as returnees. Every year there are new issues to be addressed including evaluations, hourly assignment procedures, salaries, health and retirement benefits. Learn and share information about what it’s like to be an adjunct faculty member at SRJC. What are your rights? Where do you go to get information? General information, statewide legislation issues and departmental relations (including adjunct participation issues) will be discussed. Bring all your input and questions!

Video of Presidents Addresse
Carole Bennett, Staff Development

This morning’s address by Superintendent/President Robert Agrella, Classified Senate President Raoul Yriberri and Academic Senate President Greg Granderson.

Exciting New Online Professional Development Resources [Repeat PTh1]
Lara Branen, PE, Dance & Athletics

Drop in and use new online workshops for professional growth with a tutor at your side. Syllabus development, grant proposal writing, class management, college governance, and curriculum are all available.

General Session:
Creating Respectful Communication on Our Campuses
Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights

College culture is made up of the myriad people, events, and traditions of the institution. This is a period of significant change and transition for SRJC. As the face of the county is altered and becomes more diverse, and as major events occur — events both positive like college growth and negative like the anti-Semitic Oak Leaf article — the culture becomes inevitably affected. SRJC is committed to retaining the best of its traditions while yet improving its environment so that all students, faculty, and staff may feel welcome, respected, and included.

This session is designed to create a baseline of understanding about hate speech, hate incidents, and hate crimes. It teaches the effects on a community of each level of hate, how to recognize them, and ways that a community can coalesce and combat the incursion of hate.

Mr. Ernesto Olivares, a member of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights since 1997, will conduct this important college community workshop.

White is a State of Mind, A Cultural, Political Discussion
Jill Kelly-Moore, Judy Helfand, Humanities
Maryanne Michaels, EOPS

This workshop deals with the issue of Whiteness. We will discuss its history and impact on the larger American cultural and political world as well as on our own campus community. Opportunities to work in small groups will be offered.

Israel, Palestine and Judaism: Some Light on the Subject, Please
Eric Thompson, Humanities & Religious Studies

A discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how it affects global terrorism, U.S. foreign policy, and anti-Semitism.

Inclusion in the Classroom—How to Enhance Student Learning
Terri Frongia, Academic Affairs

Members of the Developmental Education and ESL Task Force will assist faculty and instructional support staff to develop learning strategies that meet the needs of all students in your classroom. Tools of respectful communication—including differentiating between free speech and hate speech—will be included in this special workshop.