Community sessions
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Monday
| Time | Location | Title | Description | Presenters | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2pm | HT 310 | AAWCC Meet and Greet | The goal for this time is to pull people together in community. If you have ever been a member of AAWCC, or if you have never even heard of it before now, please come say hello, and meet members of the PCC AAWCC board. We’ll be here to answer your questions and to take your ideas for upcoming activities and events. | Alyson Lighthart, Pathway Dean for Sciences, Computing, and Engineering | Community and Self Care |
| 1-2pm | TCB 208 | Affordable Housing Options for Students | College Housing Northwest has been providing below-market rents to college students in Portland for over 50 years. In this session, you will learn about the history of the organization and the creation of the Affordable Rents for College Students (ARCS) program, which has created deeply affordable supportive housing for students most in need. In the past 3 years, CHNW has expanded properties to better support community college students, including Connery Place near PCC Southeast. | Pam Blumenthal, ARCS Director, and Katie Moring, Operations Director | Equitable Student Success |
| 1-2pm | TCB 216 | F-1 International Students and How to Support Them | F-1 international students studying at PCC must adhere to federal regulations in order to maintain their legal status within the U.S. Sometimes what is good advice for most PCC students can be harmful advice for F-1 students because of these strict regulations. The objective of this session is to provide PCC staff and faculty with more information about the F-1 regulations, how to support F-1 students, and when to get the Office of International Student Services (OISS) involved. | Rianna Robertson-LeVay, SEVIS Coordinator, Office of International Student Services, and Alicia Adams, Director, PDSO | Equitable Student Success |
| 1-2pm | HT, 3rd floor lobby | FDC Meet and Greet with Academic Leaders | Informal meet and greet for faculty department chairs to connect with our new Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Jennifer Ernst, our Associate Vice President of Academic and Career Pathways Dr. Karen Paez, and our Assistant Associate Vice President of Academic and Career Pathways Dr. Karen Sanders. | Dr. Jennifer Ernst, VP of Academic Affairs; Dr. Karen Paez, Associate VP of Academic and Career Pathways; Dr. Karen Sanders, Assistant Associate VP of Academic and Career Pathways | Business and Operations |
| 1-2pm | TCB 215 | Public Safety General Information | A presentation by Chief Smith about Public Safety at PCC | Chief Jace Smith, Public Safety | Community and Self Care |
| 1-2pm | HT 322 and remote – Zoom link for Recruitment 101 | Recruitment 101: An overview of admissions terms, processes, and strategies for the non-recruiter | What is the admissions funnel? What is a prospect? In this session, you’ll learn the basics of the admissions and recruitment process, terms used, and the basic strategy of how we work with students. This is a session designed for academic affairs professionals and anyone else who is unfamiliar with the world of admissions. | Bridget Jones, Director of Admissions and Recruitment | Professional Development |
| 1-2pm | CC 220 | Say “Enroll'” 3 Times: Summoning Student Success | The new Enrollment Management Council is turning on the juice and seeing what shakes loose! Discover how you can be part of this newly formed council and help us shape the future of enrollment at PCC at this interactive info session. It’s showtime! | Khylie Gardner, AVP for Brand Management, Marketing and Communications, and Ryan Clark, AVP for Enrollment Management and Strategy, Student Affairs | Equitable Student Success |
| 1-2pm | HT 317 | “Who you Gonna Call?” Marketing and Communications | When there’s something strange in Marketing and Public Relations… “Who you gonna call?” In this presentation, we’re busting myths about marketing, PR, and communications. Ever felt haunted by a brand dilemma? Spooked by storytelling? Terrorized by templates? Scared senseless by inquisitive TV reporters? This session will make you scream… with joy! We’ll point you to the right ghostbuster and help you uncover the secrets behind ghoulishly good strategies. | James Hill, Director of Public Relations, and Danielle Gabriel, Marketing Director | Business and Operations |
| 1-3pm | Learning Garden | Learning Garden Open House | Spend some time in the garden, enjoy warm cookies, and gather in community. | Briar Wray, Associate Dean of Sustainability Strategies, Sustainability; Jade Menchaca, Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainability; Peter Ritson, Environmental Center Coordinator, Sustainability | Community and Self Care |
| 1-3pm | Maker Lab (AM 101) | Pewter Pouring in the Maker Lab | We will hold a hands-on crafting in the Maker Lab for up to 20 people. | PCC STEAM Center Coordinators: Sean Rooney, Sarah Burns, Michael Moss, Ben Garcia, and Philip Clark, STEAM Centers, Student Support Pathway | Equitable Student Success |
| 1:30- 2:30pm |
HT 304 | ASPCC and Student Leadership – Program Updates and Plans for the Future | Student government and student leadership at PCC have been undergoing a transition to better serve students. We will provide program updates, show our process for change, and provide a vision for where Student Leadership will go in the future. | Berto Cerrillo | Professional Development |
| 2-3pm | TCB 215 | Career Pathways and STEP: Supporting Students with Career Coaching and Scholarships | Join us for an informative session on the services and supports that the PCC Career Pathways and STEP Program provide. Learn about career coaching and scholarship support to help students who are pursuing short-term stackable training programs. This is an opportunity to gain insights into the case management and career-based learning activities offered through the Career Pathways and STEP team. We are hoping that you will join us to learn more about the program, how to refer students, and ways that we can work together to support students. Brief presentation followed by Q and A. | Laurie Chadwick, Education Coordinator, Career Pathways and STEP, and Katie Weibel, Education Coordinator, Career Pathways and STEP | Equitable Student Success |
| 2-3pm | SCB 203 | Managing and Recruiting Volunteers using GivePulse | Learn how to leverage pcc.givepulse.com to recruit and manage volunteers! The Community-Based Learning Program uses GivePulse to connect students with community engagement opportunities. Your department/program can also use the platform for your volunteer management needs! In this session, we will introduce you to this community engagement platform, walk you through event creation steps, and answer any questions you may have. | Hannah Nacu, Program Coordinator, Community-Based Learning | Business and Operations |
| 2-3pm | HP 201-202 | PCC Campus Community Emergency Response Teams (C-CERT) | CERT kits will be distributed to all certified NET or CERT-trained folks in attendance, and we’ll be seeking input on how to rebuild C-CERT at PCC. September is disaster preparedness month, and it’s time we all got on that, for ourselves and for PCC. | Alyson Lighthart | Community and Self Care |
| 2-3pm | HT 310 | We Have Labor Market Information for You! | Visit us to discover how labor market information, training, and resources can benefit your programs and disciplines. As part of our ongoing efforts to support our students, graduates, and local industries, we’re excited to introduce new resources available to you at the college. Let us help you integrate labor market information to better prepare our community for success in the workforce. | Magda D’Angelis, Labor Market Data Coordinator, SPIP | Business and Operations |
| 2-3pm | HT 317 and remote – Zoom link for PantherHub | Welcome to the New PantherHub |
Student Engagement launches the new and improved PantherHub next week to students during Weeks of Welcome (WOW). PantherHub is a new, free, and centralized platform for students, faculty, and staff to find co-curricular events, join campus organizations, and engage in development opportunities. This session will provide an overview of the new system for faculty and staff. |
Dana Bonifacio-Sample, Director of Student Engagement | Equitable Student Success |
| 2-3pm | HT 322 and remote – Zoom link for Union 101 Meeting ID: 922 9760 8696 Passcode: 963789 |
Union 101/Know Your Rights | An overview of PCCFFAP: the union that represents the faculty and academic professionals of PCC | David Shultis and Ben Cushing | Community and Self Care |
| 2-4pm | TCB 212 | Active Threat Training | A class on active threat training provided by Public Safety | Lieutenant Loberger, Lieutenant, Public Safety; Sgt Clark, Sergeant Public Safety | Community and Self Care |
| 2-4pm | HT 311 | Basic Needs, Sustainability and Leadership: Addressing Student Basic Needs | The Basic Needs, Sustainability and Leadership team will share information about their programs and offerings that help address student basic needs at PCC. Learn about new initiatives, upcoming events, and how to connect students. | Tammy Dowd Shearer, Basic Needs Coordinator, BNSL; Maritza Ceja, Community Resource Specialist, PCC Legal Resource Center | Equitable Student Success |
| 2-4pm | ST 100 | How Unions Make Higher Education Better | Unions play a significant role in improving higher education institutions by advocating for the rights and needs of workers. Your union representatives will be discussing the ways in which the FCE contributes to making PCC a more equitable, supportive, and high-quality educational environment, benefiting not only employees but also students and the institution as a whole. | Representatives from the PCC Federation of Classified Employees | Community and Self Care |
| 2-4pm | TCB 216 | Silent Battles Riding For Life: Veteran suicide awareness documentary and panel discussion | Screening and panel discussion of the documentary “Silent Battles Riding for Life,” produced in collaboration with PCC and the nonprofit Veterans Back 40, and showcased in collaboration with PCC Veterans Services. This 90-minute viewing and panel discussion would include participants in the documentary (who are also PCC staff), and be facilitated by PCC Veterans Services. We hope for an event space to house ~100 people, with multimedia access (to access and show parts of the documentary itself, which is on YouTube), as well as a table and 2-3 microphones for the panelists. A preview would be shown, and the panel participants would present information and answer questions facilitated by the director of Veteran Services. | Jonathan Williams, Department Chair/Instructor, Diesel Service Technology | Community and Self Care |
| 3-4pm | HT 317 | Career Services Overview: Supporting Students Along Their Pathway | Join us for an engaging overview of PCC’s Career Services and discover how to connect students to essential career development resources. Learn about innovative strategies to help students build skills, explore pathways, and achieve their professional goals. From career exploration to landing the perfect job, find out how we support student success every step of the way! | George Knox, Rachel McMillen, and Haydee Goldenberg, Career Services Coordinators, Career Services | Equitable Student Success |
| 3-4pm | TCB 215 | Disaster Readiness: At Home, At Work, At Play | The session will cover how to prepare for a disaster, personally, and with family, friends, and colleagues. We know that those who are prepared are resilient when the unexpected happens. | Martha Bailey, Part-time Faculty, Philosophy/Religious Studies (AHCD) | Community and Self Care |
| 3-4pm | HT 322 | First Year Experience Film Screening | We will be hosting a watch party to feature some of the student-centered videos created for FYE. Come check out some fun videos, eat popcorn, share your feedback and ideas, and meet the students who created these. | Josh Laurie, Director of College Success, K12-CP; Jana Daugherty, FYE Coordinator; K12-CP; Bryce Clyde, FYE Student Lead, K12-CP | Equitable Student Success |
| 3-4pm | HT 306 and remote – Zoom link for Multi-Modal Communication | Multi-Modal Communication and Community Impact – PCC’s Let’s Talk! Digital Story Telling Project | Let’s Talk! Podcast Collective is a student-run multi-media storytelling platform, supported with resources and management from Accessible Education and Disability Resources, PCC’s Multimedia Department, the Sound and Sonic Arts Department, and local radio stations and streaming broadcast platforms. This project since its inception has accomplished goals identified in the strategic themes of Belonging, Delivery, our community’s Workforce needs, and the Enterprise of building long-term healthy relationships with PCC’s future students, alumni and donors, and community partners. This session will describe the positive impacts of creating a journalistic hub on PCC’s campuses, and provide opportunities for other faculty members to benefit and learn from the culture and content created within the Let’s Talk! Podcast Collective, and outline the ways in which our project can grow to continually benefit PCC’s strategic goals. | Carrie Cantrell, Alt Media Technician and Lead Producer and Showrunner for Let’s Talk! Podcast Collective, Accessible Education and Disability Resources | Equitable Student Success |
| 3-4pm | Print Center (CC 116) | Print Power: Unleash the Potential of Your Projects |
Join us for an interactive session where we bring the PCC Print Center to life! Discover the full range of services and products we offer, from professional-quality paperback books to eye-catching posters to amazing swag. Our expert team will demonstrate how our state-of-the-art machines work and share insider tips on preparing your files to ensure the best results. Whether you’re a staff or faculty member, you’ll leave with the knowledge to make your print projects more effective, efficient, and budget-friendly. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your printing skills and explore new possibilities! Hablamos español y nos encantaría mostrarte lo que nuestro nuevo equipo del centro de impresión puede hacer, ¡nos vemos allí! |
Maggie Songer, Print Center Manager; Brianna Guaman-Lopez, Production Scheduler; Ty Graham, Production Operator; JT Tafoya, Operations Coordinator | Professional Development |
Tuesday
| Time | Location | Title | Description | Presenters | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-10am | Remote – Zoom link for STEM Teaching | Framework for Equitable and Effective STEM Teaching |
A report from the National Academy of Science (NAS) committee on Equitable and Effective Undergraduate STEM teaching is being completed and prepared for public release in December. The presenter of this PCC community session is a member of the committee. The NAS report will present a framework and recommendations as outlined in the committee charge, which can be read on the website linked above. The phase I draft report framework is already proving to be useful as the basis for discussions about how to move from traditional STEM teaching to the use of methods that promote equitable opportunities for STEM learners. During this session, participants will learn more about seven principles of equitable and effective STEM teaching, and will engage in a discussion to strategize about dissemination of the NAS report in the hope that its content can help catalyze improvements in STEM higher education in Oregon. The goal is to improve our ability to meet our goals of equitable student success by getting this report out and read by instructors, administrators, funders, and other stakeholders in Oregon. |
Josephine Pino, Instructor, Biology | Equitable Student Success |
| 9-10am | CA Terrell Hall 100 and remote – Zoom link for Integrated Planning | From Strategic to Integrated Planning | This session will share the results of the Strategic Planning Input Sessions and update the community on the status of the Strategic Planning process. We’ll shift to discuss planning efforts around the college, from the Climate Action Plan to department-level planning, and share how planning efforts will be integrated and aligned. Join us to learn more and to contribute to building a culture of integrated planning. | Kurt Simonds, Vice President, SPIP; Sarah Rose Evans, Strategic Planning Manager, SPIP | Business and Operations |
| 10am- 12 noon |
SY HT 310 | Stop the Bleed | September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Lorraine Churchill, PCC’s emergency manager, will host Stop the Bleed. | Lorraine Churchill, Emergency Manager, SPIP | Professional Development |
| 11- 11:30am |
Remote – Zoom link for Non-Credit Integration | Non-Credit Integration Project Update | Come learn about the multi-year Non-Credit Integration Project. We’ll give a quick update on the project aims, current status, and how this work may impact your area. Bring your questions! | Dr. Tanya Littrell Associate Dean of Academic and Career Pathways; Dr. Karen Paez Associate Vice President of Academic and Career Pathways | Business and Operations |
| 11am- 12 noon |
Remote – Zoom link for Online Yoga Guidelines | Creating Netiquette Guidelines for Online Yoga | Imagine integrating and creating innovative content by redefining the time and place of systems of educational delivery. By focusing on how the students are learning – specifically breath, meditation, and focus – the content can be more successfully conveyed. The presenter will share how yoga philosophy was integrated into posture practice as an example. There will be time for brainstorming for your specific content. Use online systems synchronously and asynchronously to create ideal learning environments for each student. | Ann Wagoner, PT Faculty, IHP | Community and Self Care |
| 11:30am- 12:30pm |
Remote – Zoom link for Charting the Course | Charting the Course: Enhancing Student Success with Guided Pathways | This session aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the Guided Pathways framework and its pivotal role in enhancing student success. Attendees will gain insights into the strategic implementation of Guided Pathways and how it can transform student journeys by creating clear, structured, and supportive educational experiences. | José Dela Cruz, Ph.D., Vice President of Student Affairs; Jennifer Ernst, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs | Equitable Student Success |
| 12-1pm | RC Building 9 Event Center 122A and remote – Zoom link for Galbraith Award | 2024 Galbraith Award Winner: Ben Buswell | The Galbraith Award is a long-time Rock Creek tradition honoring Excellence in Teaching. It is a peer-nominated award named in honor of former Rock Creek Economics faculty Gordon Galbraith. The award goes to the instructor who embodies unfailing professionalism in dealings with peers, staff, and students, is an advocate of the college within the community, is a leader in the continuous improvement of instruction, is student-centered in all that they do, and supports the philosophy and ideals of the community college. Each year the award winner delivers a 30-45 minute presentation – open to the whole college community – during inservice week. | Ben Buswell, Full Time Faculty, Art | Equitable Student Success |
| 1-2pm | CA Terrell Hall 100 and remote – Zoom link for Grants Office | Grants Office Overview | Grants Office overview, process, and Q&A | Vanessa Wood, Grant Director, Grants Office | Business and Operations |
| 1-4pm | SY HT 317 | Trauma-Informed Approaches in Higher Education 101 | This workshop is an introductory experience for those wishing to learn the principles and practices of Trauma-Informed Care. This is appropriate for anyone who hasn’t yet had a 101 workshop or who wishes for a refresher on the material. | Emily Somervell, Sean Wallage, Hannah Martin, Counselors, Counseling Services | Equitable Student Success |
| 2-4pm | CLIMB, Auditorium 104 | Onboarding at PCC | Hiring someone or curious about how to onboard? This session will inform and provide easy-to-use resources to hiring managers and anyone with a role in onboarding new employees on PCC-specific best practices in welcoming and fostering belonging for newcomers. Learn how to boost talent retention, avoid painful turnover, and create productive and dedicated new team members. | Dr. Traci Fordham, Inclusive Learning Manager, and Emily McNamara, New Hire Experience Coordinator, Workday Onboarding Lead, Workday Training Coordinator, Culture Transformation and Development (in PSEC) | Professional Development |