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On the Cover: The theme “A Whole New World” was submitted by Melinda Camarillo, Math Instructor,
Transmountain Campus.
The cover art was submitted by Chris Oatley, Graphic Designer, Curriculum and Instructional
Development Office.
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will not be accepted.
Table of Contents
Letter from the President …………………………………………………... Page 1
Letter from the Vice President of Instruction………………………………. Page 2
Office of Faculty Development Welcome………………………………….. Page 3
Description of CB Credits………………………………………………….. Page 4
Faculty Coordinators Meetings……………………………………………. Page 5
New Faculty Program……………………………………………………… Page 6
Workshops
Saturday, August 16 workshop……………………………………
Monday, August 18 workshops…………………………………….
Tuesday, August 19 workshops…………………………………….
Wednesday, August 20 workshops…………………………………
Thursday, August 21 workshops…………………………………....
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Pages 7-11
Pages 11-23
Pages 24-32
Pages 33-38
Tenure Track Faculty Workshops
1st Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………… Page 18
2nd Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………... Page 19
3rd Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………… Page 20
4th Year Tenure Track Workshop…………………………………… Page 19
5th Year Tenure Track Workshop……………………………………Page 20
Faculty Association Meeting……………………………………………….. Page 36
Division & Discipline Meetings……………………………………………. Pages 39-42
District-wide Discipline Meetings………………………………………….. Pages 43-44
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY, Thursday, September 18……... Page 45
Thursday, September 18 workshops…………………………………….. Pages 46-48
Professional Development Day for all faculty and staff is Thursday, September 18. No
classes or services will be scheduled so that everyone can attend. See pages 47-50
This activity is required for all full-time faculty and staff. Adjunct faculty and part-time
staff are encouraged to attend.
EPCC Board of Trustees……………………………………………………. Page 49
Welcome Faculty! As the new academic year is upon us, I hope that each of you had a
restful and relaxing summer. Our theme for this semester’s Faculty
Development, “A Whole New World” truly resonates given the outstanding news the College received this summer regarding EPCC’s reaffirmation of
accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC). This accomplishment could not have been achieved without the extraordinary
efforts of the entire college community, beginning with the Board of Trustees and each of the
respective divisions - led by Instruction and Research and Accountability.
I am pleased to announce that once again EPCC has been ranked 1st in the nation in awarding
associate degrees to Hispanic students by Hispanic Outlook Magazine. In addition to this
recognition, EPCC has qualified as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation eligible
for the Aspen Institute’s Community College Excellence award. This is a tribute to the
commitment and dedication each of you has to the students we serve.
While EPCC has a long history and commitment to student success, reaffirmation allows us to
explore a whole new world of implementing innovative initiatives to further facilitate student
success. The implementation of Civitas Learning, a predictive analytics tool, is currently being
led by Information Technology. This new software will help us identify at-risk students and
allow for intervention during the course of the term.
Continuing with the theme “A Whole New World”, the College, led by Administration and
Financial Operations, has embarked on the development of a district-wide Master Plan that will
identify the projected needs of the district through 2025. During the upcoming Fall and Spring
term, a review of current campuses and the design of our new Fort Bliss campus will be
completed.
The division of Student Services is leading the way to create a new Student Orientation. The
orientation will incorporate face to face and online modules as well as workshops on the
campus the student will be taking classes at. I believe that this orientation program will help
tremendously in our efforts to increase student success on our campuses.
I would like to thank each of you for your commitment to EPCC and to student success. Have a
great Fall Semester!
Sincerely,
William Serrata, Ph.D.
President
1 Instruction and Workforce, Economic Development & Continuing Education
Dear Faculty,
The energy of a new semester is an exciting time for educators
and I am happy to welcome each of you back! This semester’s
Faculty Development Theme “A Whole New World” not only
represents the opportunities education opens for our students,
but also represents the new horizons we are embarking on as
an institution.
This past year, El Paso Community College (EPCC) has been on a steady path to address
areas of SACS concerns. By working together, we have successfully demonstrated our
compliance and I am pleased to say that our efforts have paid off. Thanks to your hard
work, our accreditation has been reaffirmed! This would not have been possible without the
dedication and commitment of each of you that helped with this crucial effort. We addressed
SACS Comprehensive Standard 3.3.1.1 and have significantly strengthened our instructional
programs by strengthening our Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). With the partnership of
Deans, Coordinators and many of you who served on hiring committees, we have met SACS
Core Requirement 2.8 and competitively hired 50 full-time faculty. Join me in extending a
warm welcome to these new faculty colleagues and know that this increase in our faculty
ranks will have many positive results. Of course, this was a college-wide effort and I also
want to share our sincere thanks with all of the other areas of the college that were vital to
this effort.
This semester brings new leadership to the instructional area and I am proud to welcome
Lucia Rodriguez as the new Director of Student Success. A big thank you goes out to Hector
Arriola for his hard work and leadership as Interim Director of Student Success this past
year. Student Success is a team effort and will require the collaboration of all of our faculty,
staff and the entire college family in order to build on the work already done.
Now, a new world lies ahead. We must continue to strive for excellence and take
instructional initiatives to the next level. Our Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is now in full
swing and we will continue our work on Student Learning Outcomes. The EPCC Early Alert
program will kick off this fall as will an adjunct engagement initiative that will provide more
in depth tools and opportunities for student/faculty engagement. The master planning
process is in progress and we look forward to the results later this fall. As part of this
process, we will be planning our new campus on Fort Bliss. These are certainly exciting
times to be at EPCC!
Have a fantastic Fall 2014 Semester!
Steven E. Smith
Vice President of Instruction
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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 “A Whole New World.” General Sessions are no
longer part of Faculty Development week, so several workshops have been scheduled for Monday, August 18.
The week ahead is going to 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#.
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.
REMINDER:
Professional Development Day for all faculty and staff is Thursday, September 18. No
classes or services will be scheduled so that everyone can attend. See pages 47-50
This activity is required for all full-time faculty and staff. Adjunct faculty and part-time
staff are encouraged to attend.
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
 Maria Noel, Clerk, 831-2773 or mflor339@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 18, 2014
Mission del Paso Campus
Monday, August 18
10:00 a.m.
Instructional Programs
Dean: Dr. Julie Penley
MDP Room A134
Northwest Campus
Monday, August 18
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 Science
Dean: Dr. Eileen Conklin
Health Career & Technical Education, Math, and
Science
Dean: Dr. Paula Mitchell
Monday, August 18
8:30 a.m.
RG Room E109
Monday, August 18
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
RG Room A121
Nursing
Dean: Ms. Gail Meagher
Monday, August 18
11:00 – 1:00 p.m.
H106
Transmountain Campus and Fort Bliss
Art, Communication and Social Sciences
Dean: Ms. Jan Eveler
Monday, August 18
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
TM Room 1001
Math, Science and Career & Technical Education
Dean: Mr. Rick Webb
Monday, August 18
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
TM Conference
Room 1005
Valle Verde Campus
Monday, August 18
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
VV Room
MV12A
Monday, August 18
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
VV Room B241
ESL, Reading and Social Sciences
Dean: Ms. Susana Rodarte
Monday, August 18
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
VV Room B240
Education and Career & Technical Education
Dean: Dr. Jaime Farias
Monday, August 18
10:00 a.m.
VV Room A2127
Advanced Technology Center
Dean: Dr. Olga Valerio
Monday, August 18
9:00 – 11:00 a.m
VV/ATC Room
109
Communication and Performing Arts
Dean: Mr. Claude Mathis
Architecture, Arts, Drafting, Math, and Science
Dean: Ms. Tonie Badillo
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New Faculty Program – EXPO
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
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, both full-time and adjunct and
dual credit. This is an excellent opportunity to meet supervisors and colleagues. ATTENDANCE IS
REQUIRED FOR GENERAL MEETING & AT LEAST ONE WORKSHOP.
4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Information Expo & 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 & 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
Room Preference
eMSTI – A Glimpse of the Future For Your Students
10:00 - 10:50 a.m. B191
Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Boardroom
Teachership Academy "Meet and Greet"
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
A601
A Whole New Future of Aging
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
B320
Collaborating for Integration: Career and College Pathways for ESL/DE and ABE 2:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Students
New Faculty Orientation
4:45 - 7:00 p.m.
B322
Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A259
New Dual Credit Faculty Orientation Workshop
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A400
Understanding and Accommodating your Student – Veterans
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Who is the Weakest Link?
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Boardroom
Working with the Center for Students with Disabilities in Teaching Your
Students with Disabilities
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A201
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Boardroom/Auditorium
SATURDAY, August 16, 2014
Workshop: Enhancing Your Classroom Technology!
Presenter: Carlos Mejia, Sergio Ramos, Gilbert Garcia, Jesusita Salas and Nancy Gamez
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: A hands-on workshop on how to use the equipment placed in the Technology Enhanced Classrooms, Multimedia
Carts and Lady Bug (Document Camera). Learn how you can connect your own devices on the carts, podiums and document
cameras for classroom use (i.e. 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 question or helped you with your device. CB Credit: #8
NO GENERAL SESSION ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18
MONDAY, August 18, 2014
Workshop: Guiding Students through the Pipeline from Admission to Graduation
Presenter: Celina Gomez and Lolo Mercado
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: With what credentials do students start at EPCC and how do we become part of their success/failure to progress in their
education and successfully graduate to work or transfer? CB Credit: #1
Workshop: New Employee Orientation
Presenter: Alex Hernandez and Mari Reyes
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: The purpose of new employee orientation is to acquaint new faculty and staff with the vision, mission, and core values
of EPCC, the different campuses, organizational charts, how to access policies and procedures, student confidentiality, employee
relations, institutional effectiveness, information technology, telecommunications, EPCC Police Department, diversity programs,
payroll, benefits, EPCC recycling program, risk management / safety, and information security overview. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: A Cool New World: Strategies to Stay Fresh in the Classroom
Presenter: Michelle Conklin, Christopher Kazanjian and Michael Duncan
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: This presentation will discuss how the youth culture we serve at the community college level is constantly changing. Our
students' cultural language, world paradigm, value systems, cultural norms, etc., are constantly in flux, and we as educators need to be
ready to make learning relevant to their experience. The presenters will offer strategies on how to understand/engage the complexities
of our students' world as well as discuss effective ways to speak with them about drugs, sex, violence, work, and academic success. CB
Credit: #7
Workshop: Tai Chi Practice
Presenter: Stephanie Martinez
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1215
Description: Tai Chi is often described as movement in meditation, as the gentle circular movements are performed slowly, with
reciprocal breathing and a quiet mind. We will begin with the traditional 8 brocades preparation and then practice the individual
forms known as "ward off, roll back, squeeze, anti-lock, press, and push." Then we'll combine them into the complete sequence called
"grasp the bird's tail" and add "repulse the monkey." We will conclude with the chi gong exercises of the five elements and walking
the path of Tao. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: New Faculty 101: Navigating the Academic Waters
Presenter: Nicholas Fernandez, Ricardo Rivera, Isadora Stowe, and Pat Duran
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: This workshop will provide new faculty guidance on syllabus construction, faculty rules and regulations, classroom
management, and available student support services. This workshop is part of a series hosted by the Educators for Effective Teaching
and Learning (EETL). EETL's overall goal is to enhance the quality of education for students by directly enhancing the quality of
teaching for faculty. CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: How can My.EPCC help you?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Would you like to offer additional materials to your students online and help the environment by going completely
paperless? Come see what My.EPCC has to offer you! This interactive workshop will showcase the many features available to our
faculty through My.EPCC. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Give Me Liberty! History 1301/1302 Implementation Workshop with W. W. Norton
Presenter: David Prestidge, Mary Dudley, and Mike Gonzalez
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Please join your W. W. Norton representative and technology specialist for a media implementation workshop for the
new History 1301/1302 text, GIVE ME LIBERTY! 4e by Eric Foner. We will go over all student and instructor resources, including
our free and open Blackboard coursepack. Lunch will be provided. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: House Bill 2504 Clinics
Presenter: Deborah Toynes and Nancy Gamez
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Each clinic is to help faculty how to fill out the form, upload their course syllabi and update profile. Clinics will run in
30 minute intervals. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Community Resources to Engage Your Students
Presenter: Vanessa Camacho
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: Looking for ways to have your students venture out into the community? As part of the college’s mission as well as the
implementation of the Quality Enhancement Plan "Learning about the Community as a Community," faculty are encouraged to
incorporate some sort of community engagement into their courses. This workshop will provide a Fall 2014 schedule of lectures,
tours, exhibits, special events, film screenings, and more from a variety of community organizations and institutions. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Update on the Start Right Initiative
Presenter: Blayne Primozich
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: The four Start Right committees, Entering Students, Early Interventions and Retention, Instructional Strategies, and
Transitions, have generated a number of recommendations and pilot projects over the last two years, including early alert, the
developmental-credit course alignment summit, the electronic faculty warehouse, use of BlackBoard as a gradebook, faculty advising,
and use of the HB 2405 website to submit faculty grade records. This workshop will provide an overview of projects planned for the
upcoming year and will seek feedback from participants about new potential recommendations. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Are You a New Full-Time Faculty Member? Then this Workshop is a Must!
Presenter: Gabriel Camacho, Rebekah Bell, Charles Miller, and Zaira Crisafulli
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Are you a newly-hired full time faculty member? Are you feeling lost and overwhelmed? Feel like you need some
guidance along the tenure track? Then this workshop is for you! The Texas Faculty Association will give you the inside scoop on how
to succeed in your new position here at EPCC. TFA faculty mentors will be on hand to share advice and offer tips and tricks. Come
take advantage of years of experience and enjoy a free lunch, too! All new full-time lecturers, and tenure track faculty are welcome!
Lunch will be provided. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Why Should I Use Blackboard?
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Learn about the tools Blackboard has to offer in teaching courses online and/or enhancing your on-site course. You can
also get information on the Blackboard Certification Training and the Distance Education Fall 2014 training schedule. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Drawing to Learn: The Relationship between Thought and Process
Presenter: Frank Rimbach and Michael Thornton
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1320
Description: Drawing to Learn: 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 an artist. Participants will learn how to compose a composition and receive
instruction in the process of drawing a still life. The result of this hands-on workshop will be to open up awareness of the world
around them. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Keep Your Students On Course: Principles of Student Success Part 1
Presenter: Janine Rudnick
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014 MOVED to Wednesday, August 20th
Time: 1:00 - 2:50 p.m. – Moved 10:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232 MOVED to Room B202
Description: Do you wonder how students are ever going to make it through your course? Skip Downing, the guru of On Course, has
developed eight principles of successful students. It involves having the student reflect on his/her own life and taking the
responsibility for his/her own education. This workshop will go through those principles, and more importantly, provide information
that you can use to help students achieve success. You'll be actively involved in the workshop and will leave with activities and
strategies you can use to help students succeed. This workshop will cover the first four principles. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Testing in Nursing
Presenter: Julie Toth and Pauline Ballesteros
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: The testing workshop will discuss and demonstrate what is required for Nursing Testing and writing of the exams and
how to use the nursing program Testing Procedure Booklet. Discussion will include choosing Course Objectives (Course SLOs) and
Unit Objectives (Unit SLOs) to be tested, how to choose the nursing process and cognitive level of the questions, and how to use the
PAR score reports to identify item analysis , level of difficulty, and discrimination of test items. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Dental Hygiene Teaching Strategies
Presenter: Judy Mayfield and Debra Stadjuhar
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/Dental Clinic
Description: Mandatory workshop for all dental hygiene faculty. Workshop focus is on instructional and evaluation processes in
dental hygiene education and clinic. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: T-T-T (Teachers Teaching Teachers)
Presenter: Ivette Chuca and Kien Lim
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2511
Description: Join us for the Second Annual T-T-T workshop. This workshop is a joint workshop with EPCC and UTEP faculty. The
workshop will focus on topics taught in Math 1350 and Math 1351. Professors will present different topics using hands-on activities.
Together we will comment on what works best about the activities and changes that can be made to improve the activities to help
students conceptually understand the concepts being taught. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Coordinators' Collaborative Roundtable
Presenter: Lisa Elliott and Lisa McNeil
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Discipline and District-wide Coordinators, please join us for a facilitator-led group discussion where we will share best
practices for accomplishing the varied responsibilities that are under your purview. From administrative deadlines to part-time
faculty evaluations, we will be reviewing topics of greatest interest to the group! Please note that this session is geared to instructional
coordinators. All coordinators are welcome, but not all of the information may be relevant to technical program coordinators and
counselor coordinators CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Seven Steps to Financial Freedom
Presenter: Ivan Iniguez
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/C210
Description: Come and learn how to handle your money in seven steps and achieve financial freedom to finally enjoy the life you
deserve. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Social Media: A Smart Resource
Presenter: Sylvia Aguilar Zéleny
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Twitter, Blaving, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook are all about interaction, and too frequently they are the main
distractors in a classroom. If you learn to use them effectively, social media can bridge the gap between these technologies – that
students use with proficiency outside of the classroom – and begin to connect them to teaching and learning inside the classroom. CB
Credit: #8
Workshop: Fine-tuning the Listening/Speaking Classroom
Presenter: Andrea Rico-Elizondo, Janine Rudnick, and Tracy vonMaluski
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B102
Description: Not sure if you're covering all of the course objectives? Uncomfortable with evaluating your students' speaking ability?
Unable to find enough listening resources? Join us for the answers to all your questions as well as a sharing of ideas and activities to
fine-tune your Listening/Speaking classroom! CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Get Connected: Learn How Easy It Is to use Twitter and Instagram
Presenter: Dr. Andi Quiros
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325 MOVED to A2128
Description: Interaction begins with communication; come and join us and learn how easy it is to set up and use Twitter and
Instagram accounts! For the EPCC QEP, many of our instructors and students are doing amazing things with the community, and
using these tools allow for another level of interaction and connection. As an instructor, you can use Twitter and Instagram as
pedagogical tools and encourage your students to follow both your postings and those of EPCC, which in turn will better connect
those students with our EPCC community. Hope to see you there! CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Crimea: Political Science Explains Russian Territorial Expansion
Presenter: Dr. Sergio Saenz-Rivera
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: In recent years, the Russian Federation under the leadership of Vladimir Putin has tried to recover the preeminent
position it had in the world during the Cold War. The latest episode of power-seeking actions on the part of Russia involves the
annexation of Crimea. In general, the annexation challenges the international stability achieved after the Cold War and, domestically,
it puts a stop to the democratization process that made Russia more predictable to the U.S. strategy in the world. In the presentation we
will discuss the Crimean episode under the different lenses that political science and international relations offer to explain Russian
behavior and its consequences for the world and the U.S. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Excel Grade Book Clinics
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez and Nancy Gamez
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: In each clinic we will discusses the process for entering and deleting rows to accommodate 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 a low score, find the highest and lowest score and
a total score. You will also learn how to use the VLOOKUP function to determine a letter grade based on the total score. Clinics will
run in 30 minute intervals. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Why Should I Use Blackboard?
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/B111
Description: Learn about the tools Blackboard has to offer in teaching courses online and/or enhancing your on-site course. You can
also get information on the Blackboard Certification Training and the Distance Education Fall 2014 training schedule. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: A Whole New World of ESL Grammar: Using the "Next Generation" Online Components
Presenter: Robin Graybill and David Moody
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B162
Description: The ESOL discipline has adopted an innovative new grammar text called Next Generations Grammar. This text
includes an interactive and highly adaptive online component which will fulfill our English Language Learning Center requirements.
Come learn how this engaging feature can improve student learning and aid the instructor in assessment! Instructors interested in
teaching grammar courses are strongly encouraged to attend. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Getting Things Done in a Whole New World
Presenter: Angelica Garcia
Date: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 7:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/B111
Description: The workshop is a summary of the concepts presented in David Allen's book, Getting Things Done: The Art of StressFree Productivity. The five-stage process for managing work flow will be discussed: Collect, Process, Organize, Do, and Review.
We (1) collect things that command our attention; (2) process what they mean and what to do about them; and (3) organize the results,
which we (4) review as options for what we choose to (5) do. The ultimate goal is to free the mind of tasks and details in order to
focus on the bigger picture and release creative potential. CB Credit: #11
TUESDAY, August 19, 2014
Workshop: Dental Assisting Teaching Strategies
Presenter: Edgar Parelas, Lourdes Garduno and Sharon Dickinson
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/Dental clinic
Description: Mandatory workshop for all dental assisting faculty. Workshop focus is on instructional and evaluation processes in
dental assisting education and clinic. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Identifying Dangerous Wildlife around EPCC
Presenter: Dr. Carlos Amaya, Dominic Lannutti, and Dr. Jose Pacheco
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B109
Description: This workshop is designed for EPCC Police and Physical Plant employees as well as other faculty/staff who wish to
learn about common snakes and invertebrates found around EPCC. The workshop will focus on identification of venomous and nonvenomous snakes as well as identification of several dangerous invertebrates. We will also demonstrate proper techniques to
capture/move the animals. Space is limited; please RSVP to Dr. Jose Pacheco, jpache78@epcc.edu, if you plan to attend . CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Become Aware of 7 Specific Ways We Are Misled into Giving Our Money Away!
Presenter: John Paul Manriquez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Become aware of 7 specific ways we are misled into giving our money away: 1. Mortgage 2. Life Insurance 3. Cancer
Insurance 4. Accidental Insurance 5. Auto Insurance 6. Auto Rental Insurance 7. Home Buyers' Insurance. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Why Should I Use Blackboard?
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: Learn about the tools Blackboard has to offer in teaching courses online and/or enhancing your on-site course. You can
also get information on the Blackboard Certification Training and the Distance Education Fall 2014 training schedule. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1333 MOVED to A1301
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Incorporating Real EHR with Cerner into Nursing Courses
Presenter: Hafid A. Guerrero
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015
Description: In a world surrounded by technology, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are becoming more and more common in our
healthcare system. Due to government regulations, among other factors, the use of EHRs will soon become the norm in the
healthcare industry regardless of the setting. In order for us to prepare competent nurses able to function in the technology-driven
healthcare system of today, we must start incorporating EHRs into our courses. Join me today to briefly discuss some simple ways to
incorporate Real EHR with Cerner into your nursing course. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Two Koreas, China and Japan: What is Going On?
Presenter: Hyung Lae Park
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
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 and emerging military powers. Yet, the world has a lack of knowledge of 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. (Updated from last spring's workshop presentation) CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Digital Self Defense
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317
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: Specialized Admissions Process for Health Occupation Programs
Presenter: Argelia S. Duarte
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: What is the process for students to rank into the specialized admissions health programs? Join me as I will explain the
process step by step. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Mexican-Americans in World War II: A History of El Paso's Company E.
Presenter: Jorge Rodriguez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: 15,440, 000 Americans served in World War II. It is projected that at least 500,000 of these American soldiers were
Hispanics, most of them of Mexican ethnicity. Indeed, Mexican-Americans served proudly and honorably in the Second World War,
yet, it seems that for some reason their contributions have been left out of American history books and even films. This presentation
serves to bring light to Mexican-Americans that served in World War II, with a focus on a local unit given the title of Company E.
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: BIOL 1108 General Biology - Sciences Non-Majors I LAB MANUAL Custom Edition Updates
Presenter: Dr. Xiomara C. Chianelli, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, Paul Hotchkin, Ivan Iniguez, Dr. Victoria Ochoa, Dr. Jose Pacheco, and
Laila Rajabi
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to discuss new changes made to the Biology 1108 custom edition lab manual. It is
essential that all students receive a uniform laboratory learning experience and all faculty teaching this course learn the key revisions
made to the 2nd edition. We also seek to provide a venue for Biology faculty district wide to come together and discuss the new
laboratory exercises proposed for this important course. Please RSVP (jpache78@epcc.edu) if you plan on attending to receive a
summary of current material. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Evaluation of Psychology SLOs
Presenter: Shanan Valles and Nicholas Fernandez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: This workshop is for Psychology full-time and part-time faculty to evaluate the discipline's Student Learning Outcomes.
We will examine our performance from previous semesters and brainstorm for future semesters. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Fireball in the Franklins: B-36 Bomber Crash in the Franklin Mountains, December 11, 1953
Presenter: Rebekah Bell and Dr. Albert Burnham
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B102
Description: On December 11, 1953, a dramatic and "explosive" incident in El Paso history occurred as a U.S. Air Force B-36
bomber crashed into the west side of the Franklin Mountains, killing all nine crew members. The bomber exploded on impact, starting
a fire on the side of the mountain and creating a scar on the mountain side. Sixty years later there is still debris from the crash on the
mountain. This workshop will explore the causes of the crash, as reported by the Air Force investigation, and will take the audience
on a journey, through pictures, to the crash site. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: SAM AND COURSEMATE Software Training for Business Classes with Cengage Learning Publishers/Trainers
Presenter: Grace Vaughn and Ashley Fathergill
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2325
Description: "SAM and COURSEMATE" Software refresher training for the Business Discipline for BCIS and all Business Courses.
CB Credit: #8
Workshop: A Whole New World of Student Success in Mathematics
Presenter: Lucy Michal, Ivette Chuca, Della Truman, Lourdes Arnal de Prats, and Christy Frescas
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L05
Description: New Math Project (NMP) courses offer students a whole new world in classrooms for learning mathematics while also
learning student success skills. This session is an overview of NMP and its design to allow non-STEM students to finish their
mathematics course requirement in their programs within their first year of placing into MATH 0303. Counselors, advisors, program
coordinators, student support directors and tutors are encouraged to attend and experience an NMP mathematics lesson and a student
success lesson. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Setting up Grade Book Using Microsoft Excel
Presenter: Muhammad Akhtar
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: This workshop will show you how to use Microsoft Excel to set up your grade book for your classes to compute letter
grades. It will also show you how to compute averages and standard deviation for each exam automatically by Excel. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: House Bill 2504 Clinics
Presenter: Deborah Toynes and Nancy Gamez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Each clinic is to help faculty how to fill out the form, upload their course syllabi and update profile. Clinics will run in
30 minutes intervals. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Equal Employment Opportunity & Equal Educational Opportunity Workshop
Presenter: Nancy Nelson and Victoria D. Lipscomb
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1120
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: Enhancing Your Classroom Technology Capabilities!
Presenter: Carlos Mejia, Sergio Ramos, Gilbert Garcia, Jesusita Salas and Nancy Gamez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: A hands-on workshop on how to use the equipment placed in the Technology Enhanced Classrooms, Multimedia Carts
and Lady Bug (Document Camera). Learn how you can connect your own devices on the carts, podiums and document cameras for
classroom use (i.e. 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 question or helped you with your device. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: The Meaningful Critique
Presenter: Aditi Sarkar
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A625
Description: A critique provides an ideal environment to talk about design and receive feedback – an essential step in a design
student's learning process. Yet a thorough instructor preparation and student acceptance of criticism continue to pose a threat to this
step. This workshop explores innovative assessment methods to improve the relationship between instructors and students in a studio
environment and consequently enhance student involvement and performance. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: How Do I Plan For a Happy and Secure Retirement?
Presenter: Marshall Barclay
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
Description: Have you ever wondered if you were on track for retirement? What is the best type of asset allocation to meet your
goals? Are you protecting your family from financial setbacks? Have you looked at how you will deal with retirement from an
emotional viewpoint? Come learn and ask questions on how to use time–tested methods for retirement planning, investment planning,
life insurance, long term care, and Federal tax reduction. Are you getting the most out of your Employer sponsored Optional
Retirement Plan (403b)? A local financial advisor will give you the consideration you need to make your investments work for you.
Lincoln Financial Advisors is a locally owned firm with national expertise and has served the El Paso area for 84 years and now
manages $300 million of loyal customers' assets. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: The Spirit of Diversity
Presenter: Olga Chavez and Doroteo Franco
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126 MOVED to A2128
Description: Diversity Programs aims to promote an environment of mutual respect, tolerance, and equality through the Spirit of
Diversity. We want to increase cultural awareness, embrace our differences, and share the wealth of backgrounds, cultures, talents,
and interests. Diversity Programs’ activities include but are not limited to Black History Month; Native American Month; Women’s
History Month with Diamond Award Recognitions; Down Syndrome Awareness Month; Legal and Immigration symposiums with
community representatives; and many more. The success of Diversity Programs relies on the hard work and dedication of its
committee members. Come learn how you can help increase cultural awareness in your College community. CB Credit: #6
Workshop: Dual Credit and Early College High School Program: Updates and Impact
Presenter: Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Sue Selk, and Dianna Williams
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B109
Description: Would you like to learn more about EPCC's Dual Credit and Early College High School (ECHS) Program? Important
information, such as updates, standard processes, community impact, and benefits to our students, will be discussed. Are you teaching
dual credit? As dual credit faculty, find out what you need to know about your students and your role. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: -eMSTI–A Glimpse of the Future For Your Students
Presenter: Raquel Suro, G. Walker Johnson, and Richard Webb
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/B191
Description: Learn about the eMSTI program at EPCC and how this opportunity can assist you and your students in developing a
network that relates directly to the courses you teach. The Emerging Science and Technology Institute is looking for dedicated
instructors like you to bring your experience beyond the classroom while providing relevant work experience and customized training
for students from your classes! CB Credit: #4
Workshop: 6th Annual 2012 Institute on Learning Differences
Presenter: Maria Herrera and Carmen Thompson
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: At the 6th Annual 2012 Institute on Learning Differences, I attended sessions which focused heavily on making STEM
accessible to struggling students, particularly those with Math Learning Disabilities and sessions which focused on practical strategies
for better serving our returning Student Veterans, particularly those with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
There were also sessions on students who are on the Autism Spectrum. I will share this information to all attendees during this
workshop. CB Credit: #3
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Workshop: 3rd Year Tenure Peer Review Committee Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Terri L. Mann, and Tenure Committee Members
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
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 2014
Calendar of Events. NOTE: this workshop is only for faculty who have been appointed to one or more peer review committees for Fall
2014 CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 5th Year Tenure Peer Review Committee Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Terri L. Mann, and Tenure Committee Members
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
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 2014
Calendar of Events. NOTE: this workshop is only for faculty who have been appointed to one or more peer review committees for Fall
2014. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Border to Beltway: Field Exchange Between EPCC and Northern Virginia Community College
Presenter: Joshua Villalobos
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B103
Description: In Spring 2014, 24 students from EPCC and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) participated in the first
ever geology field exchange between two community colleges. During Spring break, EPCC students and faculty hosted their NOVA
counterparts on a week long educational field trip exploring our region's rich geological history and culture. At the end of the Spring
semester the NOVA students and faculty hosted their EPCC counterparts on a week long excursion exploring Appalachian geology
and the culture of our nation's capital. This workshop will discuss the steps taken to create this collaboration and the outcomes of this
project. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: World War II and the Development of America's Energy Pipelines
Presenter: Dr. David Raley
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Learn about the development of some of America's first long-distance oil and gas pipelines during the second World
War. Three major pipelines were hurriedly built during the war years to bring Texas' gas and oil supplies to the northeastern United
States. While these proved vital to the war effort and crucial in allowing the U.S. to adequately supply its allies with crude oil and war
goods, these monumental public works projects have largely been forgotten today. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Teaching History in College: Inspiring, Encouraging and Facilitating Thinking
Presenter: Elisa Martinez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Teaching history goes beyond the rote stream of information that is presented to students in a classroom. As instructors
we hope to transform a classroom that is an environment where students can recall a date and summon a feel for that time, an image,
or the atmosphere of that time in their mind. Pushing students to learn analytical and interpretive skills will not only enhance students'
academic skills overall but will also transfer into other fields of academia, while inspiring the study of history. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Just the Facts, Ma'am
Presenter: Jeff Brockhoff, Mark Lozano, and Scott Mann
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1130
Description: From broken down vehicles to weeds and vegetation to garage sales, this workshop explores and explains the various
ordinances found in the El Paso Municipal Code and provides the attendee with the resources and solutions to address these issues
and enhance the desirability of their neighborhoods. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Promoting STEM Fields through Learning Experiences Geared towards Interdisciplinary Collaboration of S-STEM
Fellows
Presenter: Dr. Rebecca A. Escamilla, Dr. Jose A. Pacheco, and Dr. Fariba Ansari
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1333
Description: Learn and share with your students the details of the EPCC S-STEM program. The aim of this program is to increase the
retention of full-time Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students through learning experiences in environmental
sustainability and technology, while enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration between all STEM fields. Participants are provided
scholarships, cohort-based special activities, faculty mentoring, and focused counseling to aid in the completion of an Associate's
degree, entry into the workforce, and/or transfer to a four-year institution in STEM related fields. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Specialized Admissions Process for Health Occupation Programs
Presenter: Argelia S. Duarte
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: What is the process for students to rank into the specialized admissions health programs? Join me as I will explain the
process step by step. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: What Is Institutional Research and How Can We Assist You?
Presenter: Dr. Carol Kay, Christina C. Frescas, Angeles Vazquez, Doug Schirmer, Art Gonzalez, Ana Martinez, and Ralph Silva
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317
Description: What is Institutional Research (IR) and how can we assist you? Do you need EPCC-related data for a grant, research
project, or committee? Find out how IR can assist you. Learn more about requests for research, dashboards, fact books, surveys, state
reports, IPEDS, college initiatives, and other data available for your specific project. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Overview of Program Review
Presenter: Linda Chamblin and Rebecca McGill
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: The presenters will address the Program Review procedure and describe the Program Review Committee's role in the
broad picture of the College. The presentation will answer the following: How is my program impacted? Where does the committee
get its 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 the timelines are and what you can expect if your program gets called before
the committee and if it does not. This meeting is required for all new Program Review Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: How to Organize My Blackboard Course
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: Faculty who use Blackboard will learn best practices for organizing their course to make it efficient, engaging, and
learner friendly. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Discover the EBSCOhost Databases
Presenter: Norma Ballenger
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C-109 (Library Classroom)
Description: EBSCOhost is one of our most familiar and popular family of databases. Come discover what topics and types of
sources these databases include, special features, and helpful tips for using these popular databases. The workshop is hands-on and
will take place at the Mission Library classroom (C-109). CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Dual Credit Ideas & Issues Workshop for Dual Credit Deans & Coordinators
Presenter: Sue Selk
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B240
Description: This workshop is for deans and coordinators who manage dual credit classes in the high schools and online. We will
share ideas, challenges, and successes related to providing an effective dual credit experience for our dual credit partners and
ourselves. So bring your ideas and any information related to dual credit instruction that you wish to share. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Effective Teaching 101: Introduction to Active Learning
Presenter: Isadora Stowe, Ricardo Rivera, Nicholas Fernandez, and Pat Duran
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Research on teaching and learning has revealed that active learning is far more effective than lecture-based learning in
terms of retention of information, problem solving, thinking, attitude change, and motivation for future learning. This workshop will
explain what active learning is, demonstrate examples of it, and identify resources for further inquiry. This workshop is part of a series
hosted by the Educators for Effective Teaching and Learning (EETL). EETL's overall goal is to enhance the quality of education for
students by directly enhancing the quality of teaching for faculty. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: CONNECT Software Training for Accounting Courses with McGraw-Hill Publishers/Trainers
Presenter: Grace Vaughn
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: "CONNECT" Software refresher training for the Accounting Discipline. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Math Emporium Updates
Presenter: Ivette Chuca and Edith Aguirre
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: During this session faculty will be given an update on math emporium syllabi, and any other anticipated changes in
using the course materials will be addressed. Faculty will also learn about the new lockdown browser that will be available starting
Fall 2014. This lockdown browser will prevent students from having access to other websites when taking exams. Faculty will also
learn about the new NCBM 0105, 0103, and 0101 that is available for emporium students. If you have any questions about teaching a
Math Emporium Section, then this workshop is for you. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Designing a Different World: Using PowerPoint for More than Presentations
Presenter: Kelli L. Wood
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1211
Description: This workshop will introduce methods to develop flyers, digital signs, and handouts that are more appealing and better
designed. Make your paper pop with the hidden power of PowerPoint. The workshop will have both presentation and hands-on
portions. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: 1st Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Terri L. Mann, and Tenure Committee Members
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.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 members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Making Speeches Worth It: Creating and Assessing Engaging Communication Projects for the Classroom
Presenter: Rebekah Bell, Crystal Robert, Marcia Clark, and Al Arvizo
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Student presentations can enhance student learning in any course, but can be scary for the student and nuanced to grade.
Come join a panel discussion on "communication across the curriculum" and learn how you can help your students prepare/present,
innovative approaches to presentation projects, and easy ways to assess the results. CB Credit: #5
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Workshop: Instruction Enhancement with Video
Presenter: Al Arvizo
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. MOVED to 12:00 – 12:50
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1317
Description: Feedback is crucial to developing skills, but meaningful feedback is difficult to provide. Videotaping of your classroom
instruction/teaching can provide such needed feedback. This workshop will describe strategies for effective use of classroom
videotaping and how it can improve teaching skills and overall performance. While it requires time and effort, the payoff is high in
terms of both impact and student learning. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: 4th Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Terri L. Mann, and Tenure Committee Members
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
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: How can My.EPCC help you?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128
Description: Would you like to offer additional materials to your students online and help the environment by going completely
paperless? Come see what My.EPCC has to offer you! This interactive workshop will showcase the many features available to our
faculty through My.EPCC. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: The Texas 2014 Elections and Implications for Texas Colleges
Presenter: Blayne Primozich, Rudy Hernandez, and Gabriel Camacho
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1130
Description: Come join us for a discussion of what the 2014 elections and upcoming Texas legislative session might mean for EPCC
and other Texas colleges. What new issues loom on the horizon, and what funding prospects do we have? With the Democrats gearing
up through Battleground Texas and a tea party Republican candidate running for Lt. Governor, it proves to be an interesting election
season. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Tutoring for Success: A Whole New World!
Presenter: Lucy Michal and Marta Giner
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/M109
Description: This session is for faculty and tutors assigned to Developmental Mathematics courses offered in emporium classes.
While most students would like us to just show them how to work problems, there are a variety of techniques that produce more
learning and understanding of mathematics. This session is to set up a more robust schedule for tutoring to address students' needs as
well as address successful learning of mathematics. Session is mandatory for all Rio Grande faculty and tutors assigned to math
emporium sections. All district-wide mathematics faculty and tutors are welcome to join us. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Making Sure You Have Enough Money for Retirement
Presenter: Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1319
Description: This workshop is especially tailored toward individuals nearing retirement who don’t need income now but would like
their money to last a lifetime. Retirees today need to plan for the probability of a retirement lasting 20 years or longer. Will you have
enough money to retire? How much will you need per month to cover your expenses? When you turn 70 ½, IRS requires distribution
from your retirement account. A Guaranteed Future Income Annuity can solve this issue and provide a lifelong income stream. The
workshop will also cover how TRS works at retirement and will review ORP and 403B's. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: 2nd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Terri L. Mann, and Tenure Committee Members
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.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
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Workshop: Motivating Your Emporium Students
Presenter: Ivette Chuca and Edith Aguirre
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 11:40 - 12:40 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: Motivation is crucial in setting and attaining goals. Let's help our students stay motivated at the beginning and
throughout the semester by learning 21 ways to motivate your emporium students. In this workshop faculty will discuss 21 ways to
motivate emporium students and what we as professors can do during the semester to stay motivated to keep motivating our students
towards success. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Give Me Liberty! History 1301/1302 Implementation Workshop with W. W. Norton
Presenter: David Prestidge, Mary Dudley, and Mike Gonzalez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: Please join your W. W. Norton representative and technology specialist for a media implementation workshop for the
new History 1301/1302 text, GIVE ME LIBERTY! 4e by Eric Foner. We will go over all student and instructor resources, including
our free and open Blackboard coursepack. Lunch will be provided. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: CONNECT Software Training for Business Class (BUSI 2370) with McGraw-Hill Publishers/Trainers
Presenter: Grace Vaughn, Peter Carpenter, and Marissa Lopez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: "CONNECT" Software refresher training for the Business Discipline for BUSI 2370. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Crisis Estate Planning for Chronic Care and Critical Illness
Presenter: Stephanie Townsend Allala, Jennifer Coulter, and David Yates
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
Description: Are you aware that most conventional estate plans do not address the protection of assets and the family home in the
event of chronic illness or critical life events? Did you know there are generous home care programs available to Veterans? Do you
know how to protect your family or elderly parents from financial fraud and money scams? In fact, most people do not have sufficient
legal powers to manage their affairs or provide instructions for their care in the midst of a medical crisis. This powerful and
comprehensive presentation will empower you with vital financial planning tools and legal resources to protect your family and estate
from critical life events that we must all inevitably confront. All attendees will receive a complimentary POA guide, Financial
Exploitation Prevention handbook and Guide to Living Benefits. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 3rd Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Terri L. Mann, and Tenure Committee Members
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the tenure procedure,
discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for collection and documenting
information will also be provided by the Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: 5th Year Tenure Track Workshop
Presenter: Sue N. Pratt, Terri L. Mann, and Tenure Committee Members
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Mandatory tenure review session for all tenure track faculty members. This session will review the tenure procedure,
discuss the tenure process, and answer questions regarding the tenure process. Helpful tips for collecting and documenting information
will also be provided by the Tenure Committee members. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: So you wanna go PRO?… What Employers Want from College Graduates: Part 1
Presenter: Claudia Cochran
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128
Description: Our students may know the rules of the game such as theories and vocabulary terms, but is this all that matters in the
new employment arena? Do employers care that the applicant before them was able to whiz through a multiple-choice test and slide
safely into home? Can college grads still count on their high GPAs and college degrees to make them the #1 pick? To all of which the
umpire calls out: STEEERRRIIIKE!!! Attend this workshop to learn more about what skills will make our students more employable
as they attempt to make it in the "Big Leagues". Dress code: Anything BASEBALL CB Credit: #1
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Workshop: Drawing to Learn: The Relationship between Thought and Process
Presenter: Frank Rimbach and Michael Thornton
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1320
Description: Drawing to Learn: 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 an artist. Participants will learn how to compose a composition and receive
instruction in the process of drawing a still life. The result of this hands-on workshop will be to open up awareness of the world
around them. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)/NFPA updates for Fire Technology Instructors
Presenter: Richard Bahena
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/ATC317
Description: The presentation will focus on the latest updates from the TCFP as well as those NFPA standards that affect the testing
and curriculum of Fire Technology. Updates/curriculum/and skills limited to Fire Technology Instructors. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: A Whole New World of ESL Grammar: Using the "Next Generation" Online Components
Presenter: Robin Graybill and David Moody
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317
Description: The ESOL discipline has adopted an innovative new grammar text called Next Generations Grammar. This text
includes an interactive and highly adaptive online component which will fulfill our English Language Learning Center requirements.
Come learn how this engaging feature can improve student learning and aid the instructor in assessment! Instructors interested in
teaching grammar courses are strongly encouraged to attend. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Going Pro Part 2: Help them STAND Out, NOT Strike Out!
Presenter: Claudia Cochran
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119 MOVED to A2128
Description: Our year-round Season is on and the training has begun. Every semester, we have new "hopefuls" oozing potential and
dreams. This workshop discusses the role faculty play in the coaching of our students as we mold them for the employment arena.
What skills can be developed to make our students get noticed? What projects and experiences will make them STAND Out, not
STRIKE Out? Attend this workshop to discuss the steps you can take to help your students be the #1 pick and Get HIRED!
CB Credit: #1
Workshop: Making Sure You Have Enough Money for Retirement
Presenter: Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
Description: This workshop is especially tailored toward individuals nearing retirement who don’t need income now but would like
their money to last a lifetime. Retirees today need to plan for the probability of a retirement lasting 20 years or longer. Will you have
enough money to retire? How much will you need per month to cover your expenses? When you turn 70 ½, IRS requires distribution
from your retirement account. A Guaranteed Future Income Annuity can solve this issue and provide a lifelong income stream. The
workshop will also cover how TRS works at retirement and will review ORP and 403B's. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: How to Organize My Blackboard Course
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: Faculty who use Blackboard will learn best practices for organizing their course to make it efficient, engaging, and
learner friendly. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Developing Cafés that Inspire Student Learning
Presenter: Pat Islas and Dr. Naomi Waissman
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B102
Description: Developing interdisciplinary cafés can be fun, engaging and a great way for students and faculty to learn about the El
Paso Community. Come learn and share ideas on how to develop, fund and organize a café at your campus. The purpose of cafés is
to learn about different issues, ideas, theories, and concepts outside the classroom. You can be the speaker or bring in speakers you
may know that could share their knowledge with others. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Teachership Academy "Meet and Greet"
Presenter: Dr. Lydia Tena, Debbie Aguilar and Robert Aguilar
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A601
Description: The Teachership Academy creates a learning environment for all full time and adjunct faculty like no other. Let us show
you how much we value you as a faculty member and enhance your teaching skills through our award winning Teachership
Academy. The Teachership Academy introduces faculty to different strategies that will enhance your learning and the quality of your
instruction. The Academy ends with a formal EPCC graduation and a well-deserved trip to the EPCC Faculty Retreat. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: EPCC Leadership Academy: What's In It for Me?
Presenter: EPCC Leadership Academy Committee
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
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 2015. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Excel Grade Book Clinics
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez and Nancy Gamez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: In each clinic we will discusses the process for entering and deleting rows to accommodate 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 a low score, find the highest and lowest score and
a total score. You will also learn how to use the VLOOKUP function to determine a letter grade based on the total score. Clinics will
run in 30 minute intervals. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: A Whole New Future of Aging
Presenter: Mary Yañez, Dr. Guillermina Gina Núñez-Mchiri, and Dr. Jenny Giron
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/B320
Description: The participants are introduced to exciting times in a whole new world of aging as the baby boomers come of age,
marking a new vision of aging with technologists designing new devices, organizations building new partnerships, moving towards
financial equity, challenging education towards integration of business and technology, and planning for a long and healthy life into
their 80's. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Collaborating for Integration: Career and College Pathways for ESL/DE and ABE Students
Presenter: Michelle Aube-Barton, Sara Martinez, Myshie Pagel, and Ann Savino
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/B322
Description: Over the last year, colleges across the state have been implementing multiple changes to enrollment options for
underprepared students. In addition, the Texas legislature shifted responsibility for adult education from TEA to TWC. This workshop
outlines the adult education model in the region under Title II of WIA and the collaborations between EPCC Workplace Literacy,
Adult Education and Literacy Centers in town, and state and federally funded initiatives such as Project Grow and Accelerate Texas,
designed to pilot a variety of interventions for better preparing students for career pathways. Come and hear about the different pilots
that are focused on transitioning students into college level and workforce pathways. CB Credit: #3
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Workshop: Crisis Estate Planning for Chronic Care and Critical Illness
Presenter: Stephanie Townsend Allala, Jennifer Coulter, and David Yates
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
Description: Are you aware that most conventional estate plans do not address the protection of assets and the family home in the
event of chronic illness or critical life events? Did you know there are generous home care programs available to Veterans? Do you
know how to protect your family or elderly parents from financial fraud and money scams? In fact, most people do not have sufficient
legal powers to manage their affairs or provide instructions for their care in the midst of a medical crisis. This powerful and
comprehensive presentation will empower you with vital financial planning tools and legal resources to protect your family and estate
from critical life events that we must all inevitably confront. All attendees will receive a complimentary POA guide, Financial
Exploitation Prevention handbook and Guide to Living Benefits. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Cyber-security Education in Computer Programming Courses: An Open Problem, Challenges, Solutions
Presenter: Dr. Christian Servin
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1722
Description: One of the challenges we face in a few computer science courses, e.g., COSC 1437 (Elementary Data Structures and
Algorithms), is to incorporate relevant life scenarios into class material. Ideally, after taking certain courses, students should be able to
apply the material learned in class to any particular problem. Therefore, the question is: How can we incorporate relevant material to
the course concepts so students can be motivated about the class material and successfully apply it to real life problems? In this faculty
development workshop we present the current approach in which we deliver material with an application to cyber-security challenges.
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Cardio Tai Chi and Weight Loss
Presenter: Kanghoon Choi
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1405
Description: This workshop may help you focus, be aware of yourself, let things go, and relax your body and mind by exploring the
principles of wu chi meditation, tai chi, and cardio tai chi. Cardio tai chi workout coordinates the movements of three body sections
with breathing, stimulates body organs, and practices self-defense skills, resulting in the improvements of mental and physical health,
including muscle tone, flexibility, balance, blood circulation, cardiovascular pulmonary system, and body mass index. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Understanding Car Insurance
Presenter: Hector Garcia and Kimberly Adams
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: In this educational seminar, we will be discussing car insurance. Are you properly covered? If I get in an accident today,
will my car insurance take care of me in the way that it should? What is a deductible and how does it affect my monthly car insurance
payment? What are split limits? Should I have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage? What liability limit should I have?
Questions like these will be answered in this presentation. Once we are finished presenting, we will gladly answer any questions and
clarify anything that is not fully understood. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Query Letter Workshop and Other Tools for Aspiring Authors
Presenter: Donna Munoz and Rebecca (Danielle) McGill
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B109
Description: You've written a book or started writing one or maybe you've got a great idea for one. Now what? Come learn about the
process of querying agents and publishers and get other writing and publishing tips. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: How to Use Technology (Mastering Physics) in Your Classroom as a Resource
Presenter: Dr. Fariba Ansari, Diana Bianak, and Rebeca Gonzales
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301 MOVED to A2325
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 “Mastering Physics” 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
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Workshop: Choosing Your Retirement Path–Five Strategies to Help Smooth Out the Ride through Retirement
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 6:00 - 6:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: The educational workshop will address key topics to consider when people are near or in their retirement life stage. The
goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the different factors that may impact the decisions one makes while in retirement. As
you continue to navigate the road to retirement, where do you see yourself? Are you on the right path? We will discuss concerns one
may face while living in retirement and possible solutions for them, such as:
 Cost of Living
 Possible Depletion of Retirement Savings
 Effects of Taxation on Retirement Savings
 Expenses to Consider in Retirement
 Expectations Versus Reality
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Understanding and Accommodating your Student-Veterans
Presenter: Erika McLean
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Auditorium
Description: This session will discuss some of the common issues and challenges for student-veterans and staff/faculty that serve
them. The primary focus will be veterans that possess the cognitive disabilities of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Working with the Center for Students with Disabilities in Teaching Your Students with Disabilities
Presenter: Jan Lockhart, Alma Valadez, and Joyce Whiteside
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Services 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 in facilitating student success. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A259
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
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: #8
Workshop: New Dual Credit Faculty Orientation Workshop
Presenter: Sue Selk and Dianna Williams
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/A400
Description: Are you a new dual credit instructor at your high school? This workshop contains important information about EPCC
processes and procedures that will get you started toward your goal of being an effective dual credit instructor. It is very important
for new high school faculty to attend this workshop. CB Credit: #9
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WEDNESDAY, August 20, 2014
Workshop: MyMathLab Introductory Workshop
Presenter: Ivette Chuca
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/Emporium Room
Description: Are you teaching Math 1324, Math 1350, Math 1351, Math 1332, Math 1314, Math 2412, Math 1342, Math 0301, Math
0303, or Math 0305? If so, come learn more about MyMathLab and how to use it in your classroom. MyMathLab is an online
homework tool that can be used to save you time to do more in class and can be used to help students understand the concepts by
viewing videos, powerpoints, etc. The software will also give you access to Instructor Resources and test banks. This workshop is for
anyone wishing become familiar with MyMathLab. You will learn how to set up your course, how to create and assign homework,
quizzes, or tests. All students have access to MyMathLab when they purchase a new textbook. Come learn how your students can use
the software even if you do not want to create your own course. 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
Workshop: Digital Self Defense
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
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: Understanding and Living with ASTHMA
Presenter: Frederick M. Torres
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B217
Description: A presentation on how we can learn to live with asthma and continue to live a normal lifestyle. The causes of asthma as
well as common symptoms and issues related to asthma symptoms will be discussed. Strategies for dealing with asthma such as
common medications and how best to use them will be presented. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Mini Boot Camp for New Nursing Instructors
Presenter: Dorothy Ann Currie
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H234 & H217
Description: This workshop will help the new nursing instructors to become EPCC Nursing Faulty members. It is designed to give an
overview of the EPCC Nursing Program. It will discuss with the participants the following topics: Roles and Responsibilities of the
Nursing Instructors, Nursing Program SLO's, The Nursing Program Philosophy and conceptual framework, Nursing Course Syllabi
and packets, the development of Course Learning Activities and materials, including evaluation methods and tools, EPCC Nursing
Program Criteria for developing test blueprints, test item development and test analysis using the Parscore, an introduction to the
Nursing Faculty Orientation Handbook and the Blackboard website and the EPCC Nursing Faculty Handbook, and other materials.
New Nursing instructors will be assisted in the development of course materials. The workshop offers activities that will assist the
new Nursing Faculty members to become aware of resources available at the College and in the community to help them.****
Limited to New Nursing Faculty and selected Nursing Instructors****** CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Biology Core Curriculum Assessment Development
Presenter: Dr. Jose Pacheco, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, Dr. Xiomara C. Chianelli, and Laila Rajabi
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2721
Description: This workshop is designed for EPCC Biology faculty for the development, design, analysis and implementation of the
district-wide Core Curriculum Assessment in accordance with the THECB and SACSCOC guidelines. We seek to provide a venue for
Biology faculty district wide to come together and discuss this important, mandatory core curricula assessment in the 1306/07 and
1308/09 courses. Please RSVP to Dominic Lannutti, dlannutt@epcc.edu if you plan to attend. CB Credit: #9
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Workshop: Understanding Car Insurance
Presenter: Hector Garcia and Kimberly Adams
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: In this educational seminar, we will be discussing car insurance. Are you properly covered? If I get in an accident today,
will my car insurance take care of me in the way that it should? What is a deductible and how does it affect my monthly car insurance
payment? What are split limits? Should I have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage? What liability limit should I have?
Questions like these will be answered in this presentation. Once we are finished presenting, we will gladly answer any questions and
clarify anything that is not fully understood. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Guidance: Retirement Income Strategies
Presenter: Michael Lager
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Imagine entering retirement not knowing how long your money will last. What if you couldn't pay for food, housing or
fuel? What if you couldn't pay for medical expenses? These are some of the uncertainties you are facing as you near retirement. How
will you manage all the risks you will face in retirement? This presentation will help you understand:
• How economic challenges impact saving for retirement
• How to manage the five risks of retirement
• How to best use your ORP or TRS in retirement CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Proxemics in the Classroom
Presenter: Shanan Valles and Dr. Antonio Juarez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B205
Description: Have you ever wondered what messages you are sending the outside world simply by your body language? If so, then
this is the workshop for you! Come learn about the exciting research of proxemics and nonverbal communication. Learn how to read
other's body language and get what you want out of your classroom, job and life. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Empty-Handed Self-Defense
Presenter: Russell C. Smith
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2513
Description: You will learn a few simple techniques that will enable you to resist and defend yourself from attacks such as having
your arm grabbed, a punch being thrown, being choked, etc. You will learn that strength is not needed and a small person can prevail
over a larger person. All techniques will be done safely and we will stay on our feet. Come dressed as you would for class. This is a
gentle workshop. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: A World of Educational Entertainment
Presenter: Raul Hernandez, Yvonne Espinoza, Marlib Gonzalez, Robin Kitchen, and Luis Velasquez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/Student Union
Description: Come and enter the world of Campus Life as we address our role in student service and instructional support by
providing a quality college experience that engage our students through campus activities, student event management, community
service, recreation program, club sports, student governance, student clubs and organizations, leadership programs, and the campus
Student Union. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Enhanced MyMathLab Training
Presenter: Ivette Chuca
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/Emporium Room
Description: This workshop is for faculty who have already been using MyMathLab and would like to come learn how to create
media assignments, customize the tabs on the homepage, send announcements, personalize homework, learn how to set up the study
plan, or just come to set up your classes for Fall 2014. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Updates for Blackboard Certified Instructors
Presenter: Robert Jones, Luz E. Cadena, Andrew Lawrence, and Sylvia Gonzalez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: Blackboard certified instructors will learn about Blackboard updates and DE initiatives. Breakfast will be served. Need
to be present to win for raffle. Please RSVP at 831-3111 by Wednesday, August 13. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Grant Seeking in Higher Education: Strategies and Tools for EPCC Faculty
Presenter: James Valdez and Charles L. Simien
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Grants are increasingly necessary to colleges due to the reduction in funding and there is a significantly more
competitive environment. Securing funding is not a simple process, and getting institutional support is spirited. Faculty members may
have to navigate their own way through this labyrinth of solitude. With the heavy teaching requirements, it’s not surprising that many
faculty members avoid seeking grants or produce proposals that are at a funding disadvantage. Faculty need not be alone. The grants
management office can guide you through the grant-seeking process, identifying sources, preparing a successful application and
administering the fund’s post grant award. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: Setting up Grade Book Using Microsoft Excel
Presenter: Muhammad Akhtar
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123
Description: This workshop will show you how to use Microsoft Excel to set up your grade book for your classes to compute letter
grades. It will also show you how to compute averages and standard deviation for each exam automatically by Excel. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Excel Grade Book Clinics
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez and Nancy Gamez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: In each clinic we will discusses the process for entering and deleting rows to accommodate 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 a low score, find the highest and lowest score and
a total score. You will also learn how to use the VLOOKUP function to determine a letter grade based on the total score. Clinics will
run in 30 minute intervals. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Working with Minorities in Higher Education
Presenter: Oscar R Velasquez, Rene Chavez, Oscar Baeza, Dr. Carina Ramirez, Deborah Knapp, Frank Lujan, and Mary Helen
Fabela
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: This workshop will provide a discussion of issues related to minorities in higher education and to cooperate in providing
workable solutions to these issues. Come and explore how you can help minorities reach their educational endeavors in and outside of
EPCC. Mandatory for TACHE Executive Board and General Membership CB Credit: #3
Workshop: A Multimodal Research Essay: Crafting Narrative Arguments through Storify
Presenter: Jorge Gomez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: To reach out to students with nontraditional literacies, this workshop provides instructors a way of teaching a research
essay that incorporates multimodal sources such as videos, visuals, podcasts as well as scholarly and news articles the student curates
into one cohesive argument. As a supplement to or in lieu of the traditional research essay, the argumentative piece is constructed
through the social medium that is Storify. Several examples will be provided. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Sleep Apnea
Presenter: Jaime Montgomery and Vangie de Luna
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: Does your partner complain about your loud snoring? Does your partner wake you up in the middle of the night because
you stop breathing? Are you fatigued all the time? Do you fall asleep watching TV or reading the newspaper? Do you get sleepy
while driving? The workshop will include a discussion of the symptoms, long-term effects on the cardiopulmonary system, the
diagnosis and treatment. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Best Practices: The English Discipline's Non-Course Based Option for Writing (NCBW)
Presenter: Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Tony Procell, Brian Kirby, and Kathleen Bombach
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: A Non-Course Based Option (NCBO) is an innovative academic intervention that helps students persist and complete
their developmental coursework. The team working on the English discipline's NCBW (Non-Course Based Option for Writing) will
share best practices gained from teaching the course in spring 2014 and its subsequent refinement. English instructors are highly
encouraged to attend this informative workshop. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Tablet Wars: Surface vs iPad in the Math Classroom
Presenter: Ivette Chuca, Gabriel Mendoza, Oscar Macedo, and Alexandra Macedo
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/M108
Description: You want to learn about the new technology available for online courses? We will show you new methods of teaching
and how to improve both face-to-face and online classes by using tablets available to faculty. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Choosing Your Retirement Path–Five Strategies to Help Smooth Out the Ride through Retirement
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
Description: The educational workshop will address key topics to consider when people are near or in their retirement life stage. The
goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the different factors that may impact the decisions one makes while in retirement. As
you continue to navigate the road to retirement, where do you see yourself? Are you on the right path? We will discuss concerns one
may face while living in retirement and possible solutions for them, such as:
 Cost of Living
 Possible Depletion of Retirement Savings
 Effects of Taxation on Retirement Savings
 Expenses to Consider in Retirement
 Expectations Versus Reality
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Libraries: A Whole New World of Learning
Presenter: Alberto Villegas, Carlos Humphreys, and Lourdes Garcia
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Fountains at Farah's Mall/Barnes and Noble
Description: Where in this whole new world of learning can EPCC students explore Science discoveries, Technology advancements,
Engineering marvels, Mathematical formulas with a spice of Arts and Humanities, and all within their own time and place? Yes,
that’s right: the EPCC Libraries. Come join the Transmountain Librarians at the new Fountains at Farah’s Barnes & Noble
Bookstore where you will be granted the wonderful opportunity to select materials for the TM Library, increasing the number and
quality of resources available to you and your students. Limited to TM faculty.
Location: Barnes & Noble, Fountains at Farah,
8889 Gateway Blvd. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Creativity in the Classroom through Improvisation and Games
Presenter: Jeffrey Meyer and Ruben Gutierrez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Moved to September 18
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. moved to 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1201
Description: This workshop will explore methods for fostering creativity in the classroom and active learning in all disciplines
through structured improvisation and games. Musicians and non-musicians will participate in music improvisation and composition
exercises and games, and the session will end with a discussion of how instructors may choose to incorporate similar practices in their
teaching. Instructors are welcome to bring their own ideas to share with the group. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Math Emporium Tutor Roundtable
Presenter: Diana Orrantia and Tutors
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1137
Description: Tutors will have the opportunity to share with each other best practices and tips on tutoring certain topics and approaches
to the different levels of developmental math. CB Credit: #3
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Workshop: Adjunct Faculty Forum
Presenter: Rudy Hernandez and Adjunct Faculty Committee
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510
Description: Forum for all Adjunct Faculty to discuss college objectives and issues and possible solutions along with other adjunct
faculty concerns. This is also a chance to get to know your colleagues. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Using English Beyond the Basics (formerly Progress Markers) in Developmental Writing
Presenter: Dr. Ted Johnston and Joe Old
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: English Beyond the Basics (with a Special Emphasis on Spanish Speakers) 3rd ed., will replace Progress Markers this
fall. This 250 page grammar and mechanics handbook is designed for basic writers and provides "why you make the error" and "how
to fix it" explanations with abundant error/correct examples. The text is far more comprehensive than the mainstream handbooks and
has a special (but not exclusive) focus on errors related both to Spanish language influence and to a greater familiarity with colloquial
rather than written language. We will provide desk copies and other materials showing the advantages of using EBB. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Using NPR's This I Believe Essays as Models in ENGL Classes
Presenter: James Gonzales
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: NPR's This I Believe website has thousands of short essays available. Besides providing the text of the essay and a
picture of the author, NPR provides the audio version of the essay as it was originally broadcast on the radio. By listening and
reading, students can discover what an essay is from such writers as Amy Tan, Luis Urrea, Eve Birch, Troy Chapman, Carla Saulter,
and several thousand other writers. I will share a "Detective Work on Essays" assignment that I schedule early in the semester to
introduce students to essays. CB Credit: #2
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Need Assistance to Finish Your Blackboard Course?
Presenter: Andrew Lawrence, Andres Lopez, and Luz E. Cadena
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B162
Description: Need help in adding the final touches to your Blackboard course? Join us to receive assistance from Distance Education
staff in a lab setting. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 8, as seating is limited. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Bridging the Gap Between High School and Higher Education: A Demographic Survey
Presenter: René Castañeda
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B164
Description: A systematic and anecdotal overview addressing the unique culture and demographic climate of the El Paso Community
College student body. Teaching techniques and ideas will be presented and collectively conceptualized. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Customer Service, Who Cares?
Presenter: Vanessa Bretado-Monroy and Argelia Duarte
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Have you ever been mistreated as a customer? How did you feel about it? What would you have liked done differently?
Come join us to experience what has been forgotten about customer service. CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: Choosing Your Retirement Path–Five Strategies to Help Smooth Out the Ride through Retirement
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
Description: The educational workshop will address key topics to consider when people are near or in their retirement life stage. The
goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the different factors that may impact the decisions one makes while in retirement. As
you continue to navigate the road to retirement, where do you see yourself? Are you on the right path? We will discuss concerns one
may face while living in retirement and possible solutions for them, such as:
 Cost of Living
 Possible Depletion of Retirement Savings
 Effects of Taxation on Retirement Savings
 Expenses to Consider in Retirement
 Expectations Versus Reality
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Is Your Class Activity Really a QEP Activity?
Presenter: Dr. Andi Quiros
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: The workshop, for English instructors, will be a group discussion to determine if certain class activities could be
considered QEP activities. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Drawing to Learn: The Relationship between Thought and Process
Presenter: Frank Rimbach and Michael Thornton
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1320
Description: Drawing to Learn: 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 an artist. Participants will learn how to compose a composition and receive
instruction in the process of drawing a still life. The result of this hands-on workshop will be to open up awareness of the world
around them. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Discover a Whole New World @ Your Library
Presenter: G. Kristin Sanchez and Rebecca Perales
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Barnes and Noble at the Fountains/Barnes and Noble
Description: LIMITED TO FACULTY AND COORDINATORS FOR RIO GRANDE CAMPUS ONLY. Libraries can open "A
Whole New World" for our students. 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 while you choose materials for our library. We will
also have our new READ posters that were created with the support of an EPCC Mini-Grant. 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: An In-Depth Look at DynED
Presenter: Guillermo Wolberg and Margarita Gonzalez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/MV23
Description: Participants will learn what type of data is compiled as students practice oral/aural skills with DynEd and how those data
can be used as part of each student's course work evaluation. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Customer Service, Who Cares?
Presenter: Vanessa Bretado-Monroy and Argelia Duarte
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Have you ever been mistreated as a customer? How did you feel about it? What would you have liked done differently?
Come join us to experience what has been forgotten about customer service. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: New Paradigms for Instruction and Assessment in the English Classroom
Presenter: Kathleen Bombach and Zaira Crisafulli
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: Changes in the ways we measure the effectiveness of instruction in the English classroom are creating a need for new
instructional and assessment strategies. Join us for a presentation and discussion of these new paradigms for delivering and measuring
the effectiveness of instruction on individual students. CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: House Bill 2504 Clinics
Presenter: Deborah Toynes and Nancy Gamez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Each clinic is to help faculty how to fill out the form, upload their course syllabi and update profile. Clinics will run in
30 minute intervals. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: So You Are Going To Be a New Nursing Faculty Mentor
Presenter: Dorothy Ann Currie
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H106 & H217
Description: This workshop is designed for Nursing Faculty who have been selected to be a mentor for New Nursing Faculty. The
presentation will focus on the following topics: how to be a mentor to New Nursing Faculty; an overview of the role and
responsibilities of the mentor in regards to orienting the new nursing instructors to the EPCC Nursing Program; and methods of
working with new instructors. This will be an interactive session. *** Limited to Selected Nursing Faculty Mentors CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Collaborating for Integration: Career and College Pathways for ESL/DE and ABE Students
Presenter: Michelle Aube-Barton, Sara Martinez, Myshie Pagel, and Ann Savino
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 2:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B103
Description: Over the last year, colleges across the state have been implementing multiple changes to enrollment options for
underprepared students. In addition, the Texas legislature shifted responsibility for adult education from TEA to TWC. This workshop
outlines the adult education model in the region under Title II of WIA and the collaborations between EPCC Workplace Literacy,
Adult Education and Literacy Centers in town, and state and federally funded initiatives such as Project Grow and Accelerate Texas,
designed to pilot a variety of interventions for better preparing students for career pathways. Come and hear about the different pilots
that are focused on transitioning students into college level and workforce pathways. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: The Spirit of Diversity
Presenter: Olga Chavez and Doroteo Franco
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Diversity Programs aims to promote an environment of mutual respect, tolerance, and equality through the Spirit of
Diversity. We want to increase cultural awareness, embrace our differences, and share the wealth of backgrounds, cultures, talents,
and interests. Diversity Programs’ activities include but are not limited to Black History Month; Native American Month; Women’s
History Month with Diamond Award Recognitions; Down Syndrome Awareness Month; Legal and Immigration symposiums with
community representatives; and many more. The success of Diversity Programs relies on the hard work and dedication of its
committee members. Come learn how you can help increase cultural awareness in your College community. CB Credit: #6
Workshop: Crimea: Political Science Explains Russian Territorial Expansion
Presenter: Dr. Sergio Saenz-Rivera
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: In recent years, the Russian Federation under the leadership of Vladimir Putin has tried to recover the preeminent
position it had in the world during the Cold War. The latest episode of power-seeking actions on the part of Russia involves the
annexation of Crimea. In general, the annexation challenges the international stability achieved after the Cold War and, domestically,
it puts a stop to the democratization process that made Russia more predictable to the U.S. strategy in the world. In the presentation we
will discuss the Crimean episode under the different lenses that political science and international relations offer to explain Russian
behavior and its consequences for the world and the U.S. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: How can My.EPCC help you?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128
Description: Would you like to offer additional materials to your students online and help the environment by going completely
paperless? Come see what My.EPCC has to offer you! This interactive workshop will showcase the many features available to our
faculty through My.EPCC. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: A Whole New World With Camtasia
Presenter: Ivette Chuca and Gabriel Mendoza
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/Emporium Room
Description: Camtasia is a software that can be used to create videos for your online classes or your face-to-face classes. These videos
can even be interactive with clickable links or embedded quizzes or questions. Come learn how Camtasia is being used at EPCC.
Participants will learn the basic tools available in Camtasia and the steps to creating their first video. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Enhancing Your Classroom Technology Capabilities!
Presenter: Carlos Mejia, Sergio Ramos, Gilbert Garcia, Jesusita Salas and Nancy Gamez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: A hands-on workshop on how to use the equipment placed in the Technology Enhanced Classrooms, Multimedia Carts
and Lady Bug (Document Camera). Learn how you can connect your own devices on the carts, podiums and document cameras for
classroom use (i.e. 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 question or helped you with your device. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Access over 280,000 eBooks on Your mobile device
Presenter: Lorely Ambriz
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2326
Description: Learn how to check our eBooks available at the EPCC Libraries and how to download them to your mobile device (any
platform iOS, Android, Windows, Blackberry, etc.). A hands-on workshop on borrowing eBooks from our EBSCO eBook collection.
Faculty and staff who take this workshop will learn how to check out and download eBooks and audiobooks on their own mobile
devices. Requirements: Please bring a mobile device (iPad or Android Tablet or Smartphone, or Kindle Fire Tablet). CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Fine-tuning the Listening/Speaking Classroom
Presenter: Andrea Rico-Elizondo, Janine Rudnick, and Tracy vonMaluski
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B102
Description: Not sure if you're covering all of the course objectives? Uncomfortable with evaluating your students' speaking ability?
Unable to find enough listening resources? Join us for the answers to all your questions as well as a sharing of ideas and activities to
fine-tune your Listening/Speaking classroom! CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Become Aware of 7 Specific Ways We Are Misled into Giving Our Money Away!
Presenter: John Paul Manriquez
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B103
Description: Become aware of 7 specific ways we are misled into giving our money away: 1. Mortgage 2. Life Insurance 3. Cancer
Insurance 4. Accidental Insurance 5. Auto Insurance 6. Auto Rental Insurance 7. Home Buyers' Insurance . CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Integrating ESL Reading and Writing: Tying It All Together
Presenter: Dr. Gertrude Muro, Susan Silva, and David Moody
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Integrating reading and writing in the new ESL courses can be very challenging, especially since many students may
view these skills as separate from each other. Let's share ideas on how to bring reading and writing instruction together as a
meaningful whole! CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: Distance Education Dual Credit High School Facilitator and Online Dual Credit Faculty: Improving the Delivery of
Instruction
Presenter: Robert Jones, Luz E. Cadena, Andrew Lawrence, and Sue Selk
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Auditorium
Description: This is a combined workshop for online dual credit faculty and high school dual credit facilitators. Discussion will focus
on ideas and issues related to improving the delivery of online dual credit instruction. This is a MANDATORY SESSION for NEW
high school Facilitators (faculty/staff) who are providing classroom support for high school students enrolled in EPCC dual credit
online classes. Facilitator responsibilities and technology support for students will be discussed. Participants are welcome to bring
portable computing devices to verify Blackboard logins. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to the Distance Education office
at 831-3111 by Wednesday, August 8, 2014. Must be present to win raffle. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Equal Employment Opportunity & Equal Educational Opportunity Workshop
Presenter: Nancy Nelson and Victoria D. Lipscomb
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301
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: Is Your Class Activity Really a QEP Activity?
Presenter: Dr. Andi Quiros
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: The workshop, for English instructors, will be a group discussion to determine if certain class activities could be
considered QEP activities. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Educators for Effective Teaching and Learning (EETL): Enhancing the Quality of Education for Students
Presenter: Nicholas Fernandez, Ricardo Rivera, Isadora Stowe, and Pat Duran
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Hoppy Monk, 4141 N. Mesa St.
Description: Our small but strong group invites motivated educators like you who share our vision to attend this workshop to learn
more about our group and how you can get involved. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)/NFPA updates for Fire Technology Instructors
Presenter: Richard Bahena
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 6:00 - 7:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/ATC317
Description: The presentation will focus on the latest updates from the TCFP as well as those NFPA standards that affect the testing
and curriculum of Fire Technology. Updates/curriculum/and skills limited to Fire Technology Instructors. CB Credit: #4
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THURSDAY, August 21, 2014
Workshop: How to Organize My Blackboard Course
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/E112
Description: Faculty who use Blackboard will learn best practices for organizing their course to make it efficient, engaging, and
learner friendly. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Need Assistance to Finish Your Blackboard Course?
Presenter: Andrew Lawrence, Andres Lopez, and Luz E. Cadena
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B162
Description: Need help in adding the final touches to your Blackboard course? Join us to receive assistance from Distance Education
staff in a lab setting. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 8, as seating is limited. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Understanding Car Insurance
Presenter: Hector Garcia and Kimberly Adams
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: In this educational seminar, we will be discussing car insurance. Are you properly covered? If I get in an accident today,
will my car insurance take care of me in the way that it should? What is a deductible and how does it affect my monthly car insurance
payment? What are split limits? Should I have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage? What liability limit should I have?
Questions like these will be answered in this presentation. Once we are finished presenting, we will gladly answer any questions and
clarify anything that is not fully understood. CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Guidance: Retirement Income Strategies
Presenter: Michael Lager
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1333 MOVED to A1301
Description: Imagine entering retirement not knowing how long your money will last. What if you couldn't pay for food, housing or
fuel? What if you couldn't pay for medical expenses? These are some of the uncertainties you are facing as you near retirement. How
will you manage all the risks you will face in retirement? This presentation will help you understand:
• How economic challenges impact saving for retirement
• How to manage the five risks of retirement
• How to best use your ORP or TRS in retirement CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Become Aware of 7 Specific Ways We Are Misled into Giving Our Money Away!
Presenter: John Paul Manriquez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128
Description: Become aware of 7 specific ways we are misled into giving our money away: 1. Mortgage 2. Life Insurance 3. Cancer
Insurance 4. Accidental Insurance 5. Auto Insurance 6. Auto Rental Insurance 7. Home Buyers' Insurance CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Incorporating Conceptual Thinking into the Classroom: Cognitive Maps
Presenter: Crisol Escobedo and Shanan Valles
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Interested in getting your students to think conceptually about course material? If so, join us in exploring a conceptual
thinking technique called "cognitive map." Find out how the use of cognitive maps can help your students understand and think
conceptually about course material by showing them how to organize information, visualize concepts, and identify relations between
concepts. Come learn how this technique can be integrated into the classroom by learning how to construct a cognitive map and by
learning how to guide students in their construction of them. CB Credit: #7
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Workshop: Mathematica for Teaching
Presenter: Fan Chen and Edith Aguirre
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C119/C120
Description: There is research showing that Mathematica offers an interactive classroom experience that helps students explore and
grasp concepts, and gives faculty the tools that they need to easily create supporting course materials and presentations. It is
commonly used in math, physics, chemistry, biology, finance, and engineering courses. In this workshop, some sample Mathematica
courses will be presented, and faculty will learn how to use some of the basic functions of Mathematica. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Native Desert Plants as Educational Resources for Science Instructors
Presenter: Dr. Xiomara Chianelli, Dr. Rebecca Escamilla, Paul Hotchkin, Ivan Iniguez, Dr. Victoria Ochoa, Dr. Jose Pacheco, and
Laila Rajabi
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/Archaeological Museum on Transmountain Road (Northeast side of Mountain next to TM
campus)
Description: Native desert plants are an abundant resource for use in the Biology 1307/1107 and 1308/1108 curriculum. This
workshop is geared towards biology faculty in teaching these courses and will provide information about the physiology, ecology,
evolutionary diversity, and medicinal usage of native Chihuahuan Desert plants through a tour of native plants at the Archaeological
Museum on Transmountain Road. In addition, participants will be given tips for linking this material to lecture material, laboratory
exercises, or term projects. Bring a camera and outdoor clothing for a walking plant tour. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Dr.
Rebecca Escamilla, rmarin20@epcc.edu, if you plan to attend. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: House Bill 2504 Clinics
Presenter: Deborah Toynes and Nancy Gamez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: Each clinic is to help faculty how to fill out the form, upload their course syllabi and update profile. Clinics will run in
30 minute intervals. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: What You Should Know About FERPA
Presenter: Alex Hernandez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: This workshop will focus on three areas concerning The Federal Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Student
Confidentiality): An introduction to FERPA and the language of FERPA, the application of FERPA in an educational institution, and
FERPA in practice in real life situations. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: How Do Student Services Rules Integrate into Your Classroom and Affect Your Students?
Presenter: Celina U. Gomez, Debbie Knapp, and Mary Helen Fabela
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: There are many new rules that affect a student's college career progress. This workshop will discuss how the 6 drop rule,
3 repeat rule, census date, VA, FA, "D" rule, and the new TSI testing guidelines affect EPCC students. Confirming pre-requisites,
class rosters, and encouraging students to seek outside assistance are options that faculty can promote so that students can succeed in
their courses. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
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: #8
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M48
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
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Workshop: Create a Whole New World of Health and Wellness for Yourself
Presenter: Jose M. Baltazar
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B240
Description: Mind-Body Medicine is the medicine of the past and the medicine of the future. In this presentation participants will
learn how to tap into their most valuable resource for healing and wellness (their mind). Participants will be exposed to scientific
research, including research conducted at EPCC, on mind-body techniques such as imagery/visualization, therapeutic breathing,
meditation, and mindful eating and the diseases these techniques help heal and prevent. Practice and training in some of these
techniques will be provided in this workshop. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Faculty Association, TBA
Presenter: Dr. Carina Ramirez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
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: Having Fun with Piece-wise Functions
Presenter: Edith Aguirre and Ivette Chuca
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C147
Description: Join us for this fun way of graphing piece-wise functions with your students. We will provide copies of handouts for this
activity for those present. These activities were shared from colleagues at the American Mathematical Association of Two Year
Colleges Conference. This is a great activity to learn, especially if you struggle with functions in your math courses. So, join the piecewise fun! CB Credit: #7
Workshop: How can My.EPCC help you?
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Would you like to offer additional materials to your students online and help the environment by going completely
paperless? Come see what My.EPCC has to offer you! This interactive workshop will showcase the many features available to our
faculty through My.EPCC. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Authentic Student Engagement
Presenter: Dr. Linda Brown and Allaa Salama
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: How do I keep students coming to class when they have so many competing and compelling reasons to direct their
attention elsewhere? How do I make course content meaningful to students? Discussion will include typical classroom challenges
and communication considerations in bridging content and real world application in authentically engaging students in their education.
CB Credit: #2
Workshop: GLBT Experiences and Topics in the Classroom
Presenter: Israel A. McMullen
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:20 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Gender identity and sexual orientation change the educational experience for both the students and the instructors in the
classroom. This workshop will address the stereotypes and cultural boundaries challenged by integrating diversity into courses and
including those that might otherwise be seen as undesirable. While change may happen slowly, integrating topics with dignity and
respect for everyone provides a platform for intercultural and educational dialogue to happen and continue. CB Credit: #6
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Workshop: Choosing Your Retirement Path–Five Strategies to Help Smooth Out the Ride through Retirement
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: The educational workshop will address key topics to consider when people are near or in their retirement life stage. The
goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the different factors that may impact the decisions one makes while in retirement. As
you continue to navigate the road to retirement, where do you see yourself? Are you on the right path? We will discuss concerns one
may face while living in retirement and possible solutions for them, such as:
 Cost of Living
 Possible Depletion of Retirement Savings
 Effects of Taxation on Retirement Savings
 Expenses to Consider in Retirement
 Expectations Versus Reality
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Inter-Rater Reliability for Respiratory Care Clinical Instructors
Presenter: Frederick M. Torres
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B301
Description: A workshop that will teach and promote ways in which clinical instructors may be sure that they are evaluating and
grading student performance in the laboratory and clinical sites equitably. Use of rubrics and evaluation tools will be discussed. An
opportunity for critique and improvement of present evaluation tools is planned as well as practice grading of examples of student
performance. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/E112
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Math Emporium Tutor Training
Presenter: Edith Aguirre and Fan Chen
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C119/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 and we will share best practices and provide a list of useful information learned from
previous semesters. We will focus on rules and outline procedures when tutoring for an emporium course. Tutors from other areas in
the college are welcome to attend to learn how we can help improve student success, jointly. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Excel Grade Book Clinics
Presenter: David M. Rodriguez and Nancy Gamez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A
Description: In each clinic we will discusses the process for entering and deleting rows to accommodate 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 a low score, find the highest and lowest score and
a total score. You will also learn how to use the VLOOKUP function to determine a letter grade based on the total score. Clinics will
run in 30 minute intervals. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Extra Credit Films
Presenter: Robert Ferrell and Dr. Antonio Juarez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B400
Description: Supplemental to the regular classroom experience, we have developed a library of films which are appropriate to the
courses taught. These range from feature films to documentaries. The students respond with written responses for extra credit, but the
experience is pertinent to their education. CB Credit: #2
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Workshop: MDP Emporium Updates for Faculty and Tutors
Presenter: Edith Aguirre
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C119/C120
Description: This will be a meet-and-greet workshop between faculty and tutors who will be teaching in emporium sections at the
Mission del Paso campus. 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: Access over 280,000 eBooks on Your Mobile Device
Presenter: Lorely Ambriz
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/L109
Description: Learn how to check our eBooks available at the EPCC Libraries and how to download them to your mobile device (any
platform iOS, Android, Windows, Blackberry, etc.). A hands-on workshop on borrowing eBooks from our EBSCO eBook collection.
Faculty and staff who take this workshop will learn how to check out and download eBooks and audiobooks on their own mobile
devices. Requirements: Please bring a mobile device (iPad or Android Tablet or Smartphone, or Kindle Fire Tablet). CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Healthy + Green = A Sustainable Life
Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Dr. Monica Delgado
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: This is an interactive workshop that will provide information about what easy steps you can take to have a more
sustainable and healthy life. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item from the EPCC Recycling Program that will help remind
you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Let's Have Fun With Ice Breakers!
Presenter: Ivette Chuca, Elsa Lopez, and Bill Clarke
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: Have you ever come across an ice breaker but was hesitant to try it in class or a meeting because you weren't sure how it
would play out? Are you tired of using the same ice breaker semester after semester? Do you need ideas for ice breakers? Then this is
the workshop for you. Come out and have some fun by participating in some ice breakers. Presenters will play the role of the "teacher
or presenter" and participants will play the role of "students or people at a meeting." Participants will also be given the opportunity to
share their favorite ice breaker. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: Visualizing with Geogebra
Presenter: Juan Villarreal, Tim Rall, and Dr. Joanne Peeples
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1136
Description: Geogebra is a excellent tool to provide a visualization of concepts from Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, and even
Calculus. Not only are you able to create graphs, you are also able to manipulate these in a very didactic manner. You are also able to
create animations to represent math in motion. Moreover, the software allows you to create dynamic worksheets for the students. CB
Credit: #4
Workshop: English as a Second Language Successes
Presenter: Tracy vonMaluski
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/E109
Description: Come and share English as a Second Language success stories, and be ready to analyze instructor behaviors, strategies,
and/or expectations which helped facilitate these successes. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: "New World" of eBooks at the EPCC Libraries
Presenter: Norma Ballenger and Olga Sanchez
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C-109 Library Classroom
Description: Discover our "Whole New World" of eBook Collections available for free at the EPCC Libraries. This is a hands-on
workshop. CB Credit: #8
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Workshop: Mission Campus Guided Tour
Presenter: Colleen Mounsey, Christina Ratcliffe, and Barbara Valle
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C-102 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
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: Making Sure You Have Enough Money for Retirement
Presenter: Pilar Gimbel and Gordon Gimbel
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: This workshop is especially tailored toward individuals nearing retirement who don’t need income now but would like
their money to last a lifetime. Retirees today need to plan for the probability of a retirement lasting 20 years or longer. Will you have
enough money to retire? How much will you need per month to cover your expenses? When you turn 70 ½, IRS requires distribution
from your retirement account. A Guaranteed Future Income Annuity can solve this issue and provide a lifelong income stream. The
workshop will also cover how TRS works at retirement and will review ORP and 403B's. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: NoodleTools: Beyond the Basics
Presenter: Norma Ballenger
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 7:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C-109
Description: You know how to create bibliographic citations in MLA & APA and export your lists to Word with NoodleTools. Let's
go Beyond the Basics. Let us show you how to create notecards & outlines plus make comments on student shared projects! This
workshop is mandatory for the MDP Librarians. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: An Orientation to the Revised Biology Lab Manuals
Presenter: Laila Rajabi, Dr. Carlos C. Amaya, and Dominic I. Lannutti
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 7:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Auditorium
Description: We will provide the faculty with an orientation to the revised BIOL 1406, 1407, and 1408 lab manuals as well as their
accompanying online pre-lab exercises. This meeting is essential for all VV Faculty teaching these courses. CB Credit: #7
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Division & Discipline Meetings
Thursday, August 21, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Division and Discipline Meeting 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
Chemistry
Information Technology
Systems
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education 1300
English
ESOL
Geology
MdP New Cafeteria
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Julie Penley
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
E113
B102
B115
B115
E113
Government
History
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Music
C147
E112
B115
C120
B102
E113
E112
E113
B102
E109
B115
Philosophy
Psychology
Reading
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
B102
E112
E111
E112
B102
B102
Northwest Campus
Instructional Programs at Northwest Campus
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
NW Cafeteria
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Lydia Tena
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Accounting
Anthropology
Art
Biology
Business
cafeteria
M61
cafeteria
C223
cafeteria
Chemistry
Court Reporting
Information Technology
Systems
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education 1300
English
Engineering
Geology
C229
M82
M50
M82
M82
M49
M62
M51
C229
Government
History
Mathematics
Music
Professional Administrative
Assistant
Philosophy
Psychology
Physics
M61
M61
M51
M50
cafeteria
Reading
Spanish
Speech
Sociology
TECA
M49
cafeteria
M21
M61
M49
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M61
M61
M51
Rio Grande Campus
Arts, Communications, Career & Technical Education,
and Social Sciences
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
RG H014 - H015
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Eileen Conklin
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Accounting
B400
Foreign Language
B517
Art
Business Management
Criminal Justice
Dance
Drama/Comm
Economics
Education 1300
English/INRW
ESL
B217A
B400
B400
A202
A202
B400
B202
B211
B517
Government
History
Information Technology Systems
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Reading
Sociology
Speech
A210
B217A
B400
B217A
B210
A124
B517
A124
B202
Rio Grande Campus
Health, Career & Technical Education, Math, and Science
RG H014 - H015
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Paula Mitchell
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
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
Mathematics
Medical Lab Technology
Medical Laboratory Tech
Medical Assisting Technology
Pharmacy Technology
A230
Physical Therapist Assistant
A002
B307
Physics
Radiology Technology
A232
B414
B414
B300
B308 (7:30
p.m.)
H151 (noon to
4:00 p.m.)
A002
A004
A232
Respiratory Care Technology
B301
A002
E100J
Surgical Technology
H207
Transmountain Campus
Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Art
Drama
Economics
English
ESOL
Foreign Language
Government
1215
1124
1123
1124
1127
1215
1123
TM Rm 1307
Remarks by Dean: Ms. Jan Eveler
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
History
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Reading
Sociology
Speech
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1123
1131
1123
1123
1127
1123
1131
Transmountain Campus
Math, Science and Career & Technical Education
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
TM Rm 1005
Remarks by Dean: Mr. Rick Webb
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Acct./Bus./Mgmt
Biology
Chemistry
Criminal Justice
Information Technology
Systems
Cosmetology
Drafting
Education 1300
1237
1540
1540
1237
1237
Geology
Hospitality Operations
Interior Design
Kinesiology/Dance
Library
1813
1200
Meet in lobby area
Math
Physics
Teacher Preparation
Fashion Technology
1702
Travel/Tourism
Valle Verde Campus
Communication and Performing Arts
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Advertising Graphic &
Design
Americana Language
Program
Dance
Drama
English
VV 2nd Floor Lobby (A2460)
Remarks by Dean: Mr. Claude Mathis
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
A1523
A1117
MV14
VV English Disc. Dual Credit
Instructors
Foreign Language
A1215
B186
A1510
Mass Communication
Music
Speech
A2708
A1201
A1319
Valle Verde Campus
Architecture, Arts, 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)
Anthropology/Geography
Economics/Philosophy
ESOL
Government
History
A1301
ASC Board Room
Remarks by Dean: Ms. Tonie Badillo
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
A1518
A400 (4:00 – 5:30
p.m.)
Auditorium
A400
Rancher’s Grill
2285 Trawood @ 7:15
p.m.
Engineering
Geology
A201
A259
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Physics
G102
Boardroom
A260
Valle Verde Campus
ESL, Reading and Social Sciences
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
1540
1123
1200
1124
1600 (5:00 –
6:00 p.m.)
1136
1540
Meet in lobby
area
1123
VV 2nd Floor Lobby (A2440)
Remarks by Dean: Ms. Susana Rodarte
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
A2317
A2317
B220 (4:30 p.m.)
A2116
A2120
Military Science
Psychology
Reading
Sociology/Social Science
41
A2424
A2124
A2117
A2317
Valle Verde Campus
Education and Career & Technical Education
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
VV 1st Floor Lobby (A1440)
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Jaime Farias
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Business Management
A1120
A1517
A1120
Child Development
Information Technology
Systems
Criminal Justice
Education 1300
A1124
A1400
Fire Technology
Paralegal
Sign Language/Interpreter
Program
Social Work
Teacher Preparation
ATC310
A1105
B254
A1102
A1129
A2122
A1317
Advanced Technology Center
VV/ATC
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
RM. 109
Remarks by Dean: Dr. Olga Valerio
Discipline Meetings conducted by Faculty Coordinators
Advanced Technology
Industrial Manufacturing
Diesel Mechanics
VV ATC 109
HVAC
VV ATC 109
Machining Technology
Electrical Technology
VV ATC 109
Welding Technology
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VV ATC
109
VV ATC
109
VV ATC
109
District-wide Discipline Meetings
August 2014
Discipline
Accounting
Advertising Graphics
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
Program
Emergency Medical
Services
Engineering
English
ESL
Fashion Technology
Fire Technology
Foreign Languages
Geology
Government
HART
Health Information
Room
VV
VV
Time
1-2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Monday
Thursday
ASC
7:00 p.m.
Thursday
VV
VV
VV
TM
7-8:30 p.m.
10-1:00 p.m.
1-2:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
2285 Trawood
7:15 p.m.
Thursday
NW
VV
ASC-B
7:30-9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Monday
RG
RG
3-5:00 p.m.
3-5:00 p.m.
Thursday
Thursday
1211
La Tierra Café
109
TM
1731 Montana
VV
2-3:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
D-135
MDP
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
VV
VV
TM
ATC
VV
3-5:00 p.m.
1-3:00 p.m.
7:30-8:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
9201 Gateway
West
ATC
RG
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Thursday
5:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Thursday
A2325
A1523
Call ext. 2481
A621
Call ext. 5061
A1517
A2721
A2325
1500
Call ext. 2243
Call ext. 2429
Call ext. 2267
Rancher's Grill
10224 La Vista Place
M81
A2122
B191
Call ext. 2364
Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic
Call ext. 4108
Call ext. 2758
A2518
B240
1702
317
A1301
Call ext. 8905
Andale Restaurant
118
B307
Location
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Date
Discipline
Technology
Health Professions &
Related Science
History
Hospitality Operations
Information Tech Systems
Room
Time
Date
Call ext. 4055
Famous Daves
Call ext. 1360
Great American Land
and Cattle
Interior Design Technology 1200
Kinesiology
G102
Librarians
E100D
Machining Technology
207
Mass Communications
A2800
Mathematics
A121
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
Surgical Tech
Teacher Preparation
Theater
Travel & Tourism
Welding
Location
Call ext. 4139
B41
Gabriel's Restaurant
H015
A1105
B309
Joe Vinny & Bronson's
Call ext. 4172
A2511
The Lunch Box
Call ext. 4098
B240
B301
B254
A1102
House of Pizza
B240
Call ext. 4086
Call ext. 2430
Call ext. 3144
B195
109
1135 Airway Blvd. 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday
1345 George
Dieter
TM
VV
RG
ATC
VV
RG
12-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
1-3:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
12-2:00 p.m. (Lunch
11-12)
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Monday
Thursday
Wednesday
RG
1270 Giles
RG
VV
RG
824 N. Piedras St.
3:30-4:45 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3-5:00 p.m.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Thursday
Friday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
VV
9007 Montana
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday
VV
RG
VV
VV
2016 N. Piedras
VV
9-12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
3-4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
12-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
ASC
VV/ATC
3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Wednesday
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No-host luncheons: Wellness Workshops
***Both sessions available to the first 20 to register by calling 831-2201***
Workshop: Mindful Eating for Stress Management and Health Improvement
Presenter: Jose Baltazar
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Applebee’s Restaurant/1985 George Dieter
Description: Most people know the importance of healthy nutrition and many people are very knowledgeable of
different types of diets, yet many struggle to implement consistent healthier eating habits. Mindful Eating is a
technique that engages the mind in a powerful way to encourage stick-to-it behaviors necessary to develop permanent
patterns of healthy nutrition. In this hand-on workshop participants will experience Mindful Eating and will understand
the mechanisms that make it effective as a tool for enjoying all types of foods while maintaining proper weight and
improving health. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Syndrome X and the Signs that You May Already Have
Presenter: Nader Rassaei
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: The Greenery/Sunland Park Mall
Description: Is your waist circumference creeping up? Is your good cholesterol level low and triglyceride level high?
Is your blood glucose and blood pressure increasing? We will explore complexities of Syndrome X as leading cause of
cardiovascular disease and stroke and insulin resistance as an underlying cause of Metabolic Syndrome/Syndrome X.
Syndrome X is a serious health challenge that takes on many different forms in the 21st century, leading not just to
diabetes but a whole host of equally or even more problematic health conditions. That’s why it’s so important to pay
attention to the signals our body sends us when it is dealing with insulin resistance. CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Understanding and Accommodating your Student-Veterans
Presenter: Virgil Adkins
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518
Description: This session will discuss some of the common issues and challenges for student-veterans and staff/faculty that serve
them. The primary focus will be veterans that possess the cognitive disabilities of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). CB Credit: #11
Workshop: Integrating ESL Reading and Writing: Tying it All Together
Presenter: Dr. Gertrude Muro, Susan Silva, and David Moody
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125
Description: Integrating reading and writing in the new ESL courses can be very challenging, especially since many students may
view these skills as separate from each other. Let's share ideas on how to bring reading and writing instruction together as a
meaningful whole! CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Crimea: Political Science Explains Russian Territorial Expansion
Presenter: Dr. Sergio Saenz-Rivera
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118
Description: In recent years, the Russian Federation under the leadership of Vladimir Putin has tried to recover the preeminent
position it had in the world during the Cold War. The latest episode of power-seeking actions on the part of Russia involves the
annexation of Crimea. In general, the annexation challenges the international stability achieved after the Cold War and, domestically,
it puts a stop to the democratization process that made Russia more predictable to the U.S. strategy in the world. In the presentation we
will discuss the Crimean episode under the different lenses that political science and international relations offer to explain Russian
behavior and its consequences for the world and the U.S. CB Credit: #4
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Workshop: Choosing Your Retirement Path–Five Strategies to Help Smooth Out the Ride through Retirement
Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116
Description: The educational workshop will address key topics to consider when people are near or in their retirement life stage. The
goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the different factors that may impact the decisions one makes while in retirement. As
you continue to navigate the road to retirement, where do you see yourself? Are you on the right path? We will discuss concerns one
may face while living in retirement and possible solutions for them, such as:
 Cost of Living
 Possible Depletion of Retirement Savings
 Effects of Taxation on Retirement Savings
 Expenses to Consider in Retirement
 Expectations Versus Reality
CB Credit: #4
Workshop: Border to Beltway: Field Exchange Between EPCC and Northern Virginia Community College
Presenter: Joshua Villalobos
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117
Description: In Spring 2014, 24 students from EPCC and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) participated in the first
ever geology field exchange between two community colleges. During Spring break, EPCC students and faculty hosted their NOVA
counterparts on a week long educational field trip exploring our region's rich geological history and culture. At the end of the Spring
semester the NOVA students and faculty hosted their EPCC counterparts on a week long excursion exploring Appalachian geology
and the culture of our nation's capital. This workshop will discuss the steps taken to create this collaboration and the outcomes of this
project. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: What Is the Developmental Education Council?
Presenter: Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Tracy VonMaluski, Michael Coulehan, Edith Aguirre, and Ivette Chuca
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: The Developmental Education Council provides a forum for the developmental disciplines (English, Math, Reading, and
ESL) to share information and address issues. Come learn about all the exciting initiatives in developmental education at EPCC and
get updated on the Council's goals for the year. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: What does the IT Committee Do?
Presenter: Dr. Carlos C. Amaya, Lisa Elliott, Marco Fernandez, Fan Chen, and Rebekah Bell
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128
Description: Please join the IT Committee for an informative meeting 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. In addition, the IT Department will
provide an overview of the Virtual Desktop Initiative. CB Credit: #10
Workshop: Developing Cafés that Inspire Student Learning
Presenter: Pat Islas and Dr. Naomi Waissman
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119
Description: Developing interdisciplinary cafés can be fun, engaging and a great way for students and faculty to learn about the El
Paso Community. Come learn and share ideas on how to develop, fund and organize a café at your campus. The purpose of cafés is
to learn about different issues, ideas, theories, and concepts outside the classroom. You can be the speaker or bring in speakers you
may know that could share their knowledge with others. CB Credit: #9
Workshop: Keep your Students On Course: Principles of Student Success Part 2
Presenter: Janine Rudnick
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232
Description: Do you wonder how students are ever going to make it through your course? Skip Downing, the guru of On Course, has
developed eight principles of successful students. It involves having the student reflect on his/her own life and taking the
responsibility for his/her own education. This workshop will go through those principles, and more importantly, provide information
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that you can use to help students achieve success. You'll be actively involved in the workshop and will leave with activities and
strategies you can use to help students succeed. This workshop will cover the first four principles. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) Portfolios: Composition and Assessment
Presenter: Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Brian Kirby, and Jorge Gomez
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122
Description: Strong portfolios are built through a process of collection, selection, and reflection in which students make judgments
about how best to present themselves as academic "composers." A carefully constructed portfolio can help an instructor authentically
assess students' reading and writing skills while encouraging students' mega-cognition and critical thinking. This session will discuss
how to develop successful INRW portfolio assignments and assessment methods. CB Credit: #3
Workshop: Instruction Enhancement with Video
Presenter: Al Arvizo
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121
Description: Feedback is crucial to developing skills, but meaningful feedback is difficult to provide. Videotaping of your classroom
instruction/teaching can provide such needed feedback. This workshop will describe strategies for effective use of classroom
videotaping and how it can improve teaching skills and overall performance. While it requires time and effort, the payoff is high in
terms of both impact and student learning. CB Credit: #7
Workshop: Social Media: A Smart Resource
Presenter: Sylvia Aguilar Zéleny
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127
Description: Twitter, Blaving, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook are all about interaction and too frequently they are the main
distractors in a classroom. If you learn to use them effectively, social media can bridge the gap between these technologies – that
students use with proficiency outside of the classroom – and begin to connect them to teaching and learning inside the classroom. CB
Credit: #8
Workshop: Making Speeches Worth It: Creating and Assessing Engaging Communication Projects for the Classroom
Presenter: Rebekah Bell, Crystal Robert, Marcia Clark, and Al Arvizo
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126
Description: Student presentations can enhance student learning in any course but can be scary for the student and nuanced to grade.
Come join a panel discussion on "communication across the curriculum" and learn how you can help your students prepare/present,
innovative approaches to presentation projects, and easy ways to assess the results. CB Credit: #5
Workshop: Blackboard Retention Center
Presenter: Luz E. Cadena, Andrew Lawrence, and Andres Lopez
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
Campus/Room: Administrative Service Center/Boardroom
Description: Faculty, did you know the Blackboard Retention Center provides an easy way for you to discover which students in your
course are at risk? Based on preconfigured rules and rules you create, students’ engagement and participation are visually displayed,
quickly alerting you to potential risk. From the Retention Center, you can communicate with struggling students and help them take
immediate action for improvement. Bring your laptop, iPad, etc. for this hands-on workshop. Please RSVP to the Distance Education
office at 831-3111 by September 11. CB Credit: #8
Workshop: A Whole New World for the Mathematics Department
Presenter: Ivette Chuca, Edith Aguirre, and Lucy Michal
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/L04
Description: There have been many different pathways and initiatives in the Mathematics Department to help students achieve
success when taking college level Mathematics. Come learn more about these initiatives. CB Credit: #8
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