QUEERING THE SPECTRUM: THE INTERSECTIONS OF AUTISM AND LGBTQ+ IDENTITIES
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Presenter: Lisa Macafee
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: Zoom
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This presentation will outline the complexity of LGBTQ+ intersectionality common among the autistic neurotype. For example, 15% of autistics identify as transgender and up to 70% of autistics identify as LGBTQ+! Key challenges related to autism and other neurodivergent identities (such as ADHD and PTSD) including executive function, sensory, cognitive, social, and emotional issues faced, mental and physical health comorbidities, and practical strategies and life hacks to support your students and yourself will be discussed.
Lisa Macafee is an autistic non-binary counselor at Santa Ana College who completed their PsyD with a focus on autism and gender diversity. They have two fabulous autistic kids, a supportive husband, a shy cat, and run www.AffirmingNeurodiversity.com about the challenges of being an autistic professional in the world.
Notes: This session is paid for part-time faculty and can count for Spring Summit makeup hours. Questions: email Denise Gonzalez Bon, GWC College Autism Program (CAP), dbon@gwc.cccd.edu
Adobe Sign & Adobe PDF Fill & Sign: Mastering E-Signatures
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
2:00 - 2:20 pm
Presenter: Uyen Tran
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: Zoom
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In this 20-minute session, you will learn how to use two essential Adobe tools for electronic signatures—Adobe Sign and Adobe PDF Fill & Sign. Discover how to leverage Adobe Sign to request e-signatures, manage workflows, and track document status. Then, learn how to quickly sign and fill out forms on your own using the Fill & Sign tool in Adobe Acrobat Pro. We will also cover when to use each tool to optimize your document signing process.
Notes: Not paid for part-time faculty. Not eligible for Spring Summit makeup session.
QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Presenter: Dr. Joan Fishman, GWC Student Health Center
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: Zoom
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GWC Student Health Center presents QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff. Suicide is far too common. Know the warning signs and become more comfortable helping suicidal students
Notes: Not paid for part-time faculty. Eligible for Spring Summit makeup session.
Hiring Training Series
MASTER VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS WITH CONFIDENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM
Friday, April 18, 2025
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Presenter: Kezia Baten-Sangkay
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: Zoom
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This training will equip you with the skills to navigate both virtual and in-person interviews with confidence. Learn how to effectively answer interview questions using the STAR Interview Method and demonstrate professionalism throughout the process, helping you stand out in the application pool by showcasing your unique skills and knowledge.
Notes: Not paid for part-time faculty. Not eligible for Spring Summit makeup session.
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Adobe PDF: Create and Edit Tools
Thursday, April 17, 2025
11:00 - 11:20 am
Presenter: Uyen Tran
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: Zoom
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In this 20-minute training, learn how to efficiently create PDFs, combine multiple files, organize pages, and manage documents to improve your document management process. This training will help you save time, enhance productivity, and maintain better organization in your workflow.
Notes: Not paid for part-time faculty. Not eligible for Spring Summit makeup session.
SAFE ZONE TRAINING - LEVEL 2
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Presenters: Jeanette Adame & Jasper Chagolla
Intended Audience: All GWC employees who has already completed Level 1 Safe Zone Training OR anyone who is a strong member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
Location: MPR 100
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This session is designed for people who have a foundational understanding of LGBTQ+ communities. If you have completed Level 1 Safe Zone Training, or have familiarity with LGBTQ+ communities, pleas join us! We will continue discussing strategies and implementation for making Golden West College a safe place for people who reflect all gender and sexuality identities.
Notes: Paid for part-time faculty. Eligible for Spring Summit makeup session
NAVIGATING SOCIAL ANXIETY | TALK AND LUNCHEON
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Presenter: Kevin Foss, MFT, Founder of the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center
Intended Audience: All GWC employees
Location: MPR 100
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Is Social Anxiety holding you back? It is a very common type of anxiety. Join Kevin Foss, MFT, Founder of the California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center to learn more about Social Anxiety and gain some tips on how to overcome it!
Notes: This training is sponsored by the GWC Student Health Center. Questions? Email jmoss31@gwc.cccd.edu Not paid for part-time faculty. Not eligible Spring Summit makeup session.
Best Practices: Supporting Autistic Students in the Classroom
Friday, April 11, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Presenter: Denise Gonzalez Bon, MA, GWCAP (College Autism Program) Counselor
Intended Audience: Faculty
Location: Zoom
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This workshop is designed for faculty who are interested in creating a welcoming environment in your classrooms for our GWC autistic students. We will discuss universal design and how small changes in the classroom can be helpful for all students. Faculty are encouraged to bring questions and examples from their own classroom experiences. There will be time for brainstorming ideas, sharing experiences, and tips for success. You will leave with techniques you can implement this semester.
Notes: This session is paid for part-time faculty.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: THE VALUE OF A SELF-EVALUATION
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Presenter: Alyssa Brown
Intended Audience: Classified Professionals
Location: Zoom
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Learn why completing an optional self-evaluation is worth your time. You might be thinking, "If it’s not required, why should I bother?" Discover the key benefits of reflecting on your own performance and how this simple process can impact both your current role and future career growth.
Notes: Not paid for part-time faculty. Not eligible for Spring Summit makeup session.