Fall 2025 Flex Day Schedule

Presenters: Ming Ho 
Where: In person at room 2930
When: 9am - 9:50am

Description: We will learn some basic line dance steps and put them together, as choreographed by Michael Metzger, to David Archuleta's new song "Crème Brûlée," released this past summer.

Brief Outline: 

• Shuffle step
  
• Vine step
  
• Weigh change
  
• Turns
  
• Jazz box
  
• Practice choreography in segments
  
• Putting everything together.

Presenters: Christina Vuong
Where: In person at room 130 and Zoom link
When: 9am - 9:50am

Description: This will be a live working session for people who would like to work on their outcome assessments with the OAC committee. Anyone who is interested in working on their SLO, PLO, and SAO are welcome to attend.

Brief Outline: 
This will be a live working session for people who would like to work on their outcome assessments with the OAC committee.

Welcome & Brief introduction for SLO, PLO, and SAO
Work on completing the outcome assessments (OAC members will be available for assistance)

Presenters: Lara Bauman
Where: In person at room 354
When: 9am - 9:50am

Description: Are you curious about data science and what it can do for our institution and our students? This session provides an accessible introduction suitable for all employees. Experience how a Jupyter notebook can be used to investigate and communicate how race connects with health outcomes in the U.S. (maternal mortality, breast cancer and insurance coverage, time permitting). No coding is required—the focus is on interpreting charts, tables, and insight.

Brief Outline: 
Welcome and Community Agreements (5 minutes)
What is Data Science? (5 minutes)
Guided Exploration of Data Visualizations in Jupyter Notebook (20 minutes)
Small Group Discussions (10-15 minutes)
Wrap up including Data Science initiatives at Chabot and how you can get involved (5-10 minutes)

Presenters: Eduvators
Where: Zoom link
When: 9am - 9:50am

Description: See exactly how to use AI with students along a clear continuum—from limited/guard railed use to AI as an assistant and, when appropriate, a true collaborator. We’ll demo ready-to-run activities (idea generation, drafting/feedback cycles, study coaches, simulations, language support) with aligned outcomes, rubrics, and reflection prompts that make learning—and students’ own thinking—visible. You’ll leave with plug-and-play prompts, scaffolds, and transparency language you can put to use right away. *The workshop will also cover providing student services with AI.

Brief Outline: These are the PD sessions we are doing on Tuesdays via Zoom with an outside vendor. They have agreed to move the 10/28 session to flexday if we would like them to.

Presenters: Megan Jensen
Where: In person at room 3201
When: 9am - 9:50am

Description: Share and present work on biology benchmark assessments

Brief Outline: This will be a time for different courses to present and share out on the progress they have made towards developing benchmark assessments, get feedback from peers and continue to look at course sequences holistically to ensure skills are progressing across different classes.

Presenters: Bradon Wilson
Where: In person at room 804
When: 9am - 9:50am

Description: This session equips faculty and staff with practical tools and knowledge to respond effectively to active threats, including active shooter situations, as well as other critical incidents that may occur on campus. Attendees will learn recommended response protocols, situational awareness strategies, and communication procedures to enhance personal safety and support campus-wide emergency preparedness. The training emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility in maintaining a secure learning environment.

Brief Outline: 
This session will cover key aspects of critical incident response, including:
What to expect during a critical incident
How to respond effectively
Steps to prepare beforehand
Understanding your decision-making process under stress
Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to help them prepare for and respond to critical incidents—not only in the workplace but in everyday life as well.

Presenters: Sandra Genera
Where: In person at the Event Center, room  722D
When: 10am - 10:50am  Canceled

Description: Do you want to learn how to build a Dia de los Muertos Altar? Participate in this workshop to learn the significance and steps in building a Dia de los Muertos Altar.

Brief Outline: Puente & CLEA have annually provided a space for the Chabot community to participate in building an altar for Dia de los Muertos. Many Latin-American countries celebrate this holiday on November 1 & 2nd. I would like to share the significance of a DDLM Altar along with items to be represented. Many different groups around campus participate in building an altar with their students and/or colleagues and on Monday, October 27th there will be performances, food and a map to visit all of the altars around campus.

Presenters: Alise Smith
Where: In person at room 501
When: 10am - 10:50am

Description: This SEL*F Wellness Workshop blends mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional learning strategies to support stress relief and burnout prevention. Participants will explore breathwork, chair yoga, creative expression, and community connection activities that can be used both personally and professionally.

Brief Outline:

Welcome & Opening: (5 minutes)
Brief overview of SEL and employee wellness benefits

Breath Awareness Activity (5 minutes)
Practice: Three Collective Breaths
Theme-Breathe for Compassion

Mindful Movement (10 minutes)
Activity: Chair Sun Salutations

Community Connection Activity (5 minutes)
Exercise: Creating Space – Two-Word Check-In

Creative Expression Activity (10 minutes)
Reflection: Note to Self – Love Letter

Closing Activity (10 minutes)
Meditation: Love & Kindness

Presenters: Frank Clayton
Where: In person at room 505
When: 10am - 10:50am

Description: Dynamic improvements to self-care translate into better care for community we serve. Do in 30 minute what takes others 30 years.

Brief Outline: Many professionals struggle with demanding schedules. Making mental health and self-improvement a challenge. It doesn't have to take be a daunting task. This workshop shares practical tools to inspire lasting self-care among faculty and admin that will spill over into improved student care. 

Presenters: Brent Turner
Where: In person at room 503
When: 10am - 10:50am

Description: This session empowers Chabot College staff and community members to understand and exercise their collective voice in shaping campus and community priorities. Participants will explore how civic engagement, union representation, and constitutional protections intersect to safeguard their rights and amplify advocacy efforts. Through open dialogue and practical examples, attendees will leave with tools to organize, influence policy, and drive meaningful change within the college community.

Brief Outline:

• Introduction: Exploring how students and staff can collaborate to strengthen campus and community engagement.
• Shared Power: Understanding how constitutional rights, union protections, and campus policies support advocacy on behalf of students.
• Partnership in Action: Real examples of staff supporting student-led initiatives and policy change.
• Interactive Dialogue: Open discussion on current student needs, barriers, and opportunities for staff collaboration.

Presenters: Hassan Dov
Where: In person at room 1328
When: 11am - 11:50am

Description: Join Theater teacher Dov Hassan for an intro to improvisation games. No experience is necessary. Everyone gets to participate. Whether you've done improv before or not at all, all are welcome!  

Brief Outline: This session would take place in the rehearsal room in building 1300 in Room1328.
I will lead participants in social ice-breakers and improv games. The workshop is intended to provide an active, playful and safe environment for people to learn some basic improv techniques and have a good time.

Presenters: Craig Shira, Sarah Flores, and Tina Crawford
Where: Zoom link
When: 11am - 11:50am

Description: What's the difference between screen vs print resolution? What is preflight? How much space does the blade need for bleeds? How is an image added to the backside of your business card? You have questions, our experts have answers.

Brief Outline: Differences between copy and print services, information regarding class readers and lab manual requests, how to order business cards, how to order campus signage, supply requests, and Q&A from the attendees.

Presenters: Alex Karan
Where: In person at room 506 and Zoom link
When: 11am - 11:50am

Description: A space for employees to share conference insights with colleagues, hopefully sparking creative conversations to help inform our approach to students and education.

Brief Outline: The purpose of this session is to gather Chabot employees who are interested in hearing about knowledge gained at various conferences over the past academic year. Presenters can present individually or as a small group to share conference insights to the broader Chabot community. These share-outs are meant to spark conversations and help improve our practices at Chabot.

Presenters: Carra Moore, Thomas Dowrie, Ulyssa Rivas
Where: In person at room 405
When: 11am - 11:50am

Presenters: Cristina Moon
Where: In person at room 455 and Zoom link
When: 11am - 11:50am

Description: Curious about Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses at Chabot? Join us for a hands-on session that highlights how these initiatives are reducing costs for students while expanding access to high-quality materials that support academic freedom. We will showcase Chabot’s ZTC Dashboard, the ZTC library and digital collections, and LibreCommons. You will also do quick demos of the OER Remixer and Discuss-it, designed to make teaching and collaboration easier. Whether you are new to OER or already exploring zero-cost options, we hope this session will provide you with practical takeaways and inspiration for your courses.

Brief Outline: Discover how Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses are expanding access and reducing costs at Chabot. This session will highlight key tools like the ZTC Dashboard, library collections, LibreCommons, and include quick demos of the OER Remixer and Discuss-it. Leave with practical ideas to support your teaching and your students.

Presenters: Miguel Colon
Where: In person at room 504
When: 11am - 11:50am

Description: Using AI to super charge your teaching.

Brief Outline: Using AI to super charge your teaching.

Presenters: Marie Mauricio and Sarah Macaraeg
Where: In person at room 551
When: 1pm - 1:50pm

Description: Join Nursing Professors Marie Christine Mauricio and Sarah Macaraeg for an engaging, interactive session exploring how neuroscience and psychological safety intersect to enhance learning, collaboration, and creativity. Participants will experience evidence-based strategies that foster trust, inclusion, and engagement—principles applicable across all disciplines.

Brief Outline: 
1. Introduction to psychological safety and the neuroscience behind learning
2. Interactive activities demonstrating brain-based learning strategies
3. Discussion: how safety, belonging, and trust impact memory and engagement
4. Practical applications for classrooms and team environments
5. Reflection and action planning

Presenters: Cynthia Gordon da Cruz, Brian Goo, and Mona Abdoun
Where: In person at room 200
When: 1pm - 1:50pm

Description: Interested in shared governance (aka faculty and classified professionals participating in shared decision-making, committees, senates, etc.)? Want to share your ideas for how we can have the best shared governance system at Chabot? Chabot was already recognized in the last accreditation cycle for the strong role that classified professionals played in our shared governance system. But we want to make it even better! The last time the Chabot shared governance handbook was updated was in 2017. This year a committee will meet to gather feedback from campus and reflect on whether further updates are needed. What would you like to stay the same? What would you like to change? Come to this session to share ideas and give us your feedback!

Brief Outline:

• We will go over a very brief history of shared governance at Chabot, the last major update to the collegial consultation process (in 2017), and key tenets of Chabot's shared governance structure.
• Then we will notify attendees of the committee to review shared governance that is being formed this year.
• Next, we will gather their feedback: What would they like to stay the same? What would they like to change? What ideas do you have to increase participation? What ideas do you have to refine the structure of the shared governance committees? What obstacles have you experienced in our collegial consultation process?

Presenters: Paul Pinza
Where: In person at room 455
When: 1pm - 1:50pm

Description: As our student body becomes increasingly multilingual, we need to be mindful of how students access English in our classroom in order to access our content. Learn some simple frameworks for determining the English level of your course and the level of discourse from your students. We'll explore ways to bridge any gaps you see there, too.

Brief Outline:

• Learn three domains of English language activities
• Peruse a continuum rubric for each domain; learn how English proficiency evolves across the continuum
• Assess where students in a class you teach tend to fall in each domain
• Practice writing language objectives that are integrated within learning goals or student learning outcomes

Presenters: Philip Enguancho, Amanda Price, Clara McLean, Megan Jensen Homeira Elder, Carmen Johnston, Kristin Land, and more PARTI peeps!
Where: In person at room 552
When: 1pm - 1:50pm

Description: You've heard the buzz about PARTI. You've heard PARTI Peeps rave about their experiences transforming their teaching practice. Now it's your turn to get all the deets on what PARTI peeps have learned and how to join.

Brief Outline:

• What are PARTI offerings and why are they needed? - 5 min
  
• A presentation on PARTI Ah-ha's - 5-10 min
  
• Panel to talk about the experience of receiving classroom level data at the
• After-PARTI - 25 min
  
• Q&A - 5-10 min

Presenters: Blessing Morris and Anamarie Navarro
Where: In person at room 553
When: 1pm - 1:50pm

Description: Every day, there’s work happening all around us that’s essential but easy to miss. From behind-the-scenes tasks to emotional labor and unpaid support roles, this kind of “invisible work” often goes unnoticed and unappreciated. In this interactive workshop, we’ll take a closer look at the hidden jobs that keep our workplaces, communities, and systems running. Together, we’ll explore real-life examples, reflect on their impact, and discuss practical ways to recognize and value these contributions moving forward.

Brief Outline:

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Presenters: Bianca Hernandez
Where: In person at room 804
When: 1pm - 1:50pm Canceled