The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) works to meet the professional development (PD) needs of the ARC Community by supporting Flex days, pre-semester PD that is designed and facilitated by ARC faculty and staff, as well as in-semester PD opportunities that help the college fulfill its mission, values, and commitment to social justice and equity, and achieve its strategic goals.
For the purpose of this website, the terms 'Flex', 'Flex Events', 'PD' and 'Professional Development events' are interchangeable. All describe PD events which may happen prior to, or during, a semester. The term 'Flex Days Events' specifically refers to Professional Development events which occur during Flex Week each semester, before classes begin.
Upcoming CTL/Flex/PD Events
Flex Days Schedule by Day
| Workshop | Time | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESL Faculty Hike & Chat | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Ally Joye, Caterina Falli | In-Person |
| Intersecting Pathways: STEM, Ethnic Studies, and Student Scholarly Identity Development | 9:00 am to 10:30 pm | Araceli Gonzalez, Rocio Owens | Online |
| Workshop | Time | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Learning and African American Students | 9:00 to 10:00 am | Michael Crowder | Online |
| Understanding the New Math Placements | 1:00 to 2:20 pm | Rocio Owens | Online and In-person |
| Workshop | Time | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas Graphics and Navigation Tricks and Tips | 9:00 to 10:20 am | Jeff Nokkeo | In-person |
| Maximizing Student Success: Enhancing Learning with LRC Tutoring & Embedded Support | 10:30 to 11:50 am | Sima Mohseni, Laura Garcia Mera, Mikenna Modesto | Online |
| Performance and Motivation in the Age of Instant Gratification, Convenience, and Fear of Failure | 10:30 to 11:50 am | Carson Lowden | In-person |
| Redesigning ESL Writing to Respond to the AI Age | 10:30 to 11:50 am | Kristine Fertel | Online |
| ARC Department Chair Brown Bag, Meet & Greet | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Brian Knirk | In-person |
| Generative AI, LLMs, and Process-Based Approaches: Real Practices for the Classroom | 1:00 to 2:20 pm | Michael Angelone | In-person |
| Puro Puente: Putting Theory into Practice to Promote Student Success | 1:00 to 2:20 pm | Cathy Arellano, Carmelita Palomares, Melissa Diaz, Katia Morales-Becerra | In-person |
| Faculty Movie Club: A Separation (2011) | 1:00 to 4:00 pm | Natasha Fratello, Gordon Roadcap | In-person |
| CTE Building Info Kiosks - How Departments Can Use Them | 1:00 to 2:20 pm | Randy Schuster, Anastasiya Svyatoshchik | In-person |
| Academic Senate Retreat | 1:00 to 3:50 pm | Victor Zarate, Veronica Lopez, Daniel Slutsky, Andréa Pantoja Garvey, Alisa Shubb | Online & In-person |
| Happy Belated (or Very Early!) Autism Acceptance Month! | 2:30 to 3:50 pm | David McCusker, Sara Smith-Silverman | In-perso |
| Demystifying Assistive Technology: Tools for an Inclusive Classroom | 2:30 to 3:50 pm | Tiffany Wise, Joe Rust | In-person |
| Workshop | Time | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a Little Help From My (AI) Friend | 9:00 to 10:00 am | Paul Knox | Online |
| Tour of Print Services Sign Shop | 10:30 am to 11:50 pm | Don Reid | In-person |
| Lean on Laughter: Integrating Humor and Authenticity into the Classroom | 1:00 to 2:20 pm | Victoria Stout, Jasjeet Dhanota | Online |
| Improv for All Beavers | 2:30 to 3:50 pm | Victoria Stout, Jasjeet Dhanota | In-person |
| "Flights of Fancy: The Parrot ESL Newsletter at ARC--not just for ESL students! | 2:30 to 3:50 pm | Patrick Hoggan, David Evans | In-person |
| Workshop | Time | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convocation Program TBD | TBD | Various | TBD |
Searching for more? Visit our sister colleges' online Flex/PD offerings.