Two Hour Workshops - Afternoon Session Three - 1:00-2:50 p.m.

1:00-2:50 p.m.

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Build Community and Organize for Power at FHDA and Beyond

Presenter: Jeff Anderson, Mathematics Instructor

Run Hide Defend, Active Shooter Response Training

This session is for all faculty, administrators and staff. We provide a brief overview of campus safety awareness and response in the event of an active assailant. Recent tragedies remind us that the risk and increase of attacks by an active assailant are real. Taking a few steps now to learn about preparedness can help you react quickly when every second counts. Prepare yourself now by attending training provided by FHDA and learn helpful tools on how to protect yourself and others.

Presenter: John Worley, District Chief of Police

Tenure Review Committee Training

This workshop is contractually required for anyone who plans on serving on a Tenure Review Committee. If you have already completed the training and served on a committee in the last three years, you do not need to complete the training. If it has been three years or more since serving or three years since completing the training with no service, this is required.

Presenters: Nicole Gray, Faculty Association (FA) Grievance Officer; Lydia Hearn, English Instructor; Natalia Menendez, Foothill Tenure Coordinator

One Hour Workshops - Afternoon Session Three - 1:00-1:50 p.m.

1:00-1:50 p.m.

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Architecting Equity: Designing Equitable Learning Environments from Course Outline to Classroom and Beyond

In a rapidly evolving learning landscape, design thinking and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have emerged as powerful strategies for promoting the success and retention of all learners. How can we bring these larger frameworks into our daily work with students? This workshop bridges the gap from theory to campus and classroom, introducing the core principles of design thinking and UDL and demonstrating how to apply these to build equitable, flexible, and inclusive learning environments. Beginning with the Course Outline of Record (COR, a state-facing public document that outlines the mandatory curriculum for a specific course), we’ll discuss recent updates to state regulations (Title 5) that promote the use of UDL to create equitable and inclusive classrooms. We’ll then move from COR to classroom, applying design thinking strategies and UDL principles to diverse disciplinary examples. Finally, we’ll focus on strategies for incorporating design thinking into learning beyond the traditional classroom, including tutoring centers, learning communities, and beyond. Throughout the workshop, we’ll think also about the intersection of design frameworks and AI, focusing on the strengths and challenges of using AI to support equitable learning outcomes while prioritizing the agency and academic freedom of students, staff, and faculty.

At the end of the workshop, you’ll come away with foundational knowledge and resources that will help you apply design thinking and UDL in your learning environment. While this workshop is designed for faculty, curriculum specialists, and academic support staff, it is highly collaborative, and employees from both colleges and central services are warmly welcome to attend!

Presenter: Sarah Wilker, Faculty Coordinator, Equity Office

Everyone Needs to Plan Their Estate

Take control of your future and protect what matters most—join us for a free estate planning seminar designed to give you peace of mind. In just one informative session, you’ll learn the essentials of estate planning, including how living trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives work together to safeguard your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. Whether you're just getting started or need a refresher, this seminar offers practical guidance to help you and your loved ones stay prepared. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity—it’s free, and it’s for your future. The seminar is being presented by estate planning attorney John Wunderling, a partner in the law firm of Ferrari, Ottoboni, Caputo & Wunderling LLP.

Presenter: John Wunderling, Partner in the law firm of Ferrari, Ottoboni, Caputo & Wunderling

From Experience to Opportunity: Building the Future of Credit for Prior Learning in Higher Education

Presenter: Robert D. Cormia, Nano Technology Instructor

It's Never Too Late

Considering starting or finishing a college degree? You’re not alone—and it’s never too late. Join this welcoming session for Foothill-De Anza employees who haven’t yet begun or completed a postsecondary degree. We’ll explore flexible pathways, available programs, and support resources to help you take the first—or next—step. Come learn what’s possible, ask questions, and discover how you can move forward with confidence.

Presenters: Mark Fu, Counselor; Isaac Escoto, Dean, Counseling; Gohar Momjian, Vice Chancellor, Strategy, Institutional Effectiveness and Engagement; Teresa Ong, Vice President, Workforce Innovation and Economic Advancement; Cathy Phongsamran, Instructor, HOPE Program

Outsmart the Output: Crafting AI Ethics

As generative AI transitions from a classroom disruptor to a baseline utility, institutions face a critical mandate to move beyond restrictive policies and embrace active digital transformation. This session tackles the AI readiness gap by shifting the focus from surveillance and detection to ethical empowerment. Designed specifically for Foothill and De Anza Campuses—with a focus on equity, access, and diverse student demographics —this presentation offers a scalable framework for infusing educational culture with responsible tech mindsets.

Instead of treating AI ethics as abstract theory or relying on flawed detection tools, this session demonstrates how intentional assignment design serves as a primary vehicle for teaching ethical reasoning. Participants will explore ready-to-adapt assignment models that transform AI from a mechanism for compliance into a tool for critical inquiry.

This framework provides vital utility across all institutional levels:

• Faculty gain practical, low-friction assessment strategies that mitigate unauthorized use while deepening student critical thinking.
• Staff and instructional designers receive concrete models to support curricular redesign and enhance digital literacy initiatives.
• Administrators acquire actionable, values-driven approaches to align institutional infrastructure with state-level AI literacy mandates and workforce readiness goals.
  
  

Ultimately, this session equips educational leaders to foster a human-centered curriculum that prepares students to lead the digital frontier ethically.

Presenter: Amy Leonard, English Instructor

Special Delivery: Welcome Letters, Videos, and Good Vibes

For one day only, James and Sal put their differences aside to join forces and present different strategies to welcome your students to your courses. Learn how to create effective welcome letters and welcome videos that help students feel informed, supported, and ready to begin your course. This workshop will focus on practical strategies for building instructor presence, setting expectations, reducing student anxiety, and creating a welcoming in-person or online learning environment before the first day of class. This workshop is a collaboration between the De Anza Office of Online Education and Office of Professional Development.
 

Presenters: Sal Breiter, Director, Professional Devel and James Capurso, Faculty Coordinator, (Equity in Online Ed)

Supporting Students Through Self-Compassion Practice

Please join Tom Nguyen and Jim Nguyen for an exploration of the foundational components of self-compassion and its empowering implications in our work with students and in our own lives. Tom and Jim will explore building communities of support, fostering student motivation, and encouraging mental wellness for us and our students.  The workshop will include a guided meditation and focus on other practical applications in our work with students. This workshop is sponsored by the De Anza Office of Professional Development.

Presenters: Jim Nguyen, Political Science Instructor and Tom Nguyen, Counselor

Working with AI, Not Replacing Ourselves: Practical Uses for Classified Professionals

The presentation "Working with AI, Not Replacing Ourselves" provides a grounded, human-centered approach to integrating artificial intelligence into daily professional workflows. Rather than offering technical training, the session focuses on fostering a mindset of curiosity, encouraging participants to ask, "I wonder… can this help with this?" when faced with routine tasks. By exploring how AI can serve as a drafting partner for communication, information processing, and organizing complex ideas, the session helps users move from "zero to draft" while maintaining human judgment as the final authority. Ultimately, the session empowers professionals to view AI as a supportive assistant that enhances their work without replacing their essential human responsibility.

Presenter: Christopher Custer, Executive Assistant, Student Services

One Hour Workshops - Afternoon Session Four - 2:00-2:50 p.m.

2:00-2:50 p.m.

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AI Literacy for Every Student: Embedding Google’s AI Literacy Module in Canvas

This workshop introduces a practical, low-barrier approach to helping students build foundational AI literacy skills in any online or Canvas-supported course. Participants will explore how Google’s AI literacy module can be embedded directly into Canvas to support students in understanding what AI is, how it works, how to evaluate AI-generated content, and how to use AI responsibly. Drawing on classroom experience, the session will showcase implementation strategies, lessons learned, and examples of student work. While especially relevant for faculty teaching online, hybrid, or Canvas-enhanced courses, the workshop is open to all employees interested in student AI literacy, instructional innovation, and responsible AI adoption across the district.

Presenter: Natasha Mancuso, Business Instructor

Boardable 101: Digital Tools for Seamless Public Meetings

This workshop is designed for administrative staff, department leads, and governance committee members from across Foothill College, De Anza College, and Central Services who facilitate or support meetings governed by the Brown Act.

As we modernize our digital infrastructure, this session provides a hands-on introduction to Boardable, our new centralized platform for agenda management and public meeting documentation. Our goal is to ensure that every employee involved in the governance process—regardless of their technical background—feels confident and supported in using this tool to maintain our high standards of transparency and accessibility.

What We Will Cover:

• The Digital Agenda: A step-by-step guide to building and distributing compliant agendas.
• Accessibility & Inclusion: Utilizing Boardable features to ensure meeting materials are available and navigable for all community members.
• Centralized Collaboration: How to use the platform to streamline communication between the colleges and Central Services.
• Compliance Made Simple: Best practices for managing minutes, attachments, and public records within the new system.

Why Attend?

Whether you are a seasoned committee chair or new to a support role, this workshop offers a collaborative environment to ask questions and share best practices. By the end of the session, you will have the tools needed to reduce administrative manual tasks, allowing you to focus more on the impactful work of the district and less on the logistics of compliance.

Format: This 60-minute session will include a live demonstration followed by an open Q&A. Both in-person and remote participation options are available to accommodate all schedules and locations.

Presenters: Carla Maitland, Assistant to The Chancellor and Deanna Olsen, Board Relations Assistant

Bridging the AI Divide: Centering Student Voices at Foothill-De Anza

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of college, Foothill-De Anza college district needs adapt to the digital frontier ethically and responsibly.

Recent campus data shows that students do utilize AI with very little to no guidance in their classes or experience different rules about it.

Here are the main issues students are facing:

• The Money Gap: Paid AI versions give some students an unfair advantage over those who can only afford the free versions.
• The Trust Gap: Students are worried of being falsely accused of cheating by AI-detection software and feel it is a double standard if instructors use AI while students aren't allowed to.
• The opportunity: As institutional AI guidance is still being developed, this workshop provides an opportunity for the district community to learn more in-depth about students’ insights and experiences with AI in their coursework.

The workshop aims to deepen the district community’s understanding of the AI guidance students need by sharing data and elevating student voices in conversations that shape district AI innovation and policy.

Presenters: Amy Leonard, English Instructor; Lisa Ly, Research Analyst, Senior; Foothill Institutional Research and FHDA Students

Decode and Deploy: Bridging Military and Campus Culture

Presenters: Stephanie Crosby, Dean, Disabled Student Services and Veterans Programs and Veterans Resource Center Team

Equitable Student Outcomes in a Basic Aid World

We’ve heard a lot about our district’s transition from an apportionment model to a basic aid funding model. In a basic aid landscape, we are no longer driven by growth and enrollment but instead can focus on how we help students complete their educational journeys. We all have a meaningful role to play in this work and an exciting opportunity to redefine our vision of how to best serve students and measure our progress. This session will highlight the data elements that will continue to allow us to measure how well we serve students and narrow equity gaps. To directly address the impact of basic aid status, we will spend time collectively identifying and evaluating how well we are supporting the complete student journey across all areas on campus. Join us to help establish a collective vision for equity-focused data reporting under a basic aid model.

Presenters: Mallory Newell, Director, Research and Planning and Sarah Wilker, Faculty Coordinator, Equity Office

ETS How-To & Tips: IT Essentials for the New Year

Start the year with a quick refresher on the technology tools and support resources available across the district. ETS will cover common technology pain points, including Wi-Fi, printing, account and Duo issues, cybersecurity, and getting help when something goes wrong. We’ll also highlight self-service resources that can help you solve common problems quickly and show you how to get the fastest response when you do need ETS assistance.

Presenter: Kevin Metcalf, Associate Vice Chancellor, Instructional Technology & Client Services

Global Experiential Learning & Study Abroad at Foothill-De Anza

Discover the impactful international programs offered by Foothill and De Anza faculty and learn how you can get involved in shaping future global experiences. This session will share highlights from 2026 programs and introduce programming for 2027 and beyond. We will conclude with an open, collaborative discussion on how faculty, staff, and administrators can work together across the district to break down barriers and increase equitable access to global learning for all Foothill-De Anza students.

Presenters: Kathryn Maurer, Anthropology Instructor and John Swensson, English Instructor

Mindful Movement: Breath and Presence

Join Noemi to learn and practice mindfulness breathing techniques plus chair yoga to support student/staff/faculty wellness. Noemi has been offering weekly mindful movement practice at De Anza since Fall 2025 quarter in two spaces - the Business & Finance Village as well as with co-workers in the RSS building. These were weekly short form mindful movement sessions last anywhere from 15-30 minutes and follow a set format. Students and staff have reported feeling more relaxed, less stressed, and that the consistency of practice helps setting the tone for their day and week. These practices are simple yet powerful to help anyone relieve stress, be embodied, and come back into the present moment. This workshop is sponsored by the De Anza Office of Professional Development.

Presenter: Noemi Teppang, Counselor

When Competence Gets Misread: Communication Equity and Neurodivergent Student Success

Students experience our district through hundreds of small interactions: a syllabus line, a service counter conversation, an email, a form, a classroom discussion, a policy explanation, a meeting with a supervisor, or a moment when they are expected to know how college works without anyone actually teaching them.

This workshop explores how everyday expectations around communication, professionalism, participation, tone, responsiveness, and self-advocacy can unintentionally create barriers for neurodivergent and disabled students. Rather than focusing only on accommodations, we will look at communication as an equity issue and consider how students may be misread as rude, disengaged, unprepared, or “not college ready” when they are actually navigating unclear expectations or unfamiliar institutional norms.

Participants will leave with practical strategies for making expectations clearer, reducing hidden barriers, and designing more welcoming interactions across classrooms, programs, services, offices, and district systems.

Presenter: Ben Kaupp, Instructor, Tools for Transition & Work Program

Why Sustainability Matters in Your Discipline

"This isn't new to your field—you're likely already teaching it. Let's make it intentional." 

Sustainability spans environmental, social, and economic dimensions.  Every discipline intersects with and has a role to play in fostering sustainability.  In this workshop, we will build from a foundational discussion of sustainability towards practical discipline specific content and teaching strategies.

We will...

• map where sustainability already lives in your discipline and explore what courses or topics naturally connect.
• identify how to integrate sustainability in directed and meaningful ways into your classroom themes, content, activities, and assignments. 
• gain access to a curated resource list with discipline specific websites, lesson repositories, funding, and organizations.
• consider financial resources and funding opportunities.

This workshop is sponsored by the De Anza Office of Professional Development.

Presenter: Alicia De Toro, Environmental Studies Instructor