Cabrillo Connects: Safe, Healthy, Thriving
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16—FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
PRE-FLEX EVENT
Blackboard Academy Plus (Thursday, 1/15 & Friday, 1/16)
This two-day academy, hosted by Francine Van Meter, is designed to provide novice and experienced users
4–6 hours of instruction. Faculty new to teaching online or hybrid courses are required to participate in the
2-hour Cabrillo Distance Education Orientation.* The orientation includes how to use simple micropublishing
tools to prepare students for online learning before the term begins.
Join us to learn best practices and how to design your course to improve instructor/student interaction.
Novice users will learn the basics of a learning management system. Blackboard accounts will be given to
those who have completed the Blackboard for the Novice: Part I session. Experienced users are encouraged to
continue to improve their courses with interactive tools, and teaching strategies that motivate students to
stay engaged. Participants who completed Novice training are welcome too. Register online at:
go.cabrillo.edu/bbAcademy
Thursday, room 1097
● 8–10am, *Cabrillo Distance Education Orientation
● 10:30am–12noon, Blackboard for the Novice: Part I, Building Your Course
● 1:30–4pm, Blackboard for the Novice: Part II, Communicating and Collaborating
Friday, room 1097
● 8–10am, The Art of Designing Interactive Websites
● 10:30am–12noon, Creating Video and Online Episodes in YouTube
● 1:30–4pm, Blackboard Interactive Tools: web conferencing, voice threads, wikis and blogs
FLEX EVENTS
Friday, January 16
Individual Creativity in Math Teaching
In analyzing the teaching of several topics from the Cabrillo math curriculum we will focus on creating a
classroom environment in which students will feel safe in participating. Common mistakes on the parts of
learners will be pointed out, and proactive techniques discussed so that students making those mistakes can
still feel secure in their participation.
8–10am
708
David Viglienzoni
Connecting Assignments, Ideas, and Great Teaching ​
CANCELED
Join the English department as we share assignments and our best teaching moments. This three hour
workshop will begin with an inspirational round table about best teaching practices in English and then break
into sessions focused on specific courses in the composition sequence: 255, 100, 1A, and 2. The break out
sessions will be participant focused, so bring an assignment and a story to tell. Come share what you do best
in the classroom while picking up ideas from colleagues!
9am–12noon
322
Andrew Fague, Steve Schessler, Lisa Simon, David Sullivan
Teaching History: Best Practices
History faculty are invited to share ideas about teaching successes, and new technologies/strategies.
10am–12noon
425
Cheryl Barkey, Michael Pebworth, Enrique Buelna
Assessing The Core IV in Math
Math faculty will be assessing Common Core Competency IV, Personal Responsibility and Professional
Development.
10am–12noon
711
Dan Morgali
Getting The Most Out Of Using the Music Lab
For all music and music lab instructors. We'll review our commonly used procedures, look at some upcoming
changes to lab instruction, and discuss ways of improving instructional effectiveness through music lab
resources.
10–12noon
VAPA 5131
Michael Strunk and Susan Parrish
SLOs on CurricUNET
Cabrillo has a new tool to make SLO work easier–CurricUNET. We will be using a new module on the program
to input SLO assessment results so that the process can be computerized, saving faculty time and trouble. The
following departments have been selected to use it this semester: Economics, Digital Media, Math, CABT,
Accounting and Finance, CIS, Computer Science, Learning Skills, Philosophy, Photography, World Languages,
Physics and Studio Arts. If you have not yet been trained in how to use the CurricUNET SLO module and have
not yet entered last semester's assessment results, come to this workshop. Bring your assessment results as
well. (This session will be repeated on Tuesday, January 20, 8–10am.)
10–12noon
515
Marcy Alancraig
Blended Learning in World Languages
ASL, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish instructors will review guidelines for new hybrid courses
and share online materials and tasks. How will the components of your course be organized and presented to
students? How will the technologies support the goals of the course? What online activities are you most
excited about using? Let’s share how we plan to structure the online component of our courses and integrate
it with the F2F class.
10am–12noon
317
Nancy Stucker
I've Callled 911 . . . Now What?
Medical emergencies can be daunting. This workshop will prepare you to respond with more confidence while
you wait for Emergency Medical Services arrival. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) can be safely used
by non-medical people to automatically diagnose and treat life threatening cardiac arrhythmias. We will teach
you to use an AED, review some common medical emergencies, and provide guidelines for keeping someone
safe while waiting for a 911 response.
11am–12noon
913
Katie Dowling and Student Health Services Staff
EMT TA Orientation
Provide instructional parameters and safety instruction for incoming TA's in the EMT program. This workshop
is provided during flex week each semester to insure all the required paperwork has been filed (Live scan,
application and TB test) as well as a review of safety concerns during practical skills testing (bending, lifting,
use of medical equipment).
1–3pm
1520
Rayette Andrews, Shane Bell, Carol Wallace, Phil Carr
Speak Up! Exploring Rhetorical Strategies in the Public Speaking Classroom
We will explore, critique, and refine new activity materials acquired by the Communication Studies
Department for possible use in Comm 1—Public Speaking class.
1–3pm
410
Charlotte Morrison
Chicano Hispanic Affairs Council (CHAC) Meeting
Developed in 1981, CHAC is one of Cabrillo's standing committees, committed to strengthening the
community of faculty, staff, administrators, students, and others committed to the success of Latina/o and
other underrepresented students at Cabrillo. CHAC is open to anyone interested in Latina/o affairs on
campus and in the greater community. In this working meeting, attendees will assess the past and present
work of CHAC, review recent CHAC survey results, and identify and develop new goals for the future. With
the new focus on student equity and student success, new arts classes being offered in Watsonville, the
waiving of tuition for concurrently enrolled high school students starting in spring 2015, restructuring with
Adult Ed in ESL and basic skills, and a staff/faculty mentor initiative for students, there will be much to
discuss!
1–3pm
517
Victoria Bañales, Sheryl Kern-Jones, and Rachel Mayo
Active Learning for Student Success in Biology
Over the last few years the biology faculty have been actively participating in professional development
workshops during the summer months. These have included the CCB FEST (California Community College
Biology Faculty Enhancement Summer Training) at SF State and PECOP (Physiology Education Community of
Practice at Bar Harbor, Maine. These are intensive workshops that provide a multitude of ideas and skills to
improve student participation and success. The goal of this workshop is to have a dedicated period of time to
share our acquired knowledge with one another and discuss the best ways to implement active learning
techniques in the classroom.
1–3pm
608
Hilary Benton, Carol Hoffman, Robin McFarland, Matt Halter
FTES Demystified
Learn how scheduling and curricular design decisions impact FTES generation, and ultimately, program
efficiency. Bring your program’s scheduling grid. The division deans will provide hands-on training. Designed
especially for program chairs and senators.
1–3pm
318
W. Garner, J. Graulty, I. Haslam, I. O'Connor, J. Weckler
The ECE Department Talks about Teaching! MOVED to Friday, January 23, 4-6pm, same room
ECE faculty will come together to discuss pedagogy and SLO assessment and also to share our newest and
best teaching strategies that support the success of ECE students and help to maintain and further develop
our thriving ECE department.
3–5pm
1508
Jean Gallagher-Heil
Tuesday, January 20
Part-Timers’ Breakfast
Please join us for discussion of current topics relevant to part time faculty at Cabrillo, and an excellent
breakfast.
8–10am
HORT 5005
Sadie Reynolds, John Govsky, Maya Bendotoff
SLOs on CurricUNET
Cabrillo has a new tool to make SLO work easier–CurricUNET. We will be using a new module on the program
to input SLO assessment results so that the process can be computerized, saving faculty time and trouble. The
following departments have been selected to use it this semester: Economics, Digital Media, Math, CABT,
Accounting and Finance, CIS, Computer Science, Learning Skills, Philosophy, Photography, World Languages,
Physics and Studio Arts. If you have not yet been trained in how to use the CurricUNET SLO module and have
not yet entered last semester's assessment results, come to this workshop. Bring your assessment results as
well.
8–10am
515
Marcy Alancraig
Connecting with the Mind, Heart and Soul of Teaching; The Faculty Consultation Network
This orientation is for 30 faculty who have applied for and been accepted into the Faculty Consultation
Network for the 2015 year. Participants will receive resources for engaged student learning and meet with the
interdisciplinary small group members who will be their learning cohort for the program.
8–10am
Sesnon 1803 Vicki Fabbri,Robin McFarland, Skye Gentile
Emergency Preparedness, Addressing Potential Threats in the Work Place
Improve your awareness of the Emergency Preparedness Program and what we are doing to help prepare the
District from potential threats. This includes recognizing the signs, addressing campus security, reacting to
potential threats, and partnerships with our local law enforcement.
8–10am
HORT 5001
Oscar Guillen, Deputy Derek Fenster, Diane Avilar
Active Shooter Safety Training
Shooter on campus training will help provide life safety as well as state and federally required training specific
to Cabrillo College.
10am–12noon
HORT 5001
Oscar Guillen and Diane Avelar
Supporting the Social and Emotional Health of Honors Students
Join faculty, staff and counselors to discuss strategies to help support the emotional well-being of students in
the Cabrillo Honors Transfer Program. We will cover relevant topics such as building community in honors
courses, the role of faculty-student mentoring during the honors contract and research process, and the use
of engaging teaching methods as a way to foster creativity and engagement, all activities that foster and
support our students’ academic and emotional well-being. We will then continue our discussion by sharing
our best practices for supporting students in crisis, including reviewing how students can access Cabrillo’s
support systems. Finally, we will turn our attention to how we can support each other in helping at-risk
students.
10am–12pm
312
Letitia Scott-Curtis, Carolyn Jackson, Marcy Alancraig,
Barbara Schultz-Perez
Tuesday, January 20 continued
Talking About Gender in China
How did trade routes across Eurasia catalyze footbinding in China? How do we understand a transgender
Buddhist saint? In the fall of 2013, Cherie Barkey went to China to conduct research on gender and the Silk
Road. In this presentation she will introduce her research and also contextualize it with broad trends in
Chinese intellectual life.
10am–12noon
405
Cheryl Barkey
CCEU Luncheon
The Cabrillo Classified Employee Union will gather to discuss building our solidarity, current working
conditions, and our role in the greater college community. Please plan on attending, you make all the
difference! Lunch will be provided.
12noon–2pm
HORT 5005
Alta Cilicia Northcutt, Aleah Kropholler, Bradley Booth
Planning Your Department's Future— A Guide to Program Planning
Programs beginning the instructional planning process this spring will meet to review the process and obtain
planning data specific to your department. This is a mandatory meeting for faculty whose programs are
beginning the instructional planning process in spring 2015: Philosophy, Economics, CIS, CS, Math, Digital
Media, World Languages, and Studio Art.
1–3pm
405
Jim Weckler, Anna Zagorska, Marcy Alancraig, Terrence Willett,
Kathie Welch, Division Deans
Cabrillo Connects: Leveraging Live Arts Experiences for Improved Student & Community Engagement
New audience engagement techniques are designed to make live arts experiences more participatory
and socially engaging. Gaining inspiration from an overview of 28 recent experiments in engagement
and relevance conducted by California arts organizations funded by the James Irvine Foundation's ​
Arts
Innovation Fund​
, this stimulating panel presentation followed by breakout sessions will explore new
strategies for engaging broader audiences and increasing the relevance and impact of the arts on the
broader campus and surrounding community.
1–3pm
FORUM 450
VAPA and Community Panel
Foster Youth: Supporting Educational Success
This workshop presented by Devon Werble of the John Burton Foundation and Catherine Lachance of the
Cabrillo College Foster Youth Independence Program will focus on campus-based efforts to improve access
and retention for foster youth in higher education and what faculty, staff and administrators can do to
support former foster youth. The primary goal of JBF is to provide the support needed in order for campuses
to be able to take the next steps towards developing a successful support system for foster youth, and more
foster youth stay in college.
1–3pm
225
Catherine Lachance and Devon Werble
Tuesday, January 20 continued
Not Your Typical Student, Autism Spectrum in the Classroom
This workshop will address how students with ASD present in the classroom. Topics include effective
strategies to support students; accommodations, and cues that work, and collaboration with ASC. Faculty are
encouraged to contribute real classroom situations to the discussion. A student on the spectrum will share his
experience of his challenges and triumphs. All you need to bring is an open mind.
1–3pm
SACW 202
Beth McKinnon and Student
Faculty Senate
Come to the first Faculty Senate meeting of the spring semester at the Watsonville Center. Take advantage of
this opportunity to catch up on the latest news affecting faculty. At this meeting you'll learn about how the
Senate functions as an integral part of the shared governance process on campus.
3–5pm
Wats A150
Michael Mangin
Adjunct Faculty Orientation
This workshop is designed for adjunct faculty who are newcomers to Cabrillo. It is an introduction to the
college and its processes and procedures including how to handle a wait list and add codes, what to do about
disruptive students, accommodations for students with a learning disability, learning resources available to
students, and how you are expected to use WebAdvisor. Nuts-and-bolts info on absence forms, evaluations,
Student Learning Outcomes, office hours, text orders, updating your staff listing in the online directory,
requesting an email and phone extension, finals week schedules, evening support and 9-1-1 calls will also be
addressed.
5:30–7:30pm
1096
Rachel Mayo, Michelle Donohue, Ed Greene, Delia Torres,
Marcy Alancraig
Wednesday, January 21
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a standard (Section 5193 of Title 8 of
California Code of Regulations) that provides various methods to reduce your risk of exposure to bloodborne
pathogens. The standard covers employees who can reasonably anticipate contact with blood or other
potentially infectious materials as a result of performing their assigned job duties. Training is required initially
upon hire and annually thereafter. This training is introductory in nature and designed to provide a basic
understanding of bloodborne pathogens, workplace transmissions, exposure control plan, standard
precautions, reducing risk, etc. Select one of two session times offered:
9–10am or 2–3pm
508
Jeff Madigan, Safety Consultant
Responding to Challenging Student Conduct
Faculty and staff are often faced with challenging situations involving students. This interactive workshop will
present various scenarios and provide practice to better respond to difficult student behavior.
8–10am
HORT 5005
Cabrillo Student Support Conference Team (SSCT)
Wednesday, January 21 continued
Program/Department Chair Meeting
Program Chairs will meet to discuss college-wide initiatives, policies, and regulations facing instruction, and
what your faculty need to know to improve student success.
8–10am
HORT 5001
Peter Shaw
Writing Factor Writers Share Your Assignments
This will be a two-part Flex week activity in which those who focus on writing in the classroom will get to learn
and share their work. There will be presentations about successful writing assignments in the first half, and
then a chance to share assignments in break out sections in the second half. All instructors who teach a
writing factor course, regardless of the discipline, are encouraged to bring in an assignment that they teach
that either works well OR is in need of tweaking. Bring your lunches!
9:30am–1pm
320
David Sullivan, Lisa Simon, Steve Schessler,
Maggie Paul, Andrew Fague
Professional Behavior: Where’s the Line? Sexual harassment training for faculty
An engaging and insightful speaker, Carmen Plaza de Jennings, will provide training on what could be
interpreted as sexual harassment, and information citing relevant cases, facts and findings.
10am–12noon
HORT 5001
Carmen Plaza de Jennings
Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) Faculty Open Forum
NAS faculty and staff are invited to come together in this division-wide discussion to share topics of interest in
teaching and learning.
10am–12noon
825
JoAnn Panzardi, Kelli Horner, Sue Tappero
SLOs and Program Planning: Be Prepared to Thrive
This workshop is designed especially for Instructional programs two years away from presenting their
program plans to the Council for Instructional Planning: Accounting and Finance, Computer Applications and
Business Technology, English, History, Adaptive PE, Athletics, Health Science, Nursing, Construction and
Energy Management, Engineering Technology, Welding, Dance, and Learning Skills. We will review strategies
for completing SLO Assessment tasks required for Instructional Program Planning, for establishing a regular
process of assessment and dialogue within a program, and for completing the SLO portion of your program
plan. In addition, you’ll learn how you can modify the student survey so your department can find out exactly
what it needs to know from students and also learn what data requests you can make of the PRO office to
enhance your program plan.
10am–12noon
312
Marcy Alancraig and Terrance Willet
CCFT Luncheon
Catch up with colleagues and hear about the main issues facing faculty. Food and solidarity provided. (Bring
your own plate to get bumped to the front of the line.)
12noon–1pm
HORT 5005
Conrad Scott-Curtis
Wednesday, January 21 continued
CCFT Council Meeting
Following the CCFT Luncheon, we will take a more in-depth look at issues related to bargaining, the state
budget, and how to stay connected to promote high quality education.
1–3pm
HORT 5005
Conrad Scott-Curtis, John Govsky, Barbara Schultz-Perez
How Students Thrive Through Exposure to Other Cultures: Teaching In China
For our students to thrive at Cabrillo it’s necessary that they become aware of many other cultures, and
particularly the culture of China, which will have an enormous impact globally in the coming years. David will
be discussing the benefits of having been a Fulbright lecturer in Xi’an China for a year, and reflect on how
much he learned from his students. He will be showing images and objects from his time there, and discussing
how they will impact the “Modern Asian Film” 49B class in the Spring.
1–3pm
320
David Sullivan
Sharing Our Stories: Support After a Traumatic Student Encounter
Women on campus are invited to a candid support group to share our experiences of student incidents that
challenge our safety, including sexual harassment, intimidation, angry outbursts, stalking, etc. We will discuss
strategies for surviving and thriving after such incidents, touching on the suggestions from the HR Flex
workshops as well as what’s worked for us personally. Come and listen. Come and be heard.
1–3pm
Sesnon 1803 Geneffa Jonker and Nancy Phillips
New Faculty Spring Flex Meeting
This workshop is a follow-up from the fall session for the newest additions to the Cabrillo faculty. New faculty
will dialog about their challenges, successes, and what they've learned from their first semester at Cabrillo.
2–3pm
214
Kathleen Welch, VPI
O​
Presents: Faculty Student Success Book Club, Part 1
2​
From the folks who brought you ​
Tasty Bites​
flex workshops and the ​
Faculty Consultation Network​
… a reading
group! We will focus on a gem of a small book, ​
A Concise Guide to Improving Student Learning: Six
Evidence-Based Principles and How to Apply Them​
(2014), by Perselling and Daniels. After a brief overview we
will split into three groups to focus on: “Deeper Learning and Better Retention,” “Actively Engaged Learning,”
and “Assessment.” You’ll get the most out of this if you buy the book—it’s cheap and takes an hour to read,
but don’t let it keep you from coming!
3–5pm
HORT 5001
Vicki Fabbri
Curriculum Meeting
We will meet for two hours to get through a first reading on the curriculum proposals under consideration for
spring 15. Curriculum committee members are required to attend, and those with proposals are encouraged
to attend and discuss their proposals.
3–5pm
1096
Michael Strunk and Dale Attias
Wednesday, January 21 continued
Emergency First Aid Response — Falls, Bleeds, and the AED
This session includes a review of appropriate first aid responses to falls (due to tripping or fainting) and
cuts/bleeding (including awareness of blood borne pathogens and basic protocols in safe handling of body
fluids). We will also include a review of using the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
4–5pm
WATS A140
Katie Dowling and Marcy Meier
Watsonville Center Faculty Orientation
Information on procedures and resources for faculty teaching at the Watsonville Center will be available;
including office assignments, alarm codes, keys, smart technology in classrooms, staff, and faculty services
offered through our learning center (course materials on reserve, testing rooms, tutoring etc.). Also find out
about learning resources, programs and support services for students at the Center. Light dinner served;
building tours available.
5:30–8:30pm
WATS A130
Rachel Mayo, Tera Martin, Greg Garrett
Thursday, January 22
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT MEETING INFORMATION
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT MEETINGS
TIME
ROOM
Business, English, and Language Arts Division
9–11AM
322
Academy for College Excellence
2–4PM
313
Business, Accounting and Finance
11:30AM–1:30PM
321
Computer Applications and Business Technology
11:30AM–1:30PM
507
English
11:30AM–1:30PM
312
ESL
11:30AM–1:30PM
ESL lab
Journalism
11:30AM–1:30PM
407
Reading
4-6PM
1063
World Languages
11:30AM–1:30PM
316
Counseling & Educational Support Services Division
8:15–10AM
SAC W 202
Counseling
10:10AM–12NOON
SAC W 202
Accessibility Support Center (ASC)
1–3PM
SAC W 202
Learning Skills
11AM–1PM
1066
Health Athletics Wellness and Kinesiology Division
9–11AM
HW 2214
Adaptive PE
12NOON–2PM
1107
9AM–3PM
HW 2113
Health Science
12NOON–2PM
HW 2252
Human Services
12NOON–2PM
HW 2252
Medical Assistant
12NOON–2PM
HW 2210
Nursing
12NOON–4PM
HW 2225
Kinesiology/Athletics
11:30AM-1:30PM
1118
Radiologic Technology​
*​
Friday, Jan 23
12NOON-4PM
HW 2105
Stroke Center
11:30AM-1PM
HW 1119
Human Arts and Social Sciences Division
8:30–10:30AM
Sesnon 1804
Anthropology
11AM–1PM
431
Communication Studies
11AM–1PM
453
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
11AM–1PM
1803
Early Childhood Education* ​
ECE Thursday, Jan 22
5:30–8:30PM
1508
Global Studies
11–11:30AM
425
Global Studies DepartmentS: Economics, Education,
History, Geography/Meteorology, Political Science
11:30AM–1PM
425
Philosophy
11AM–1PM
403
Psychology
11AM–1PM
401
Public Safety
11AM–1PM
1605
Sociology
11AM–1PM
506
Library Division
9-10:30AM
1040
Reference/Instruction
10:45AM–12NOON
1040
Potluck
12NOON
1040
Natural and Applied Sciences Division
9–11:00AM
HORT 5005
Astronomy
3-5PM
Observ
Biology
11:30AM-1:30PM
616
Chemistry
12NOON-2PM
610
CS & CIS
11:30AM-1:30PM
828
Dental Hygiene *
DH Tuesday, Jan 20
Construction and Energy Management
12NOON-2PM
1304
Engineering
12NOON-2PM
811
Engineering Technology
11AM-7PM
1306
Geology/Ocean
12NOON-2PM
705
Horticulture
12NOON-2PM
HORT 5015
Math
11:45-1:45PM
711
MESA
2-4PM
834
Physics
11:30AM-1:30PM
802
Welding
11AM-7PM
1306
Visual and Performing Arts Division
9-11AM
VAPA 1001
Art History
11AM-1PM
VAPA 1014
Art Photography
11AM-2PM
VAPA 2022
Art Studio
11AM-1PM
VAPA 2005
Dance
11AM-1PM
1117
Digital Media
11AM-2PM
LRC 1097
Music
11AM-1PM
VAPA 5000
Theatre Arts
11AM-1PM
VAPA 4116
Thursday, January 22 continued
Counseling and Guidance Instruction
Counseling and Guidance instructors will meet to continue discussion of SLOs, improving instruction, and
measuring outcomes for the purpose of increasing student success.
1–3pm
SAC 214
Shawn Ogimachi
Public Safety Department Meeting
This workshop will provide an overview of the program plan, review instructor requirements for the upcoming
semester, and assignment of SLO reviews for Spring 14 and Fall 15. (Room changed to 1520.)
1–3pm
1520
Phil Carr
Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning
This beginner/intermediate session demonstrates how to engage students using the following technologies:
Prezis, Screen Capture (Camtasia and ScreenCast-o-Matic), PowerPoint with YouTube videos (downloaded for
free from en.savefrom.net and edited to only what you want to show), Writing Term Papers in 1/2 the Time,
Flesch-Kincaid Readability Statistics, making a movie with your camera phone, and Movie Maker Live. This
workshop is a mixture of theory and “how to,” and just seeing what can be done.
1–3pm
515
Terry Mullin
English 100 Portfolio Norming
This workshop will provide English 100 instructors with an opportunity to “norm” or move toward a common
evaluation of English 100 portfolios and clarify English 100 standards and protocols. It is also an opportunity
to share assignments and discuss the challenges of teaching English 100.
1:30–2:30pm
312
Joseph Carter
Friday, January 30 (The Friday the first week of classes.)
Mental Health First Aid
Learn to recognize the signs of psychological distress or mental health crisis and a simple 5 step plan for
providing assistance and connecting someone with mental health resources. Register using this link. Lunch
provided.
8am–4pm
913
Katie Dowling
Friday, January 23 — All College
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lucinda Roy
Friday, January 23, 2015, Reception at 8, 8:30–11:30am, Crocker Theater
Lucinda Roy, author of ​
No Right to Remain
Silent: What We’ve Learned From the Tragedy at
Virginia Tech​
, will focus on creating a safe
campus learning environment.
Roy is an Alumni Distinguished Professor at
Virginia Tech and was chair of the English
Department before her student, Seung-Hui Cho,
killed 32 students and faculty in 2007.
“Supported, empowered faculty can play a crucial role in prevention.
Making sure we can do so more effectively is one of education’s
greatest challenges. I hope, for the sake of all our students, that we
decide we're up to it.”
Communication and Counseling are Keys to a Safer Campus​
,
by Lucinda Roy, ​
Chronicle of Higher Education
A continental breakfast reception begins at 8am, followed by Dr. Roy’s presentation at 9:30am. There will be a
panel discussion and question and answer periods. Dr. Roy will sign books following the event. ​
Books will be
sold at the event, and are currently available in the Cabrillo Bookstore for $12.