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AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
October 8, 2012
FROM: PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
ENCLOSURE(S)
Fall 2012 Flex Week Activities
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ITEM NUMBER
INFORMATION
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D.5
BACKGROUND:
The Staff Development Committee organized five days of workshops and activities that took place from
Monday, August 20 through Friday, August 24, 2012. On these days faculty were released from their
classroom assignments in order to participate in staff development activities. (Title 5, Section 55722)
Allowable activities included:
 Staff development, in-service training and instructional improvement;
 Program and course curriculum or learning resource development and evaluation;
 Student personnel service;
 Related activities, such as student advising, guidance and orientation, departmental or
division meetings, conferences and workshops, and institutional research;
 Other duties as assigned by the district.
 The necessary supporting activities for the above (Title 5, Section 55724 and 55726)
Forty-eight workshops were offered between Monday and Thursday of that week. Also on Thursday, August
23, divisions and departments met for discipline specific professional development activities and program
planning. On Friday, August 24, All College Day kicked off with a welcome of new hires, the presentation of
service and teaching awards and a presentation by President Brian King.
Attendees state they enjoy the variety of topics covered in workshops and typically extend their flex
participation beyond what is required. Workshop evaluations asked participants what they liked best about
the event they attended.
“Great opportunity to learn from other educators.” “Innovative information on alternative methods [to
teach] in the classroom.” Mindfulness Practice in Education
“Liked all the ideas for engaging our diverse students.” “Liked the positive problem-solving approaches
and practicality of suggestions.” “[Learned about] different teaching strategies from colleagues” No
More Stinking Thinking! Help Students Create New Habits to Improve Success
“I learned some concrete strategies and ideas to use in the classroom. Would now like to do the oncourse training.” “This workshop is a great platform for exchanging skills, activities, and exercises.
During the semester, it may be too busy [a time] to share. This gives faculty an opportunity to engage in
discussions.” On Course Integration: Challenges and Best Practices in the Classroom
“I liked how Brian connected Cabrillo to the world of international service.” Global Awareness and
Fulbright: Working Together in Russia and Around the World
Administrator Initiating Item:
Wanda Garner, Dean, NAS
Kathie Welch, Dean, HAWK
Academic and Professional Matter
 Yes ❑ No
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Yes
Senate President Signature
❑ No
Final Disposition