Professional Development Opportunities for July 1–July 7, 2020

Please note that the following opportunities are available to all faculty and staff.

LinkedIn Learning — Recommended Course of the Week

Financial Basics Everyone Should Know

 

How do banks work? Are you saving enough for retirement? Considering the answers to these questions and understanding financial basics is critical to planning a strong financial future. This course breaks down the mystery around the financial industry and provides practical knowledge for everyone, so you can manage accounts in an informed way, whether you are working with a financial advisor or not. Topics covered include savings, investments, insurance, retirement, and more.

 

Contact anjali.pai@slcc.edu with any questions. Log in through SLCC Learn.

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One Small Change

Wednesday, July 1

12–1 p.m.

One Small Change is a health behavior change program that encourages participants to identify one health behavior that they would like to adopt, modify, or eliminate and live that change for at least 21 days. This program runs for four weeks. 

For more information: https://i.slcc.edu/hr/wellness/One%20Small%20Change.aspx  

Register here.

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Writing Across the College

 

GrammarPhobia Follow-Up Fun Writing Workshops

You asked for it!  We’ve got it! This summer, the WAC program will host playful, interactive workshops to scratch your grammar itch!  After an introduction to the SLCC Style Guide, participants will share their most frustrating, or feared, grammar questions. Together, we’ll use the style guide to get to the right answer for you!    

 

Thursday, July 9, 1–2 p.m.

 

Presented By 

Tiffany Rousculp, Director, SLCC Writing Across the College Program

 

More Information and Registration

You must register for this training session. View the Registration Tutorial. Register in the MySLCC Employee Training Portal. Search under “Staff Development,” registration code CW13.

Prior to the workshop, you will receive an email asking for your grammar questions, as well as a WebEx link. Questions? Contact Deanne.Arvizu@slcc.edu.

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Are you interested in working on your ePortfolio strategy? 

Take advantage of the free national AAEEBL virtual conference.  Spread over 4 weeks in July, this year’s Annual Meeting conference event allows participants to learn, apply and share strategies focused specifically around the theme, “Doing It Right: ePortfolios, Ethics, and Technologies.” Participate one week, all four, or somewhere in between.  Questions?  Contact Emily.Dibble@slcc.edu. There is no adjunct compensation connected to this opportunity, but all faculty are welcome to participate.

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Service-learning Grant & Designation Summer Deadline

The Service-learning Grant & Designation program now has a summer deadline! Submit a Service-learning Designation Proposal by July 21 to get your Service-learning course up and running for Fall 2020. Contact the Engaged Learning Coordinator for more information. The proposal form can be found on our website: https://www.slcc.edu/service-learning/faculty/index.aspx 

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The From Equity Talk to Equity Walk summer learning community is full. Faculty Development will run another session during fall semester. Watch for details. If you would like a copy of the book, please contact facultydevelopment@slcc.edu.

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Meditative Pause at SLCC 

Join SLCC faculty Heidi O’Donoghue and Andrea Malouf each week for Meditative Pause for People in Higher Education. Each week we will take a break from doing and problem-solving to come together for half-hour sessions to connect, relax and center via WebEx. We’ll explore breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as best practices for mindful communication and well-being. Each session will include an introduction to the weekly topic, a guided meditation and then a group reflection.

No prior experience or registration required. Just join when you can. If you’d like to receive weekly web-ex reminders, please send your email and your department name to Andrea (andrea.malouf@slcc.edu) or Heidi (heidi.o’donoghue@slcc.edu). Or just email with questions.

Summer Session: Tuesdays, 1–1:30 p.m., June 16–August 10, 2020

Fall Session: Thursdays from 1–1:30 p.m., August 27–December 10, 2020

Spring Session: TBA from 1–1:30 p.m., January 13–April 28, 2021

Summer Session Schedule:

July 07 1–1:30 p.m. Power of the Mind—Perception (A) 

July 14 1–1:30 p.m. Loving Kindness (H)

July 21 1–1:30 p.m. Let Go of Fixing (A)

July 28 1–1:30 p.m. Mindful Listening and Communication (H) 

August 4 1–1:30 p.m. Mindfulness as an Inclusive Practice (HA)