Cabrillo College Staff Development
Spring  Flexible Calendar
February  – February , 
Talking About Teaching . . .
www.cabrillo.edu/services/tlc/springflex
>> Workshops
for ALL
The following list of Flex Calendar activities are highlighted to indicate they may be of particular
interest to both staff AND faculty. Join your friends and colleagues this flex week to learn about student
support strategies, best practices for retention, building a classroom community, model outreach programs,
serving our diverse student population, and smarter ways to use technology in teaching and learning. Dotted
descriptions indicate workshops after 4pm.
The calendar website is located at www.cabrillo.edu/services/tlc/spring2008flex
TUESDAY
Breakfast with the President
Dancing with the Stars—Meet the Dance Department
Behind Many a Successful Student...
CabrilloArts: Redefining the Arts in Summer
Toward a Second Annual Social Justice Conference
Getting Comfortable with Web 2.0
WORKSHOP TRACKS
Academic
WEDNESDAY
iTunesU @ Cabrillo
Our Gang Goes to the Big City
Stretching and Sketching
Education for Ecoliteracy: Continuing the Conversation
Are You Ready for the Next Emergency?
Vacated Spaces — Who Gets It?
Sustainable Cabrillo
Working Effectively
THURSDAY
Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Injury Prevention
Not Just Bathing Beauties, But Gutsy Gals as Well — Women in Santa Cruz History
Apples, Leopards, and Video. . .Oh My!
Visual Impact—Teaching Astronomy in the Planetarium
Blending Concepts of Yoga and Strength Training
Strategic Master Planning Process
Health & Wellness
FRIDAY
Division/Department Meetings
Ecology
Cultural Awareness
Technology
Safety
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY , 
Web-Enhanced Teaching with Blackboard CE6
Join us in the Teaching and Learning Center for an overview of how course
management system technology is used to augment a face-to-face course.
Learn about facilitated online discussions, chat, plagiarism software, gradebook
features, the assignment dropbox, assessment tools, and grade forms.
8–10AM
1096
Francine Van Meter
Dancing with the Stars—Meet the Dance Department
This is a fun and informative chance to see the work, both choreographic
and pedagogical, of Cabrillo College’s Dance Department. We will be discussing our individual artistic/teaching work while showing media excerpts to
illustrate our creative process. The Dance Department faculty work professionally in a variety of dance forms, from hip-hop to ballroom to ballet.
Come share some of the excitement and creative excellence. You will not
have to dance, we promise. (Well, only if you want to...)
10–12NOON
309
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 those faculty whose programs are beginning the instructional planning process in spring ’08: Astronomy, Biology,
Criminal Justice, Philosophy, Reading, and Adaptive PE.
10–12NOON
Hort 5005
Renée Kilmer
Learning Communities—New thinking about general education
This seminar intends to provoke thoughtful conversation and consideration
of improving the structure and approach to general education. Creating
thematically linked clusters between general education courses is one way
to increase student retention, improve time on task, collaborate with colleagues—all while creating a stimulating, supportive learning environment
for Cabrillo College students. Come to learn, brainstorm, and discuss exciting
alternatives to traditional non-integrated approaches to general education.
10–11:30AM
1096
Skye Gentile
How to Write a Student Learning Outcome
Come learn how to write an SLO for courses on CurricUNET and for
your syllabi. The SLO Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee will
teach the secrets of SLO writing such as how to distinguish an SLO from
a course objective, the proper verbs to use, and how to turn this new
curriculum requirement into something both useful and fun.
312
Dave Schwartz, Michael Mangin, & Winnie Baer
Interdisciplinary Teaching in Health and Wellness
Join faculty from multiple disciplines to discuss the challenges of
creating occupational, transfer and life-long learning classes in Health and
Wellness. Identify distinct student interests and learning goals that could
be served by a Wellness major.
12NOON–2PM
1522
Breakfast with
the President
Join Cabrillo College President Brian
King for a wide-ranging dialog on
Strategic Planning, the evolving process
for reallocation of space as new buildings are completed, and other topics
of interest to our college community.
Continental breakfast will be served
8–10AM
Hort 5005
Brian King
Rhonda Martyn
Instruction Program Planning
1–3PM
>>Tuesday Highlights
Debora Bone & Patrick Meyer
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Behind Many
a Successful
Student...
We are the hidden services that can help
Cabrillo’s students be successful. Come
and find out what we do and how you
can let your students know about us.
Retention is our middle name!
10–12NOON
826
Fast Track to Work, EOPS, DSP&S, Job Placement,
Digital Bridge
CABRILLOARTS:
Redefining the
Arts in Summer
In the summer of 2006, a new program in the visual arts was designed,
exploring areas of interest to working
artists and delivered in a short, intensive
format. The concept has been strongly
embraced by the community, leading to
expansion into Music and Dance. The
presentation will explore the genesis of
the program and look at strategies used
to make it a reality.
1–3PM
454
Dan Martinez
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY , 
The “A” Word! Active Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This seminar is intended to introduce both novice and seasoned instructors to interesting and fun ways of weaving
“active learning” into your current courses. If you have great assignments or techniques that you utilize in your
classroom (or online using blogs) — help get students talking more, and you less. Please come share your ideas
among friends. You will leave with a few golden nuggets that you can implement immediately, and others that
you will nurture for future use.
1–2:30PM
Hort 5005
Skye Gentile
Great Student Writing: English Writing Awards
All English and ESL faculty are invited; full-time English faculty may be solicited to assist with reading entries.
Come and be a part of selecting award winning essays, stories and more for the 2007 Writing Awards. Participants
will work in small groups reading and discussing entries and ultimately choosing a first and second place winner
for each category. We’ll wrap up with a discussion of how the process worked and what makes for outstanding
writing in various genres.
1–3PM
406
Barbara Bloom & Diane Putnam
Toward a Second Annual Social Justice Conference
The 2nd Annual Social Justice Conference will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 9-3:30. Please join us
to learn the specifics about this year’s conference and how you can help behind the scenes and with students.
Last year’s conference was a success, and over 350 Cabrillo students, faculty and staff attended. The conference
placed a spotlight on Cabrillo achievement, and more than 30 panels, papers, and creative works were presented
in fifteen break-out sessions; we hope to do the same or more this year. Please join us and support social justice
here on campus!
1–3PM
515
Sesario Escoto, Geneffa Jonker, Adela Najarro, & Diego Navarro
Faculty Senate Meeting
Come to the first faculty senate meeting of 2008. For Spring Flex we meet at the Watsonville Center. Take
advantage of this opportunity to catch up on the latest news affecting faculty and get a chance to visit Watsonville.
At this meeting you’ll learn about how the senate functions as an integral part of the shared governance process on
campus. Help plan our future adventures and find out how to participate in senate activities. As always, light refreshments will be served.
3–5PM
Watsonville Center
Steve Hodges & Rory O’Brien
Getting Comfortable with Web 2.0
Web 2.0 refers to web activities that turn viewers into contributors by giving them tools to write, post, comment
and upload their own creative thoughts and work. We can all experience participating and creating web content.
“Learning 2.0” is an online learning experience that introduces the emerging technologies on the web that are
changing the way people, society and libraries access information and communicate with each other. This
workshop will introduce a sequence of activities with these emerging technologies: blogging, image sharing, RSS
feeds, Wikis, and more. Snacks will be served!
3–5PM
1096
Debra Roussopoulos, Johanna Bowen & Laura Dickie
The Latino/a Connection: Strategies and Content for Student Success
Members of CHAC, the Cabrillo Hispanic Affairs Council, will present teaching strategies and course content
suggestions that lead to academic success for Latino/a students. Please join us for this cross-disciplinary session to
share and gain ideas of how to best meet the needs of Cabrillo’s growing Latino/a student population.
3–5PM
515
CHAC: Cabrillo Hispanic Affairs Council
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY , 
Managing Student Behavior for a Healthy and Secure Learning Environment
Have you or your students ever felt threatened or unsafe in class? Do you know your rights as an educator? Do
you know the resources to support you in classroom management and issues of student discipline? Are those cell
phones still going off? Are your students still arriving late to class and leaving early? Is it free speech or a
disruption to your classroom? Come to this interactive workshop and pick up some tips for ensuring a healthy
and safe learning environment for all.
3–5PM
833
Sesario R. Escoto
Scotts Valley Center Orientation
Please join the Scotts Valley Center staff for a faculty orientation. Site Coordinators Pearl Mendes and Laurie
Shipley will provide a tour of the facility and present information about building policies and procedures. Other
Cabrillo staff members are also welcome to visit in order to become acquainted with this most recent Cabrillo
College addition.
6–8PM
SV 4
Pearl Mendes & Laurie Shipley
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY , 
>> 2-Day Special Event
Keeping Students
On Course
This is a two-day workshop provided by On
Course consultants and designed for college faculty in all disciplines, student success instructors,
counselors, and administrators looking for a proven
approach to dramatically improve student success
and retention.
Part-Timers’ Solidarity Breakfast
Do part-timers have academic freedom? In an environment where the
majority of faculty are not tenure track, how does this lack of security
inhibit teaching and professional development? All part-time faculty are
invited to discuss this and other issues, network with colleagues, and
explore ways to promote part-time solidarity. Food and beverages will be
provided.
8–10AM
Hort 5005
John Govsky & Vicki Fabbri
Individual Creativity in Math Teaching
Math department members will share their individual perspectives,
techniques, and concerns in the teaching of selected math topics.
8–10AM
708
Math Department
Included in this two-day, interdisciplinary workshop are activities and materials
reflecting best practices that you can use
in your classroom to help students learn
more deeply. These learner-centered
structures empower students to become
active, responsible learners by:
iTunesU @ Cabrillo
• creating motivation
• promoting time-management
• setting goals
• developing relationships for academic
success
• increasing self-awareness
• honing critical thinking
• developing emotional intelligence
and self-esteem
Our Gang Goes to the Big City
This workshop provides class materials
to put these best practices into effect
in Cabrillo College classes and labs,
and guides participants to create a personal
plan for implementing new educational
strategies. Participants must attend both
days and lunch and a light breakfast
will be provided. This workshop can
serve up to fifty people; contact Diane
Putnam by Wednesday, January 30 to
reserve your spot: diputnam@cabrillo.
edu or x6184. For more information
about On Course and its workshops, visit
www.oncourseworkshop.com
Wednesday, Feb. 6 & Thursday, Feb 7
Sesnon 1804
8:45AM–4:15PM
Dr. Jonathan Brennan, Mission College
iTunes U is a free, hosted service for colleges and universities. Through a
partnership with Apple, Cabrillo students can listen to and view podcasts
on their Macs or PCs, or transfer content to iPod for listening or viewing
on the go. Learn how podcasts are created using GarageBand software.
8–10AM
1096
Francine Van Meter
Does interdisciplinary thinking promote student learning? As a result of
sharing between the departments of anthropology and economics, Paul
Harvell now includes in his class a discussion of the use of cacao as money
in historic Mexico (the topic also appeared on the midterm). Has this been a
frivolous self indulgence or does this help promote student learning? We’ll
take up this question as Our Gang looks at chocolate. The plan: a tour of
the Scharffen Berger chocolate factory in Oakland (it’s a bit of a drive).
If time allows, we’ll take a look at more examples of the cocoa industry
in the East Bay. Recommended reading: The True History of Chocolate by
the Coes. Space is limited, so contact Spanky to reserve a spot and receive
additional information (email: paharvel@cabrillo.edu). We will gather in
front of the HASS Division (Room 420) to carpool at 9am.
9AM–4PM
Off Site
Spanky & Alfalfa
Dental Hygiene Clinical Educational Methodology
A look at the trends and changes in teaching and evaluation methodology
as related to dental hygiene clinical teaching.
9–12NOON
610
Dental Hygiene Faculty
Ruby Make My Rubric Pretty…
This seminar is designed as a “hands-on” workshop for individuals beginning
to use rubrics as a method of assessing student learning. This event works
best when colleagues from same the same departments attend together
with “virtual” rubrics, or assignments that need rubrics. You can bring
your questions, and craft your rubric on the spot!
10–12NOON
1096
Skye Gentile
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY , 
Remote-Controlled Student Response “Clicker” Systems
The Physics department has been using a remote-controlled student response system for the last five years. This
system allows students to respond anonymously to multiple choice questions and provides both the class and
instructor instant feedback on the results. Students can exercise communication and critical thinking skills without
fear of embarrassment. Many publishers are now supporting these systems with bundled software and/or hardware.
Come see the Personal Response System (PRS) in action.
10–12NOON
825
Joseph McCullough
Simulation: Realism + Safety = Efficient Student
Immerse yourselves in an interactive high technology learning activity in which you can suspend disbelief and learn
“as if” you were in a real situation. This session is particularly suited for those involved in allied health programs,
health and human services, prerequisite science, psychology, public safety and wellness courses and anybody
dealing with the public. Opportunities will be provided for group development of scenarios to use in simulation.
10–12NOON
1520
Nursing Faculty
Stretching and Sketching
Let’s talk less and loosen up by gesture drawing. This is for all creative folks who want to be free of language and be
creative with our colleagues. A brief demo and slides will be presented to inspire. Bring a sketchpad or newsprint
pad with charcoal or graphite sticks and pencils.
10–12NOON
315
Ron Milhoan
Music Technology Committee Meeting
This workshop will update recent developments in the new Music Technology and Recording Arts program. Parti
cipants will discuss equipment usage in the new Music facility, software and equipment needs, program planning,
Piano program technology requirements, distance education, funding, budgets, grants, and staffing.
10–12NOON
202
James Durland
Cabrillo Classified Employees Union Spring Luncheon
We will look back one year, see how far we’ve come, discuss current challenges and plot our future course as a
union. If you are just figuring out that you are part of a union, this is a perfect opportunity to join us, see what
we are about, and meet your co-workers. Bring yourself and a coworker, hike or drive on up, and join us at the
top-o-campus.
12NOON–2PM
Hort 5005
Stephanie Stainback
Education for Ecoliteracy: Continuing the Conversation
Before the sea rises to flood Santa Cruz, please join us to continue discussion about what you do or would like to
do in class to address issues of ecology and the environment. Our cultures, our economies and our communities all
rely on a healthy, functioning biosphere. Solutions for sustainability will come from smart people working across
discipline boundaries, finding the ways that environmental concerns can be addressed throughout the disciplines.
Let’s discuss strategies for presenting information on the various global environmental crises and their possible
solutions.
1–3PM
406
Michelle Merrill, Elissa Wagner, and Panel
Are You Ready for the Next Emergency?
Pat Jocius is an emergency services consultant and school preparedness specialist who has assisted in updating
the Cabrillo College emergency preparedness plan. This interactive session will focus on practicing creative
preparedness, discussing hazards facing Cabrillo, and introducing the District Emergency Operations Plan.
1–3PM
314
Doug Deaver
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY , 
What’s New? WebAdvisor for Faculty News
Beginning Spring 2008 semester faculty will drop students (including First Census) using WebAdvisor. No more
paper Census Reports to keep track of! Many improvements to the Class Roster on WebAdvisor have also been
made. Paper rosters (except for Grade Reports) are now a thing of the past. The first hour will be a presentation
of the functionality and the second hour will be hands-on.
1–3PM
513
The Roster Team
Program Chair Meeting
We will meet to discuss issues related to teaching. In addition, our guest, Sesario Escoto, will discuss handling
problem students.
1–3PM
311
Michele Rivard & Debora Bone
More Than Meets The Ear— Innovative Ways to Teach the Listening Class
This is a chance for Comm 6 instructors to gather and discuss new and different ways to approach teaching the
Listening class. Come prepared with your ideas, and new material you’ve been working on, including multi-media
ideas for livening up this course. We’ll brainstorm, share ideas and come up with new and fun ways to engage
students and help with their mastery of listening skills.
3–5PM
834
Charlotte Morrison
Vacated Spaces — Who Gets It?
The space planning firm hired to address secondary effects will discuss the process they will be using to make
recommendations regarding allocating the existing space that will be freed up as new buildings are occupied. Th is
will be an opportunity to ask questions and provide input as the process begins.
3–5PM
314
Doug Deaver
Sustainable Cabrillo
Now that Cabrillo has signed on to the President’s Climate Commitment, how will we approach zero greenhouse
gas emissions? What innovations will we create towards educating and evolving our campus to a fully sustainable
institution? What new or existing best practices in course design, interdisciplinary courses, task forces, community
outreach, student-run programs and activities will help us move toward climate neutrality and improve our
ecological footprint as a campus community? Open to all members of the Cabrillo community—staff, faculty,
students, administrators—who would like to be a part of the greening of our campus.
3–5PM
406
Karen Groppi, Lisa McAndrews, & Michelle Merrill
Technology Fresh Start
Update your website, your directory page, and grab your online rosters, spring term is ready to begin! There will
be a special presentation by Dave Balogh on Parscore software for automated Scantron test scoring. Get assistance
updating your online resources and let us show you what technology is available to all faculty and staff.
3–5PM
1095
TLC Staff
Managing Your Virtual Classroom
Do you teach online or hybrid courses or are you considering teaching online? Instructors are encouraged to bring
stories about topics such as ways to improve retention in the early weeks, facilitating discussions, building a learning community through assignments, or strategies to assist underprepared students. This discussion will include
best practices from the book A Fieldbook for Community College Online Instructors by Kent Farnsworth and Teresa
Brawner Bevis.
3–5PM
1096
Francine Van Meter
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY , 
Talking Teaching and Governance with the Board
The Governing Board, an important part of the Cabrillo community, can seem a distant group to many faculty
and staff. The purpose of this flex activity is to foster better communication and closer connections between The
Board, faculty, staff, and management so that the college can better serve its mission.
5–7PM
Sesnon 1804
Co-Sponsored by CCEU, CCFT, & Faculty Senate
Watsonville Center Faculty Meeting and Orientation
For new and returning faculty, this is an opportunity to learn current information regarding developments at the
Center and meet with colleagues to share expertise and resources. Get critical information regarding the technology in the classrooms, instructional and student service resources available to students, operational procedures and
keys, copier/alarm codes and office assignments.
5:30–8:30PM
Wats 4330
Rachel Mayo, Marcelo Nogueira, & Tera Martin
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY , 
Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Injury Prevention
This workshop includes strength and conditioning topics directed at enhancement of athletic performance and
injury prevention. Included will be key elements of a dynamic warm up, appropriate progression of strength and
conditioning programs, shoulder stabilization and mobilization exercises, and upper and lower body core-based
exercises. There will also be a discussion on year-round strength and conditioning programs for your specific
athletic interest.
9–11AM
1118 Pool
Ken Dobberpuhl & Mark Ramsey
CurricUNET: Programs, the Next Step
Programs in CurricUNET are the next step in the curriculum database implementation. This is a “must” for anyone working on development of new programs or revision of existing programs and those involved in instructional
planning. The session will be hands-on in the testing area of CurricUNET.
9–10AM
1096
Claudi Close & Dale Attias
Curriculum Business
Regular curriculum discussion. Mandatory for all curriculum committee members. All others are more than welcome to
attend.
10–11:30AM
1096
Claudia Close & Dale Attias
Increase Classroom Retention, Improve Your Connection with Students—
Digital Bridge Academy Faculty Training
Participate in a discussion about building student persistence through curriculum approaches and hear from 15
Cabrillo faculty who experienced the Digital Bridge Academy Faculty Training last summer. This workshop will
begin with an overview of the DBA Light the Fire curriculum, and curriculum and pedagogical approaches. A panel
of DBA instructors will seed a discussion by describing their experiences of the training and its effects on their
classroom teaching and retention. You will also receive an invitation to participate in the Digital Bridge Academy
Summer 2008 faculty training to be held near Cabrillo College. The 2007 DBA faculty training evaluation report
conducted by UCSC’s Center for Justice, Tolerance and Community will be available for review. Please contact
Beth Nelson (benelson@cabrillo.edu) for an advance copy.
10–12NOON
909
Digital Bridge Academy Faculty
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY , 
Not Just Bathing Beauties, But Gutsy Gals as Well—Women in Santa Cruz History
Ever wonder who lived on this hillside, this county, this bay before we did? For centuries women have participated
in shaping local history: resisting colonization, owning huge amounts of land, agitating for suffrage, saving the
redwoods, creating art and music, and running businesses and schools. Come share your stories and find out curious
tidbits to impress people with at parties. There will be pictures, stories, film clips and suggestions for how to work
this material into your classes!
10–12NOON
405
Cheryl Barkey & Rosemary Brogan
Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome—What is it and how can we help students who have this?
This workshop will discuss what is now known as Irlen Syndrome or Scotopic Sensitivity, a visual perceptual disorder
affecting primarily reading and writing based activities. We will discuss the history, current research and accommodations that can be used for students with this disability.
10–12NOON
833
Helene Jara
CCFT Luncheon
You are invited to join your faculty union for a delicious meal, a chance to mingle with colleagues, and an
opportunity to learn more about union history here at Cabrillo. We advise you show up a few minutes early to
maximize your experience.
12NOON–1PM
Hort 5005
Paul Harvell
CCFT General Council Meeting
The theme of our first council meeting will tie into “talking about teaching” as we step out of our standard “union”
role and into the perspective of teachers doing what we do best. All faculty are welcome.
1–3PM
Hort 5005
Paul Harvell
Apples, Leopards, and Video. . .Oh My!
This popular Apple presentation will highlight Podcast Producer, a complete, end-to-end solution for encoding,
publishing, and distributing high-quality podcasts. Ideal for employee training, lectures, or whatever audio or video
podcasts a college requires. Also, come see the new features in iLife, including iMovie, and the new Leopard operating system.
1–3PM
1096
Jane Pimentel, Apple Computer
The Cabrillo College Honors Program
Find out about the new Cabrillo College Honors Program targeted to begin in Fall, 2008. The workshop will include
information on developing honors courses and the timelines for the approval process as well as ideas for teaching
honors sections of courses. Eligibility requirements and the advantages for students will also be discussed.
1–3PM
SAC 202
Michael Mangin, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Donna Mekis & Bill Hill
Visual Impact —Teaching Astronomy in the Planetarium
It is vital to stimulate curiosity in a relaxed, fun atmosphere when teaching an abstract science like Astronomy. In
this workshop, I’ll demonstrate this strategy by giving a planetarium show designed for young and old which teaches
the movements of the sky, the constellations, and some of the incredible pictures from space of the denizens of our
solar system.
2–4PM
706
Rick Nolthenius
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY , 
Blending Concepts of Yoga and Strength Training
Come join us for a fun and interactive workshop that will explore the blending of yoga poses and core/strength
exercises. Learn how to enhance alignment through stabilization and strengthening, improve postural endurance for
optimal efficiency in yoga poses, and increase range of motion and flexibility by focusing on opening joints and
reducing resistance within your muscle tissue. This workshop is open and appropriate for anyone from couch potatoes
to athletic stars!
3–5PM
1118 Pool
Paula Saraga & Ken Dobberpuhl
Strategic Master Planning Process
As Cabrillo College begins our next master planning cycle, it’s important for faculty and staff to learn about what the
College Planning Committee has already done to start the process. Here’s your opportunity to find out what the strategic
master plan is all about and how you can participate. Join faculty and the members of the CPC to discuss the future of the college
through the master plan.
3–5PM
Hort 5005
Rory O’Brien, Dan Rothwell, Steve Hodges, & Paul Harvell
The Balancing Act: Teaching and Caregiving
This workshop is designed for instructors and staff who are parents/caregivers, although anyone is welcome to attend.
The purpose is to provide a supportive and relaxed family-oriented space where we can meet one another, talk, and
share collective experiences, survival strategies, and tips on how to successfully balance the difficult demands of
teaching/working and caregiving. We will meet at the “Big Blue Balls” Park in Soquel on Old San Jose Road. Children,
spouses/partners, other family members, or pets are most welcome! If there is rain (not drizzle) we will meet at the
Capitola Mall (Children’s Play Area/Food Court).
4–6PM
Off Site
Victoria M. Banales & Geneffa Jonker
Book Discussion on The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer
Bring an inquiring mind and open heart to this gathering on a book that “is for teachers who have good days and
bad—and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only from something one loves. It is for teachers who refuse
to harden their hearts, because they love learners, learning, and the teaching life.” Participants may read the book
beforehand or just bring your curiosity and readiness for heart/mind engagement! Several copies will be available on
reserve in the library. We will hold this gathering at Vicki’s house, 1967 Newport Ave. Santa Cruz. Please email her
at vifabbri@cabrillo.edu for directions.
5–7PM
Off Site
Vicki Fabbri & Teresa Macedo
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY , 
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT DAY
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TIME
Business, English, and Language Arts Division Meeting
8:30–10:30AM
BARE
Accounting and Finance
10:30AM–12:30PM
Business
Real Estate
Computer Applications and Business Technology
10:30AM–12:30PM
English
10:30AM–12:30PM
ESL
10:30AM–12:30PM
Foreign Languages/BBS
10:30AM–12:30PM
Journalism
10:30AM–12:30PM
Reading
10:30AM–12:30PM
Counseling Division Meeting
9AM–12NOON
Health and Wellness Division Meeting
8:30–11AM
Adaptive PE
12NOON–2PM
Dental Hygiene
12NOON–4PM
Health Science
12NOON–2PM
Medical Assistant
12NOON–4PM
Nursing
11:30AM–2:30PM
Physical Education/Athletics
11:30AM–1:30PM
Radiologic Technology
1–3PM
Stroke Center
12NOON–2PM
ROOM
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TIME
ROOM
Instructional Development
9–10:30AM
1093
Library Division Meeting
Reference/Instruction
9–10AM
10–12NOON
1040
1040
508
506
507
510
ESL lab
1093/4
407
1062
833
1522
1107
610
831
514
1520
1118
1603
Stroke
Center
Human Arts and Social Sciences Division Meeting
8:30–10:30AM
1804
Anthropology
11AM–1PM
431
Archaeological Tech
1–3PM
431
Communication Studies
11AM–1PM
834
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
11AM–1PM
1803
Early Childhood Education
5:30–8:30PM*
1508
*Thursday, February 7
Global Studies
11–11:30AM
425
Global Studies Dept Mtgs
11:30AM–1PM
425
Economics, Education, History, Geography/
Meteorology, Political Science, Womens’ Studies
(WS invited to attend ANTHRO/SOC meeting)
Human Services
11AM–1PM
426
Philosophy
11AM–1PM
403
Psychology
11AM–1PM
401
Public Safety
11AM–1PM
1605
Sociology
11AM–1PM
432
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Natural and Applied Sciences Division Meeting
9–11AM
5005
Horticulture Center
Astronomy
2–4PM*
Obsrv
*Wednesday, February 6
Biology
10AM–12NOON*
616
*Wednesday, February 6
Chemistry
11:30–1:30PM
614
CS & CIS
11:15–12:45PM
2502
Construction and Energy Management
12–2PM
1301
Digital Management Career Preparation
*Thursday, February 7
3–5PM*
511
Engineering
11:30–1:30PM
715B
Engineering Technology
4–9PM*
715
*Wednesday, February 6
Geology/Ocean
12NOON–2PM
705C
Horticulture
1–3PM
5015
Math
12NOON–2PM
713
MESA
2–4PM
714
830
Physics
11:30–1:30PM
Welding
9AM–7PM*
1306
*Tuesday, February 5
Visual and Performing Arts Division Meeting
9–11AM
Art History
11AM–1PM
Dance
11AM–1PM
Digital Media
11AM–1PM
Music
11AM–1PM
Photography
11AM–1PM
Studio Arts
11AM–1PM
Theatre Arts
11AM–1PM
Forum 450
454
1117
517
204
352
309
208
Guidelines for Flex
The flex calendar affords faculty the time and format
in which to examine instructional concerns outside
the traditional classroom setting. It offers an appropriate prelude to the school year as well as a checkpoint
between semesters to refresh our sense of educational
mission. This publication is your guide to the principles and process of staff development flex days at
Cabrillo College. If you have any questions after
reading it, please consult with your Dean or the staff
development coordinator.
General Guidelines:
1. Required flex time:
Faculty may fulfill their flex requirement by attending workshops on flex days, participating in advisement at registration, or performing individual
projects on designated flex days. Any exceptions
to this policy must be approved by your Dean.
Full-time faculty have a minimum time commitment
of 24 flexible hours per year plus two fall semester mandatory days and one spring semester mandatory day.
Partial contract faculty are required to participate
in a specific number of days, which is prorated on a
percentage basis of an individual’s contract. Adjunct
faculty are required to participate in at least one hour
of flex activity per teaching unit each semester.
2. Special exception:
You may perform flex activities on days other than the
scheduled flex days, as long as they are not your regular
teaching days. Weekends and holidays are permissible as are
days when you are only teaching in the evening, or evenings
when you are only teaching during the day. You must obtain
approval of your Dean.
3. Deadlines:
The deadline for submitting your flex agreement is the end
of flex week. This contract needs to be signed by you and
your Dean. The deadline for submitting your individual
activity is the end of flex week. This contract needs to be
signed by you and your Dean.
4. Nonparticipation:
Should you decide to refuse to participate in the flex week,
you will have your pay reduced by the number of days of
nonparticipation (maximum of five days fall semester and
four days spring semester). All flex activities must be completed within the academic calendar.
Cabrillo Staff Development Committee
Renée Kilmer, Johanna Bowen, Shirley Flores-Muñoz, Mark Hopkins, Adela Najarro, Dan Martinez, Rory O’Brien,
Beatriz Perez, Sue Slater, Francine Van Meter, John Govsky, Vicki Fabbri, Sesario Escoto, Loree McCawley
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Diane Putnam, Writing Center Director, for assistance with editing.
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100 BLDG
– Admissions & Records
– College Bank
– Counseling
– Career Center
– Financial Aid & Scholarships
– Transfer Center
Human Resources is
located in the 900 BLDG
Pres and VP Offices are
located in the 800 BLDG
1000 BLDG
First Floor
– Mail Room
– Gallery
Second Floor
– Library
Third Floor
– Writing Ctr & ESL Lab
– Learning Skills
– Math Lrng Ctr
– Tutorials
Behind Library
– Teaching & Learning Ctr
800 BLDG
– Disabled Student
Programs & Services
– Fast Track to Work
Pa
– Cabrillo Advancement Prog
rk i
ng
P – Student Employment
– President’s Office
– VP Offices
Visitor
Parking
Student
Activities
Center
Future
Allied
Health
Center
900 BLDG
– Cafeteria
– EOPS
– Student Health Center
– Human Resources
SAC
– Student Affairs
– Assessment
– Bookstore
– Instr/Matriculation
– High School Outreach
– Puente
Future Arts
Education
Complex
Building Directory
2100 BLDG
– Cabrillo Extension
– Cooperative Work
Experience Educ
free parking
Parking S
1400 BLDG
– Computer Technology Center
(Open Access Computing)
Santa Cruz
HIGHWAY 1
free parking
Visitor Parking
Top level of Parking B Structure
Watsonville
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Admissions & Records (100)
Assessment (SAC)
Bookstore (SAC)
Cabrillo Extension (2100)
Cafeteria (900)
Career Center (100)
College Bank (100)
Childcare Center (1300)
Computer Technology Center (1400)
Cooperative Work Experience Educ (2100)
Counseling (100)
Disabled Student Programs & Services (800)
EOPS (900)
Fast Track to Work (900)
Financial Aid & Scholarships (100)
Health Center (900)
Human Resources (900)
Instructional Dev/Matriculation (SAC)
Job Placement/Student Employment (800)
Learning Skills (1000)
Library (1000)
Math Lrng Ctr (1000)
President’s Office (800)
Puente (SAC)
Student Affairs (SAC)
Transfer Center (100)
Tutorials (1000)
Vice Pres Offices (800)
Writing Ctr & ESL Lab (1000)