Strengthening Connections and Integrating Equitable Practices
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
This is an all-play (mandatory) event for classified professionals.
For more details and to register for your choice of sessions, go to the ProLearning Workshop Calendar by logging in to MyCOM and going to ProLearning.
OPENING SESSION: 9 am — 10:20 am / Cafeteria
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8.30 am – 9 am |
MEET AND GREET – Coffee, tea, and light breakfast |
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9 am – 10:20 am |
Welcome and Opening SessionWelcome from Dr. David Wain Coon, Jonathan Eldridge, the Classified Senate, and the Professional Learning Committee. Join 3CSN facilitators Betina Vallin and Rebecca Moon-Stone in an opening session with a specific focus on identifying voice and value, strengthening connections, appreciative Inquiry, and professional growth and development for classified professionals. Request from Facilitators: Bring an object from home that you feel represents your connection to education (Something that speaks to your “why” of why you are here at COM and/or keeps you here at COM) Suggested Pre-Readings: The Weave of History and 7 Ways to Talk about Success. Resource Guide: Appreciative Inquiry Session Outcomes
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BREAKOUT SESSION I: 10:30 am - 11:50 am
(Choose one of the following within Session I to attend)
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AC 246 |
Understanding White Supremacy and Racial JusticeWhite supremacy is often discussed as a "thing of the past" or a “taboo topic.” With the pandemic came an increase of awareness around the stark understanding of how deeply rooted systemic racism, classism, and oppression is for marginalized communities, which stems from practices and policies steeped in White supremacy. Join us in a conversation about how institutions, including higher education, are rooted in white supremacy and how we can individually and collectively work to counter and dismantle racist systems to create equitable access and support for students who historically and currently experience the most impact. Session Outcomes
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Sadika Sulaiman Hara Patricia France Teresa Perales |
FH 110 |
COM Software/Apps 101If you are new to COM or need a refresher on the available office software and applications at COM, here’s your chance to learn more! This session will introduce participants to applications that can assist in communicating and sharing information with your coworkers quickly and efficiently. The applications discussed will include the Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Calendar/Meeting scheduling, Bookings, OneDrive/SharePoint, Zoom, and more. Session Outcomes
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Stacey Lince |
AC 245 |
Career Advancement Preparation WorkshopAre you considering taking the next step on your career path? In this workshop, participants will learn more about resume writing, cover letters and interview skills to feel more confident and prepared for whatever opportunity comes next. Participants can bring their most recent resume and cover letter (whatever condition they are in—no judgment!) and/or collaborate with others. Facilitators will provide insights all applicants should know going into a hiring process. Session Outcomes
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Jonathan Eldridge Nekoda Harris |
AC 255 |
What is Your Why?Join 3CSN facilitators Betina Vallin and Rebecca Moon-Stone in taking the initial steps in goal-setting for professional growth, centering the question of "what is your why?" for exploring development pathways you are interested in. Session Outcomes
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LUNCH: 11:50 am — 12:50 pm / Cafeteria
BREAKOUT SESSION II: 1 pm - 2:20 pm
(Choose one of the following within Session II to attend)
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AC 255 |
Connections at COMJoin 3CSN facilitators Betina Vallin and Rebecca Moon-Stone in taking steps to strengthen connections and relationships across areas at COM. The facilitators will be introducing a model for connecting us together in order to direct students to the right people, locations, and services on campus. Session Outcomes
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FH 110 |
Hybrid Meeting Management / 102This session is intended for staff who are responsible for managing or setting up meetings that include both online and in-person attendees. Meeting types include participatory governance committees, workgroups, or those related to departmental responsibilities. We will discuss common challenges with presenting in two modalities and provide best practice tips on setting up meetings, sharing documents, managing participants during the meeting, and communicating with attendees, pre and post meeting. Session Outcomes
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Stacey Lince |
AC 246 |
Understanding White Supremacy and Racial JusticeWhite supremacy is often discussed as a ""thing of the past"" or a “taboo topic.” With the pandemic came an increase of awareness around the stark understanding of how deeply rooted systemic racism, classism, and oppression is for marginalized communities, which stems from practices and policies steeped in White supremacy. Join us in a conversation about how institutions, including higher education, are rooted in white supremacy and how we can individually and collectively work to counter and dismantle racist systems to create equitable access and support for students who historically and currently experience the most impact. Session Outcomes
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Sadika Sulaiman Hara Patricia France Teresa Perales
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AC 114 |
Skills, Certificates, and Degree Completion at COM and BeyondInterested in learning new skills at COM, or completing a degree here at COM or elsewhere? Come learn from COM academic counselors about classes offered at COM to improve skills such as web design, computer information systems, computers and business. Academic counselors will also talk about next steps to completing degrees at COM or at a four year university and share career exploration resources. Bring your unofficial transcript of completed coursework if possible. Session Outcomes
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Gina Cullen Byron Ramey Alexandra Magallanes-Rivera Rachel Klein |
RECONVENING: 2:30 pm — 3 pm
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AC 255 |
Please join facilitators Rebecca Moon-Stone and Betina Vallin in this reconvening, focused on the following questions: What actionable next steps will you take? What more will you need to support you? |
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