Review the workshop list below and when you've made your choice, click on the corresponding link to register for you session. a If you register for a Zoom session, a link will be sent to the email you supplied but may go into your Clutter or Junk folder so be sure to check all folders.

Flex Day Breakout Sessions

Select from the Following Convocation Day Breakout Sessions
Session Title	Register: 11:15-12:15	Presenters	Intended Audience	Location/Mode	Description
Opioid Overdose Prevention Training	Register for in person participation Register for zoom session	Alura Williams	All Staff	(THIS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN LR 128 and via Zoom)	Opioid overdose is a life-threatening public health concern that results in thousands of deaths per year. This training highlights how anyone can prevent, recognize, and respond to signs of opioid overdose, and help reduce the number of opioid-related deaths in our community.
Student Equity 2024-25: Updates, New Initiatives, and Resources	Register for this session	Diego Silva	All Staff	Zoom	This workshop will provide valuable information on Student Equity & Achievement accomplishments in the past year, upcoming plans and initiatives, and resources for all employees. Attendees will also learn about various student resources and opportunities to continue their professional development related to student equity in higher education. This workshop is open to all employees who are interested in simply learning more about this topic.
Campus and Classroom Safety Open Discussion	Register for this session	Lydia Gonzalez	All Staff	Zoom	Come share ideas for keeping our community and classrooms safe. Lydia González, Math Professor, will share what she does with her students in the classroom and invite an open discussion to share ideas and concerns. All participants will be expected to speak and contribute to the dialogue. Notes will be shared with campus leaders.
The Reluctant Leader- Seizing the moment even when you feel overwhelmed and outmatched.	Register for this session	Kelly Lynch	All Staff	Zoom	William Shakespeare wrote, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” In this breakout session, the idea of the reluctant leader will be explored. Participants will examine why people often shy away from leadership roles because they feel overwhelmed and outmatched. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in personal reflection and group discussions.
Show Me the Money: How to Get Professional Development Grant Funding	Register for this session	Katie O’Brien	All Staff	Zoom	Did you know that all employees have access to funds to support professional development? Do you have an idea for professional development for yourself, colleagues, or your division but are not sure how to get funding? Attend this workshop to explore what monies are available, which application to use for your particular project idea, and to understand which College deadlines are crucial to ensure your application can receive full consideration.
Bringing Design Thinking to Rio	Register for this session	Jose Millan	All Staff	Zoom	Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that emphasizes understanding the needs of people (both those on campus and within the community), challenging assumptions, and redefining problems in an attempt to identify alternative strategies and solutions. It's heavily human-centric and relies on a deep interest in developing an understanding of the people for whom the services are being designed.
Annual Planning Process: Feedback, Changes and Improvements	Register for this session	Caroline Durdella, Sarah Cote, Valerie Gomez	All Staff	Zoom	Feedback about the annual planning process was gathered at the spring 2024 annual planning. This breakout will focus on keeping our community informed about the feedback gathered, changes implemented, and improvements they can expect to see in the annual planning cycle that begins on fall convocation.
When You Need to Make a Sign (or a Poster, or a Booklet, or a Flyer …)	Register for in person participation Register for zoom session	Sandra Hernandez, Erwin Figueroa, Dustin de Los Santos	All Staff	(THIS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN LR 130 230 and via Zoom)	This presentation will address with which of three areas—Sign Production, the Printshop, and/or Marketing—RHC personnel should work when producing outreach and internal documents.
Empowering Educators: Essential Internet Safety and Cyber Security Basics	Register for this session	Tim Scholefield	All Staff	Zoom	Learn about common cyber threats and practical strategies for protecting personal and institutional data. Discover how to create strong passwords, recognize phishing attempts, and ensure a secure online environment.
Best Practices for Online Education through Alignment to the OEI Rubric! Stay safe by creating a 100% accessible course by aligning to the Rubric!	Register for this session	Jill Pfeiffer	Faculty	Zoom	Best Practices for Online Education through Alignment to the OEI Rubric! It’s important to remain ADA compliant in our online courses. Is it a safety issue? Yes in some ways it is if you can be sued for not having your courses up to speed to meet accessibility requirements
A Field Guide to Generating Images with Microsoft Copilot	Register for this session	Maurice Herman	Faculty	Zoom	It's important for educators to understand the potential impact of emerging technology on their various disciplines. This workshop will use Microsoft's new Copilot chatbot to show how generative Artificial Intelligence can be harnessed successfully in the classroom by providing a very basic overview.
Teaching with a Dual Lens: Guiding Current & Future Dual Enrollment Instructors	Register for In Person Attendance Register for Zoom Attendance	Kenneth Samson, Stephanie Lopez	Faculty & Managers	(THIS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN LR 119 and via Zoom)	The Guiding Futures Through Teaching with a Dual Lens highlights the importance of Vision 2030’s goals, which is to close equity gaps for historically underrepresented students for every high school student by having them graduate with at least 12 college units. The presentation is a comprehensive presentation designed to inform educators with effective pedagogical tools for dual enrollment settings. The presentation will focus on the Humanizing Learning approach and its three major components: social presence, teaching presence, and cognitive presence. The presentation will highlight the practical application of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) in fostering an equitable learning environment within a dual enrollment classroom; furthermore, the presentation will tie other pedagogical and counseling approaches, such as Laura Rendon’s Validation Theory and Tara J. Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth, to implement PBIS within the classroom. Our teaching strategies will empower college instructors with the knowledge and tools to tailor curriculum within dual enrollment settings effectively, enhancing student success and readiness for higher education.

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