Two Hour Workshops - Morning Session One - 10:15-12:05 p.m.

10:15-12:05 p.m.

Location

  Workshop 

Beyond Belonging: Building a Culture of Trust Through Everyday Leadership

This interactive workshop is designed for employees across the colleges and Central Services who want to strengthen trust and belonging in their everyday working relationships. Through data-informed discussion, small-group activities, and a real-world case study, participants will explore why trust drives organizational effectiveness, the behaviors that build or erode it, and frameworks like psychological safety and the SCARF model for fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for colleagues and students alike. The workshop is intended for employees at all levels — faculty, classified professionals, and administrators — and encourages participation from a broad cross-section of the district.

Presenters: Tony Brown, J.D., Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources

Boosting Accessibility in Canvas

This workshop will demonstrate how universal design, multimedia learning, and accessibility work synergistically to support all learners. Participants will learn clear guidelines that support fully accessible learner-centered design within Canvas.

Presenter: Lené Whitley-Putz, Dean, Instructional Technology

Emerging Technologies Institute - District Wide Efforts for Student Success

The Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) has been in development at Foothill College for 3 years. With the program's evolution, there are efforts to expand ETI to De Anza College. This presentation will showcase an evolving partnership between the two colleges that supports students with academic and workforce opportunities in emerging technology fields.

Presenters: Zach Cembellin, Division Dean, STEM and Chesa Caparas, English Instructor

Instructional Continuity Planning: Drafting Messages for Your Classes

In this workshop, faculty will develop student-centered communication templates to use during instructional disruptions such as Canvas outages, campus closures, power failures, or internet service interruptions. By thoughtfully planning and drafting messages in advance, faculty can respond quickly and effectively when disruptions occur, while ensuring their communications remain supportive, equitable, and focused on student success. Participants will leave with a set of adaptable messages and a framework for maintaining clear, compassionate communication during unexpected events.

Presenters: K. Allison Meezan, Geography Instructor and FHDA Academic Senate

Purchasing and Accounts Payable: From Requisition to Payment

This workshop provides a guide to navigating the district’s purchasing and payment systems. Participants will learn the essential requirements for procuring goods and services while gaining clear instruction on processing reimbursements and vendor payments through Accounts Payable. Whether you are submitting a requisition or a travel voucher, this session ensures you have the tools and knowledge to move efficiently from initial request to final payment.

Presenters: Mark Hua, Director, Purchasing, Contracts and Risk Management; Scottie McDaniel, Accounts Payable Supervisor and the Accounts Payable Team

Saving for Retirement with 403(b) & 457(b) and Q & A With the Payroll Team

This workshop invites you to learn what's new or to get started in saving MORE for your retirement with the employer sponsored Deferred Compensation (457) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity (403) plans in addition to the mandatory retirement plans (CalSTRS, CalPERS and Social Security) within your professional career at Foothill - De Anza Community College District. All contracted employees and temporary workers are encouraged to attend. Limited number of vendors for 403(b) & 457(b) plans will be available during the workshop.

Presenter: Nancy Chao, Director, Payroll and Retirement Services

Trauma on the Campus: The Story Behind What We See

Presenters: Florina Petcu, Psychology Instructor; Lisa Slede, Counselor for Psychological Services; Melvishia Gaines, Student Success Specialist for EOPS

One Hour Workshops - Morning Session One - 10:15-11:05 a.m.

10:15-11:05 a.m.

Location

  Workshop

From Statewide Innovation to Local Impact: How Digital Center Initiatives Strengthen Foothill-De Anza CCD

Presenters: TBD

Healthy Campus, Resilient Community: Advancing Student Wellness, Safety, and Prevention

This presentation supports the district’s strategic priorities by promoting a safe, equitable, and health-conscious campus environment through education on first aid response, communicable disease prevention, and access to student-centered health services. The session emphasizes wellness, prevention, health equity, and collaborative support systems that empower students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

The presentation align with Track 1: Equity by Design — Empower Every Learner for Impact.

The presentation focuses on:

• Removing barriers to healthcare access through Student Health Services and Family PACT Program.
• Supporting historically underserved and vulnerable student populations.
• Promoting equitable access to preventive care, immunizations, screenings, and health education
• Creating a safe, supportive, and wellness-centered campus environment that helps students persist academically and personally.

The emphasis on prevention, student support, and accessible healthcare directly supports justice-centered student success and student well-being.

Presenters: Rosafel Nogra FNP, Director, Health Services Clinic; Swe Tun FNP, Health Services Nurse Practitioner and Santa Clara County Tuberculosis Program

Professional Bucket List: What Do I Want to Try, Learn, and Grow?

Professional Bucket List is a creative and reflective workshop open to all employees. Participants will identify skills they want to learn, goals they want to pursue, and one small step they can take toward their professional growth. This workshop is sponsored by the De Anza Office of Professional Development.

Presenters: Stacey Carrasco, De Anza's Office of Outreach Program Coordinator II and Claudia Guzman, De Anza's Office of Professional Development Program Coordinator II

The Future of the Humanities

This workshop provides an opportunity for faculty from Humanities-related departments to collectively explore strategies that center the studies of Humanities within the larger context of workforce development in the age of AI. The presenters will provide a framework by sharing early research results documenting the impact of the students’ participation in the Humanities Scholars Work Experience, a paid internship program at Foothill and De Anza, designed for students dedicated to the study of Humanities.

Presenters: Falk Cammin, Humanities Instructor and Charlie McKellar, Program Coordinator I

 One Hour Workshops - Morning Session Two - 11:15-12:05 p.m.

11:15-12:05 p.m.

Location

  Workshop

Dual Enrollment

This workshop will help FHDA colleagues understand why dual enrollment is a game changer for our students and supports all five of the Chancellor's strategic priorities. We'll look at data, including outcomes disaggregated by race, and we'll assess how dual enrollment is also driving district enrollment and has helped Foothill develop a very close relationship to the school districts we serve. The discussion will touch on pedagogy, contractual issues, state mandates, the importance of a seamless transition to college, and workforce preparedness.

Presenters: Simon Pennington, Associate Vice President, College and Community Relations, Marketing and Communications and members of the Foothill College Dual Enrollment Team

Faculty Evaluation (J1) training

This workshop is required for administrators or tenured faculty who will be performing J1 evaluations of full- or part-time faculty. Training is valid for four years. If you have never completed the training, or it has been more than four years since completing it, you must complete the training prior to performing J1 evaluations.

Presenter: Nicole Gray, Faculty Association (FA) Grievance Officer and TBD

From Ideas to Impact: Building FHDA's Culture of Innovation Through Strategic Grant Development

Presenter: Amanda Thomas, Director, Grants Development

My Professional Garden: Growing Goals, Strengths, and Purpose at Work

Professional Garden: What Am I Growing? is a creative and reflective workshop open to all employees. Participants will identify their strengths, goals, supports, and one small action to continue growing professionally. This session is interactive, low-pressure, and welcoming to all. This workshop is sponsored by the De Anza Office of Professional Development.

Presenters: Christina Cho, Child Development Center Teacher; Maritza Fuentes, Administrative Assistant II; and Claudia Guzman, De Anza's Office of Professional Development