Adjunct Symposium

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Friday August 9, 2024

In-Person and Online

We are very excited to invite you join us for Skyline College’s 9th Adjunct Faculty Teaching & Learning Symposium.  This year’s theme, From Surviving to Thriving and Vibing, will feature programming and learning opportunities that support our part time faculty as colleagues and educators. We look forward to another great symposium and being in community with you.

RSVP Here for In Person or Online Attendance

Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM and sessions run from  9:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Space is limited to 60 respondents in order to be paid for your time at the special rate!  Partial day attendance is possible as well.

Note: This year’s symposium will take place in person in Bldg 6 or online via Zoom. 

For more information, contact Andrea Fuentes, Professional Development Coordinator, or the CTTL .

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All adjuncts who attend and participate in the Adjunct Symposium are eligible to be paid for their time. Adjuncts will submit timesheets  at their applicable individual special rate to be processed by the CTTL. Not sure about your special rate? Review the new Adjunct Salary Schedule.  Attendance is limited to 60 participants (for full payment).  

How to Register

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We are registering folks via a Google form.  You can change your mind, but please rsvp for breakfast, lunch, and any sessions you plan to attend.  After the event, CTTL will add the sessions to your Vision Resource Center (VRC) transcript.    It is only one link to register and you can choose your breakout sessions the day of the event.  

RSVP Form

  1. You can find all the room numbers and zoom links here on the Schedule page on the day of the event or before.
  2. Need an ADA accommodation? Email skylinecttl@smccd.edu in advance with any details.
 

 

 

Office Information

Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning  - CTTL
Building 5, Room 5-118
Email: skylinecttl@smccd.edu
Phone: 650-738-7080

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Breakfast | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

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Breakfast and Networking

Enjoy a light breakfast burrito, connect with colleagues, and pick up some swag!  If you requested gluten free or vegan options, please check in with the staff at breakfast for your reservation. 
Please register so we have enough food and caffeinated beverages😃.

Register for All Sessions Here

Surviving to Thrive and Vibe: Welcome | 9:00 - 9:25 AM

From Surviving to Thriving and Vibing - Human Bingo Edition

CTTL (Community Building)

Building 6, Fireside Dining | 9:00 - 9:25 AM

Join us for networking and supporting each other as colleagues! We will be playing Human Bingo designed to make connections and share ideas for thriving and vibing, right after breakfast. Online participants will also play an icebreaker game on Zoom (if online, click Join button).

Helping Students Thrive: Lightning Talks | 9:30 - 10:20 AM

Helping Students Thrive with Student Services: Lightning Panel Discussion

Chelsee DeBarra, Chad Thompson, Jessica Truglio, Kevin Chak, Melissa Matthews (Student Success)

Building 6, Fireside Dining and Live streamed | 9:30 - 10:20 AM

Join a panel from ASLT, EAC, the Bookstore and Student Services to hear quick takes on how to support students with disabilities, tutoring needs, and basic living needs. You will take away actionable information to share with your students. Bring your questions for our panel! If you are watching the livestream, click the Join button below to join in on the Zoom.

Morning Breakout Sessions 1 | 10:30 - 11:45 AM

Vibe Up Your Course Design with CidiLabs Design Plus

Andrea Fuentes (Technology and Innovation)

6-203 and Livestreamed (for hands on support please attend in person) | 10:30 - 11:45 AM

Bring your laptops and learn how easy it is to design engaging Canvas pages with no coding required! Organize and manage due dates in a snap, and help students navigate your content with increased engagement. In person recommended, but session will be livestreamed for folks who can't make it in person.

Empowering Teaching and Learning through Library Collaboration

Pia Walawalkar (Excellence in Teaching)

Online or watch party in 6-205. | 10:30 - 11:45 AM

This session aims to reacquaint faculty with the library's extensive resources and services, increasing their awareness and promoting collaboration with the library. Participants will learn how to collaborate with the library to reduce educational costs for students through subscription content, digitized textbooks, and technology loan programs. Additionally, the session will cover how faculty can work with the library to achieve ISLOs through information literacy workshops, including the ethical use of generative AI to enhance critical thinking and writing skills. The workshop will also highlight various library events and activities that foster community building and student engagement on campus.

Lunch and Learn | 12:00 - 12:50 PM

Lunch and Learn

CTTL, Equity Scholars - Elaine Francisco and Andrilla Stephens, AFT, Learning Communities (Community Building, Student Support)

Building 6, Fireside Dining | 12:00 - 12:50 PM

Enjoy a delicious Filipinx lunch and meet with some helpful folks to help you thrive and vibe. Meet some Equity Scholars - Coaches and Mentees and learn about the opportunity to participate for Fall 2024 from Elaine Francisco and Andrilla Stephens. Other tabling will include: AFT (Union), Learning Communities, and ZTC/OER. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the services available to support you and your students. PLEASE register if attending in person, thanks! Those attending in person will be eligible for reimbursement for this time slot. Lunch is reserved for attendees, hosts, and presenters and is not open to the general campus community.

 
 

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions | 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Thriving with Your AFT Contract: Health Insurance, Pay, and More

Michael Song, Jessica Silver-Sharp, Rika Fabian, Marianne Kaletsky (Equity and Access)

6-203 and Online | 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Come with your questions for your union AFT 1493 reps. You will find out how to get reimbursed for health care premiums, how to file for unemployment, and how to make sure you are being paid correctly. You will learn about professional development opportunities, class scheduling, and more. Perfect for new adjunct faculty!

Vibing with Generative AI: Assessment Strategies for a New Age

Faculty Panel Discussion - Sara Guth, Luciana Castro, Vincent Kang, Lucia Lachmayr, Shaun Perisho (Excellence in Teaching)

6-202 and online | 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Learn new pedagogical and assessment strategies from your colleagues and how to navigate (and even use) generative AI. This is a panel discussion which will be live streamed.

Closing Session (New Faculty) | 2:30 - 3:30 PM

New Faculty Orientation: How to Thrive at Skyline

Nirubia Srinivasan, Registrar and Eric Torres, Assistant Registrar (Excellence in Teaching)

6-203 and online | 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Get a quick overview of how to use Websmart, Canvas, and more. Learn about how to support students and yourselves as you join the Skyline Community from the Registrar's Office.

Open Canvas Lab

Andrea Fuentes (Technology and Innovation)

6-202 | 2:30 - 3:30

Drop by for help in Canvas with instructional designer Andrea Fuentes. No need to register.

Primary Contact

Chris Collins and Andrea Fuentes are Professional Development Co-Coordinators.

Or, contact the CTTL at skylinecttl@smccd.edu.

Need an accommodation? Please contact Ricardo Flores.