On the Cover: The theme “Mission with a Vision” was submitted by Argelia Duarte, Counselor at the
Rio Grande Campus.
The cover art was created by Luis Flores, Graphic Designer, Marketing & Community Relations
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or call 831-2201.
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your 8 digit EPCC ID number. Social Security numbers
will not be accepted.
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Table of Contents
Letter from the President …………………………………………………... Page 1
Letter from the Vice President of Instruction………………………………. Page 2-3
Office of Faculty Development Welcome………………………………….. Page 4
Description of CB Credits………………………………………………….. Page 5
Faculty Coordinators Meetings……………………………………………. Page 6
New Faculty Program……………………………………………………… Page 7
Workshops
Saturday, August 15 workshops……………………………………
Monday, August 17 workshops…………………………………….
Tuesday, August 18 workshops…………………………………….
Wednesday, August 19 workshops…………………………………
Thursday, August 20 workshops…………………………………....
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Pages 13-26
Pages 26-39
Pages 39-46
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
3rd Year Tenure Track Peer Review Committee Workshop…………Page 19
4th Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………… Page 23
5th Year Tenure Track Workshop……………………………………Page 24
5th Year Tenure Track Peer Review Committee Workshop…………Page 19
Complete listing of Tenure Workshops………………………...……Page 21
Faculty Association Meeting……………………………………………….. Page 41
Division & Discipline Meetings……………………………………………. Pages 47-49
District-wide Discipline Meetings………………………………………….. Pages 50-51
EPCC Board of Trustees……………………………………………………. Page 52
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Welcome!
It is my pleasure to welcome you back and I wish everyone a great semester as
we begin a new academic year. I trust that everyone had an opportunity to take
some well-deserved time off to rest, relax and recharge. As one of the Aspen
Prize Top 10 Community Colleges, EPCC is ranked among the best community
colleges in the nation for our efforts to provide high quality educational
opportunities and support services for our students. As I have said before, we
could not have achieved this important recognition without each of you. While
it takes an entire college team to make an impact, the efforts of our dedicated
faculty to provide personalized instruction via an engaged classroom and
supportive learning environments are absolutely critical to student success.
Along with the many achievements of the past year, I also was fortunate to see
many of you during the Town Hall Meetings held at each campus. These
meetings are just one example of the many ways I am committed to keeping our
college team informed about the numerous initiatives going on district-wide. It is my intent to continue to
hold forums like these to keep you updated on our progress as well as receive important feedback.
In the year ahead, I look forward to building on our previous successes and reaching even greater heights.
Over the past year, we have been working on identifying specific steps to take in order to shape EPCC’s future.
With input from faculty, staff, students and the community along with the professional guidance of the Smith
Group JJR and Mijares and Mora, we have finalized a District Wide Master Plan including our sixth campus
at Ft. Bliss. The final plan was presented to the Board of Trustees in July and will soon be available on the
EPCC website.
Next we will start to put these ideas and this important plan into action through
recommendations to the Board for approval. As we move forward, EPCC wants and needs your continued
engagement, ideas and efforts to make this plan a reality.
Another important initiative that is nearly complete is the compensation and classification study. As you
know, last fall, Evergreen Solutions began a comprehensive process to review EPCC salaries including holding
sessions with faculty and staff, reviewing Job Assessment tools and conducting a representative Salary Market
Survey. In June, the initial findings and recommendations were received. The Board of Trustees approved
approximately $3 million to fund the implementation of recommendations from Evergreen. It is clear that
due to the total cost of the recommendations, EPCC will have to implement the recommendations in a phased
approach. The Board of Trustees and I recognize your extraordinary contributions to EPCC and the students
we serve. We will continue to keep you informed on our progress with the study.
Faculty commitment and innovation remain essential for our students. That is why EPCC is committed to
providing faculty with the tools and training you need for teaching and service through the many workshops
and activities offered during Faculty Development Week. As you participate in this week’s activities, we hope
you are inspired and become energized for the new semester.
As we move forward with implementing the Master Plan, I look forward to another academic year of enormous
progress. Thank you for your dedication and all you do every day to make EPCC the progressive leader in
high-quality, innovative, educational opportunities. May you have a rewarding and productive semester!
Sincerely,
William Serrata, Ph.D.
President
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Office of the Vice President, Instruction and Workforce Education
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This week’s Faculty Development Theme
“Mission With A Vision” is not only a
reflection of the work we do every day to
improve student’s lives, but also a reminder of
the importance of achieving that goal with a
visionary mindset. For the Instruction and
Workforce Division, the past several months
have been marked by significant milestones,
achieving greater synergy, developing new
partnerships and continuing important
discussions about where we are headed.
This past spring I was happy to meet with many
of you during the Brown Bag lunch sessions at
the MDP, VV and TM Campuses. As always I
was impressed to hear about the innovative
activities going on in your classrooms, the collaboration within and between
disciplines and the connections you are making with our students. Most
importantly, I valued the opportunity to listen to your concerns as well as discuss
your ideas for the future. I appreciate faculty input and always consider your
feedback as decisions are made. This fall, I will hold Brown Bag sessions at the RG
and NW Campuses and I look forward to continuing this important dialogue.
One comment I hear frequently and that is often mentioned to the Office of
Faculty Development, is the request for more development opportunities for
adjunct faculty. Last spring semester, Faculty Development Coordinator, Janine
Rudnick kicked off our latest initiative designed with the needs of adjunct faculty in
mind. All three sessions of a Student Engagement Techniques workshop were filled
to capacity. As a result, we will be expanding this program this coming year.
Last March, we had an important SACSCOC Site Visit of our Dual Credit Program.
The site visit team reviewed all aspects of the program and visited many of our
area high schools. After the visit, EPCC received the best possible outcome by the
SACSCOC committee, which was a positive report with no recommendations.
Special thanks to the many faculty and staff who helped with that visit and to our
Dual Credit Partners at the school districts.
Now, we must remain committed to achieving our daily goals but at the same time
remain visionary. We must continue to go beyond what we are currently doing and
take these initiatives to the next level. I hope that you will participate in the many
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Office of the Vice President, Instruction and Workforce Education
Faculty Development Week activities set up just for you. An additional opportunity to
learn and prepare for the future is through participation in the college-wide Professional
Development Day (PDD), which will be held Tuesday, September 8. Since it is important
that all EPCC faculty and staff focus on development, campus services and offices will be
closed during the day. PDD was changed slightly by allowing campuses to re-open in the
evening so that night classes can resume as scheduled. This change was done based on
your comments that were shared via the Faculty Senate.
In closing, I want to thank you for all you do. Working together, we will achieve even
more for our students, for ourselves and for El Paso Community College.
Sincerely,
Steven E. Smith
Vice President
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. This semester’s theme is “Mission with a Vision.” General Sessions are no
longer part of Faculty Development week, so several workshops have been scheduled for Monday, August 17.
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 you 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#.
Workshops presented/attended after August 21 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 Fall 2015.
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.
Faculty Development Coordinators & Staff
 Celeste Favela, 831-3368 or cdelgad6@epcc.edu
 Janine Rudnick, 831-4039 or jrudnick@epcc.edu
 Joel Villademoros, 831-4080 or joelv@epcc.edu
 Ruth Vise, 831-8841 or rvise@epcc.edu
 Ana Resendez, Administrative Associate, 831-2201 or anar@epcc.edu
 Jessica Garcia, 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.
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Faculty Coordinators Meetings
Monday, August 17, 2015
Mission del Paso Campus
Monday, August 17
10:00 a.m.
Instructional Programs
Dean: Dr. Julie Penley
MDP Room A134
Northwest Campus
Monday, August 17
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, August 17
8:30 a.m.
RG Room E109
Health Career & Technical Education, Math, and Science
Dean: Dr. Paula Mitchell
Monday, August 17
8:30 – 10:30 am
RG Room A121
Nursing
Dean: Ms. Gail Meagher
Monday, August 17
11:00 – 1:00 p.m.
RG H106
Transmountain Campus and Fort Bliss
Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Dean: Ms. Jan Eveler
Monday, August 17
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
TM Room 1001
Math, Science, and Career & Technical Education
Dean: Mr. Rick Webb
Monday, August 17
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
TM Conference
Room 1005
Valle Verde Campus
Communication and Performing Arts
Dean: Mr. Claude Mathis
Monday, August 17
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
VV Room
MV12A
Architecture, Art, Drafting, Math, and Science
Dean: Ms. Tonie Badillo
Monday, August 17
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
VV Room B241
ESL, Reading and Social Sciences
Dean: Ms. Susana Rodarte
Monday, August 17
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
VV Room B240
Education and Career & Technical Education
Dean: Dr. Jaime Farias
Monday, August 17
10:00 a.m.
VV Room A2127
Advanced Technology Center
Dean: Dr. Olga Valerio
Monday, August 17
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
VV/ATC Room
109
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New Faculty Program – EXPO
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
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
Time
It's Never Too Late!
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
New Faculty Orientation
4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Using Museum Education Programs in Your Classroom and Meet Mini-DIGIE
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Digital Self-Defense
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
It's Never Too Late!
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
New Dual Credit Faculty Orientation
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Teaching Students with Disabilities: How the Center for Students with Disabilities 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Can Help
Using Museum Education Programs in Your Classroom and Meet Mini-DIGIE
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Best Class Ever: Learning about Student Support Services & Student
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
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Location
Boardroom
Boardroom
foyer area
Boardroom
A158
A268
A201
foyer area
Auditorium
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
Workshop: Mastering Movie Excellence: Effective Use of Films for EDUC 1300
Presenter: Michelle Conklin and Christopher Kazanjian
Date: August 15, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A119
Description: This presentation is for EDUC 1300 instructors and will focus on appropriate films and documentaries that
may be shown in connection with selected textbook chapters. These movies and documentaries will be an excellent media
resource for instructors as they seek to convey messages in the EDUC 1300 textbook in meaningful ways. This
presentation will use short 5 minute clips from five selected movies/documentaries to exemplify cogent themes in the
course. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: EDUC 1300 Dual Credit and Early College High School Faculty Best Teaching Practices and Challenges
Presenter: Michelle Conklin and Robert Aguilar
Date: August 15, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A119
Description: This roundtable discussion is for EDUC 1300 Dual Credit and Early High School faculty. We will discuss
best teaching practices and strategies in the Dual Credit and ECHS environment. Besides best teaching practices,
participants will be asked to discuss challenges that they face in the classroom and how the EDUC 1300 discipline can
assist the Dual Credit and ECHS faculty. This workshop will be limited to EDUC 1300 Dual Credit and ECHS faculty.
CB Credit: #7
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
Workshop: The Fine Print Exposed in 50 Minutes or Less!
Presenter: John Paul Manriquez
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: Don't waste your money! Find out if your life insurance policy is benefiting YOU or the COMPANY. Too
many people pay too much for too little. Learn the fundamentals easily. You will be surprised! CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 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: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
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
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Workshop: Time-Management in an Era of 10-Hours-Daily Smartphone Use: Strategies, Programs, Apps to Instill
Attention and Commitment
Presenter: Brian Kirby
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
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: #7
Workshop: How Can MyCourses Help You?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
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: Engage Your Students with Videos
Presenter: Janine Rudnick
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: Many of us want to engage our students by using videos. However, we may not know exactly where to
find them! This workshop will provide resources for finding videos for all subject areas. You'll learn about TED, NBC
Learn, and many others. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: How to Help Second Language Learners in Your Classroom
Presenter: Roselia Galindo and Myshie Pagel
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B101
Description: Do you find students struggling to communicate key concepts in your classroom? Join us as we share
successful activities that can enhance the learning experience for second language learners in content areas.
CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Communication Across the Curriculum: Creative Ideas for Oral Communication Projects
Presenter: Marcia Clark, Eduardo Rodriguez, Enrique Quintana, and Melissa Aguilera
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: In the continuing series of Communication Across the Curriculum, come join us as we share great ideas for
teaching speech and oral communication. Instructions and rubrics will be provided. If you have a class that requires an
oral communication project, it doesn't have to be boring or painful. Come join in this workshop/discussion that will help
empower you to create fun communication projects. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Integrating Online Total Access for Music Courses at EPCC
Presenter: Jim Camp
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: This is an interactive session to help faculty utilize the rich resources in Blackboard. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: What Does the IT Committee Do?
Presenter: Scott Mann, Dr. Carlos Amaya, and Dr. Sergio Saenz-Rivera
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Please join the IT Committee for an informative session where you will learn all about the IT Committee’s
charge, how technology requests are funded, as well as exciting plans for new technology-ready classrooms. CB Credit: #10
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Workshop: Sociology Discipline Workshop on the SLO, QEP, and Core Curriculum Requirements
Presenter: Linda Chamblin
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 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: EPCC Leadership Academy: What's In It for You?
Presenter: Linda Brown and Leadership Academy Committee
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
Description: Innovation, Inspiration, Engagement and Fun! All employees are invited to join us to learn more about the
many opportunities provided to Leadership Academy participants and how to join the class of 2016.
WHY PARTICIPATE? Develop your leadership expertise; learn about EPCC; network with faculty, staff, and College
leaders; get to know yourself and better understand, respect, and appreciate others; meet with community leaders; and as a
team, develop a student success idea. Skills and concepts provided in Academy activities and sessions include: Customer
Service Excellence; Dynamics of Change; Teambuilding; Goal Setting & Branding; Mediating Conflict and Difficult
Conversations; Positive Thinking; Personality Types; and more! CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Effective Anti-Plagiarism Programs
Presenter: Kathleen Bombach
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: Colleges and universities with more effective anti-plagiarism programs share many characteristics. The
presentation will describe those effective approaches. Discussion will focus on what EPCC can do to reduce student
plagiarism by adopting more effective strategies in the College and in the classroom. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Mathematica for Beginners
Presenter: Fan Chen
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: Mathematica provides the users with a variety of mathematical functions for solving tasks in engineering,
mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc. This hand-on workshop covers beginner topics for those who are unfamiliar with the
environment and syntax. No prior experience with Mathematica is required. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: NBC Learn
Presenter: Patricia Araujo
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: NBC Learn is making historic and current events resources available to faculty and students. 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. It also integrates with Blackboard. Over 10,000 resources and short 2 to 5 minute videos engage to
help connect real-world applications to course materials aligned to Higher Education courses. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Purchasing 101: What Every Faculty Member Should Know About Purchasing Policies/Procedures
Presenter: Debbie Espinoza and Lisa Elliott
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
Description: Don't know the difference between a quote or an invoice and what happens next to purchase the item(s)?
Not sure if your favorite supply company is an approved vendor? Are you wondering what the process is for purchasing
items at the college? Come to the Purchasing 101 workshop, where buyer Debbie Espinoza will take you behind the
curtain and explain the "ins" and "outs" of the Purchasing Department at EPCC. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Creating Financial Independence
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes, Agent
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: This Creating Financial Independence workshop is designed to provide you with an overview of all aspects
of managing your finances. This workshop focuses on the basics including life insurance, long term care, retirement
planning, and other financial needs. At the end of this workshop, the audience will understand their current financial needs
and be empowered to make informed financial decisions. I appreciate the opportunity to help you uncover your
individual planning needs. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Mathematica for Teaching
Presenter: Fan Chen
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: Mathematica provides the users with a variety of mathematical functions for solving tasks in engineering,
mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc. In this hand-on workshop, you can share your ideas for using Mathematica as a
presentation tool, a tool to develop more conceptual understanding, or a technical tool performing technical tasks. CB
Credit: #10
Workshop: Preserving Your Retirement Funds
Presenter: Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: You've been working hard, building your nest egg for retirement. If you've planned diligently, your money
should last for the rest of your life. But have you considered what would happen to your retirement funds if you had an
accident or your health deteriorated so that you needed help for the activities of daily living? Come learn about the asset
protector that provides you with extra income so you don't have to spend all your hard earned retirement money.
CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Facilitating Mentor and Mentee Training Workshop
Presenter: Karina Castillo and Veronica Gonzalez
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H248
Description: EPCC is partnering with UTEP in the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN). NRMN promotes
the training of research mentors to improve their research teaching skills. It also promotes the training for mentees who
are entering research. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Integrating Online Total Access for History Courses at EPCC
Presenter: Jim Camp
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: This is an interactive session to help faculty utilize the rich resources in Blackboard. CB Credit: #3
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Workshop: Universal Design: Making Your Blackboard Course Accessible
Presenter: Andres Lopez
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: "Universal Design" means your Blackboard course is accessible by all people, to the greatest extent
possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Creating ADA compliant Blackboard courses is not a
recommendation, it's a must. Join us to learn how. Please call DE at 831-2827 to register. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Tejano Passport Training Session for Instructors
Presenter: Dr. Gertrud Konings-Dudin and Dr. Ondrea Quiros
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: Come learn how to be a part of 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 training session, interested instructors will receive detailed information about how they will be
guided throughout the semester and about 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: EDUC 1300 Finishing Touches with CONNECT
Presenter: Lori LeBleu
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: This open lab workshop will be a hands-on demonstration of CONNECT as well as an overview of how
CONNECT can be integrated into Blackboard. Participants will be able to build their course(s) through CONNECT with
the assistance of McGraw-Hill Representatives. All EDUC 1300 faculty who will be using CONNECT are invited to
attend this workshop. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Bring Excitement to your Class with EPCC's Literary Fiesta!
Presenter: Janine Rudnick
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
Description: In this workshop, instructors can learn more about the Literary Fiesta and how to tie in the Literary Fiesta
workshops into their class activities and schedule. This year's Literary Fiesta will feature Alfredo Corchado, an awardwinning Mexican-American journalist who has covered Mexico for many years, and is currently the Mexico City bureau
chief of The Dallas Morning News. Faculty on the committee will explain how to make the best use of the Literary
Fiesta. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Mexican Diplomacy towards the United States: Strategies from Independence to the Era of Globalization
Presenter: Dr. Sergio Saenz-Rivera
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: We will discuss basic historical Mexican foreign policy strategies under contemporary theories of
international relations. We will pay close attention to Mexican diplomacy towards the U.S. The presentation seeks to
provide the participants with some tools to understand contemporary international relations theories and also to
understand the profound and complex Mexico-U.S. relation, seen from a Mexican perspective. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: NBC Learn
Presenter: Patricia Araujo
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: NBC Learn is making historic and current events resources available to faculty and students. 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. It also integrates with Blackboard. Over 10,000 resources and short 2 to 5 minute videos engage to
help connect real-world applications to course materials aligned to Higher Education courses. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Enhancing Your Classroom Technology Capabilities & More!
Presenter: Carlos Mejia and Jessie Salas
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 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
Workshop: Technology Enhancements for your American Government Course: Using Connect and Government in
Action Simulation Game
Presenter: Dr. Sylvia Peregrino, Lorie LeBlue, and Blayne Primozich
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Come and learn about the valuable resources from McGraw-Hill that are bundled with your American
Government default textbook. Learn about Connect and how you can use it to flip your classroom and lecture on topics
your students are having problems understanding. We will also present an overview about using Government In Action
(GINA). GINA allows students to explore the real-world challenges of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Students develop and pass legislation and strategize political moves. Players have limited resources to spend, so
cooperation with other students is crucial to finding success in the game. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Excel for Grades
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: In each clinic we will discuss the process for entering and deleting rows and accommodating the number of
students (records) in your class. You will learn how to add and delete columns (fields) to represent your graded items, like
assignments, projects, and exams. You will enter formulas to determine weighted averages, delete low scores, find the
highest scores and a total score. You will also learn how to use VLOOKUP functions to determine a letter grade based on
the total score. Clinics will run in thirty minutes intervals. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Universal Design: Making Your Blackboard Course Accessible
Presenter: Andres Lopez
Date: August 17, 2015
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: "Universal Design" means your Blackboard course is accessible by all people, to the greatest extent
possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Creating ADA compliant Blackboard courses is not a
recommendation, it's a must. Join us to learn how. Please call DE at 831-2827 to register. CB Credit: #2
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Workshop: BIOL 1308 General Biology- Sciences Non-Majors I New Textbook Update
Presenter: Dr. Xiomara C. Chianelli, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, Dr. Jose Pacheco, Ivan Iniguez, Dr. Miguel Vasquez, Paul
Hotchkin, and Diego Reyes
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2724
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the new textbook, entitled the "Core" for the Biology 1308 Nonmajor's course. It is essential that all students receive a uniform learning experience and all faculty teaching this course
learn the key details of this new textbook offering. We seek to provide a venue for Biology faculty district wide to come
together and discuss the modular approach of the textbook as well as the online instructor resources, offered by the
publisher, to enhance the student learning experience. Please RSVP (rmarin20@epcc.edu) if you plan on attending.
CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: The Fine Print Exposed in 50 Minutes or Less!
Presenter: John Paul Manriquez
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B101
Description: Don't waste your money! Find out if your life insurance policy is benefiting YOU or the COMPANY. Too
many people pay too much for too little. Learn the fundamentals easily. You will be surprised! CB Credit: #11
Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Preparing for Programmatic Re-accreditation: A Review of PTHA Program Procedures
Presenter: Debra Tomacelli-Brock, Michele Biernacki, and Rhonda Wesson
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H157
Description: With program re-accreditation less than a year away, we need to review our program policies and align
them with the College’s policies and our syllabi. Are we doing what we say we are doing? This workshop is for PTHA
program faculty; however, others may attend if they have recently undergone a health program reaccreditation. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Desperate Measures for Desperate Times: Alternate Energy Projects of the 1970s
Presenter: Dr. David Raley
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: By the 1970s, Americans were increasingly familiar with crippling shortages of oil and natural gas, leading
to long lines at the pump, escalating prices, and economic stagnation. Both government and the private sector responded
to these shortages with a myriad of efforts to secure alternate energy sources, including synthetic fuels, the importation of
liquefied natural gas, and more speculative ventures, including proposals to construct mass-produced, ocean-based nuclear
power stations. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Innovation Through Collaboration
Presenter: Jenny Esposito, Alexandra Schurdart, and Elizabeth Garza
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Data, data everywhere, but we need more time to think! Interpreting and acting upon formative data. This
session will be highly interactive. We will brainstorm together on ways that formative assessment can be used to inform
classroom instruction and develop successful interventions. We will dissect sample reports across various disciplines and
talk about best practices for next steps with students based on the data presented. The goal is to learn to interpret and act
upon individual and classroom data in a proactive way. Feel free to bring ideas to share with the group. This session is for
both users and non-users of Pearson technology products CB Credit: #2
Workshop: More Fun Tactile Learning Activities for your Class
Presenter: Lolo Mercado
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Statistics show students learn best when engaged using all three learning styles: hearing, seeing, doing.
Come experience some tactile activities you may incorporate into your classroom that can enhance learning. Participation
is required. Be open to fun! CB Credit: #2
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Workshop: Introductory Training to PowerPoint
Presenter: Patricia Araujo
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Basic learning of PowerPoint: How to make your presentations look professional and polished, from
customizing ribbons and toolbars and adding transitions to animation effects. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Universal Design: Making Your Blackboard Course Accessible
Presenter: Andres Lopez
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: "Universal Design" means your Blackboard course is accessible by all people, to the greatest extent
possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Creating ADA compliant Blackboard courses is not a
recommendation, it's a must. Join us to learn how. Please call DE at 831-2827 to register. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Filmmaking and Theatre as Pedagogical Approaches for Student Participation and Creativity
Presenter: Elvira Carrizal-Dukes
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1121
Description: "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." -Albert Einstein
Filmmaking and theatre methods will be presented as a creative concept for enhancing teaching and supporting learning.
Imagination is a valued attribute for modern-day learners. By feeling confident with creativity yourself, you are assisting
your students to be ready to take on challenges and solve complex problems with creative solutions. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: File Management Made Easy
Presenter: Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño, Guadalupe Davila, and Norma I.
Favela
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: File management made easy using File Explorer for Windows 8. Go on a mission of creating a vision of
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: Help your Students to Engage in our Community in a Meaningful Way
Presenter: Terri Flickinger
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: Learn how to assign meaningful extra credit opportunities that actively engage students in their
community. The instructor will bring resources and ideas that have worked well, and asks that participants bring engaging
ideas to share with the group. Fulfill QEP requirements in a fun way! CB Credit: #9
Workshop: The S-STEM Program Affects Our Students’ Interest in STEM Fields
Presenter: Dr. Fariba Ansari, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, and Dr. Jose Pacheco
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: In collaboration with our S-STEM fellows, we have partnered with UTEP to build a relationship with a 4year 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: #4
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Workshop: Ancient Volcanos and Modern El Paso History: The Ongoing Series of How Explosions Formed Our
Hometown
Presenter: Rebekah Bell and Dr. Albert Burnham
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: El Paso History, Ancient and Modern, intersect in the depths of Kilbourne Hole. Come learn how ancient
eruptions formed the El Paso area and came to influence the Apollo Space Program. Ideas for how to help students
connect with El Paso's rich cultural, scientific, and geological heritage will be discussed — to help them learn about the
community as a community (QEP). CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Enhancing Your Classroom Technology Capabilities & More!
Presenter: Carlos Mejia and Jessie Salas
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 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: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 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: Equal Employment Opportunity & Equal Educational Opportunity Workshop
Presenter: Nancy Nelson and Victoria D. Lipscomb
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
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
Workshop: Best Practices for Incorporating Writer's Workbench Into Your Classroom
Presenter: Minerva Laveaga and Gloria Estrada
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
Description: The Writer's Workbench (WWB) software provides immediate, accurate, instructional feedback to writers
as they work and revise in Microsoft® Word. The WWB can be an effective tool to help instructors offer concise
feedback to students as they work on their compositions, as well as aid students to proofread and prepare their essays
looking at specific areas of study to improve their work. Presenters will share a variety of best practices that can help
instructors and tutors to effectively incorporate the software into their teaching practices. CB Credit: #10
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Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 18, 2015
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: Dawn of the Ethics of the Apes
Presenter: Jorge Gomez and Crisol Escobedo
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Often times, students have difficulty engaging in activities that foster conceptual thinking. Furthermore,
they have difficulty comprehending and visualizing how conceptual information relates to their daily experiences. This
presentation focuses on an interdisciplinary collaborative teaching approach focusing on experiential learning by
incorporating entertainment into education through the film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. This presentation will explore
how films can be used as didactic tools by teaching students to embody two classic modes of argumentation and by using
thought experiments to relate ethical issues such as animal rights to their personal lives. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Service Learning Across Disciplines
Presenter: Eduardo Rodriguez Trevizo, Marcia Clark, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, and Shanan Valles
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: Service Learning can be integrated into any course, in any discipline. The Service Learning Program can
assist faculty and students in developing service projects, activities for your course and/or an interdisciplinary café at your
campus. Come and hear what other instructors are doing to incorporate community service into their courses. Bring
student learning to life. We will fund one project idea from present faculty for the Fall of 2015. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Program Review
Presenter: Rebecca Danielle McGill and Richard Bahena
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
Description: Learn about an important Standing Committee and whether it’s one on which you’d like to serve. The
presenters will discuss why Program Review is important to the College and its procedures. The presentation will also
answer: How is my program impacted? Where do we get data? What happens at Program Review Committee meetings?
What are area plans and how do they affect Program Review? We'll explain how to read Program Review reports, what
timelines are and what you can expect if your program gets called before the Committee. This workshop is required for all
new Program Review Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: INRW: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Presenter: Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Angelina Arellanes-Nunez, Richard Yanez, and Michael Coulehan
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW 0311) has completely replaced English 0310 and Reading 0309.
Please come to this workshop to learn about best practices and lessons learned through the planning, piloting, and full
implementation of INRW. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Updates to Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education: 2015 Report Highlights
Presenter: Dr. Xiomara Chianelli
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2721
Description: The latest report on Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education came out in April 2015. This
workshop will inform participants on which classes have had the most changes, approaches used to achieve change, and
examples of effective teaching practices. CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: Creating Financial Independence
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes, Agent
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: This Creating Financial Independence workshop is designed to provide you with an overview of all aspects
of managing your finances. This workshop focuses on the basics including life insurance, long term care, retirement
planning, and other financial needs. At the end of this workshop, the audience will understand their current financial needs
and be empowered to make informed financial decisions. I appreciate the opportunity to help you uncover your
individual planning needs. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: A Vision for the Transmountain Campus…
Presenter: Carlos Humphreys, Lourdes Garcia, Manuel Herrera, and Alberto Villegas
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Eastside at the Fountains at Farah Mall 8889 Gateway Blvd. West/Barnes and Noble
Description: One of the great visionaries in America, Andrew Carnegie, once said, "A library outranks any one thing a
community can do for its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert." Come help the Transmountain Library
continue our vision and our mission of being one of the best little springs in the Southwest desert by helping us shop for
books and DVD's for our collection from Barnes and Noble at the Fountains of Farah. Faculty can shop till they drop for
one hour, we pick up the tab. For Transmountain Faculty. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Texas and the "Stand Your Ground" and "Castle Law" Doctrines
Presenter: Scott Mann and Alvino Hernandez
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: On February 26, 2012, in Sandford, Florida, George Zimmerman shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon
Martin. The incident touched off a firestorm of debate including racial implications, police cover ups, and concerns over
"Stand Your Ground" and "Castle Law" doctrines. What then are these two doctrines about? Does Texas have them? If so,
what is their source and application? This presentation explains them and pinpoints the source and application in the State.
CB Credit: #6
Workshop: Math Emporium Updates
Presenter: Ivette Chuca
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.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 Fall
2015 or for any faculty who might be interested in teaching an emporium class. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Architect Frank Lloyd Wright and My Personal Experience with Him
Presenter: Emmanuel R. Moreno
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Learning styles are varied and each can prove to be an effective way of achieving ones goals. Learning is
also affected by your surroundings, both positive and negative, each of which molds the character the student tends to turn
out to be. In the case of Frank Lloyd Wright, his childhood was a tumultuous one, yet he was inspired by his surroundings
and pushed ahead by his determined mother. In my case growing up in a rough neighborhood cleared the path for my
determined parents to push me into a positive direction. A discussion will follow regarding students' current surroundings
and how we can use it to push them ahead. CB Credit: #2
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Workshop: Mission to an Easy Gradebook
Presenter: Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montano, Guadalupe Davila, and Norma I.
Favela
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Envision easily using formulas/functions to develop a gradebook. Learn to use functions to drop the lowest
grade(s), develop class statistics, cluster like assignments, weighted averages, consolidate gradebook information and
finally assign letter grades automatically. Learn to import student list from Banner. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of
Excel. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: 3rd Year Tenure Peer Review Committee Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Chair; Gabriel Camacho, Chair-Elect; and members of the Tenure Committee
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Mandatory workshop for faculty appointed to a 3rd year tenure candidate's Peer Review Committee. This
workshop will summarize College Procedure 3.07.02.10 (Tenure Review and Recommendations), the peer-review
process, and the Fall 2015 Calendar of Events. NOTE: this workshop is only for faculty who have been appointed to one
or more peer review committees for Fall 2015. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: How Can MyCourses Help You?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 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: Learn the Power of PowerPoint: Using Media for Presentations
Presenter: Patricia Araujo
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Learn the power of PowerPoint: You will learn to incorporate images, sounds, videos, text, and charts to
create interactive presentations. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: 5th Year Tenure Peer Review Committee Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Chair; Gabriel Camacho, Chair-Elect; and members of the Tenure Committee
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
Description: Mandatory workshop for faculty appointed to a 5th year tenure candidate's Peer Review Committee. This
workshop will summarize College Procedure 3.07.02.10 (Tenure Review and Recommendations), the peer-review
process, and the Fall 2015 Calendar of Events. NOTE: this workshop is only for faculty who have been appointed to one
or more peer review committees for Fall 2015. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Experience the New Enhanced Technology Rooms!!
Presenter: Gilbert Garcia and Osvaldo Luna
Date: August 18, 2015
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: Preserving Your Retirement Funds
Presenter: Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: You've been working hard, building your nest egg for retirement. If you've planned diligently, your money
should last for the rest of your life. But have you considered what would happen to your retirement funds if you had an
accident or your health deteriorated so that you needed help for the activities of daily living? Come learn about the asset
protector that provides you with extra income so you don't have to spend all your hard earned retirement money.
CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Students as Teachers: The Power of Personal Experience in the Classroom
Presenter: Manuela A. Gomez and Gabriel Camacho
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 12:10 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: This workshop will provide effective teaching techniques and activities to get students to share their
personal interpretation of class material. It will discuss the methods that allow us to see things through their eyes. It will
focus on the importance of having students become active in the creation of knowledge. We will also analyze the rewards
of fostering a trusting personalized environment where students feel like individuals and their unique experiences matter.
CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Texting Students Without Using Cellphones
Presenter: Edith Aguirre, Ivette Chuca, and Fan Chen
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 11:40 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: Do you wish to contact your students the first day they go missing? Faculty have used Remind101 to send
a message to students' cell phones without having a cellphone yourself. Also, Statcrunch is available for faculty use to
conduct quick polls/surveys and can be shared through Facebook and other social media. Building a quick way to
communicate with your students can help retain students in your classrooms. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Meet the New Lady…Lady Bug!
Presenter: Jaime Rodriguez and James Townsend
Date: August 18, 2015
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 (i.e. graphic calculators, iPads, Tablets, etc.). Please bring your devices and adapters. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Engrade: A Simple Alternative to Blackboard
Presenter: Yasmin Ramirez and Al Arvizo
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B101
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: #5
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
TENURE WORKSHOPS
Presented by: Sue N. Pratt, Chair; Gabriel Camacho, Chair-Elect; and members of the Tenure Committee
Workshop: 1st Year Tenure Track Workshop
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 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 the Tenure Committee during this session. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 2nd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
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 the Tenure Committee during this session. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 3rd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
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 the Tenure Committee during this session. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 4th Year Tenure Track Workshop
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 the Tenure Committee during this session. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 5th Year Tenure Track Workshop
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 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 the Tenure Committee members CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 3rd Year Tenure Peer Review Committee Workshop
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Mandatory workshop for faculty appointed to a 3rd year tenure candidate's Peer Review Committee. This
workshop will summarize College Procedure 3.07.02.10 (Tenure Review and Recommendations), the peer-review process, and
the Fall 2015 Calendar of Events. NOTE: this workshop is only for faculty who have been appointed to one or more peer review
committees for Fall 2015. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 5th Year Tenure Peer Review Committee Workshop
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
Description: Mandatory workshop for faculty appointed to a 5th year tenure candidate's Peer Review Committee. This
workshop will summarize College Procedure 3.07.02.10 (Tenure Review and Recommendations), the peer-review process, and
the Fall 2015 Calendar of Events. NOTE: this workshop is only for faculty who have been appointed to one or more peer review
committees for Fall 2015. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Early Alert Training
Presenter: Sandra Lujan, Susan Silva, and Margie Nelson Rodriguez
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B161
Description: Early Alert is a new retention program at EPCC 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 are currently using computer software to monitor their First-Time-inCollege 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: #9
Workshop: File Management Made Easy
Presenter: Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montaño, Guadalupe Davila, and Norma I.
Favela
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: File management made easy using File Explorer for Windows 8. Go on a mission of creating a vision of
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: Your Retirement Plan at Work
Presenter: Michael Lager
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2124
Description: This presentation covers the importance of participating in your retirement plan at work. It is geared to
employees of all ages. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: 2nd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Chair; Gabriel Camacho, Chair-Elect; and members of the Tenure Committee
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
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 the Tenure Committee during this session. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: 1st Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Chair; Gabriel Camacho, Chair-Elect; and members of the Tenure Committee
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 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 the Tenure Committee during this session. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Drawing to Learn the Relationship Between Thought and Process
Presenter: Frank Rimbach, Michael Thornton, and Sarelah Aguilar
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1320
Description: Drawing to learn will open up participants' awareness of the world around them and connect them to the
relationship between thought and process. The problem is that people know how to draw but they don't know how to see.
This workshop will seek to encourage individuals to actualize their potential as artists. Participants will learn how to
compose a composition and receive instruction in the process of drawing a still life and may include 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: Excel for Grades
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: In each clinic we will discuss the process for entering and deleting rows and accommodating the number of
students (records) in your class. You will learn how to add and delete columns (fields) to represent your graded items, like
assignments, projects, and exams. You will enter formulas to determine weighted averages, delete low scores, find the
highest scores and a total score. You will also learn how to use VLOOKUP functions to determine a letter grade based on
the total score. Clinics will run in thirty minutes intervals. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 4th Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Chair; Gabriel Camacho, Chair-Elect; and members of the Tenure Committee
Date: August 18, 2015
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 the Tenure Committee during this session. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 3rd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Chair; Gabriel Camacho, Chair-Elect; and members of the Tenure Committee
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
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 the Tenure Committee during this session. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Preserving Your Retirement Funds
Presenter: Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: You've been working hard, building your nest egg for retirement. If you've planned diligently, your money
should last for the rest of your life. But have you considered what would happen to your retirement funds if you had an
accident or your health deteriorated so that you needed help for the activities of daily living? Come learn about the asset
protector that provides you with extra income so you don't have to spend all your hard earned retirement money.
CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Tejano Passport Training Session for Instructors
Presenter: Dr. Gertrud Konings-Dudin and Dr. Ondrea Quiros
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Come learn how to be a part of 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 training session, interested instructors will receive detailed information about how they will be
guided throughout the semester and about 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: 5th Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Chair; Gabriel Camacho, Chair-Elect; and members of the Tenure Committee
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 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 the Tenure Committee members CB Credit: #9
Workshop: House Bill 2504
Presenter: Deborah Toynes
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: This workshop will help Faculty become familiar with House Bill 2504, how to upload their course syllabi
and update profile. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Enter the World of Twitter and Instagram For Engaging QEP Assignments
Presenter: Dr. Andi Quiros
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Come and start your Twitter and Instagram journey. This session will help you sign up to Twitter, learn the
language, and discuss practical pedagogical uses. We will apply this same technique with Instagram. We will review how
the use of these social media tools will engage your students and enhance your QEP assignments. Those instructors
already using these tools are welcome to come to share their experiences. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Creating Financial Independence
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes, Agent
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: This Creating Financial Independence workshop is designed to provide you with an overview of all aspects
of managing your finances. This workshop focuses on the basics including life insurance, long term care, retirement
planning, and other financial needs. At the end of this workshop, the audience will understand their current financial needs
and be empowered to make informed financial decisions. I appreciate the opportunity to help you uncover your
individual planning needs. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: New Faculty Orientation
Presenter: Mr. Steve Smith and Instructional Deans
Date: August 18, 2015
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.
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CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Creative Writing: The Power of Memory
Presenter: Francisco L. Carrasco
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: This workshop will be a creative writing lesson that centers on memory. Writing about one's memories,
whether recent or distant, not only conjures up details of past events, it also sheds light on a community's cultural customs
and socio-political views. Every person alive now is an organic camera, a witness to history in the making. It's just a
matter of writing down what this organic camera saw and heard. After a brief lecture, attendees will be asked to write a
short narrative that recollects a cultural conflict. Afterwards, a discussion about the narratives will ensue. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Using Museum Education Programs in Your Classroom and Meet Mini-DIGIE
Presenter: Vanessa Camacho and Jaime Knoedler
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/foyer area – Building A
Description: The El Paso Museum of History offers exhibits, programs, and workshops that can be incorporated into
your coursework as well as meet QEP requirements. This workshop will provide an overview of those opportunities as
well as introduce Mini-DIGIE, a smaller version of the 3-D Digital Wall located at the History Museum. The Mini-DIGIE
features a vast collection of images and videos exploring El Paso’s past and present as an interactive 3-D collage. We will
discuss how students contributed to the digital wall as part of a class/QEP assignment. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: How to Use Technology (Mastering Physics) in Your Classroom as a Resource
Presenter: Dr. Fariba Ansari, Rebeca Gonzalez, and Diana Baniak
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: In this workshop, participants will break into collaborative teams of two to learn how to use technology,
such as Mastering Physics, to demonstrate how to assign homework or quizzes. Participants will learn to use the different
techniques. Learn about Pearson’s “Masteringphysics” resources available to all EPCC physics courses that will benefit
faculty and students. Gain easy access to all online resources such as tutorial videos, evaluations, grading system,
PowerPoints, animations, and how to determine students’ success through the EPCC student learning outcomes as well
(SLOs) CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Sigmaplot in the Physics Classroom
Presenter: Manuel Alvarado and Allison Bruce
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2511
Description: This workshop will introduce you to Sigmaplot, a data analysis and graphing software available to the
physics department at EPCC. A discussion of the main features of the software will be followed by examples of
applications in physics and astronomy. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Using Museum Education Programs in Your Classroom and Meet Mini-DIGIE
Presenter: Vanessa Camacho and Jaime Knoedler
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/foyer area – Building A
Description: The El Paso Museum of History offers exhibits, programs, and workshops that can be incorporated into
your coursework as well as meet QEP requirements. This workshop will provide an overview of those opportunities as
well as introduce Mini-DIGIE, a smaller version of the 3-D Digital Wall located at the History Museum. The Mini-DIGIE
features a vast collection of images and videos exploring El Paso’s past and present as an interactive 3-D collage. We will
discuss how students contributed to the digital wall as part of a class/QEP assignment. CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: Teaching Students with Disabilities: How the Center for Students with Disabilities Can Help
Presenter: Jan Lockhart, Maria E. Lopez, and Alma D. Valadez
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A201
Description: This workshop covers information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, support services, and how to
work with your students with disabilities and the Center for Students with Disabilities Department in facilitating student
success. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A158
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: New Dual Credit Faculty Orientation
Presenter: Sue Selk and Dianna Williams
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A268
Description: Are you a new Dual Credit Instructor in your high school? If so, you are required to attend this information
sharing session that focuses on the EPCC Dual Credit processes, policies, and procedures. CB Credit: #1
Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 18, 2015
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: Best Class Ever: Learning about Student Support Services & Student Responsibilities
Presenter: Pat Duran
Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Auditorium
Description: In this workshop you will learn about Student Support Services at EPCC as well as learn about some of the
state and federal mandates imposed on our students and how not complying with the requirements affects them in a
variety of ways. Many times the instructor is the first person the student may approach seeking some kind of help/service.
A "Quick Reference Guide" handout provided. CB Credit: #1
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
Workshop: New Mathways Projects (NMP)
Presenter: Edith Aguirre, Ivette Chuca, Alexandra Macedo, and Cecilia Hines
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C119
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 student centered examples. The NMP curriculum also
encourages students to register concurrently into EDUC1300. Students have direct contact with the student support
services and counselors. Examples of lessons for those courses will be shared. 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
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Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Biology Core Curriculum Update and Faculty Training Session
Presenter: Dr. Xiomara C. Chianelli, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, Dr. Jose Pacheco, Laila Rajabi, Paul Hotchkin, and Diego
Reyes
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M48
Description: All core courses in the biology discipline must complete the mandated THECB Core curriculum
assessment (CCA). The goal of this workshop is to inform Biology Faculty of this year’s assessment results.
Additionally, we will have a “calibration” session on the rubrics to ensure all faculty teaching one of the core courses will
be well prepared to evaluate the student's 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 (jpache78@epcc.edu) if you plan on attending. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Grants Made Easy
Presenter: Charles Simien, Arlene Alarcon, and James Valdez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Grants Made Easy will provide information in the areas of grant research and grant writing. Participants
will learn how to find, track, and apply for Federal, State, and non-government grants that will enhance your efforts in
areas such as working with difficult students, developing El Paso history topics, and responding to the needs of the
military students. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Building and Strengthening Partnerships to Ensure Student Success
Presenter: Cynthia Velasco and Albert Isassi
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1401
Description: Come learn more about the TRiO Student Support Services Program (SSSP) and the services we offer
students. We want to strengthen partnerships with faculty to help support what you do to enhance student learning
outcomes. The workshop will include current examples of effective faculty collaboration. Our U.S. Dept. of Education
funding is based on good academic standing, student retention, and completion. As we wait for the next SSS grant
notification of funding, we are collecting faculty input on ways we can support one another to better serve our students.
This interactive discussion will seek strategies to increase SSSP-faculty partnerships. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Persuasive Strategies in the Classroom
Presenter: Dr. Antonio Juarez and Shanan Valles
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B205
Description: Having trouble getting your students to complete projects? Tired of hearing the groans after introducing an
assignment? Come to this workshop to learn persuasion techniques to get your students to want to learn. This workshop
will focus on influence and persuasive techniques to increase student compliance of class assignments and projects.
CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: Curricululm Alignment for Student Success
Presenter: G. Kristin Sanchez and Blayne Primozich
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Students often struggle when transitioning from developmental to credit level courses. Aligning the
curriculum can help pave the path for student success. Come and learn what your colleagues are teaching and what skills
students need to succeed in their credit courses. The Instructional Strategies Committee (Start Right Committee) will
share the results of the first summit between developmental and credit course faculty members. Join us for a discussion of
new concepts and skills that can be incorporated into your courses. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Video Games in the Classroom
Presenter: Jennifer Cedillos
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: The zombie apocalypse has occurred. You are on your way to prison after being convicted of killing a state
senator who had an affair with your wife. You never get there and suddenly you are responsible for the welfare of a young
child. How do you handle the ethical dilemmas you are surely going to face in this new world? The workshop will
approach how video games, in this case The Walking Dead Season I, can serve as a learning tool in the classroom to
encourage collaboration among students and to develop critical thinking skills in terms of studying character development
and underlying messages. The overall outcome was a change in dynamics in terms of classroom discussion. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: EPCC Blackboard Users Group Session (EBUG)
Presenter: Andres Lopez, Luz E. Cadena, Andrew Lawrence, and Robert Jones
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: Blackboard certified instructors are strongly encouraged to attend this session to learn of Blackboard and
Distance Education updates and initiatives for the upcoming school year. Network and share ideas with your colleagues
too. Breakfast will be served. Please RSVP with Distance Education at 831-2827 to ensure we have enough food for
everyone. (Formerly Blackboard Certified Faculty Meeting) CB Credit: #8
Workshop: ACEN - Standard 6 - Outcomes
Presenter: Maria Ramos and Virginia Madrid
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: The ACEN Standard 6, Outcomes, will be discussed in a comprehensive manner with data presentation as a
focus. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Excel for Grades
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: In each clinic we will discuss the process for entering and deleting rows and accommodating the number of
students (records) in your class. You will learn how to add and delete columns (fields) to represent your graded items, like
assignments, projects, and exams. You will enter formulas to determine weighted averages, delete low scores, find the
highest scores and a total score. You will also learn how to use VLOOKUP functions to determine a letter grade based on
the total score. Clinics will run in thirty minutes intervals. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: English Pronunciation: Teach Something Useful Immediately, Have a Long Term Plan
Presenter: James Dewane
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Learn how to teach many key points in 30 seconds or less. Learn to teach a framework for helping them
stick. Learn exercises and techniques for forming speech habits that facilitate student success. Learn to deconstruct and
address any pronunciation difficulty. Whether you have just a passing interest, or if you're looking for a comprehensive
method, bring all your questions and curiosity. Independently developed over 20 years, eminently practical and flexible.
You're going to love this! CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Developing Your Class in 3D
Presenter: Lee Floyd and Ramon Martinez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/ATC100
Description: Learn how to prepare and conduct your classes using 3D technology. The software is very user-friendly
and you will get hands-on instruction on how to use it and integrate it into your class preparation. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Instructional Service Center Workshop
Presenter: Juergen Reske
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: What can the ISC do for you? Find out what services and products the ISC provides to all instructors, staff,
and students. We are now offering more services to make your life easier by letting us do the work for you. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Engaging Government Students with Real Government
Presenter: Russell Autry
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Participants will learn strategies for engaging students in the classroom through actual participation in their
governments. This will include specific examples of how to interact with EPCC, other local government entities, and
agencies of the state and federal government. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: History Discipline Review of Assessments
Presenter: Dr. Albert Burnham
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: This is an opportunity for the members of the EPCC History Discipline to get together prior to the start of
the Fall 2015 Semester to discuss and analyze the assessments from Spring 2015 Semester. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Creating Pathways: Merging the Liberal Arts with STEM Disciplines through Logic
Presenter: Joseph Bernal, Crisol Escobedo, and Gabriel Camacho
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: Often times, people have difficulty connecting the liberal arts to STEM disciplines. However, a connection
can be established through Philosophy 2303: Logic. This workshop explains what a course in logic entails and
demonstrates how logic can bridge the gap between seemingly opposing disciplines through the use of electronic kits,
LittleBits. We will give an overview of the methods used in logic that promote formal reasoning and student success. We
will also demonstrate how through the use of LittleBits kits and logic modules, students can learn about the applicability
of logical concepts and their relation to electronics, engineering, and computer science. CB Credit: #5
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Workshop: Marking the Pass of the North
Presenter: Dr. George D. Torok
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Learn about how EPCC History faculty and students are helping research and create historical markers,
wayside exhibits, signage, and websites that celebrate our region’s history and culture. Examples will include Texas
Historical Commission markers, U.S. National Park Service exhibits and websites, Mission Trail TxDOT signage, and El
Paso County Historical markers. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Part-Time Faculty (Adjuncts) Do's and Don'ts - Teaching at EPCC
Presenter: Rudy Hernandez and Adjunct Faculty Steering Committee
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Come learn about the Do's and Don'ts of teaching at EPCC as an Adjunct Faculty Member (Part-time):
What paper work needs to be filed and by when; information about grades, surveys, and evaluations of adjunct faculty;
how to seek classes for the following semesters; and how to retain students so that more classes are needed. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Faculty Self-Actualization by Means of Transformative Teaching
Presenter: Allaa Salama
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Faculty will find meaning and self actualization by means of using course content to help students critically
analyze their foundational beliefs and develop self and social consciousness. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Faculty Career Advising Models and Delivery Systems
Presenter: Lolo Mercado, Mary Helen Fabela, Celina U. Gomez, and Debbie Knapp
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: Enhancing faculty career advising is a critical and often neglected step toward improving student retention
and supporting academic success. Faculty bring valuable knowledge related to their courses and programs as well as
expertise related to the job market. Join us to share ideas on developing a pathway to connect students, counselors, and
instructors via a faculty career advising model. CB Credit: #1
Workshop: Security Tools and Applications for Online Testing
Presenter: Alexandra Macedo, Oscar Macedo, and Gabriel Mendoza
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/B112
Description: MyMathLab and WebAssign offer several tools that can be used to ensure that the work submitted by
students during online testing is their own. We will present how we use these tools when implementing online exams. We
have learned that if we properly combine all the tools, applications, and technology, the student’s chances of successfully
being dishonest are minimized. To clarify, we are not promoting that we know how to eliminate cheating during an online
examination, but we think that we can make it more secure. Lastly, we will present the technology and devices that we
use to teach our online course. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Self-Care: Using Mindfulness
Presenter: Vanessa Bretado-Monroy
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2124
Description: Teaching professionals are more vulnerable to stress overload because of high demands and unique
challenges; therefore, we often forget about our own self-care. Mindfulness involves promoting an attitude of curiosity
and non-judgment towards one's experiences. Research suggests that mindfulness interventions have the potential to
increase self-compassion and self-care among teaching professionals. Come and experience a way to rejuvenate your
mind, body, and soul to continue to do what you once loved by learning mindfulness techniques. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: How Your Community Engagement Can Help Students, Teaching Practices, and Your Professional
Aspirations
Presenter: Minerva Laveaga and Roberto Santos
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Presenters will explain how their community work offering creative writing workshops for migrant farm
workers and victims of domestic violence, as well as developing outlets for self-expression such as through open mic
events, has contributed to developing effective teaching practices that empower students and allow them to establish clear
connections between their practical lives and academic material. Presenters will provide examples and facilitate
discussion of specific practices that connect community involvement with teaching lessons and faculty duties. They will
also offer concrete ideas on how to get involved in community service for those interested in complementing their
instructional responsibilities. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Using Blackboard to Enhance Psychology Courses
Presenter: Keith Pannell and Nicholas Fernandez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B124
Description: Learn ways to incorporate Blackboard into your Psychology classes. We will discuss what other
Psychology Faculty are doing with Blackboard to enhance their face to face classes, hybrid classes, and their online
classes. Be ready to learn and share what you are doing in your classes CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Hit Record: YouTube for Instructors & Students
Presenter: Jorge Gomez, Margie Nelson-Rodriguez, and Brian Kirby
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M90
Description: This workshop will cover YouTube insofar as making videos is concerned. Using a webcam, we will teach
instructors how to create, edit, and annotate YouTube videos instructors can post as lectures for online classes, or students
can post as responses/reflections for developmental ed courses such as INRW. If your laptop has a webcam, please bring
it with you. Only 15 seats have webcams, so please RSVP to jgome390@epcc.edu. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Tips from the Institute of Executive Resort Services Part I
Presenter: Linda Cropper, Chef Daniel Guerra, and Chef Jesus Lugo
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B101
Description: Travel and Food! Looking for tips on the in's and out's of travel and food? This is the workshop to attend.
Bring any specific questions with you! CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Tips from the Institute of Executive Resort Services Part II
Presenter: Linda Cropper, Graciela Roman, and Tammy Taggart
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B101
Description: Learn about the do's and don'ts of professional services performed on your hair, nails, and body. Bring any
specific questions with you! CB Credit: #11
Workshop: ACEN - Standard 5 - Resources
Presenter: Deborah Brown, Andrew Auckland, Eugenie Minott, Sarah Sanchez, and Laura Alcantar
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: The ACEN Standard 5, Resources, will be discussed in a comprehensive manner with data presentation as
a focus. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Dual Credit Ideas and Issues Workshop
Presenter: Sue Selk
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B240
Description: Attention Deans and Coordinators who manage Dual Credit courses in the comprehensive high schools,
ECHSs, and online! Join us for this information sharing session and please feel free to bring your own ideas and issues
related to Dual Credit to this round-table discussion. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Religious Freedom/Disestablishment Law and Teaching Sciences and Humanities
Presenter: Cesar Rivera and Mark Norbeck
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1117
Description: The U.S. has developed a legal framework regulating what governmental agents can/cannot do with respect
to religion. This framework can offer instructors valuable insights on how to approach religiously sensitive topics and
issues to help further EPCC’s mission. This workshop will 1) inform participants about religious disestablishment law in
higher education; 2) raise awareness about students’ religious freedom rights; and 3) discuss how we can help each other
and our students overcome potential religiously-oriented cultural biases. Come help us figure out how to better prepare
students in our science and humanities classes to contribute to their culturally diverse community. CB Credit: #6
Workshop: Enhanced Honors Project Opportunity
Presenter: Scott Mann and Saturnino "Nino" Gonzalez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
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: Adjunct Faculty Forum
Presenter: Rudy Hernandez and Adjunct Faculty Steering Committee
Date: August 19, 2015
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. Meet and
greet Steve Smith, Vice President of Instruction and Workforce Education. Additionally, adjunct faculty will 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 benefits and evaluations of adjuncts. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Using Icebreakers to Create Long-term Student Engagement in the Classroom
Presenter: Michelle Watkins and Jeffrey Brockhoff
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: Student engagement is critical to the success of students in the classroom, and one way to engage students
for the entire semester is to get them highly engaged in your course on the first day of class. This workshop will present
ice breaker ideas to be used on the first day of class that will get your students' attention and keep it throughout the
semester. CB Credit: #2
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Workshop: Dividend Investor
Presenter: Richard Southern
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: “Finding the Dividend Growth and Income Sweet Spot. A balanced approach to dividend income and
growth generates the best risk-adjusted outcome. Therefore, in one portfolio, Dividend Investor is looking for yields in the
3% to 5% range; we are looking for long-term growth of income specifically through dividend increases from the stocks
we own of 5% to 7%,” says Morningstar's Josh Peters. Detailed look at Morningstar’s Dividend Investors Newsletter
available online at El Paso Public Library. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: The Fine Print Exposed in 50 Minutes or Less!
Presenter: John Paul Manriquez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: Don't waste your money! Find out if your life insurance policy is benefiting YOU or the COMPANY. Too
many people pay too much for too little. Learn the fundamentals easily. You will be surprised! CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 19, 2015
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: Communication — A Vital Role for All of Us
Presenter: Al Arvizo
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2120
Description: “Communication lab/centers aid faculty by providing guidance in the design, preparation, and assessment
of speaking assignments. Communication centers are a valuable resource for individual instructors who want to develop
oral communication components. In many cases, the centers are an imperative support system for Communication Across
the Curriculum courses and communication department offerings” (NCA 2014). CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Improving College Students’ Literacy Skills Through Embedded Librarianship and Faculty Collaboration
for Lifelong Learning.
Presenter: Lorely Ambriz, Michael Duncan, and Dr. Barbara Yancy-Tooks
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
Description: This workshop will demonstrate how to examine opportunities to embed academic library instruction into
the curriculum, to teach students the overall information seeking process and strategies using the Association for Research
and College Libraries Information Literacy Standards (ACRL’s) “Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher
Education” as a framework. Moreover, the workshop will show how to produce independent learners with transferable
skills through embedded librarianship and faculty collaboration and how to apply an information literacy rubric.
CB Credit: #5
Workshop: ACEN - Standard 4 - Curriculum
Presenter: Pauline A. Ballesteros, Joyce Lieb, Donna Cieslik, Julie Toth, Irene Dunn, Virginia Madrid, Brenda Perez,
Ann Currie, Laura Gonzalez, Maureen Murphy, Lillie Johnson, and Heather Fowler
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: The ACEN Standard 4, Curriculum, will be discussed in a comprehensive manner with data presentation as
a focus. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: The Eternal Feminine: An Analysis of Women as the Other Sex
Presenter: Crisol Escobedo, Isadora Stowe, Victoria Natividad, and Manuela Gomez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: This workshop focuses on an interdisciplinary effort between philosophy and art to create social awareness
among students. Come learn how this can be done through extracurricular activities such as a symposium held at the
Northwest Campus. The symposium centered on an exposé of the meaning of being ‘woman’ and an informative
discussion on the relevance of feminism in today’s society. It explored and analyzed the role of women in education, the
workforce, and visual culture. CB Credit: #6
Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Teaching Dystopian Literature and Film: The Road and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Presenter: Jorge Gomez, Elvira Carrizal-Dukes, and Michael Duncan
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Given the popularity of dystopian fiction as seen in The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games, and Divergent,
this workshop offers a way for literature and film instructors to pair works of literature and film to teach about the
implications of the dystopian genre. Jorge Gomez will analyze Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in conjunction with a
similar short story. In turn, Michael Duncan will examine Cormac McCarthy's novel The Road, in conjunction with its
2009 film adaptation. Elvira Carrizal-Dukes will identify and analyze the utopian moments within Dawn of the Planet of
the Apes. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Engrade: A Simple Alternative to Blackboard
Presenter: Yasmin Ramirez and Al Arvizo
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B101
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: #5
Workshop: Let's Get Started with Microsoft Word
Presenter: Patricia Araujo
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word to ease document creation and editing, including spell check;
text features such as bold, underline, and italics; and page features such as indentation and paragraphing. Word files are
commonly used as the format for sending text documents via e-mail because almost every user with a computer can read a
Word document by using the Word Application. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: How Can MyCourses Help You?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 19, 2015
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
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Workshop: Your Retirement Plan at Work
Presenter: Michael Lager
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: This presentation covers the importance of participating in your retirement plan at work. It is geared to
employees of all ages. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Early Alert Training
Presenter: Sandra Lujan, Susan Silva, and Margie Nelson Rodriguez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B161
Description: Early Alert is a new retention program at EPCC 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 are currently using computer software to monitor their First-Time-inCollege 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: #9
Workshop: Mastering Biology and Mastering A&P Tools and Customization Strategies
Presenter: Diana Baniak and Alexandria Schuchardt
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M48
Description: This workshop will explore best practices for creating and customizing your assignments using Mastering
Biology and Mastering A&P. Discover strategies for implementing various assignment types. Are you interested in
homework activities for formative assessment? Are you looking to assign quizzes or tests for summative assessment?
Interested in handling unique student cases, assessing conceptual understanding, or providing remediation? Topics will be
tailored to focus on just-in-time assignment best practices for each phase of the teaching term. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Why Should I Use Blackboard?
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: Blackboard, much ado about nothing? Come find out. We'll cover the top 10 reasons you should become
Blackboard certified. Call the Distance Education Department at 831-3111 to register. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: ACEN - Standard 3 - Students
Presenter: Cristina Dominguez, Patty Shanaberger, Diane McClain, and Lizette Villanueva
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: The ACEN Standard 3, Students, will be discussed in a comprehensive manner with data presentation as a
focus. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Drawing to Learn the Relationship Between Thought and Process
Presenter: Frank Rimbach, Michael Thornton, and Sarelah Aguilar
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1320
Description: Drawing to learn will open up participants' awareness of the world around them and connect them to the
relationship between thought and process. The problem is that people know how to draw but they don't know how to see.
This workshop will seek to encourage individuals to actualize their potential as artists. Participants will learn how to
compose a composition and receive instruction in the process of drawing a still life and may include 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
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Workshop: Your Vision Can Become a Reality @ the Rio Grande Library
Presenter: G. Kristin Sanchez, Rebecca Perales, and Antonio Rodarte
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Eastside at the Fountains at Farah Mall 8889 Gateway Blvd. West/Barnes and Noble
Description: LIMITED TO FACULTY AND COORDINATORS FOR RIO GRANDE CAMPUS ONLY. Rio Grande
Faculty members are invited to come to this workshop and help build the Rio Grande Library Collection. Join the Rio
Grande Campus librarians for coffee at the Barnes and Noble Eastside location and choose materials in your discipline
area for our library. Note: If you cannot attend this workshop but would like to help select library materials, please
contact us at (915) 831-4019 to make special arrangements. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Thinking Outside the Box: Fostering Critical Thinking in the Classroom
Presenter: Alejandra Nava and Melissa Esmacher
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Critical Thinking is a concept that can be overwhelming to students, but with practice, it can be achieved.
We will present strategies to help instructors facilitate the critical thinking process for students, so that it won't seem like a
burdensome project. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Ceramic Kiln Firing
Presenter: Ron Clark
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1326
Description: Have you seen the color of 2,000 F? Stop by the ARTS discipline to see a kiln firing in progress. See what
it takes to turn ceramic dirt into man-made rocks, i.e. glazed ceramic wares. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 19, 2015
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: ACEN - Standard 2
Presenter: Joyce Lieb, Ann Currie, Hafid Guerrero, and Armando Sosa
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: The ACEN Standard 2, Faculty and Staff, will be discussed in a comprehensive manner with data
presentation as a focus. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: House Bill 2504
Presenter: Deborah Toynes
Date: August 19, 2015
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, how to upload their course syllabi
and update profile. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Mission to an Easy Gradebook
Presenter: Jesse Ramirez, Frank Samaniego, Monica Montenegro, Cristobal Montano, Guadalupe Davila, and Norma
Favela
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: Envision easily using formulas/functions to develop a gradebook. Learn to use functions to drop the lowest
grade(s), develop class statistics, cluster like assignments, weighted averages, consolidate gradebook information and
finally assign letter grades automatically. Learn to import student list from Banner. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of
Excel. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Artistic Ability Blooms at a Ripe Age
Presenter: Mary A. Yañez, Rosa Maria Burgos, Anita Parada, and Julie Cruz
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/B323
Description: The EPCC Senior Adult Program believes in providing educational programs to a diverse older population
with the vision of improving their quality of life in the golden years. One of the goals is to experience written and artistic
skills that seniors never thought they could develop in the later years. "Though no one can go back and make a brand new
start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Experience the New Enhanced Technology Rooms!!
Presenter: Gilbert Garcia and Osvaldo Luna
Date: August 19, 2015
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
Workshop: Media Images and Student Learning
Presenter: Dr. John T. Nelson
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2124
Description: Students are often less than fully prepared to make the transition from high school expectations to college
level performance. In an age dominated by social and electronic media, many famous images provide a foundation to
begin examination of scholastic themes. After a video presentation of about 10 minutes, I will open discussion to the
audience to expand on a round table of ideas for images to use not only for history, but for other disciplines as well.
Incorporation of famous photographs, images, and icons should promote classroom involvement leading to better student
success CB Credit: #7
Workshop: ACEN - Standard 1
Presenter: Becky Torres, Margie Trimble, Daniel Nanguang, and Helen Robert
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: The ACEN standard 1, Mission and Administrative Capacity, will be discussed in a comprehensive manner
with data presentation as a focus. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Using Word to Insert Tables and Graphics
Presenter: Patricia Araujo
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Learn to insert graphics and tables into a document, including pictures, clip art, SmartArt and WordArt, as
well as how to copy, group, delete, and format graphics. CB Credit: #5
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Workshop: Thinking Out of the Box
Presenter: Robert Ferrell and Dr. Tony Juarez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B400
Description: This workshop will be considering alternatives and complementary strategies to formal logic. A brief
overview of formal logic and informal fallacies will prepare the group for consideration of out-of-the-box thinking or
second order logic. We will also consider instrumental reason and its relation to the problems of the world as it is lived
and its incorporation by experts to deal with life world problems. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Meet the New Lady…Lady Bug!
Presenter: Jaime Rodriguez and James Townsend
Date: August 19, 2015
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 (i.e. graphic calculators, iPads, Tablets, etc.). Please bring your devices and adapters. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Creating Financial Independence
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes, Agent
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: This Creating Financial Independence workshop is designed to provide you with an overview of all aspects
of managing your finances. This workshop focuses on the basics including life insurance, long term care, retirement
planning, and other financial needs. At the end of this workshop, the audience will understand their current financial needs
and be empowered to make informed financial decisions. I appreciate the opportunity to help you uncover your
individual planning needs. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Distance Education Dual Credit Facilitator Session
Presenter: Andres Lopez, Luz E. Cadena, Andrew Lawrence, and Robert Jones
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Foyer Area (B Building)
Description: Dual credit faculty and ISD facilitators are invited to attend this session to get the latest Distance Education
information. Facilitators and faculty, meet to discuss your plans for student success. Please call Distance Education at
831-3111 to register. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Equal Employment Opportunity & Equal Educational Opportunity Workshop
Presenter: Nancy Nelson and Victoria D. Lipscomb
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
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: Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) Portfolios: Composition and Assessment
Presenter: Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Brian Kirby, and Jorge Gomez
Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
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, both of which are key elements of INRW. This session will discuss how to develop successful INRW portfolio
assignments and assessment methods, including digital applications and incorporating the common essay. CB Credit: #3
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Workshop: Tejano Passport Training Session for Instructors
Presenter: Dr. Gertrud Konings-Dudin and Dr. Ondrea Quiros
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Come learn how to be a part of 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 training session, interested instructors will receive detailed information about how they will be
guided throughout the semester and about 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: One Size Does Not Fit All: How To Become a More Effective Teacher by Understanding Teaching and
Learning Styles
Presenter: Alex Hernandez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 8:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A158
Description: One size does not fit all. People prefer to think, do, and learn differently. Students have different learning
styles, and instructors have diverse teaching styles. A lot has to do with the personality or temperament of the person.
This program will assess the four personality styles to evaluate how students prefer to learn and how personality
differences influences how an instructor teaches. Please call Mari Reyes at 831-6386 to register. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Calm before the Storm: Origin of Conflicts among East Asia Countries
Presenter: Hyung Lae Park
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: One hundred years ago, the Korean peninsula was a battleground between continent power and sea power
countries. Sixty years ago, it was a battleground between free countries and communist countries. Today, it becomes a
battleground surrounded by economic powers (South Korea, China and Japan) and emerging military powers (North
Korea’s nuclear weapon, China as a super power and strong intention of Japan to re-arm). Yet, the world has a lack of
knowledge in this dangerous and important regional politics. This presentation aims to help understand Far East
countries’ origin of conflicts, ongoing conflicts, and their implication in world politics. CB Credit: #6
Workshop: LiveScribe: An Introduction to Note Taking in the Modern Age
Presenter: Ivette Chuca and Lorena Gonzalez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: Come learn how the Livescribe Pen works! Presenters will demonstrate how to utilize the pen in the
classroom to promote student success. Participants will be given the chance to try out the pen and make a recording. CB
Credit: #8
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Workshop: Build Your Blackboard Course with Mission & Vision
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: Learn best practices for building your Blackboard course with mission and vision…your students. Get tips
to improve your syllabus, organize your course, and establish presence. Please call Distance Education at 831-3111 to
register. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Excel for Grades
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: In each clinic we will discuss the process for entering and deleting rows and accommodating the number of
students (records) in your class. You will learn how to add and delete columns (fields) to represent your graded items, like
assignments, projects, and exams. You will enter formulas to determine weighted averages, delete low scores, find the
highest scores and a total score. You will also learn how to use VLOOKUP functions to determine a letter grade based on
the total score. Clinics will run in thirty minutes intervals. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Time-Management in an Era of 10-Hours-Daily Smartphone Use: Strategies, Programs, Apps to Instill
Attention and Commitment
Presenter: Brian Kirby
Date: August 20, 2015
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: #7
Workshop: BCIS 1305 and Business CourseMate Training
Presenter: Lisa Goodrich
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 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 Fall classes. For CourseMate, learn to utilize the
Cengage Learning "CourseMate" Software for the Business Courses. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: CONNECT Software Training for Accounting Courses with McGraw-Hill Publishers/Trainers
Presenter: Grace Vaughn and Lori LeBleu
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: "CONNECT" Software refresher training for the Accounting Discipline. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M48
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Faculty Association, TBA
Presenter: Dr. Carina Ramirez
Date: August 20, 2015
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: CONNECT Software Training for Business Courses with McGraw-Hill Publishers/Trainers
Presenter: Grace Vaughn and Lori LeBleu
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: "CONNECT" Software refresher training for the Business Discipline. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Cengage Learning MindTap
Presenter: Lisa Goodrich
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 11:30 - 1:30 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 Fall 2015 course. This hands-on
session will allow you to learn more about incorporating MindTap into your course syllabus. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: Core Curriculum Assessment Discussion and Planning
Presenter: Ivette Chuca
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: If you are teaching Math 1314, Math 1324, Math 2412, Math 2413, Math 1342, and Math 1333 you are
required to assess your classes using the Core Curriculum Outcomes. Come learn more about the Core Curriculum
Assessment and how you will be reporting the results. Faculty will share their experience they had during the Spring 2015
semester and plan for Fall 2015 semester. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: How Can MyCourses Help You?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
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
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Workshop: Early Alert Training
Presenter: Sandra Lujan, Susan Silva, and Margie Nelson Rodriguez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B161
Description: Early Alert is a new retention program at EPCC 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 are currently using computer software to monitor their First-Time-inCollege 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: #9
Workshop: Creating Opportunities for Student and Community Engagement Outside of the Classroom
Presenter: Isadora Stowe
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: This workshop will provide examples of student and community engagement outside of the classroom in
the Arts, as well as interdisciplinary campus events. Participants will be encouraged to network for future collaborations
and or share projects they have done outside of the classroom to create student and community engagement. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Creating Financial Independence
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes, Agent
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: This Creating Financial Independence workshop is designed to provide you with an overview of all aspects
of managing your finances. This workshop focuses on the basics including life insurance, long term care, retirement
planning, and other financial needs. At the end of this workshop, the audience will understand their current financial needs
and be empowered to make informed financial decisions. I appreciate the opportunity to help you uncover your
individual planning needs. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Project HIGHER: A New Concept
Presenter: Bill Robnett and Rick Razo
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
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 Master's 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-onone 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: Build Your Blackboard Course with Mission & Vision
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Learn best practices for building your Blackboard course with mission and vision…your students. Get tips
to improve your syllabus, organize your course, and establish presence. Please call Distance Education at 831-3111 to
register. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: House Bill 2504
Presenter: Deborah Toynes
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: This workshop will help Faculty become familiar with House Bill 2504, how to upload their course syllabi
and update profile. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Potential Topics in Computer Security to Incorporate to CS/IT Coursework and Class Activities
Presenter: Dr. Christian Servin
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1722
Description: Computer Security has become a highly demanding feature in the workforce in the areas of computer
science/programming and information technology. Although many companies and industry require computer security
knowledge in the workforce, often they do not know what features of security to apply. In this workshop we present the
three main areas of security that can be used to incorporate in curriculum and/or in course work activities. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
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: COSC 1301 CourseMate Training
Presenter: Lisa Goodrich
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1711
Description: Join us for CourseMate training for COSC 1301. Learn to utilize the Cengage Learning "CourseMate"
Software for the COSC 1301 course. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/E112
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: The Fine Print Exposed in 50 Minutes or Less!
Presenter: John Paul Manriquez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M48
Description: Don't waste your money! Find out if your life insurance policy is benefiting YOU or the COMPANY. Too
many people pay too much for too little. Learn the fundamentals easily. You will be surprised! CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Digital Self-Defense
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
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
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Workshop: ITSC 1301 SAM 2013 Training
Presenter: Lisa Goodrich and Russ Myers
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 2:30 - 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 Fall classes. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: Math Emporium Tutor Training
Presenter: Edith Aguirre and Oscar Macedo
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C120
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. We will share best practices and provide a list of useful
information learned from previous semesters. We will focus on emporium 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: Understanding and Accommodating Student Veterans with PTSD and or TBI
Presenter: Virgil Adkins,VRC and Erika McLean
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
Description: A discussion and forum that will aid in Understanding and Accommodating Student Veterans with PTSD
and/or TBI. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Math Emporium Updates for Faculty and Tutors
Presenter: Edith Aguirre and Oscar Macedo
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C119
Description: This will be a meet-and-greet workshop between faculty and tutors that will be teaching in emporium
sections at the Mission del Paso campus. Updates on syllabi and other course requirements will be provided. 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. 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 both faculty and tutors can 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: MyMathLab Introductory Workshop
Presenter: Ivette Chuca, Lorena Gonzalez, and Elsa Lopez
Date: August 20, 2015
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: It's Never Too Late!
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: Useful information that will help you to see from another perspective that it is never too late to feel better
and improve your life style and surroundings. In addition, there will be great door prizes from the EPCC Recycling
Program that will support your new goals. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Valle Verde English Q&A
Presenter: Lesley Pullen, Robin Russell, Ruth Pena, Mauricio Rodriguez, and Margie Nelson-Rodriguez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Do you have questions about the discipline? Do you know how to submit your printing to the ISC
electronically? Who do you call if you need to miss your early morning or evening class? Bring your questions to this
session and let the VV English Coordinators and faculty get you started towards a successful semester by creating mentor
relationships to foster positive discipline outcomes. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Multiplication Using Historical Methods
Presenter: Dr. Joanne Peeples
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1136
Description: Students are entering college unable to multiply or divide integers without a calculator (hence having little
number sense). Rather than repeat multiplication methods they have already seen, why not try Egyptian arithmetic,
multiplication per gelosia ("by jealousy") or Napier's bones? History plus math is often a winning strategy. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: New Physics Materials and the Core Assessment
Presenter: Manny Alvarado, Diana Munoz Baniak, and Allison Bruce
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2314
Description: The method that all physics courses must employ for core assessment will be explained. How to use the
new physics ancillary materials and mastering physics to enhance your course and assess your core objectives will be
explored. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Mission Campus Guided Tour
Presenter: Colleen Mounsey, Christina Ratcliffe, and Barbara Valle
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C102 (Inside Library)
Description: Are you new to MDP and have questions about where to get copies and pick up your mail or perhaps where
you send your students for tutoring? Then come to the library where we will depart on a guided tour of MDP campus.
We will start with snacks to build up our energy and then peruse the campus in search of our hidden gems. You will learn
the answers to all of your questions! CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Preserving Your Retirement Funds
Presenter: Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: You've been working hard, building your nest egg for retirement. If you've planned diligently, your money
should last for the rest of your life. But have you considered what would happen to your retirement funds if you had an
accident or your health deteriorated so that you needed help for the activities of daily living? Come learn about the asset
protector that provides you with extra income so you don't have to spend all your hard earned retirement money.
CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Going to the Source: Teaching and Learning with Digital Primary Sources
Presenter: Norma Ballenger and Olga Sanchez
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C109
Description: The use of primary sources in the classroom is a way for students to develop the intellectual curiosity that
leads to further research and increased awareness of the world around them. Join us as we explore some of the digital
resources available to quench that curiosity. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Safety first: Stay Up-to-Date with Biology Lab Safety Protocols at EPCC
Presenter: Laila Rajabi, Erin McCann Mills, and Ida Davila
Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Auditorium
Description: The workshop will serve to refresh and update all faculty regarding biology lab safety techniques and
procedures. Lab safety techniques will include the use of personal protective equipment, disinfecting and cleaning
techniques, hazardous waste disposal, as well as a special section covering microbial lab safety and best practices. The
goal of the training is to ensure the safety of faculty, staff, and students in the laboratories. In addition, Nancy Tharp,
EPCC Risk Manager, will be joining the workshop and will be available to answer questions regarding lab safety. CB
Credit: #4
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Workshop: Curriculum Committee Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Katherine Kelley
Date: August 21, 2015
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B240
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
CB Credit: No Faculty Development credit.
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Division & Discipline Meetings
Thursday, August 20, 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
E112
E113
B102
E109
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
C147
E112
C120
B102
B102
B115
E112
E111
E112
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
Thursday, August 20, 2015
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
Librarians (4:00 p.m.)
A002
A002
A228
A228
H158
A230
A002
B307
A232
A002
E100J
Mathematics
Medical Lab Technology
Medical Laboratory Tech
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
RG H014 - H015
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
A232
B414
B414
B300
B308 (7:30 p.m.)
H151 (noon to 4:00 p.m.)
A002
A004
B301
H207
Remarks by Dean: Ms. Gail Meagher
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Transmountain Campus
Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
RG H014 - H015
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Paula Mitchell
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
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
48
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
A400/ASC
(4:30 p.m.)
Auditorium/ASC
A400/ASC
Rancher’s Grill
2285 Trawood @ 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
Education 1300
A1120
A1517
A1120
A1124
A1400
A2122
A1317
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
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
August 17-21, 2015
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
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
Location
Room
A2326
Call ext. 2527
2016 N. Piedras
House of Pizza
ASC
A624 STEM
VV
A1326
VV
A1517
NW
M48
VV
A2326
TM
1500
Carino's on Airway
VV
A1124
Call ext. 3345
2285 Trawood Dr. Rancher's Grill
Date
Thursday
Time
9:00 a.m.
Monday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
October 7th
Thursday
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Thursday
7:15 p.m.
10224 La Vista Plaza
Place
M82
A2124
B230
A1215
H118
H115
H158
1211
A2126
109
Call ext. 7079
B164
A2518
B241
1702
317
Julio's
Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Thursday
Thursday
Monday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
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.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
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.
A2515
Andale Restaurant
Wednesday
Thursday
11:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
118
B307
A232
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
VV
NW
VV
ASC
VV
RG
RG
RG
TM
VV
ATC
VV
VV
VV
TM
ATC
8050 Gateway
Blvd. East
Geology
VV
Government
9201 Gateway
West
HART
ATC
Health Information Technology
RG
Health Professions & Related Science RG
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Discipline
History
Hospitality Operations
Information Tech Systems
Interior Design Technology
Kinesiology
Librarians
Machining Technology
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Medical Assisting Tech
Medical Lab Tech
Music
Nursing
Paralegal
Pharmacy Technology
Philosophy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Psychology
Radiologic Tech
Reading
Respiratory Care
Sign Language
Social Work
Sociology
Speech Communication
Surgical Tech
Teacher Preparation
Theater
Travel & Tourism
Welding
Location
The Lunch Box
ASC
1345 George
Dieter
TM
RG
ATC
VV
MDP
Room
3623 Buckner
B190
Great American
Land & Cattle
1200
Call ext. 2165
E100D
109
A2700 area
A134
1270 Giles
RG
VV
RG
RG
RG
VV
VV
RG
VV
RG
VV
VV
11100 Sean
Haggerty
VV
RG
VV
VV
ASC
RG
Call ext. 4139
Call ext. 4085
Gabriel's Restaurant
H015
A1105
B309
B400
H157
A2511
B124
004
B240
B301
B254
A1102
Ardovino’s
Restaurant
B240
H206
A1509
C401
B190
H115
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Date
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
Time
12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday
7:00 p.m.
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
11-12 Lunch;
12:10 - 2:30
meeting
Friday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Monday
3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
7-8 :00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
2:00 - 4:45 p.m.
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Thursday
Thursday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Thursday
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
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