Contact Us:
Center for Innovation and Learning
cilgwc@cccd.edu
Dr. Erin Craig, CIL and Flex Day Coordinator
ecraig4@gwc.cccd.edu
Uyen Tran, Training and Development Specialist
utran@gwc.cccd.edu
September | October | November
Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presenter: Denice Koen
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: Forum 1, Room 101
This training outlines how to recognize emergencies, when to call 911, how to contact Public Safety, and the appropriate actions to take during a variety of emergency situations. The course is designed to help participants respond confidently and effectively when an emergency occurs.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
Friday, Sept 4, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presenters: Denice Koen and Vince Hernandez
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: Forum 1, Room 101
This training introduces response options during an active threat incident, including concepts from Run, Hide, Fight, with an emphasis on situational awareness, decision-making, and personal safety. Participants will gain practical knowledge to help prepare for and respond to a critical incident.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
Thursday, Sept 10, 2026
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presenter: Denice Koen
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: Forum 1, Room 101
This training outlines how to recognize emergencies, when to call 911, how to contact Public Safety, and the appropriate actions to take during a variety of emergency situations. The course is designed to help participants respond confidently and effectively when an emergency occurs.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
Friday, Sept 18, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Presenters: Erin Craig & Sacha Moore
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: Zoom
Are your students checking out before class even really begins, or fading halfway through the material? Keeping students truly engaged requires more than just a well-prepared presentation, It takes intentional, student-centered strategies at every stage of the class session. Join us at the CIL for On the Hook: Anchoring Student Engagement from Start to Finish, a highly practical workshop designed to help you transform passive listeners into active participants. In this session, we will explore actionable, humanizing techniques to capture attention in the critical first five minutes, sustain cognitive momentum during lectures, facilitate meaningful and inclusive collaborative activities, and end strong with a memorable last five minutes. You will leave with a toolkit of accessible strategies and checks for understanding to ensure your students stay on the hook from the moment they walk in to the moment they leave.
Note: This session is paid for part-time faculty.
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presenters: Denice Koen and Vince Hernandez
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: Forum 1, Room 101
This training introduces response options during an active threat incident, including concepts from Run, Hide, Fight, with an emphasis on situational awareness, decision-making, and personal safety. Participants will gain practical knowledge to help prepare for and respond to a critical incident.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presenters: Denice Koen and Vince Hernandez
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: Forum 1, Room 101
This training equips faculty and staff with practical skills to manage disruptive behavior, de-escalate conflict, and maintain a safe, respectful learning and work environment. Participants will learn to recognize early signs of escalation, apply effective de-escalation strategies, communicate professionally and empathetically, and resolve conflicts constructively. Through realistic campus-based scenarios, participants will build the confidence and skills needed to achieve positive outcomes and support a safe, inclusive campus community.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
Friday, Oct 16 & Friday, Oct 23, 2026
9:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Presenters: GWC AI Institute Team
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: MS 155
Friday, Nov, 6 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presenters: Erin Craig and Sacha Moore
Intended Audience: Part-Time Faculty and Full-Time Faculty
Location: Zoom
Building on the momentum of the Fall AI Institute, this focused, two-hour workshop is designed for faculty to tackle the practical realities of managing AI in the classroom. We will translate the broad concepts of generative AI into concrete, equity-minded teaching practices through collaborative discussion and hands-on application. Together, we will focus on crafting clear, humanizing syllabus policies that set transparent expectations and redesigning assessments to encourage authentic, critical thinking. The session also features a facilitated exchange to share diverse viewpoints, successes, and challenges with colleagues across disciplines. Come ready to collaborate and leave with actionable updates for your courses by registering today!
Note: This session is paid for part-time faculty.