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
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Presenters: John Wolfe and Oscar Aranda
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: RCJRC 146 (First floor of the Criminal Justice Training Center)
This session introduces practical self-defense strategies for everyday situations. The first 30 minutes will cover key safety concepts, situational awareness, and foundational techniques through lecture and demonstration. The remainder of the session will involve hands-on practice of basic defensive moves and techniques.
Notes:
Thursday, March 19, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presenter: Dr. Joan Fishman
Intended Audience: All Employees
Location: Zoom
GWC Student Health Center presents QPR Suicide Prevention Training. Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal students, co-workers or loved ones. Become more aware of the college protocol for at-risk students.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
For questions, please contact Dr. Fishman at jmoss31@gwc.cccd.edu.
Inclusive Instructional Innovations (III)
Friday, March 20, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Presenter: Erin Craig and Sacha Moore
Intended Audience: Part-Time Faculty and Full-Time Faculty
Location: Zoom
Student feedback is only powerful if it changes something. In this Part 2 session, faculty will bring mid-semester feedback artifacts and analyze how student voice is shaping (or could shape) teaching and learning in their classes. We will explore examples and counterexamples of responsive teaching and examine how transparency builds trust, belonging, and equity. Participants will analyze themes in real mid-semester feedback, distinguish between reacting and responding, plan concrete instructional adjustments and clear communication strategies.
Note: This session is paid for part-time faculty.
Friday, March 27, 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Presenter: Fara Aidul, Ed.D., Community Engagement Manager Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: Zoom
Join the Alzheimer’s Association for a caregiver skill-building workshop designed for those caring for someone living with dementia. Participants will explore the evolving role of a caregiver, learn strategies for managing caregiver stress, and discover how to build a strong support team. The workshop will also focus on how dementia affects communication, offering practical tips for communicating effectively with family members, friends, and health care professionals. This session aims to help caregivers feel more confident, supported, and prepared to navigate the challenges of dementia caregiving.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
Monday, April 6, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Presenters: John Wolfe and Oscar Aranda
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: RCJRC 146 (First floor of the Criminal Justice Training Center)
This session builds on practical self-defense strategies for everyday situations and includes a brief review of key safety concepts and situational awareness. The majority of the training will focus on hands-on practice, allowing participants to further develop basic defensive moves and techniques through guided drills and exercises. This session is ideal for individuals looking to strengthen their self-defense skills. Attendance in Level 1 is not required.
Notes:
Inclusive Instructional Innovations (III)
Friday, April 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Presenter: Larissa Walder
Intended Audience: Part-Time Faculty and Full-Time Faculty
Location: Zoom
How can Padlet meet your class's need for RSI? In this session, explore Padlet tools for student engagement, collaboration, and feedback, for both live and asynchronous learning. We'll create materials with colleagues that you can use right away!
Note: This session is paid for part-time faculty.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presenters: C.J. Bishop and Amy Thach
Intended Audience: Faculty
Location: Zoom
No sign up necessary!
Zoom link: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/6173560904
Your contributions to SLO data are critical in helping ORPIE positively impact the educational experience of our students at GWC. Join us and take advantage of this opportunity to simplify your SLO data entry process and make a meaningful impact! To support your efforts, we’re offering a hands-on workshop designed to help faculty enter SLO data into Nuventive with ease. If you have any questions about the workshop, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there!
Why Attend?
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Presenter: Dr. Joan Fishman
Intended Audience: All Employees
Location: Zoom
GWC Student Health Center presents QPR Suicide Prevention Training. Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal students, co-workers or loved ones. Become more aware of the college protocol for at-risk students.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
For questions, please contact Dr. Fishman at jmoss31@gwc.cccd.edu.
Wedneday, April 29, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Presenters: John Wolfe and Oscar Aranda
Intended Audience: All GWC Employees
Location: RCJRC 146 (First floor of the Criminal Justice Training Center)
This session builds on practical self-defense strategies for everyday situations and includes a brief review of key safety concepts and situational awareness. The majority of the training will focus on hands-on practice, allowing participants to further develop basic defensive moves and techniques through guided drills and exercises. This session is ideal for individuals looking to strengthen their self-defense skills. Attendance in Level 1 is not required.
Notes:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Presenter: Dr. Joan Fishman
Intended Audience: All Employees
Location: Zoom
GWC Student Health Center presents QPR Suicide Prevention Training. Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal students, co-workers or loved ones. Become more aware of the college protocol for at-risk students.
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
For questions, please contact Dr. Fishman at jmoss31@gwc.cccd.edu.
Friday, May 22, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presenters: C.J. Bishop and Amy Thach
Intended Audience: Faculty
Location: Zoom
No sign up necessary!
Zoom link: https://cccd-edu.zoom.us/j/6173560904
Your contributions to SLO data are critical in helping ORPIE positively impact the educational experience of our students at GWC. Join us and take advantage of this opportunity to simplify your SLO data entry process and make a meaningful impact! To support your efforts, we’re offering a hands-on workshop designed to help faculty enter SLO data into Nuventive with ease. If you have any questions about the workshop, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there!
Why Attend?
Note: This session does not qualify for part-time faculty compensation.
