On the Cover: The theme “Building Competencies” was submitted by James Gonzales, Professor of
English at Valle Verde Campus.
The cover art was created by Crystal Lindstrom, Adjunct Architecture Instructor at the Valle Verde
Campus
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Table of Contents
Letter from the President …………………………………………………... Page 1
Letter from the Vice President of Instruction and Workforce Education…. Page 2
Office of Faculty Development Welcome………………………………….. Page 3
Description of CB Credits………………………………………………….. Page 4
Faculty Coordinators Meetings……………………………………………. Page 5
New Faculty Program……………………………………………………… Page 6
Complete List of Tenure Workshops ……………………………………… Page 26
Critical Thinking Workshops ……………………………………………… Page 27
Workshops
Monday, January 11 workshops……………………………………. Pages 7-13
Tuesday, January 12 workshops……………………………………. Pages 13-25
Wednesday, January 13 workshops………………………………… Pages 27-35
Thursday, January 14 workshops………………………………….... Pages 36-45
Saturday, January 16 workshop…………………………………… Page 45
Tenure Track Faculty Workshops
1st Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………… Page 22
2nd Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………... Page 22
3rd Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………… Page 23
4th Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………… Page 23
Faculty Association Meeting……………………………………………….. Page 38
Division & Discipline Meetings……………………………………………. Pages 46-48
District-wide Discipline Meetings………………………………………….. Pages 49-50
EPCC Board of Trustees……………………………………………………. Page 51
Dear Faculty & Staff,
Happy New Year! As we enter 2016, it is important to take a moment to reflect
on the accomplishments of the past year but also to look forward to the work
ahead as we continue the journey on our road to success. Thanks to your
dedication, our students are advancing in pursuit of their dreams. Our college
remains nationally recognized. And, EPCC continues to make a local and
regional impact. Therefore, we must continue this momentum.
Soon EPCC will be embarking on an incredible opportunity that will help us as we strive to achieve our institutional
goals and further improve student success. We were recently informed that EPCC is one of 30 colleges nationwide
selected to participate in the American Association of Community College’s Pathways Project. During the next two
years, the Pathways Project will help us strengthen our pathways to help students complete their degrees, transfer to
universities or enter the workforce. Our selection for this prestigious opportunity is a result of your efforts and
EPCC’s long-term commitment to innovation. In the months to follow, you can expect to get more details and see
involvement at all college levels as we work to strengthen these pathways.
We are also moving forward with implementing our Master Plan that is setting our institutional course for the
future. On December 4, 2015, the Board of Trustees approved implementing Phase I of the Master Plan, which
totals $255 million. Due to budget constraints, Phase I will be implemented in three parts: Phase I(A), Phase I(B)
and Phase I(C). This decision by the Board was based on extensive review and analysis of demographic and
enrollment data provided as part of the Master Plan. The data included classroom, utilization, lab utilization and
total utilization combined with projected population growth in El Paso County and campus enrollment projections.
Therefore it was decided that Phase 1(A) will include approximately $62.4 million of projects on the five existing
campuses and begin this year. Phase 1(B) will include the Fort Bliss Campus and extensive work at the Rio Grande
Campus along with smaller projects on the other existing four campuses. We expect Phase 1(B) to begin in the
2020-21 time period.
2016 is going to be a dynamic, transformative year for EPCC. By strengthening our pathways and implementing
our Master Plan, EPCC will remain an educational leader in our region. The College will continue to focus on:
E – Engagement
P – Partnerships
C – Creating a College Going Culture
C – Completion
and making EPCC “The Best Place to Finish What you Start!”
Again, thank you for the work you do. Have a fantastic semester.
Sincerely,
William Serrata, Ph.D.
President President’s Message
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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Instruction and Workforce Education Division
Welcome Back Faculty to a New Year!
I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your winter break and are reenergized and ready to engage with your students and
colleagues. There’s a sense of excitement as we begin the
Spring 2016 Semester!
EPCC’s Dual Credit Program and Early College High Schools
continue to grow. We are now serving 12 ISD’s, including 40
public schools and 20 private schools. Socorro ISD is home to
our 8th ECHS which recently opened Socorro Early College (SEC)
and a 9th ECHS (RAMS) that is in its planning phase and
scheduled to open fall 2016. This spring we will work to
consolidate these efforts into one administrative office.
This spring we will also break ground on a new Architecture Building at the Valle Verde
Campus. EPCC is the only school in our region offering an Associate of Science in
Architecture that prepares students for a career in this field. Kudos to Dean Tonie Badillo,
Professor Ken Gorski, the Architecture faculty and to our Texas Tech University partners for
their efforts in making this happen.
As the college seeks to strengthen pathways for students, faculty will continue to be a
driving force to help find the best ways to improve degree completion and workforce
readiness. One important tool that all faculty should use because of its measurable impact
in fostering student success is the Early Alert system. The Early Alert Project is being rolled
out District-wide this semester. Kudos to Dean Susana Rodarte and Counselor Sandra Lujan
for their leadership and timely turnaround on this important initiative.
Other important accreditation efforts that continue to move forward are the Quality
Enhancement Plan and Student Learning Outcomes. These will be vital as we start to close
in on our fifth year SACSCOC report. Thanks to all involved in this great work.
Finally, the Master Plan is being finalized and initial projects will focus on our existing
campuses. In the coming semesters all campuses will begin to see transformation and
improvement. This construction will ultimately benefit our students as we strive to maintain
facilities that are modern and support dynamic learning opportunities.
As you can see, we have a busy semester and year ahead. I hope you share my
enthusiasm for the new semester and I wish you much success!
Best wishes,
Steven E. Smith
Vice President of Instruction and Workforce Education
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From the Office of Faculty Development
Welcome back! The Office of Faculty Development is proud to offer a variety of enriching, engaging and
exciting workshops just for you. General Sessions are no longer part of Faculty Development week, so several
workshops have been scheduled for Monday, January 11. This semester’s theme is “Building Competencies.”
Reflecting our theme, we will feature 17 Critical Thinking workshops on Wednesday, January 13 from 8:00 –
11:50. The week ahead will provide the opportunity to explore the impact we as educators make every day on
the future of our students and community. There are many workshops offered during this week which will meet
both your professional and personal development needs. These workshops will help:
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Enhance your teaching effectiveness
Foster organizational development and support the College’s mission and vision
Provide needs-based programs and activities
Provide diverse activities for professional and personal development
Acquaint you with College resources and services
Develop and maintain a sense of collegiality among all College employees
We invite and encourage you to attend as many workshops as possible. Please consider the following
requirements for attendance which have been established by the College Administrative Team with input from
the Faculty Professional Development Committee as well as from mandates from the Texas Coordinating
Board. Remember, to get credit, you must sign in with your EPCC ID#.
Full-time Faculty are required to attend a minimum of two workshops.
Adjunct Faculty are required to attend a minimum of one workshop.
New Faculty (full-time, adjunct and dual credit) are required to attend New Faculty Orientation.
All Faculty (full-time, adjunct and dual credit) are required to attend the Division & Discipline meetings.
Workshops presented/attended after January 16 cannot substitute for required
attendance at two workshops for full-time faculty and one for adjunct faculty during
Faculty Development Week. Such workshops will be granted faculty development credit,
if they meet one or more of the Coordinating Board (CB) descriptions for credit, as
ongoing workshops for Spring 2016.
Faculty Development Coordinators & Staff
 Celeste Favela, Coordinator, 831-3368 or cdelgad6@epcc.edu
 Janine Rudnick, Coordinator, 831-4039 or jrudnick@epcc.edu
 Joel Villademoros, Coordinator, 831-4080 or joelv@epcc.edu
 Ruth Vise, Coordinator, 831-8841 or rvise@epcc.edu
 Ana Resendez, Administrative Associate, 831-2201 or anar@epcc.edu
 Jessica Garcia, STS Clerk, 831-2773 or jgarc564@epcc.edu
Visit us online at:
www.epcc.edu/facultydevelopment
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Description of Faculty Development (CB) Credits
#1 Improving career counseling/job placement assistance
#2 Addressing differences in learning styles of students
#3 Addressing the needs of special populations
#4 Staying current in academic or technical field, including participation in business and industry partnerships
#5 Integrating academic and technical curricula
#6 Overcoming cultural bias
#7 Improving teaching performance, including use of active learning strategies
#8 Using technology instruction
#9 Complying with the policies and mission of the college
#10 Providing technical support for the development of courseware and technology-based instructional
materials
#11 Professional development wellness program
Criteria* for Awarding Faculty Development (CB) Credit
*As determined and approved by the Faculty Professional Development Committee, reviewed Spring 2008.
 Credit will apply to the semester the workshop is offered, not future semesters.
 Credit will apply only if there is a minimum of 50 minutes of development programming.
 Credit will not be awarded for meetings, college governance, or any other activity that is not
development.
 Credit can only be awarded if someone has applied and provided information about the workshop to the
Faculty Development Office. Requests can be reviewed after the fact if documentation is submitted, but
this is not a guarantee credit can be awarded.
 All requests will be reviewed by the Office of Faculty Development for compliance with the criteria.
 Requests requiring further review will be presented to and reviewed by the Faculty Professional
Development Committee.
Remember: In order to get credit, you must sign in using your 8 digit EPCC ID number.
Social Security numbers will not be accepted.
FACULTY: Day and evening classes will be held
as scheduled on February 9, Professional
Development Day. All support offices will be
closed. No faculty activities are planned.
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Faculty Coordinators Meetings
Monday, January 11, 2016
Mission del Paso Campus
Monday, January 11
10:00 a.m.
Instructional Programs
Dean: Dr. Julie Penley
MDP Room A134
Northwest Campus
Monday, January 11
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Instructional Programs
Dean: Dr. Lydia Tena
NW Room M5
Rio Grande Campus
Arts, Communications, Career & Technical Education, and
Social Sciences
Dean: Dr. Eileen Conklin
Monday, January 11
8:30 a.m.
RG Room E109
Health Career & Technical Education, Math, and Science
Dean: Dr. Paula Mitchell
Monday, January 11
8:30 – 10:30 am
RG Room A121
Nursing
Dean: Ms. Gail Meagher
Monday, January 11
11:00 – 1:00 p.m.
RG H106
Transmountain Campus and Fort Bliss
Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Dean: Ms. Jan Eveler
Monday, January 11
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
TM Room 1001
Math, Science, and Career & Technical Education
Dean: Mr. Rick Webb
Monday, January 11
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
TM Conference
Room 1005
Valle Verde Campus
Communication and Performing Arts
Dean: Mr. Claude Mathis
Monday, January 11
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
VV Room
MV12A
Architecture, Art, Drafting, Math, and Science
Dean: Ms. Tonie Badillo
Monday, January 11
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
VV Room A2117
ESL, Reading and Social Sciences
Dean: Ms. Susana Rodarte
Monday, January 11
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
VV Room B240
Education and Career & Technical Education
Dean: Dr. Jaime Farias
Monday, January 11
10:00 a.m.
VV Room A2127
Advanced Technology Center
Dean: Dr. Olga Valerio
Monday, January 11
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
VV/ATC Room
109
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New Faculty Program – EXPO
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
All NFP events will be held at the Administrative Service Center, 9050 Viscount.
Please join us! New Faculty Orientation is an important event for all new faculty, full-time, adjunct, and dual
credit. This is an excellent opportunity to meet supervisors and colleagues. ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED
FOR GENERAL MEETING AND AT LEAST ONE WORKSHOP.
4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Information Expo and New Faculty Raffle
This is a chance for new faculty to network with representatives of college programs and services.
5:45 – 7:00 p.m. General Meeting
This is a light dinner and meeting with Deans and Discipline Coordinators.
All Day Long — NFO Workshops
See times and dates below
Welcome to El Paso Community College. We are excited about working with you and wish you a rewarding
and successful semester. We have designed a special program for you, the New Faculty Program (NFP). The
NFP will help you prepare for your first years at EPCC. Your first event will take place on Tuesday. There will
be a selection of workshops and events available that have been created specifically for you. These include the
New Faculty Orientation, the New Faculty Information EXPO and several multi-disciplinary workshops that are
listed below. In addition to Tuesday’s events, we encourage you to attend workshops that will help you develop
as an instructor with EPCC. Finally, we want to continue our support throughout the semester and years to
come. For more information, contact Celeste Favela, 831-3368 or cdelgad6@epcc.edu.
New Faculty Workshops at ASC
Workshop Title
Building Experiences Throughout the Life Span
New Faculty EXPO
New Faculty Orientation General Meeting with Deans
and Coordinators
Digital Self-Defense
Take Action!
Tejano Passport Training Session for Instructors
New Dual Credit Faculty and Online Facilitator
Orientation
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Date
January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016
Time
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
Room
B323
Boardroom
Auditorium
January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Boardroom
A158
A400
A268
Monday, January 11, 2016
Workshop: 2016-2017 Catalog Review
Presenter(s): Rachel Ortega
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C204F
Description: All District Wide Coordinators, Deans, Disciplines and EPCC Departments are invited to come by
the Curriculum Office to review course descriptions, degree plans, and narratives that will appear in the Fall
2016-2017 catalog. Refreshments will be served. CB Credit: #n/c - no credit
Workshop: Creating Objective Dental Assisting Evaluations
Presenter(s): Lourdes Garduno
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H118
Description: This workshop will focus on developing methods for evaluating dental assisting skills and clinical
performance. It will include instruction on how to create rubrics with objective and measureable criteria.
CB Credit: #7
Workshop: How Can MyCourses Help You?
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Would you like to offer additional materials to your students online and help the environment by
going completely paperless? Come see what MyCourses has to offer you! This interactive workshop will
showcase the many features available to our faculty through MyCourses, the system replacing Smart Start
Network. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Basics of Mental Health Wellness & Self Care
Presenter(s): Priscilla Gutierrez and Argelia Duarte
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: This workshop will discuss awareness of mental and emotional health issues. We will cover basic
signs of anxiety, depression among students. We will provide stress management skills such as visualization
and deep breathing. We will provide outside community referrals and resources. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Time-Management in an Era of 10-Hours-Daily Smartphone-Use: Strategies, Programs, Apps to
Instill Attention and Commitment
Presenter(s): Brian Kirby
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B211
Description: This workshop/presentation will demonstrate students' increasing and alarming dependencies on
smartphones; it will present some practical strategies to regain your students' attention inside and out of the
classroom; and it will introduce some free programs and apps that measure one's online presence.
CB Credit: #2
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Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: In this Digital Age, how can you protect yourself, assets, and sanity? Take Digital Self-defense!
Learn practical methods of protecting your identity online, how to keep your devices clear of malicious
software, and why backups are a critical part of any disaster recovery plan. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Faculty Focus Group on Perspectives of New Student Orientation
Presenter(s): Clarissa Maldonado
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/SSC S51
Description: An institutional directive to enhance New Student Orientation (NSO) programs at EPCC has led
to the creation of an NSO office which, in time, will make a full transition to coordinating and providing these
programs district-wide. NSO is an important transitional step for a First-Time-In-College (FTIC) student and
should facilitate the transition to college. We want to gather your feedback regarding what you see in the
classroom from FTIC students and whether they acquire the basic tools to succeed after having participated in
NSO programs. This focus group is also intended to gather suggestions on how faculty can become involved
with NSOs and future transitional programming. Workshop is limited to 15 participants who will receive an
EPCC swag bag for their participation. Please RSVP by calling 831-2874 or email Clarissa Maldonado at
cmaldo22@epcc.edu if you wish to attend. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Choose Your Retirement Path
Presenter(s): Norma Aros Holmes
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: What are the challenges you face as you navigate the road to retirement? We'll break them down
into five, including:
1. Cost of living increases in retirement
2. Outliving your retirement savings
3. Taxes
4. Expenses
5. Expectation vs. reality
We'll also take a look at longevity, surviving the loss of a spouse, health care costs, inflation, and leaving a
legacy, to name a few. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Architect Henry Trost in Downtown El Paso
Presenter(s): Emmanuel R. Moreno
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Outside Plaza Theater/Downtown
Description: Enjoy a walk downtown and learn a little bit of El Paso's start and about the Chicago Style
Architecture that Architect Henry Trost, who moved from Chicago, brought with him. We will take a 1.5 hr.
walk from the Plaza Theater to the Mills Building, the Cortez, and Wells Fargo to the new Federal Courthouse
and back to the beautiful Dome Bar inside the Camino Real Hotel. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Using Dental Assisting Digital Teaching Resources
Presenter(s): Lourdes Garduno
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H118
Description: This workshop will focus on how to use the digital resources that accompany Dental Assisting: A
Comprehensive Approach. It will also cover instruction on the use of the digital resources that accompany the
supplemental textbooks used by the Dental Assisting Program. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Hit Record: YouTube for Instructors & Students
Presenter(s): Jorge Gomez, Margie Nelson-Rodriguez, and Brian Kirby
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B120
Description: This workshop will highlight YouTube insofar as making videos is concerned. Using a webcam,
we will teach instructors how to create, edit, subtitle, and annotate YouTube videos instructors can post as
lectures for online classes, or students can post as responses/reflections for developmental education courses
such as INRW. Only 16 seats with Mac computers are available. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Enhancing Your Classroom Technology Capabilities & More!
Presenter(s): Carlos Mejia and Jessie Salas
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: A hands-on workshop on how to use the equipment placed in the Technology Enhanced
Classrooms and Multimedia Carts. Learn how you can connect your own devices on the carts and podiums for
classroom use (e.g., graphic calculators, iPads, Tablets, etc.). Please bring your devices and adapters. You do
not have to be here the entire time if we answered your questions or helped you with your device.
CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Every day you hear about companies being hacked, sensitive information being stolen, and the
impact totaling in hundreds of millions. How does this happen? Who is responsible for the securing of
information and resources? How do hackers break through such sophisticated security systems? The answer
might surprise you… CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Getting Ready for Retirement
Presenter(s): Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Not sure how your retirement accounts are looking? Do you know how the Teacher Retirement
System (TRS) works? Will you have enough money to retire? How much is enough? We will go over some
great ideas on what to do NOW before you retire to make sure you will have everything in order for a smooth
retirement. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: CONNECT Software Training for Accounting Discipline
Presenter(s): Becky Hancock and Grace Vaughn
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: CONNECT Software Training for the Accounting Discipline. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Mastering Reading Excellence: Active Reading Strategies for the EDUC 1300 Classroom
Presenter(s): Dr. Christopher J. Kazanjian and Michelle Conklin
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: This workshop will be geared toward EDUC 1300 faculty who wish to incorporate supplemental
readings and reading activities in their courses. The presenters will offer reading recommendations that will
complement/supplement each chapter. In addition, the presenters will offer reading strategies to help EDUC
1300 students maximize their learning and connect the concepts of the books to the course content.
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Enhanced Honors Project Opportunity
Presenter(s): Michelle Conklin and Scott Mann
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: This workshop will provide the necessary information and tools available for interested faculty
wishing to participate in the enhanced mentoring projects through the honors program. The enhanced project
has minimum criteria for subsequent student publication. Faculty will mentor these students to successful
completion of the project, which includes an academic research paper, a short presentation of the research at the
end of the semester before a committee, and publication of their paper through the new honors program library
of student academic research. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: 2016 Border Learning Conference Information Session
Presenter(s): Jeff Brockhoff, Marcia Clark, Alvino Hernandez, Lisa Elliott, and Crystal Robert
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: The 2016 Border Learning Conference is almost here! The theme of this year's conference is,
"Education on the Border: Understanding our Student Populations." The El Paso border region is as unique
and varied as the people who make up our wonderful community. From education in Mexico to educating
special populations, this year's conference promises to be as diversified as our region. Join us for an insightful
look at the topics and presentations that will be explored at this year's conference. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Texting Students Without Using Cellphones
Presenter(s): Edith Aguirre, Fan Chen, and Ivette Chuca
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: How many times have you wondered if your students are reading their emails? Remind is a free
communication tool that gives instructors the opportunity to connect, motivate, and provide guidance to their
students by sending messages to any device. Messages or announcements can be sent out immediately or
scheduled to be sent out at a later date. Remind includes options to choose up to six different languages to
receive messages and, most importantly, students will not be able to see your cell phone number when they
receive your messages to their cell phones. A cell phone is not needed and messages can still be sent to their cell
phones by using a computer. Come learn more about REMIND and how easy it is to set up and use.
CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Getting Students Involved in Scientific Research
Presenter(s): Veronica Gonzalez, Karina Castillo, and Olienka P. De la O Fernandez
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2124
Description: Conducting scientific research gives undergraduate students hands-on experience in solving realworld problems. Participation in research will allow students to apply what they learn in their courses and may
spark the interest in entering STEM fields as a future career choice. This workshop will provide information on
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the different research opportunities available to EPCC students, the application process, and faculty
involvement. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: CONNECT Software Training for Business Discipline
Presenter(s): Becky Hancock and Grace Vaughn
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: CONNECT Software Training for the Business Discipline. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Tejano Passport Training Session for Instructors
Presenter(s): Dr. Gertrud Konings-Dudin and Dr. Ondrea Quiros
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Come learn about the Tejano Passport program. This training session will cover how the Passport
program will document community participation and volunteerism, and the EPCC instructor’s role in this
program. During this session, interested instructors will receive detailed information about how they will be
guided throughout the semester, and they will receive a hands-on training in the documentation procedure.
Bring your smart phone or a tablet to the session or let us know in advance if you do not have either yourself.
CB Credit: #9
Workshop: EBUG (EPCC Blackboard Users Group) Session
Presenter(s): Luz E. Cadena, Andres Lopez, Andrew Lawrence, and Robert Jones
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: Blackboard certified faculty are encouraged to attend this session to learn about Blackboard and
Distance Learning Support Services updates and initiatives for the upcoming semester. Network and share ideas
with your colleagues. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to DLSS at 915 -831-3111 so that we
may ensure we have enough materials. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Chemistry Core Curriculum Assessment and SLOs
Presenter(s): Veronica Gonzalez, Karina Castillo, Maria D. Arteaga, and Osvaldo Rodriguez
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: This workshop will provide Chemistry faculty information on the implementation of the Core
Assessment Plan and administration of the SLOs. Faculty will also be provided results from previous
semesters, information on the reporting process, and any necessary intervention that may be required based on
the previous cycle. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Integrating Videos into Your Class
Presenter(s): Fan Chen
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: Do you want to add your voice or text comments to your video lessons? Even more, do you want
to be able to stop the video so you may present the students with a question that must be answered before they
can continue watching the video? Do you want to have a system to provide a progress report that shows whether
the student watched the video, what percent of it was watched, which questions were answered, and when it was
last watched? If you do, come to this workshop to learn about a FREE resource that will enable you to do all the
above. CB Credit: #3
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Workshop: NBC Learn
Presenter(s): Patricia Araujo
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: NBC Learn is designed to help teach and engage students of all levels and abilities. It is an
effective way to "infuse technology and digital media into 21st century learning." NBC Learn is a great tool
that integrates with Blackboard. NBC Learn offers more than 10,000 resources of 2 to 5 minute videos that are
aligned to higher education courses and that can connect students to the real world. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine for Health Care Providers
Presenter(s): Gale Kristin Sanchez, Rebecca Perales and Antonio Rodarte
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/E100D
Description: Join us at the Rio Grande Library for an introduction to the basics of Evidence Based Medicine
for health care providers. Learn how to build a PICOT question and search the databases for evidence. We will
also provide you with some ideas for research assignments for your students. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Sociology Discipline Workshop on the QEP, SLOs and Core Curriculum Requirements
Presenter(s): Linda Chamblin
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: 11100 Sean Haggerty/Ardovino's Restaurant/
Description: The Sociology Discipline is required to institute various testing measures for both the Sociology
1301 and 2301 courses. We will discuss how and which faculty members will be responsible for which
assessments and learn about how the assessments have been done and review how we may change them in the
future. Please come and contribute your teaching expertise to these learning measurements that are scheduled
for the fall sociology courses. All sociology faculty members (full-time and part-time) should attend to find out
how these testing measures will affect their classroom instruction time. This workshop is open to anyone
interested in SLO, QEP, or CORE Curriculum assessments. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Preparing for Reaccreditation: What the PTA Program Faculty Need to Know
Presenter(s): Debra Tomacelli-Brock
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H157
Description: These sessions will be focused on the critical elements of reaccreditation that the faculty need to
focus on, related to curriculum, program evaluation, budget, and student success. Faculty should come prepared
with contributions from their teaching areas related to these self-study areas. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Enhancing Your Classroom Technology Capabilities & More!
Presenter(s): Carlos Mejia and Jessie Salas
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: A hands-on workshop on how to use the equipment placed in the Technology Enhanced
Classrooms and Multimedia Carts. Learn how you can connect your own devices on the carts and podiums for
classroom use (e.g., graphic calculators, iPads, Tablets, etc.). Please bring your devices and adapters. You do
not have to be here the entire time if we answered your questions or helped you with your device.
CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Learn the Power of PowerPoint Using Media for Presentations
Presenter(s): Patricia Araujo
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Learn the power of PowerPoint as you learn how to incorporate images, sounds, and videos to
create interactive presentations. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Universal Design: Making Your Blackboard Documents Accessible
Presenter(s): Andres Lopez
Date: January 11, 2016
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B510
Description: Faculty using Blackboard need to ensure that their documents are accessible to all students. Come
to this hands-on workshop to learn how. Bring a flash/thumb drive with a copy of your syllabus and other
course documents to practice. Please call DLSS at 915-831-3111 to RSVP. LIMITED TO 18
PARTICIPANTS. CB Credit: #8
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016
Workshop: Becoming a Therapeutic Instructor
Presenter(s): Lolo Mercado, Laura E. Molina, and Vanessa Bretado
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Regardless of your role in life, there are nine personal characteristics that will provide high
effectiveness in your student-instructor sessions. These nine characteristics correlate with helping versus
hindering your students by providing a warm, supportive climate in your sessions. By implementing empathy,
genuineness, respect, self-disclosure, immediacy, concreteness, confrontation, potency and self-actualization,
instructors will promote an environment of support and challenge for the student that can lead to academic
growth and encouragement. These highly effective characteristics can help with your student relationships as
an instructor. Come and learn about the benefits of becoming a Therapeutic Instructor! CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Communication across the Curriculum: Communication Centers Now at a Campus Near You!
Presenter(s): Eduardo R. Trevizo and Rebekah Bell
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Communication skills are becoming a larger part of every degree plan and course of study. Come
learn about a resource that is available to help students and faculty as they assign and work on Oral
Communication projects. Communication Labs are happening at several EPCC campuses and are offered as a
support to various student populations and faculty members. Come learn how you can utilize this resource and
spread the word to your students. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: The Emergence of Isis in Historical Context
Presenter(s): Norman D. Love
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: This workshop will focus on the rise of ISIS as a political, social, and cultural development within
the context of world history. CB Credit: #4
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Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: BIOL 1306/1307 Textbook Selection Committee Meeting
Presenter(s): Dr. Carolina Chianelli, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, Paul Hotchkin, Ivan Iniquez, Laila Rajabi, and Dr.
Miguel Vasquez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2724
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to select the textbook to be used for BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1307.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from those publishers invited to present at this time and will also
see highlights of the online platforms provided by each publisher. Your input on the selection of this textbook
is valuable to the Biology discipline. Please RSVP (xkretsch@epcc.edu) if you plan on attending.
CB Credit: #n/c - no credit
Workshop: Critical Thinking in the New Mathways Project (NMP) Courses
Presenter(s): Edith Aguirre, Ivette Chuca, Fan Chen, and Alexandra Macedo
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 8:30 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: This workshop will outline the New Mathways Courses and what population of students they
target. The NMP course helps students in a developmental math course with real world applications and fosters
critical thinking. The NMP curriculum also encourages students to register concurrently for EDUC1300.
Students have direct contact with the student support services and counselors. Examples of lessons for those
courses will be shared and faculty will share their experiences in teaching critical thinking in their classrooms.
Everyone in the college is welcome to attend and learn how concurrently we can improve the success rates for
our math students. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Excel Basics for Grades Part 1 of 3
Presenter(s): Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño, and Guadalupe
Davila
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Excel Basics for Grades is an introduction to Excel with emphasis on the skills you need to
maintain a spreadsheet to manage classroom grades. This class discusses the basic elements of Excel like tabs,
command groups, and individual commands. You will learn how to navigate the spreadsheet and how to enter
basic data into cells. You will learn how to add and delete columns (fields) to represent your graded items,
assignments, projects, and exams. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Blackboard Open Lab for Instructors
Presenter(s): Luz E. Cadena, Andres Lopez, and Francisco Sanchez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 8:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B162
Description: Need assistance adding those final touches to your spring 2016 Blackboard course, like setting up
your calculated column or adding a tool link to your course menu? Work independently in an open lab setting
with DLSS staff available to answer your questions. Please note that with the number of faculty who come in
for assistance and limited time, DLSS staff cannot sit and train individuals on various aspects of Blackboard.
The open lab is intended to answer questions and provide trouble shooting assistance. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Tips on How to Apply for Scholarships
Presenter(s): Patsy Saenz, Frances Moreno, and Martha Brown
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: This workshop will provide tips for your students on how to apply for scholarships.
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Basic Grant Seeking in Higher Education: Strategies and Tools for EPCC Faculty
Presenter(s): James Valdez, Arlene Alarcon, Charles L. Simien, and Al Lawrence
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Grants are necessary to colleges; however, due to the dearth of educational funding and the highly
competitive environment, securing grants is not an uncomplicated process. Faculty workload is high, and it
takes all the running that faculty can do just to remain in the same place. With the heavy teaching and
administrative requirements, it’s not surprising that many faculty avoid seeking grants or produce proposals that
are competitively disadvantaged. Faculty need not feel alone – the grants management office can assist you
through the grant-seeking process, identifying sources, preparing viable applications and managing the funds
post grant award. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: The Right to Bear Arms
Presenter(s): Dr. Sergio Saenz-Rivera
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: This workshop presents scholarly approaches to the debate centering on the second amendment of
the constitution. We will also present/discuss public policy ideas in light of new regulations in Texas and recent
campus shootings. CB Credit: #4
CANCELLED
Workshop: NCBW Training Workshop
Presenter(s): Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Brian Kirby, Kathleen Bombach, and Michael Duncan
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126 A2125
Description: A Non-Course Based Option (NCBO) is an innovative academic intervention that helps students
persist and complete their developmental coursework. The team working on the English discipline's NCBW
(Non-Course Based Option for Writing) will share best practices gained from teaching the course district-wide
in fall 2015 and will provide valuable training. All English faculty are highly encouraged to attend this
workshop; however, English faculty teaching an NCBW 0111 section for the first time in spring or fall 2016 are
required to attend. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: To Do Nothing & Yet Nothing Is Left Undone
Presenter(s): Dr. Antonio Juarez and Shanan Valles
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B210
Description: Specific stategies for dealing with the demands of daily life. We will discuss the application of
Lao Tzu's Taoist Philosophy. This workshop will teach strategies to take an organic approach to handling life's
stresses. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Core Assessment Report Evaluation Committee Training
Presenter(s): Rebekah Bell
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2124
Description: This session is an overview of the Evaluation process and is intended for members of the
Evaluation Committee only. Rubrics, timelines, and assignments will be reviewed. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: BCIS 1305 and Business CourseMate Training
Presenter(s): Lisa Goodrich and Grace Vaughn
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
Description: The SAM 2013 Instructor Training session is designed for users of SAM 2013 for BCIS 1305.
This session will demonstrate the new features for SAM 2013 for use in your spring 2016 classes. For
CourseMate, learn to utilize the Cengage Learning "CourseMate" Software for the Business Courses.
CB Credit: #10
Workshop: Writer's Workbench: Best Practices
Presenter(s): Jorge Gomez and Regina Muir
Date: January 12, 2016 MOVED to January 14
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B124
Description: This workshop will present best practices and a short tutorial for the writing program called
Writer's Workbench. Currently installed in computer labs and English and Reading offices, Writer's Workbench
is software that provides writing feedback on student drafts. Students enrolled in developmental reading and
writing courses are particularly good targets for its implementation, but all courses that contain writing could
adopt this program. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: How Can MyCourses Help You?
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Would you like to offer additional materials to your students online and help the environment by
going completely paperless? Come see what MyCourses has to offer you! This interactive workshop will
showcase the many features available to our faculty through MyCourses, the system replacing Smart Start
Network CB Credit: #8
Workshop: English Pronunciation for Hispanic (and other) English Learners
Presenter(s): James Dewane
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128
Description: This workshop will present English learners and their teachers a systematic and practical approach
to changing the way English Language Learners (ELLs) perceive and use the sound system of English. Many
features of English remain hidden to ELLs, literally for years, unless specific, immediately useful information
on English sounds is presented to them. Drawn from many sources and classroom experience, this approach
allows you to immediately address many common issues facing native Spanish speakers and gives you the tools
to deconstruct and correct any pronunciation and perception difficulties. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Equal Employment Opportunity & Equal Educational Opportunity Workshop
Presenter(s): Nancy Nelson and Victoria D. Lipscomb
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Faculty members are required to attend this workshop biannually as a condition of employment.
This requirement is due to the legal implications for the institution and faculty member individually. The
workshop is designed to inform employees of current laws, definitions, and criteria of employment
discrimination, including sexual harassment; the College's policy and grievance procedure; and the implications
sexual harassment has on employees and students. This workshop will ensure faculty is knowledgeable about
the issues of employment discrimination and maintaining a sexual harassment-free environment. The
workshop's focus is on issues relative to employment at the College, including employee rights and
responsibilities. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Excel Basics for Grades Part 2 of 3
Presenter(s): Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño, and Guadalupe
Davila
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Prerequisite: Excel Basics for Grades; Part 1 or a basic understanding of entering data, navigating
a spreadsheet and functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX. This workshop will teach you how to
import your student list from Banner. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: 2016-2017 Catalog Review
Presenter(s): Rachel Ortega
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C204F
Description: All District Wide Coordinators, Deans, Disciplines and EPCC Departments are invited to come by
the Curriculum Office to review course descriptions, degree plans, and narratives that will appear in the Fall
2016-2017 catalog. Refreshments will be served. CB Credit: #n/c - no credit
Workshop: From Punishment to Protest: The Changing Nature of Riots in America
Presenter(s): Dr. Melissa Esmacher
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: While today the word “riot” conjures images of angry protests in urban neighborhoods over police
violence against the African American community, this association is based in relatively recent history. This
talk will trace the evolution of rioting in 20th century America, charting how riots evolved from white vigilante
mob actions as punishment for perceived minority transgressions, to minority-led protests against systemic
racism and inequality. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Communication – A required LEARNING OBJECTIVE for all disciplines
Presenter(s): Al Arvizo
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B100
Description: The fact that the state of Texas has mandated that all public colleges and universities assess two
CORE learning outcomes in “all” disciplines – critical thinking and communication – is an indication of its
importance. Implementing both pedagogical and institutional strategies to help improve students’ oral
communication skills is as valuable as developing any other basic ability (reading, writing, mathematics).
Centers are a valuable resource for individual instructors who want to develop oral communication components.
A communication center can aid faculty by providing guidance in the design, preparation, and assessment of
speaking assignments. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Early Alert Training
Presenter(s): Sandra Lujan, Margie Nelson-Rodriguez, and Susan Silva
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C114
Description: Early Alert is a retention initiative that integrates counseling, advising, and support services with
instruction. Faculty, counselors, and advisors are working collaboratively to provide students with the resources
necessary for a positive college experience. Faculty use a software to monitor their First-Time-in-College
students and to send alerts to the students and their counselors. This workshop will show faculty how to use the
software and provide information about the program and its benefits. CB Credit: #3
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Workshop: House Bill 5: Preparing Students for College in High School
Presenter(s): Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Brian Kirby, Michael Coulehan, and Michael Duncan
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: House Bill 5 (HB5) requires Texas high schools to offer college preparatory courses in
reading/writing and math to seniors with curriculum developed by higher education faculty. Come learn about
the EPCC reading/writing team's efforts in partnering with UTEP, the local school districts, and Region 19 to
make the integrated reading and writing course a success. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: In this Digital Age, how can you protect yourself, assets, and sanity? Take Digital Self-defense!
Learn practical methods of protecting your identity online, how to keep your devices clear of malicious
software, and why backups are a critical part of any disaster recovery plan. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Student Engagement in TIERS: Culinary, Travel Tourism and Hospitality Operations Programs
Presenter(s): Linda Cropper, Chef Daniel Guerra, and Chef Jesus Lugo
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/1309
Description: How does student engagement work in TIERS? We will discuss three ways to engage our
students: Reaching out prior to the start of classes and building a rapport with them; Helping students succeed
through motivation and developing a personal relationship; Mentoring students to make sure the career path is
the right one for them. Our belief is that individuals must “have a passion” for the industry they are working in
to be successful. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Student Support Services at Rio Grande Campus
Presenter(s): Ricardo Lopez De Lara, Patsy Saenz, and Martha Brown
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A119
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to inform faculty of Student Support Services offered at Rio
Grande Campus. The goal is to increase college retention and graduation rates. CB Credit: #1
Workshop: Advanced Grant Seeking in Higher Education: Strategies and Tools for EPCC Faculty
Presenter(s): James Valdez, Arlene Alarcon, Charles L. Simien, and Al Lawrence
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
Description: Grants are necessary to colleges; however, due to the dearth of educational funding and the highly
competitive environment, securing grants is not an uncomplicated process. Faculty workload is high, and it
takes all the running that faculty can do just to remain in the same place. With the heavy teaching and
administrative requirements, it’s not surprising that many faculty avoid seeking grants or produce proposals that
are competitively disadvantaged. Faculty need not feel alone – the grants management office can assist you
through the grant-seeking process, identifying sources, preparing viable applications and managing the funds
post grant award. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Adjunct Faculty: What All Adjunct Faculty Need to Know to Work at the College
Presenter(s): Rudy Hernandez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: This session will address what all adjunct faculty should know in order to work effectively, teach,
and be in compliance with requisites of EPCC, including HB 2504; where to find syllabus requirements;
attendance deadlines; grade submissions; and other related matters that assist new and experienced adjunct
faculty when teaching at EPCC. This session also allows adjuncts to bring up and address issues that relate to
faculty and is a prelude to the session in which you will meet and listen to Steve Smith, Vice President of
Instruction. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Excel Basics for Grades Part 3 of 3
Presenter(s): Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño, and Guadalupe
Davila
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Prerequisite: Excel Basics for Grades; Part 1 and 2 or a basic understanding of Excel, able to use
SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX functions, and a list of your students and their ID numbers in a spreadsheet.
This workshop will teach you how to prepare your grade sheet to submit to the Registrar’s office. You will
ensure the formulas that calculate the total score and final grade are accurate. You will prepare the header with
your course information and print a copy for your records. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Getting Ready for Retirement
Presenter(s): Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Not sure how your retirement accounts are looking? Do you know how the Teacher Retirement
System (TRS) works? Will you have enough money to retire? How much is enough? We will go over some
great ideas on what to do NOW before you retire to make sure you will have everything in order for a smooth
retirement. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Experience the New Enhanced Technology Rooms!!
Presenter(s): Gilbert Garcia and Sergio Ramos
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2515
Description: Hands-on workshop on how to use the equipment placed in the new Technology Enhanced
Classrooms. Learn how you can connect your own devices on the podiums for classroom use. (e.g., graphic
calculators, iPads, Tablets, etc.) Please bring your devices and adapters. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: The S-STEM Program Affects Our Students’ Interest in STEM Fields
Presenter(s): Dr. Fariba Ansari, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla and Dr. Jose Pacheco
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: In collaboration with our S-STEM fellows, we have partnered with UTEP to build a relationship
with a 4-year college. Our goal is to allow students to bridge easily from a 2-year to a 4-year college experience.
This year’s cohort will be exposed to robotics, probably the most interesting concept in the 21st century.
Through this endeavor, students see firsthand how math and computer science are related. Utilizing the
LabView Program, our fellows will build and program a robot of their own creation. CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: Adjunct Faculty Forum
Presenter(s): Rudy Hernandez and Adjunct Faculty Steering Committee
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Adjunct Faculty Forum provides adjunct faculty a forum to discuss their concerns and issues and
meet and greet Steve Smith, Vice President of Instruction. Additionally, adjunct faculty will able to learn about
what needs to be done at the beginning of the semester by all faculty. Finally, adjunct faculty will be updated on
topics related to their benefits and evaluations. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: The Evolution of El Paso County: Boundaries and Ghost Towns, 1851-1917
Presenter(s): Dr. David Raley
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: This workshop will examine the shifting boundaries which have shaped contemporary El Paso
County. In 1851, the entire Trans-Pecos region was included in only two large counties: El Paso and Presidio.
Between then and 1917, the state legislature periodically redrew the county boundaries, gradually reducing the
size of El Paso county and creating others from its territory, including Culberson, Hudspeth, and part of Pecos
County. This workshop will also look at some of the more notable communities which have disappeared during
this time period. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Dual Credit and Early College High School: Overview and Updates
Presenter(s): Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Sue Selk, Dianna Williams, and Rene Chavez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Are you teaching dual credit? Do you have ECHS students in your classes? This workshop will
provide an overview and updates on EPCC's Dual Credit and Early College High School programs, including
how these important initiatives benefit EPCC and our community. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Enhanced Honors Project
Presenter(s): Alexandra Macedo and Oscar Macedo
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: This workshop will provide the necessary information and tools available for interested faculty
wishing to participate in the enhanced mentoring projects through the honors program. The enhanced project
has minimum criteria for subsequent student publication. Faculty will mentor these students to successful
completion of the project, which includes an academic research paper, a short presentation of the research at the
end of the semester before a committee, and publication of their paper through the new honors program library
of student academic research. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Student Engagement in TIERS: Cosmetology, Nail Tech, and Massage Therapy Programs
Presenter(s): Linda Cropper, Sonja Rosales, Graciela Roman, and Tammy Taggart
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/1309
Description: How does student engagement work in TIERS? We will discuss three ways to engage our
students: Reaching out prior to the start of classes and building a rapport with them; Helping students succeed
through motivation and developing a personal relationship; Mentoring students to make sure the career path is
the right one for them. Our belief is that individuals must “have a passion” for the industry they are working in
to be successful. CB Credit: #2
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Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Every day you hear about companies being hacked, sensitive information being stolen, and the
impact totaling in hundreds of millions. How does this happen? Who is responsible for the securing of
information and resources? How do hackers break through such sophisticated security systems? The answer
might surprise you… CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Engrade: A Simple Alternative to Blackboard
Presenter(s): Al Arvizo and Yasmin Ramirez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B100
Description: Engrade is an online program that allows instructors to manage all their classes in an easy but
efficient way. It supports posting and calculations of grades, messages, and documents. It's user friendly for
both instructors and students. A smart phone app is also available to make it easily accessible from anywhere.
CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Math Emporium Updates
Presenter(s): Ivette Chuca
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: New Math Emporium updates will be given during the first part of the session. During the second
part of the session, faculty will be given a chance to discuss strategies for helping students to successfully
complete their emporium courses. This workshop is recommended for any faculty who will be teaching an
emporium class during spring 2016 or for any faculty who might be interested in teaching an emporium class.
CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Meet the New Lady…Lady Bug!
Presenter(s): Jaime Rodriguez and James Townsend
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2515
Description: A hands-on workshop on how to use the new Lady Bug (Document Camera). Learn the new
functions available for faculty to use for instruction. Learn how you can connect your own devices on the
document cameras for classroom use (e.g., graphic calculators, iPads, Tablets, etc.). Please bring your devices
and adapters. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A158
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: What Does the Faculty Professional Development Committee Do?
Presenter(s): Scott Mann
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: Please join the Faculty Professional Development Committee for an informative session where
you will learn all about the FPD Committee's charge, application, and selection procedures for mini-grants, as
well as the selection process for faculty awards. CB Credit: #10
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Workshop: Choose Your Retirement Path
Presenter(s): Norma Aros Holmes
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: What are the challenges you face as you navigate the road to retirement? We'll break them down
into five, including:
1. Cost of living increases in retirement
2. Outliving your retirement savings
3. Taxes
4. Expenses
5. Expectation vs. reality
We'll also take a look at longevity, surviving the loss of a spouse, health care costs, inflation, and leaving a
legacy, to name a few. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: 1st Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter(s): Gabriel Camacho and Tenure Committee Members
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the
tenure procedure, discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for
collecting and documenting information will also be provided by Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 2nd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter(s): Gabriel Camacho and Tenure Committee Members
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the
tenure procedure, discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for
collecting and documenting information will also be provided by Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Understanding the Millennial Generation in the Classroom
Presenter(s): Crystal Robert and Melissa Aguilera
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Understanding the millennial generation in the classroom. Who are they? The millennial
generation is variously described as Generation Y, Nexters, Baby Boom Echo Generation, Echo Boomers,
Digital Natives, Generation Next, Generation Me. With so many names, it is difficult to understand the wants,
needs, and learning styles of these students. This workshop hopes to help identify the characteristics of the
Millennial generation, help the instructor to understand the students’ motivations, and find the best ways to
engage the student in the classroom. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Integrating Videos into Your Class
Presenter(s): Fan Chen
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: Do you want to add your voice or text comments to your video lessons? Even more, do you want
to be able to stop the video so you may present the students with a question that must be answered before they
can continue watching the video? Do you want to have a system to provide a progress report that shows whether
the student watched the video, what percent of it was watched, which questions were answered, and when it was
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last watched? If you do, come to this workshop to learn about a FREE resource that will enable you to do all the
above. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Early Alert Training
Presenter(s): Sandra Lujan, Margie Nelson-Rodriguez, and Susan Silva
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Early Alert is a retention initiative that integrates counseling, advising, and support services with
instruction. Faculty, counselors, and advisors are working collaboratively to provide students with the resources
necessary for a positive college experience. Faculty use a software to monitor their First-Time-in-College
students and to send alerts to the students and their counselors. This workshop will show faculty how to use the
software and provide information about the program and its benefits. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: 3rd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter(s): Gabriel Camacho and Tenure Committee Members
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the
tenure procedure, discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for
collecting and documenting information will also be provided by Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 4th Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter(s): Gabriel Camacho and Tenure Committee Members
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the
tenure procedure, discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for
collecting and documenting information will also be provided by Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: NBC Learn
Presenter(s): Patricia Araujo
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: NBC Learn is designed to help teach and engage students of all levels and abilities. It is an
effective way to "infuse technology and digital media into 21st century learning." NBC Learn is a great tool
that integrates with Blackboard. NBC Learn offers more than 10,000 resources of 2 to 5 minute videos that are
aligned to higher education courses and that can connect students to the real world. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Getting Ready for Retirement
Presenter(s): Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Not sure how your retirement accounts are looking? Do you know how the Teacher Retirement
System (TRS) works? Will you have enough money to retire? How much is enough? We will go over some
great ideas on what to do NOW before you retire to make sure you will have everything in order for a smooth
retirement. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: GOVT 2306 - Texas Government MindTap Training
Presenter(s): Lisa Goodrich
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1711
Description: MindTap™ is a personalized teaching experience with relevant assignments that guide students to
analyze, apply, and improve thinking, allowing you to measure skills and outcomes with ease. Personalized
teaching becomes yours through a Learning Path built with key student objectives and your syllabus in mind.
Control what students see and when they see it. Relevant readings, multimedia, and activities are designed to
take students up the levels of learning, from basic knowledge to analysis and application. Analytics and reports
provide a snapshot of class progress, time in course, engagement and completion rates. Please join Cengage
Learning to set up your Spring 2016 GOVT 2306 course. This hands-on session will allow you to learn more
about incorporating MindTap into your course syllabus. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: Building Experiences Throughout the Life Span
Presenter(s): Mary Yañez, Nancy Green, Malena Cano, and Patricia Sanabria
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/B323
Description: This workshop presentation addresses this question: What interests do retirees seek in relation to
educational classes and leisure experiences? Consider the aspects of quality life in the golden years which may
include learning a language, traveling, computer training, painting a treasured piece, writing memoires, seeking
validation of life’s accomplishments, freedom from work commitments and socializing, playing an instrument,
singing or dancing like you've never done before. Throughout the life span we seek to learn, to care for
ourselves, and to connect with others. CB Credit: #6
Workshop: Microsoft Office Word: Learn How to Insert Tables
Presenter(s): Patricia Araujo
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Learn to insert tables into a Word document and convert a Word table to an Excel table.
CB Credit: #5
Workshop: New Faculty Orientation
Presenter: Mr. Steve Smith and Instructional Deans
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 4:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: Workshops, General Session, EXPO, and opportunity for new faculty
to meet with Deans, Coordinators, and College resource departments. See page 6 for
details.
Workshop: Cutting Clutter Competencies: Clear Your Clutter, Clear Your Mind!
Presenter(s): Angelica Garcia
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 7:00 - 7:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: Do you find yourself surrounded by so much clutter that you can't think straight? This workshop
will help you clear paper clutter and clutter around your home and office. Everyone always wants to get
"organized," but the first step before getting organized and before buying attractive containers is cutting down
on that clutter! Resources on where to donate and recycle your excess stuff will be provided. Filing tips will
also be included along with a sheet of folder labels to help you get started on a basic home filing system of your
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own. January is "Get Organized Month!" Get ready for 2016 by clearing those items that are draining you and
distracting you from what matters most! CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Tejano Passport Training Session for Instructors
Presenter(s): Dr. Gertrud Konings-Dudin and Dr. Ondrea Quiros
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A400
Description: Come learn about the Tejano Passport program. This training session will cover how the Passport
program will document community participation and volunteerism, and the EPCC instructor’s role in this
program. During this session, interested instructors will receive detailed information about how they will be
guided throughout the semester, and they will receive a hands-on training in the documentation procedure.
Bring your smart phone or a tablet to the session or let us know in advance if you do not have either yourself.
CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A158
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: In this Digital Age, how can you protect yourself, assets, and sanity? Take Digital Self-defense!
Learn practical methods of protecting your identity online, how to keep your devices clear of malicious
software, and why backups are a critical part of any disaster recovery plan. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: New Dual Credit Faculty and Online Facilitator Orientation
Presenter(s): Sue Selk and Luz Cadena
Date: January 12, 2016
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A268
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to share information with new dual credit onsite instructors and
online facilitators in order to make their first semester a successful one. Topics will include what to do at the
beginning, middle, and end of the semester as well as information about Blackboard for instructors and
facilitators. Questions will be welcomed! CB Credit: #9
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tenure Workshops
Workshop: 1st Year Tenure Track Workshop
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Gabriel Camacho and Tenure Committee Members
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the tenure
procedure, discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for collecting and
documenting information will also be provided by Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 2nd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Presenter: Gabriel Camacho and Tenure Committee Members
.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the tenure
procedure, discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for collecting and
documenting information will also be provided by Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 3rd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Presenter: Gabriel Camacho and Tenure Committee Members
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the tenure
procedure, discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for collecting and
documenting information will also be provided by Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 4th Year Tenure Track Workshop
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Presenter: Gabriel Camacho and Tenure Committee Members
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the tenure
procedure, discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for collecting and
documenting information will also be provided by Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Last spring we polled workshop participants on the type of workshops they would
like to see in the future. The number one request was for Critical Thinking
workshops. As a result, we solicited workshop proposals on the subject, and
faculty will be presenting a total of 17 such workshops (on 11 different topics) on
Wednesday morning, January 13, from 8:00 to 11:50. From 12:00 to 12:30,
presenters and participants will have the opportunity to share some of the best
ideas and practices that came out of the morning workshops, followed by lunch in
Room A2518. The first 50 workshop participants who call Ana Resendez at
831-2201 to RSVP will be assured a lunch ticket.
THANK YOU TO ALL PRESENTERS!
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CRITICAL THINKING WORKSHOPS
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
8:00 – 11:50 a.m.
In room A2518-Valle Verde Campus, from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m., participants from
the morning’s critical thinking workshops will share tips and ideas from the workshops
they attended, with luncheon buffet to follow from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Open to the first 50
critical thinking workshop participants to RSVP to 831-2201.
Critical Thinking Workshops
They Say, I Say: A Good Resource for Academic
Writing
Critical Thinking Using Blackboard Journals &
Discussion Boards
Critical Thinking in the Study of Literature and in
General Studies
Engaging Student Learning Through the Social
Sciences
Social Justice Issues in the Classroom
Time
8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Room
A2125
Presenters
James Gonzales
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
A2325
Luz E. Cadena
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
A2116
Richard Barakat
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
A2122
Steven Loera
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
A2119
The Power of Ideas
Active Learning Strategies: Critical Thinking in the
Classroom
Media Messages for Enhancing Critical Thinking
Teaching Critical Thinking in INRW with
Portfolios
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
A2118
10:00 - 10:50 a.m. A2119
They Say, I Say: A Good Resource for Academic
Writing
Critical Thinking Using Blackboard Journals &
Discussion Boards
Critical Thinking in the Study of Literature and in
General Studies
Engaging Student Learning Through the Social
Sciences
How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in
Reasoning: Learn Informal Fallacies
Media Messages for Enhancing Critical Thinking
The Power of Ideas
Using Social Media to Develop the Online Learner
in Critical Thinking and Knowledge Management
10:00 - 10:50 a.m. A2125
Elvira Carrizal-Dukes and
Isaac Ceniceros
Alex Hernandez
Crisol Escobedo and
Shanan Valles
Dr. John T. Nelson
Margie Nelson
Rodriguez, Brian Kirby,
and Jorge Gomez
James Gonzales
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. A2325
Luz E. Cadena
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. A2116
Richard Barakat
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. A2122
Steven Loera
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. A2127
CRITICAL THINKING ROUNDTABLE
SHARING AND LUNCH
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. A2518
ROUNDTABLE
and LUNCH
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Manuela Gomez and
Crisol Escobedo
Dr. John T. Nelson
Alex Hernandez
Lorely Ambriz, Michael
Duncan, Jorge Gomez,
and Vanessa Camacho
Open to first 50 to
RSVP (831-2201)
10:00 - 10:50 a.m. A2117
10:00 - 10:50 a.m. A2128
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. A2117
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. A2118
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. A2128
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Workshop: They Say, I Say: A Good Resource for Academic Writing
Presenter(s): James Gonzales
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein have written a textbook called They Say, I Say with the subtitle The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing. They claim to "demystify academic writing by isolating its
basic moves . . ." Their text is being used in over half of the colleges and universities in the United States. I
have used some of their suggestions in my ENGL 1301 and INRW 0311 courses to help students develop their
critical thinking skills and will share my findings. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Critical Thinking Using Blackboard Journals & Discussion Boards
Presenter(s): Luz E. Cadena
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
Description: Get your students to think critically when writing journals or discussion board posts in
Blackboard. We'll discuss how to form good questions and cover best practices in using the Blackboard writing
tools. This is a hands-on workshop and participants will need access to a Blackboard developmental course for
practice. Please call DLSS at 915-831-3111 to RSVP. LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Biology Core Curriculum Assessment Updates and Training
Presenter(s): Dr. Carolina Chianelli, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, Laila Rajabi, Paul Hotchkin, and Diego Reyes
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1540
Description: All core courses in biology must complete the mandated THECB Core Curriculum Assessment
(CCA). The goal of this workshop is to inform Biology Faculty of the CCA assessment results and discuss
interventions based on the results. We will have training on "calibration" and using the rubrics to ensure all
faculty teaching core courses are well prepared to evaluate students' oral and written portions of the assessment.
CCA committee members will also demonstrate how the data will be assessed, stored, and sampled in order to
comply with SACS COC requirements for accreditation. Please RSVP (rmarin20@epcc.edu) if you plan on
attending. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Engaging Student Learning Through the Social Sciences
Presenter(s): Steven Loera
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Students often ask, "When will I ever use what I am learning in the classroom in the real world?"
Finding what motivates them requires creativity in how best to present the subject material. Common everyday
tools such as notepaper, a ruler, tape and newspaper circulations are just a few of the items to demonstrate the
applicability of sociology as well as the social sciences in general. CB Credit: #2
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Workshop: Trigger Warnings: To Warn or Not to Warn
Presenter(s): Jorge Gomez, Shanan Valles, and Brian Kirby
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317
Description: Trigger warnings are a growing trend in academia, the idea being that students need to be warned
about sensitive or controversial material so as to prevent "triggers" from student trauma, anxiety, or PTSD.
Trigger warnings would therefore preface such material. Instructors worry about academic freedom due to the
possibility of students abstaining from said content, or the diluting of class content to generalized disclaimers.
This workshop will present the various arguments given in favor of and against trigger warnings, as well as the
kinds of mental triggers students could possess. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: The Power of Ideas
Presenter(s): Alex Hernandez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Victor Hugo said, “There is one thing more powerful than all the armies in the world, and that is
an idea whose time has come.” The Power of Ideas is a program designed to help participants grow and
develop their critical and creative thinking skills. In this program, we will explore the skills of idea producing.
The program will clarify the principles of creative thinking, explore techniques to make us more effective idea
producers, and practice these skills in a friendly, helpful environment. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Social Justice Issues in the Classroom
Presenter(s): Elvira Carrizal-Dukes and Isaac Ceniceros
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." – Mahatma Gandhi
Thinking Critically about Social Justice Issues is a workshop that provides an opportunity to discuss how to
incorporate social justice issues into classroom discussions and assignments. Short video clips will be shown
followed by questions to demonstrate how to teach critical thinking and discussion. Current information will be
provided about the school-to-prison pipeline patterns resulting in miseducation and mass incarceration. In
addition, participants will be given contact information for leaders and organizations in the community working
on these social justice issues. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Critical Thinking in the Study of Literature and in General Studies
Presenter(s): Richard Barakat
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Critical thinking is essential in any college course. This workshop focuses on critical thinking in
the study of literature: why it is important, what it involves for the instructor, and how to foster it in the student.
This workshop will discuss some key ideas from the classical world to the modern age, demonstrating how
dynamic the "critical thinking" debate is. Finally, it will address how the exercise of thinking critically about
literary works can be applied to other disciplines. Please bring T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" to the workshop
or read it in advance. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Early Alert Training
Presenter(s): Sandra Lujan, Margie Nelson-Rodriguez, and Susan Silva
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1211
Description: Early Alert is a retention initiative that integrates counseling, advising, and support services with
instruction. Faculty, counselors, and advisors are working collaboratively to provide students with the resources
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necessary for a positive college experience. Faculty use a software to monitor their First-Time-in-College
students and to send alerts to the students and their counselors. This workshop will show faculty how to use the
software and provide information about the program and its benefits. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Active Learning Strategies: Critical Thinking in the Classroom
Presenter(s): Crisol Escobedo and Shanan Valles
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: Active learning promotes deep thinking by engaging students in activities aimed at the analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation of information. This workshop will provide an overview of active learning in
connection with critical thinking, inform participants of the different types of active learning strategies, and give
examples of how active learning can be incorporated into the classroom. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: They Say, I Say: A Good Resource for Academic Writing
Presenter(s): James Gonzales
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein have written a textbook called They Say, I Say with the subtitle The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing. They claim to "demystify academic writing by isolating its
basic moves . . ." Their text is being used in over half of the colleges and universities in the United States. I
have used some of their suggestions in my ENGL 1301 and INRW 0311 courses to help students develop their
critical thinking skills and will share my findings. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking in INRW with Portfolios
Presenter(s): Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Brian Kirby, and Jorge Gomez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128
Description: Strong portfolios are built through a process of collection, selection, and reflection in which
students make judgments about how best to present themselves as academic "composers." A carefully
constructed portfolio can help an instructor authentically assess students' reading and writing skills while
encouraging students' mega-cognition and critical thinking. This session will discuss how to develop successful
INRW portfolio assignments and assessment methods, including digital applications. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Media Messages for Enhancing Critical Thinking
Presenter(s): Dr. John T. Nelson
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126 A2117
Description: Motion pictures offer a vivid visual method to present events and themes which provide a basis to
begin classroom discussions. Properly chosen scenes from films provide a stimulus that can challenge students
to assess and analyze concepts, thus enhancing critical thinking skills. The broad scope of popular media
enables educators to address virtually any topic. This workshop will present several scenes from famous motion
pictures to begin a roundtable discussion. CB Credit: #1
Workshop: Critical Thinking Using Blackboard Journals & Discussion Boards
Presenter(s): Luz E. Cadena
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
Description: Get your students to think critically when writing journals or discussion board posts in
Blackboard. We'll discuss how to form good questions and cover best practices in using the Blackboard writing
tools. This is a hands-on workshop and participants will need access to a Blackboard developmental course for
practice. Please call DLSS at 915-831-3111 to RSVP. LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Media Messages for Enhancing Critical Thinking
Presenter(s): Dr. John T. Nelson
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126 A2117
Description: Motion pictures offer a vivid visual method to present events and themes which provide a basis to
begin classroom discussions. Properly chosen scenes from films provide a stimulus that can challenge students
to assess and analyze concepts, thus enhancing critical thinking skills. The broad scope of popular media
enables educators to address virtually any topic. This workshop will present several scenes from famous motion
pictures to begin a roundtable discussion. CB Credit: #1
Workshop: Using Social Media to Develop the Online Learner in Critical Thinking and Knowledge
Management
Presenter(s): Lorely Ambriz, Michael Duncan, Jorge Gomez, and Vanessa Camacho
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128
Description: Social media offers educators an opportunity to build competencies of self-determined learners in
a digital age. During this workshop participants will learn the role social media plays in promoting the cognitive
learner development for critical thinking, research skills and constructing new knowledge (reflecting on course
content, understanding individual learning process, online publishing, etc.). The workshop will address the
bigger role technology plays in students’ lives and how this is diminishing their critical thinking and analysis
skills, and how social media and knowledge management competencies can be used to engage them when
combined with traditional instructional techniques. We will cover tools such as Storify, Google Ecosystem,
Twitter, etc. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Critical Thinking in the Study of Literature and in General Studies
Presenter(s): Richard Barakat
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Critical thinking is essential in any college course. This workshop focuses on critical thinking in
the study of literature: why it is important, what it involves for the instructor, and how to foster it in the student.
This workshop will discuss some key ideas from the classical world to the modern age, demonstrating how
dynamic the "critical thinking" debate is. Finally, it will address how the exercise of thinking critically about
literary works can be applied to other disciplines. Please bring T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" to the workshop
or read it in advance. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Engaging Student Learning Through the Social Sciences
Presenter(s): Steven Loera
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Students often ask "When will I ever use what I am learning in the classroom in the real world?"
Finding what motivates them requires creativity in how best to present the subject material. Common everyday
tools such as notepaper, a ruler, tape and newspaper circulations are just a few of the items to demonstrate the
applicability of sociology as well as the social sciences in general. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: The Power of Ideas
Presenter(s): Alex Hernandez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Victor Hugo said, “There is one thing more powerful than all the armies in the world, and that is
an idea whose time has come.” The Power of Ideas is a program designed to help participants grow and
develop their critical and creative thinking skills. In this program, we will explore the skills of idea producing.
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The program will clarify the principles of creative thinking, explore techniques to make us more effective idea
producers, and practice these skills in a friendly, helpful environment. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in Reasoning: Learn Informal Fallacies
Presenter(s): Manuela Gomez and Crisol Escobedo
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Mistakes in reasoning are everywhere! We are exposed to them on a daily basis in politics, media,
and advertising. Come learn about the most common informal fallacies so that you avoid making them and so
that you spot them in others. Examples of teaching strategies will be provided to help introduce this knowledge
into the classroom. Foster critical thinking in students by teaching them how to make better arguments.
Learning about these fallacies can help you and your students make decisions that can save time, money, and
headaches. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Get Creative With Your Writing Prompts
Presenter(s): Sylvia Aguilar Zéleny and Yasmin Ramirez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B100
Description: Want to add some pizzazz to your writing prompts and lessons? Join a fun and interactive
workshop focused on applying creative writing workshop techniques in your 0309, 0311, and subsequent
classes. Put the spark back in your lessons by approaching them from a new angle. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: How Can MyCourses Help You?
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Would you like to offer additional materials to your students online and help the environment by
going completely paperless? Come see what MyCourses has to offer you! This interactive workshop will
showcase the many features available to our faculty through MyCourses, the system replacing Smart Start
Network CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Thinking Out of the Box
Presenter(s): Robert Ferrell and Dr. Antonio Juarez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B400
Description: In this continuing series we have considered what thinking outside the box means. Now we will
consider appropriate examples and compare with ordinary approaches in order to evaluate as to expediency,
creativity, etc. We will be looking at specific situations, especially with regard to contemporary problems to see
if this approach is adequate and feasible. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Understanding Firearms: Purchasing, Owning and Carrying in Texas
Presenter(s): Jeffrey Brockhoff, Alvino Hernandez, and Dr. Michelle Watkins
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: A new and controversial gun law, SB 11, has been approved, affecting college campuses in Texas.
Prior to this statute being passed, Texas had regulated ownership, carry, and purchase. What are these laws and
how are they affected by SB 11? This workshop examines base issues surrounding gun ownership and how they
will be impacted by this legislation. CB Credit: #4
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Workshop: Dual Credit Ideas & Issues
Presenter(s): Sue Selk
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B240
Description: This workshop is for deans and coordinators who manage dual credit classes in the high schools
and online. We will share ideas, challenges, and successes related to providing an effective dual credit
experience for our dual credit partners and ourselves. So, bring your ideas and any information related to dual
credit instruction that you wish to share. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/E112
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: File Management Made Easy
Presenter(s): Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño, and Guadalupe
Davila
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: File management made easy using File Explorer for Windows 8.1. Build an easy-to-read folder
structure. Learn how to copy, rename, and delete files and folders. Learn how to locate/filter files to find them
easily and move them effortlessly from one location to another. Search for files by name, word, date, or phrase.
CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Drawing and the Relationship between Thought and Process
Presenter(s): Frank Rimbach and Sarelah Aguilar
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1320
Description: People know how to draw, but they don't know how to to see. This workshop will seek to
encourage individuals to actualize their potential as an artist. Participants will learn how to compose a
composition and receive instruction in the process of drawing a still life and perhaps drawing from a figure. The
result of this hands-on workshop will be to open up awareness of the world around them. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: In this Digital Age, how can you protect yourself, assets, and sanity? Take Digital Self-defense!
Learn practical methods of protecting your identity online, how to keep your devices clear of malicious
software, and why backups are a critical part of any disaster recovery plan. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: House Bill 2504
Presenter(s): Deborah Toynes
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: This workshop will help faculty become familiar with House Bill 2504 and learn how to upload
their course syllabus and update their profile. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Choose Your Retirement Path
Presenter(s): Norma Aros Holmes
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2324
Description: What are the challenges you face as you navigate the road to retirement? We'll break them down
into five, including:
1. Cost of living increases in retirement
2. Outliving your retirement savings
3. Taxes
4. Expenses
5. Expectation vs. reality
We'll also take a look at longevity, surviving the loss of a spouse, health care costs, inflation, and leaving a
legacy, to name a few. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Universal Design: Making Your Blackboard Documents Accessible
Presenter(s): Andres Lopez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B162
Description: Faculty using Blackboard need to ensure that their documents are accessible to all students. Come
to this hands-on workshop to learn how. Bring a flash/thumb drive with a copy of your syllabus and other
course documents to practice. Please call DLSS at 915-831-3111 to RSVP. LIMITED TO 18
PARTICIPANTS. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: What is New at the ACS Lab & Power in PowerPoint
Presenter(s): Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño and Guadalupe Davila
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 2:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Find out what is new at the Academic Computing Services (ACS) Labs. This session will provide
a brief overview of ACS services and will also provide faculty with assistance in the design of effective
classroom presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Learn to export presentations in PDF format.
CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Every day you hear about companies being hacked, sensitive information being stolen, and the
impact totaling in hundreds of millions. How does this happen? Who is responsible for the securing of
information and resources? How do hackers break through such sophisticated security systems? The answer
might surprise you… CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Experience the New Enhanced Technology Rooms!!
Presenter(s): Gilbert Garcia and Sergio Ramos
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2515
Description: Hands-on workshop on how to use the equipment placed in the new Technology Enhanced
Classrooms. Learn how you can connect your own devices on the podiums for classroom use (e.g., graphic
calculators, iPads, Tablets, etc.). Please bring your devices and adapters. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Microsoft Office Word: Learn How to Insert Graphics
Presenter(s): Patricia Araujo
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Learn to insert graphics into a document, including pictures, clip art, SmartArt and WordArt, as
well as how to copy, group, delete and format. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Using Culture in the Discussion of Time Management
Presenter(s): Irma Camacho
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: A person's perception of time serves as the basis for future decision making. Time management is
a concept that is taught in EDUC 1300 and is certainly considered important to college success. A deeper
understanding of time management can be achieved by exploring the cultural basis for time that students
possess. In this workshop we will draw upon the ideas of time and culture as purported by psychologist Dr.
Phillip Zimbardo to develop a lesson on time management. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Meet the New Lady…Lady Bug!
Presenter(s): Jaime Rodriguez and James Townsend
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2515
Description: A hands-on workshop on how to use the new Lady Bug (Document Camera). Learn the new
functions available for faculty to use for instruction. Learn how you can connect your own devices on the
document cameras for classroom use (e.g., graphic calculators, iPads, Tablets, etc.). Please bring your devices
and adapters. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Equal Employment Opportunity & Equal Educational Opportunity Workshop
Presenter(s): Nancy Nelson and Victoria D. Lipscomb
Date: January 13, 2016
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317
Description: Faculty members are required to attend this workshop biannually as a condition of employment.
This requirement is due to the legal implications for the institution and faculty member individually. The
workshop is designed to inform employees of current laws, definitions, and criteria of employment
discrimination, including sexual harassment; the College's policy and grievance procedure; and the implications
sexual harassment has on employees and students. This workshop will ensure faculty is knowledgeable about
the issues of employment discrimination and maintaining a sexual harassment-free environment. The
workshop's focus is on issues relative to employment at the College, including employee rights and
responsibilities. CB Credit: #9
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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Workshop: ACEN Report and BON Self -Study
Presenter(s): Cristina Dominguez, Becky Torres, Ann Currie, Deborah Brown, Maria Ramos, and Virginia
Madrid
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: This is a discussion and working session to delineate the steps that will be needed to develop the
BON Self-Study. We will discuss the data that needs to be included in the report and if it is being or has been
requested from IR; what the method of collection is if using other sources from IR for data collection; and
present the data collected to date. Other tasks; to update the ACEN Systematic Plan of Evaluation (SPE) for
2015 that needs to be included in the Self-Study; reports on the ACEN criteria updated for 2015; to discuss the
interrelationship of the ACEN report to the Self-Study. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Current Methodologies for Dental Hygiene
Presenter(s): Debra Stadjuhar, Valerie Mulligan, and Judy Mayfield
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 8:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/Dental Clinic
Description: Dental Hygiene teaching methodologies to include radiology and clinical updates for patient care.
CB Credit: #5
Workshop: 2016-2017 Catalog Review
Presenter(s): Rachel Ortega
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C204F
Description: All District Wide Coordinators, Deans, Disciplines and EPCC Departments are invited to come by
the Curriculum Office to review course descriptions, degree plans, and narratives that will appear in the Fall
2016-2017 catalog. Refreshments will be served. CB Credit: #n/c - no credit
Workshop: How Can MyCourses Help You?
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Would you like to offer additional materials to your students online and help the environment by
going completely paperless? Come see what MyCourses has to offer you! This interactive workshop will
showcase the many features available to our faculty through MyCourses, the system replacing Smart Start
Network CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Outlook 2013 Tips and Tricks
Presenter(s): Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño and Guadalupe Davila
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Learn how to navigate Outlook 2013 Interface. Learn how to use personalized settings, shortcut
keys, managing emails, searching, signatures, notes, tasks. Work with calendars, sharing, creating meetings,
changing views, reminders, permissions. Include your live@edu email account in Outlook 2013.
CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Early Alert Training
Presenter(s): Sandra Lujan, Margie Nelson-Rodriguez, and Susan Silva
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B509
Description: Early Alert is a retention initiative that integrates counseling, advising, and support services with
instruction. Faculty, counselors, and advisors are working collaboratively to provide students with the resources
necessary for a positive college experience. Faculty use a software to monitor their First-Time-in-College
students and to send alerts to the students and their counselors. This workshop will show faculty how to use the
software and provide information about the program and its benefits. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Blackboard Course Design Competencies
Presenter(s): Luz E. Cadena
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B510
Description: Learn best practices in Blackboard course design using templates and hands-on training. These
best practices will ensure course accessiblility, organization, and a student centered learning environment.
Participants will need access to a developmental course for practice. Please call DLSS at 915-831-3111 to
RSVP. LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Every day you hear about companies being hacked, sensitive information being stolen, and the
impact totaling in hundreds of millions. How does this happen? Who is responsible for the securing of
information and resources? How do hackers break through such sophisticated security systems? The answer
might surprise you… CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Building Wellness Competently with Essential Oils
Presenter(s): Trish Winstead and Mary Weyanat
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: Would you like to maintain a healthy immune system, reduce stress, and uplift your mood? Do
you need better support for digestive health or a healthier way to clean your teeth and gums while promoting
fresh breath? Imagine adding one to two delicious drops to citrus drinks, tea, or water to protect the body and
cells from oxidative stress. Join us to learn to competently use essential oils to enhance your wellbeing, expand
your awareness, and discover how to improve your health with effective options from head to toe, inside and
out. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Time Management in an Era of 10-Hours-Daily Smartphone Use: Strategies, Programs, Apps to
Instill Attention and Commitment
Presenter(s): Brian Kirby
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B211
Description: This workshop/presentation will demonstrate students' increasing and alarming dependencies on
smartphones; it will present some practical strategies to regain your students' attention inside and out of the
classroom; and it will introduce some free programs and apps that measure one's online presence. CB Credit:
#2
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Workshop: Faculty Association, TBA
Presenter: Dr. Carina Ramirez
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Workshop on procedural changes and clarifications and/or information
pertaining to faculty workplace and/or duties and responsibilities. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M48
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Outlook 2013 Tips and Tricks
Presenter(s): Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño and Guadalupe Davila
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Learn how to navigate Outlook 2013 Interface. Learn how to use personalized settings, shortcut
keys, managing emails, searching, signatures, notes, tasks. Work with calendars, sharing, creating meetings,
changing views, reminders, permissions. Include your live@edu email account in Outlook 2013.
CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Merging Disciplines! Creating Pathways for Integrative Teaching
Presenter(s): Crisol Escobedo, Dr. Christian Servin, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, and Isadora Stowe
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Join this effort to unite all disciplines! This workshop will explore different integrative teaching
methods and activities. Learn how partaking in interdisciplinary projects can enhance your knowledge of
different topics while giving students opportunities to build authentic connections by synthesizing information.
Come help us create workshops, symposiums, and presentations throughout EPCC that emphasize collaborative
work between seemingly divergent disciplines. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Introduction to Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis Part I
Presenter(s): Carrie Melia
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 p.m. 12:00 – 12:50
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B124
Description: This will be a two-part, two-hour workshop. In part 1, participants will learn how to optimally
design true experiments, write survey questions, and prepare data for analysis. Common mistakes in research
design will also be discussed. In part 2, participants will learn how to analyze simple experimental designs in
Excel. Designs covered include single sample t-test, paired sample t-test, independent sample t-test, one-way
ANOVA, and repeated measures ANOVA. Mixed ANOVAs, correlation, regression, and chi-square can be
covered upon request, if time permits. Participants will also learn when each analysis is appropriate to use,
depending on the experimental design and the data. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Introduction to Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis Part II
Presenter(s): Carrie Melia
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. 1:00 – 1:50
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B124
Description: This will be a two-part, two-hour workshop. In part 1, participants will learn how to optimally
design true experiments, write survey questions, and prepare data for analysis. Common mistakes in research
design will also be discussed. In part 2, participants will learn how to analyze simple experimental designs in
Excel. Designs covered include single sample t-test, paired sample t-test, independent sample t-test, one-way
ANOVA, and repeated measures ANOVA. Mixed ANOVAs, correlation, regression, and chi-square can be
covered upon request, if time permits. Participants will also learn when each analysis is appropriate to use,
depending on the experimental design and the data. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Building Wellness Competently with Essential Oils
Presenter(s): Trish Winstead and Mary Weyanat
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Would you like to maintain a healthy immune system, reduce stress, and uplift your mood? Do
you need better support for digestive health or a healthier way to clean your teeth and gums while promoting
fresh breath? Imagine adding one to two delicious drops to citrus drinks, tea, or water to protect the body and
cells from oxidative stress. Join us to learn to competently use essential oils to enhance your wellbeing, expand
your awareness, and discover how to improve your health with effective options from head to toe, inside and
out. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Project HIGHER: A New Concept
Presenter(s): Bill Robnett and Rick Razo
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Project HIGHER is a new program that involves a partnership between EPCC's Center for
Students with Disabilities, Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) , and UTEP's
Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling program. This program is designed to provide additional support for
students with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled in select certificate of completion programs at
EPCC. Each student will work one-on-one with an educational coach, attend monthly support team meetings,
be assigned an individual business mentor and receive extensive job readiness preparation. Upon successful
completion of the program, students will obtain employment in their field of study. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Sharing and Remixing Knowledge Using Creative Commons
Presenter(s): Lorely Ambriz, Minerva Laveaga, and Tony Procell
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. 3:00 – 3:50
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Workshop participants will learn and understand the features and benefits of applying Creative
Commons licenses and how they relate to copyright law and the Open Education Resources (OER) movement.
Additionally, participants will learn how to find, use, and provide proper attribution for Creative Commonslicensed materials and how they can offer their own creations under a Creative Commons license. They will
also learn about the implications in safeguarding their creative works and the benefits of sharing intellectual
property and copyright. The use of Creative Commons eases the way educators share knowledge creation
through a social and collaborative experience; it also encourages faculty and students to properly attribute, use,
and encourage further creativity. Participants are encouraged to bring some instructional course materials
previously developed to copyright and share. CB Credit: #4
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Workshop: Teaching Music With Finale
Presenter(s): Ben Guerrero
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1333
Description: A basic overview on how Finale music notation software could be used to help teach music
classes. From custom worksheets, tests, and quizzes to sample sheet music and score analysis, Finale has all the
tools you would need for music instruction. A simple tutorial as well as tips and tricks about the software will
be discussed. There will also be a Q&A session towards the end. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Active Learning in Computer Science Courses
Presenter(s): Dr. Christian Servin
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1722
Description: Active Learning (AL) is a process in which students engage in activities such as reading, writing,
discussion, or problem solving that promote analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of class content. In this
workshop we present several examples of how to implement AL in computing courses, in particular, computer
science courses. In addition, we present a tool designed at EPCC that promotes active learning with students.
CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Tejano Passport Training Session for Instructors
Presenter(s): Dr. Gertrud Konings-Dudin and Dr. Ondrea Quiros
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317
Description: Come learn about the Tejano Passport program. This training session will cover how the Passport
program will document community participation and volunteerism, and the EPCC instructor’s role in this
program. During this session, interested instructors will receive detailed information about how they will be
guided throughout the semester, and they will receive a hands-on training in the documentation procedure.
Bring your smart phone or a tablet to the session or let us know in advance if you do not have either yourself.
CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Flipping the Nursing Classroom
Presenter(s): Virginia Madrid, Maria Ramos, and Ann Currie
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: Flipping the classroom can be a big undertaking and a challenging one. Learn how to make it
easier and fun for the students, how to integrate it into the classroom, and what instructional methods seem to
work well when flipping the class. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 14, 2016 MOVED TO January 13th
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/E112
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Understanding the Millennial Generation in the Classroom
Presenter(s): Crystal Robert and Melissa Aguilera
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: Understanding the millennial generation in the classroom. Who are they? The millennial
generation is variously described as Generation Y, Nexters, Baby Boom Echo Generation, Echo Boomers,
Digital Natives, Generation Next, Generation Me. With so many names, it is difficult to understand the wants,
needs, and learning styles of these students. This workshop hopes to help identify the characteristics of the
Millennial generation, help the instructor to understand the students’ motivations, and find the best ways to
engage the student in the classroom. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: What's Your Gut Telling You? The Gut Microbiome and Health
Presenter(s): Helga Carrion
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: Did you know that 60-70% of our immune system is located in the gut? That inflammatory
diseases, including diabetes, are strongly linked to an imbalance of our gut flora? One of the best ways to make
sure your gut is healthy is through your diet. In this workshop we will talk about the impact that lifestyle has on
our gut health and, ultimately, our overall health. Join us in an exploration of the 100 trillion friends that live
in your gut! CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Early Alert Training
Presenter(s): Sandra Lujan, Margie Nelson-Rodriguez, and Susan Silva
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M89
M89
Description: Early Alert is a retention initiative that integrates counseling, advising, and support services with
instruction. Faculty, counselors, and advisors are working collaboratively to provide students with the resources
necessary for a positive college experience. Faculty use a software to monitor their First-Time-in-College
students and to send alerts to the students and their counselors. This workshop will show faculty how to use the
software and provide information about the program and its benefits. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: NBC Learn
Presenter(s): Patricia Araujo
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: NBC Learn is designed to help teach and engage students of all levels and abilities. It is an
effective way to "infuse technology and digital media into 21st century learning." NBC Learn is a great tool
that integrates with Blackboard. NBC Learn offers more than 10,000 resources of 2 to 5 minute videos that are
aligned to higher education courses and that can connect students to the real world. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Blackboard Course Design Competencies
Presenter(s): Luz E. Cadena
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B162
Description: Learn best practices in Blackboard course design using templates and hands-on training. These
best practices will ensure course accessiblility, organization, and a student-centered learning environment.
Participants will need access to a developmental course for practice. Please call DLSS at 915-831-3111 to
RSVP. LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: ITSC 1301 SAM 2013 Training
Presenter(s): Russ Myers and Lisa Goodrich
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1711
Description: The SAM 2013 Instructor Training session is designed for users of SAM 2013 for ITSC 1301.
This session will demonstrate the new features for SAM 2013 for use in your spring 2016 classes. CB Credit:
#10
Workshop: Respiratory Care Faculty Didactic and Clinical Workshop
Presenter(s): Fred Torres, Vangie deluna, Paul Andrade, and Jaime Montgomery
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B301
Description: This workshop for Respiratory Care faculty will focus on delivery of educational material to
students with a focus on maintaining an Inter-Rater Reliability among faculty members when evaluating student
competencies in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter(s): David M. Rodriguez
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: In this Digital Age, how can you protect yourself, assets, and sanity? Take Digital Self-defense!
Learn practical methods of protecting your identity online, how to keep your devices clear of malicious
software, and why backups are a critical part of any disaster recovery plan. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Using Blackboard for Face-to-Face Classes
Presenter(s): Kelli Wood
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1211
Description: Find out about using Blackboard quizzes in your face-to-face class to check reading and help
students learn content more fully. Whether you've already gotten your Blackboard training or you just want to
look at a few of the tools that Blackboard offers, this workshop should give you some things to think about.
CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Building Wellness Competently with Essential Oils
Presenter(s): Trish Winstead and Mary Weyanat
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: Would you like to maintain a healthy immune system, reduce stress, and uplift your mood? Do
you need better support for digestive health or a healthier way to clean your teeth and gums while promoting
fresh breath? Imagine adding one to two delicious drops to citrus drinks, tea, or water to protect the body and
cells from oxidative stress. Join us to learn to competently use essential oils to enhance your wellbeing, expand
your awareness, and discover how to improve your health with effective options from head to toe, inside and
out. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Choose Your Retirement Path
Presenter(s): Norma Aros Holmes
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: What are the challenges you face as you navigate the road to retirement? We'll break them down
into five, including:
1. Cost of living increases in retirement
2. Outliving your retirement savings
3. Taxes
4. Expenses
5. Expectation vs. reality
We'll also take a look at longevity, surviving the loss of a spouse, health care costs, inflation, and leaving a
legacy, to name a few. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: RG Tutor Emporium Training
Presenter(s): Alexandra Macedo and Gabriel Mendoza
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/M108
Description: If you are working or plan on working as a math tutor in the math emporium classroom, this
workshop is for you. Both new and experienced tutors are welcome. Workshop will share best practices and
provide a list of useful information learned from previous semesters. We will focus on rules and outline
procedures when tutoring for an emporium course. Tutors from other areas in the college are welcome to attend
to learn how we can help improve student success, jointly. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Take Action!
Presenter(s): Mayra Cordero
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to take informed
health and environmental actions. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling Program
that will encourage your actions. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: MyMathLab Introductory Workshop
Presenter(s): Ivette Chuca, Lorena Gonzalez, and Elsa Lopez
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/B320
Description: Have you ever been told by students that they understood while they sat in class, but when they
got home they had no idea where to begin? If so, then MyMathlab is a tool that gives your students the extra
learning support they need at home to get started and prepare for your next class. MyMathLab is an online
homework system that can be used to save you time to do more in class. It can be used to help students
understand the concepts by viewing videos, powerpoints, animations, and much more. The software will also
give you access to the Instructor Resources and test banks. All students have access to MyMathLab when they
purchase a new textbook. Come learn how to get started with MyMathLab. Participants will learn how to set up
their course, how to create and assign homework, quizzes, or tests. Come learn how your students can use the
software even if you do not want to create your own course. MyMathlab can be used for any of the following
courses: Math 1324, Math 1350, Math 1351, Math 1332, Math 1314, Math 2412, Math 1342, Math 0301, Math
0303, or Math 0305. If this is your first time using MyMathLab or you forgot your login information, please
email Ivette Chuca (ichuca@epcc.edu) so that we can have your login information ready before the workshop.
CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Choose Your Retirement Path
Presenter(s): Norma Aros Holmes
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: What are the challenges you face as you navigate the road to retirement? We'll break them down
into five, including:
1. Cost of living increases in retirement
2. Outliving your retirement savings
3. Taxes
4. Expenses
5. Expectation vs. reality
We'll also take a look at longevity, surviving the loss of a spouse, health care costs, inflation, and leaving a
legacy, to name a few. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: B.C. Math - Before Computers, that is!!!!
Presenter(s): Dr. Joanne Peeples
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1136
Description: We will look at and work some math problems as they were done before calculators and
computers. We will prove the Pythagorean Theorem (like the Pythagoreans), find square roots (like the
Babylonians), etc. Often a different approach for developmental students and CSD students helps these
students learn. Also, showing various approaches to preservice teachers will help them when they are teaching
their own classes. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: MDP Emporium Updates for Faculty and Tutors
Presenter(s): Oscar Macedo and Edith Aguirre
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C119
Description: This will be a meet-and-greet workshop between faculty and tutors who will be teaching in
emporium sections at the Mission del Paso campus. Both will design a plan of action to help students be
successful and work together to build a successful learning community for the emporium sections. Updates on
syllabi and other course requirements will be provided. We will outline lab rules and expectations from faculty,
tutors, and students. Tutors will be paired with faculty, so bring your class schedules. Anyone interested in
learning how faculty and tutors work together to help students be successful in math emporium sections is also
welcome to attend. This is for both experienced and new faculty/tutors and interested observers. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Build Your Information Competency Skills with ProQuest
Presenter(s): Norma Ballenger and Colleen Mounsey
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C109 B113
Description: ProQuest is one of our familiar and popular family of databases. We currently subscribe to 3
ProQuest databases in the areas of nursing/allied health, science, and the historical New York Times newspaper.
Come learn about the ProQuest family, the helpful tips for using these databases, and build your information
competency skills. The workshop is hands-on and will take place in the Mission Library classroom (C-109).
CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: RG Emporium Updates for Faculty and Tutors
Presenter(s): Alexandra Macedo and Gabriel Mendoza
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/M108
Description: This will be a meet-and-greet workshop between faculty and tutors who will be teaching the
emporium sections at the Rio Grande campus. Both will design a plan of action to help students be successful
and work together to build a successful learning community for the emporium sections. Updates on syllabi and
other course requirements will be provided. We will outline lab rules and expectations of faculty, tutors, and
students. Anyone interested in learning how faculty and tutors work together to help students be successful in
math emporium sections is also welcome to attend. This is for both experienced and new faculty/tutors and
interested observers. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Getting Ready for Retirement
Presenter(s): Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Not sure how your retirement accounts are looking? Do you know how the Teacher Retirement
System (TRS) works? Will you have enough money to retire? How much is enough? We will go over some
great ideas on what to do NOW before you retire to make sure you will have everything in order for a smooth
retirement. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Digital Instrumentation in the Physics Laboratory
Presenter(s): Erik R. Valdes Estrada and Allison Bruce
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2511
Description: How to use the digital instrumentation in the physics laboratory: specifications, what you can do
and how you can do it for successful laboratories and lecture demonstrations. This is a hands-on workshop.
CB Credit: #10
Workshop: BIOL 1107 Lab Manual and Core Assessment Updates
Presenter(s): Laila Rajabi and Diego Reyes
Date: January 14, 2016
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Auditorium
Description: This workshop will focus on updating the biology faculty who are teaching the core courses. We
will discuss updates made to the 1107 lab manual as well as review the Core Curriculum Assessment (CCA)
mandated by THECB. We have completed our first cycle of CCA implementation and will discuss weak points
and techniques to strengthen the assessment so that faculty are comfortable and prepared for the task.
CB Credit: #4
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Workshop: Student Engagement Techniques: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
Presenter(s): Janine Rudnick
Date: January 16, 2016
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B205
Description: If you were a part of the Student Engagement Techniques workshops given in 2015, or if you
want a quick refresher course about Student Learning Techniques, this workshop is for you! Janine will review
some of the more common techniques and will provide a few additions for your Teacher Toolkit. A few
technology tips will be thrown in just for fun. This is an interactive session. CB Credit: #7
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Division & Discipline Meetings
Thursday, January 14, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Division and Discipline Meetings are mandatory for all full-time, adjunct, and dual credit faculty.
Mission del Paso Campus
Instructional Programs at Mission del Paso Campus
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Accounting
Art Appreciation
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Information Technology Systems
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education 1300
English
ESOL
Geology
E113
B102
B115
E113
B115
E113
E113
E113
E113
B102
E113
B115
Government
History
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Reading
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Northwest Campus
Instructional Programs at Northwest Campus
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Accounting
Anthropology
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Court Reporting
Information Technology Systems
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education 1300
English
Engineering
Geology
Accounting
Art
Business Management
Criminal Justice
Dance
Drama/Comm
Economics
Education 1300
English/INRW
ESL
Cafeteria
E112
C120
B102
B102
B115
E112
B102
Cafeteria
B102
B102
NW Cafeteria
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Lydia Tena
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
cafeteria
M61
cafeteria
C223
cafeteria
C229
M82
M50
M82
M82
M49
M62
M51
C229
Government
History
Mathematics
Music
Professional Administrative Assistant
Philosophy
Psychology
Physics
Reading
Spanish
Speech
Sociology
TECA
Rio Grande Campus
Arts, Communications,
Career & Technical Education, and Social Sciences
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
MdP Cafeteria
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Julie Penley
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
M61
M61
M51
M50
cafeteria
M61
M61
M51
M49
cafeteria
M21
M61
M49
RG H014 - H015
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Eileen Conklin
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
B400
B217A
B400
B400
A202
A202
B400
B202
B211
B517
Foreign Language
Government
History
Information Technology Systems
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Reading
Sociology
Speech
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B517
A210
B217A
B400
B217A
B210
A124
B517
A124
B202
Rio Grande Campus
Health, Career & Technical Education, Math, and Science
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Biology
Chemistry
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Emergency Medical Services
Geology
Health Information Technology
Health Prof & Related Sciences
Kinesiology
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Paula Mitchell
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
A002
A002
A228
A228
H158
A230
A002
B307
A232
A002
Librarians (4:00 p.m.)
Mathematics
Medical Lab Technology
Medical Assisting Technology
Pharmacy Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Radiology Technology
Respiratory Care Technology
Surgical Technology
Rio Grande Campus
Nursing
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Art
Drama
Economics
English
ESOL
Foreign Language
Government
Remarks by Dean: Ms. Gail Meagher
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
TM Rm 1307
Remarks by Dean: Ms. Jan Eveler
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
1215
1124
1123
1124
1127
1215
1123
History
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Reading
Sociology
Speech
Transmountain Campus
Math, Science and Career & Technical Education
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Acct./Bus./Mgmt
Biology
Chemistry
Criminal Justice
Information Technology Systems
Cosmetology
Drafting
Education 1300
Fashion Technology
E100J
A232
B414
B300
B308 (7:30 p.m.)
H151 (noon to 4:00 p.m.)
A002
A004
B301
H207
RG H014 - H015
Transmountain Campus
Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
RG H014 - H015
1123
1131
1123
1123
1127
1123
1131
TM Rm 1005
Remarks by Dean: Mr. Rick Webb
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
1237
1540
1540
1237
1237
1813
1200
Meet in lobby area
1702
Geology
Hospitality Operations
Interior Design
Kinesiology/Dance
Library
Math
Physics
Teacher Preparation
Travel/Tourism
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1540
1123
1200
1124
1600 (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
1136
1540
Meet in lobby area
1123
Valle Verde Campus
Communication and Performing Arts
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
VV 2nd Floor Lobby
(A2460)
Remarks by Dean: Mr. Claude Mathis
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Advertising Graphics & Design
Language Institute
Dance
Drama
English
A1523
MV14
A1215
B186
A1510
VV English Disc. Dual Credit Instructors
Foreign Language
Mass Communication
Music
Speech
Valle Verde Campus
Architecture, Art, Drafting, Math, and Science
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Architecture
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Computer-Aided Design
(Drafting and Design)
A1117
A1301
A2710
A1201
A1319
ASC Boardroom
Remarks by Dean: Ms. Tonie Badillo
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
ASC A624
A158/ASC A159/ASC
(4:30 p.m.)
Auditorium/ASC
A400/ASC
Hometown Buffet
on Viscount @ 7:15 p.m.
Engineering
Geology
A201/ASC
A259/ASC
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Physics
G102/VV
Boardroom/ASC
A2511/VV
(4:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
VV 2nd Floor Lobby
(A2440)
Valle Verde Campus
ESL, Reading and Social Sciences
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Remarks by Dean: Ms. Susana Rodarte
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Anthropology/Geography
Economics/Philosophy
ESOL
Government
History
A2317
A2317
B220 (4:30 p.m.)
A2116
A2126 (4:30 p.m.)
Military Science
Psychology
Reading
Sociology/Social Science
VV 1st Floor Lobby
(A1440)
Valle Verde Campus
Education and Career & Technical Education
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Jaime Farias
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Business Management
Child Development
Information Technology Systems
Criminal Justice
A1120
A1517
A1120
A1124
A1400
A2122
Education 1300
Fire Technology
Paralegal
Sign Language/Interpreter Program
Social Work
Teacher Preparation
Advanced Technology Center
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Advanced Technology Industrial
Manufacturing
Diesel Mechanics
Electrical Technology
A2424
A2124
A2117
A2317
A1317 (4:30 p.m.)
ATC310
A1105
B254
A1102
A1129
VV/ATC RM. 109
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Olga Valerio
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
VV ATC 109
HVAC
VV ATC 109
VV ATC 109
VV ATC 109
Machining Technology
Welding Technology
VV ATC 109
VV ATC 109
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District-wide Discipline Meetings
January 11-15, 2016
Discipline
Accounting
Advertising Graphics & Design
Anthropology/Geography
Architecture
Art
Automotive Technology
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry
Chicana/o Studies
Child Development
CLEO
Computer Aided-Design (Drafting &
Design)
Cosmetology
Date
Thursday
Thursday
Call ext. 2481
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Call ext. 2243
Thursday
Monday
Thursday
Time
9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Room
A2326
A1523
Location
VV
VV
7:00 p.m.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
A624 STEM
A1326
A1517
1540
A2326
1500
ASC
VV
VV
TM
VV
TM
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
7:15 p.m.
A1124
VV
C204
VV
Hometown Buffet Viscount
Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Court Reporting
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Dance
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Economics
Education 1300
Electrical Technology
Emergency Medical Services
Engineering
English
ESOL
Fashion Technology
Fire Technology
Foreign Languages
Thursday
Thursday
Monday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Monday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
7:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
10224 La Vista
Plaza Place
M82
A2124
B230
A1215
H118
H115
H158
1211
1123
109
1730
B164
A2518
B241
1702
317
Julio's
Geology
Government
Wednesday
Thursday
11:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
HART
Wednesday
4:30 p.m.
49
NW
VV
ASC
VV
RG
RG
RG
TM
TM
ATC
MDP
VV
VV
VV
TM
ATC
8050
Gateway
Blvd. East
A2515
VV
Andale Restaurant 9201
Gateway
West
118
ATC
Discipline
Health Information Technology
Health Professions & Related Science
History
Date
Thursday
Thursday
Wednesday
Time
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Room
B307
A232
Luby’s
Hospitality Operations
Information Tech Systems
Monday
Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Interior Design Technology
Kinesiology
Librarians
Machining Technology
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Thursday
Call ext. 2165
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
B190
Great American
Land & Cattle
1200
Location
RG
RG
1188
Hawkins
ASC
1345 George
Dieter
TM
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
11-12 Lunch;
12:10 - 2:30
meeting
E100D
109
A2700 area
M109
RG
ATC
VV
RG
Medical Assisting Tech
Medical Lab Tech
Music
Call ext. 4139
Call ext. 4085
Friday
3:00 p.m.
1270 Giles
Nursing
Paralegal
Pharmacy Technology
Philosophy
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
Gabriel's
Restaurant
H015
A1105
B309
Singapore Café
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Psychology
Radiologic Tech
Reading
Respiratory Care
Sign Language
Social Work
Sociology
Thursday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Monday
7-8 :00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
H157
H226
The Lunch Box
004
B240
B301
B254
A1102
Ardovino's
Speech Communication
Surgical Tech
Teacher Preparation
Thursday
Thursday
Tuesday
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
Theater
Travel & Tourism
Welding
Wednesday
Monday
Call ext. 2350
12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
B240
H206
Great American
Land & Cattle
C401
B190
50
RG
VV
RG
4120 N. Mesa
St.
RG
RG
3623 Buckner
RG
VV
RG
VV
VV
11100 Sean
Haggerty Dr.
VV
RG
Yarbrough
VV
ASC
Mr. Art Fierro
Chair of the Board
District 6, Southeast
Mr. Brian Haggerty
Vice Chair of the Board
District 2, Northeast
Ms. Selena N. Solis
Board Secretary,
District 4, Central/South
Mr. John E. Uxer, Jr.
District 1, Westside
Mrs. Belen Robles
District 3, Central
Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham
District 5, East
Mrs. Gracie Quintanilla
District 7, Lower Valley
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Dr. William Serrata
College President