Convocation Fall 2024
Community · Equity · Inclusion · Accessibility
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Bill and Adele Jonas Center
Indian Valley Campus
8 am — 8:45 am
Meet and Greet
Join your friends and colleagues for coffee, tea, and light refreshments.
9 am – 11 am
Convocation Program
Join your friends and colleagues as we prepare for the new year and hear important updates and information about the College.
- Welcome back
- COM Community Updates
- Keynote and Small Group Discussions
Keynote Speaker: Chancellor Sonya Christian, PhD
Sonya Christian, PhD, is a fierce advocate for the life-changing ability of community colleges to reach underserved populations and educate the future workforce. She is committed to advancing work through distributed leadership and collaborative communities of learning, and to promoting the value of equity in student learning, access, success and economic mobility. More about the Chancellor.
Vision 2030: A Roadmap for California Community Colleges
Goal 1: Equity in Success
Ensure the academic and career success of all Californians who are current and prospective California community college students.
Goal 2: Equity in Access
Broaden the opportunities for all Californians to participate in higher education by starting or continuing their higher education at a California community college.
Goal 3: Equity in Support
Partner with other systems, agencies, institutions and community-based organizations to provide students the academic, financial and social supports necessary to thrive by taking education opportunities and the accompanying support to Californians.
12 pm — 1:30 pm
UPM Meeting and Lunch
UPM members are encouraged to attend this meeting to hear the latest on UPM activities. Lunch provided.
1:40 pm — 3:30 pm
Academic Department Meetings
Join your academic department meeting for updates and planning information. Check your ProLearning Workshop Calendar for room locations.
Sign in and mark your attendance at Convocation Day to receive Flex credit. Other Flex sessions will include in-person, online, and dual delivery (in-person and online) options. Check out the full program and Flex session descriptions.
IMPORTANT: As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our employees, students, and community members, we kindly remind you of the crucial steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our collective efforts play a significant role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. We are using this moment to remind everyone that wearing facial coverings is still recommended, practicing thorough hygiene and monitoring for symptoms. Please review the preventative measures for reducing the spread of COVID-19. If symptoms arise, please stay home, test, seek medical advice, and visit COM STRONG’s COVID-19 Exposure and Reporting Scenarios page.