Stronger Together: Navigating Change with Unity
April 18 | 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. | De Anza College
We are so excited to have you join us for the 2025 Foothill-De Anza Community College District Classified Senate Professional Development Day.
The planning committee is looking forward to provide attendees with:
- A full day of classified professional specific workshops
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Meaningful connection time
For More Info: Reach out to your respective Classified Senate Members
LABOR BY ACE MEMBERS
Workshops
| Time | Title of Workshop | Description | Room | Workshop Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Creating a Respectful Workplace | What does 'respect' mean at work, anyway? Why does it matter? How can you encourage it around you, and how can you get respect from others? | MLC 102 | Scott McCormick |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Campus Tour (DMT Tour) | Join for a campus tour of the beautiful De Anza campus! | E21 | Agustin Espino Diaz |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Becoming an Effective Advocate | With the reduction to federal and state budgets and the grants they fund, plus the threat to diversity, equity and inclusion, learning to advocate for our needs and beliefs is particularly essential now. Learn how to contact your representatives, research the issues and forge alliances with coalitions to increase the power of your message. | ADM 109/Hyflex Zoom Link |
Robert Stockwell |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | PGA, Travel & Conference, Training/Retraining, and SDL | Interested in learning more about professional development opportunities for classified? Such as Professional Growth Award (PGA) or the process of using your Travel and Conference funds? Join to learn how to make use of these opportunities and more. | MLC 255/Hyflex Zoom Link |
Scott Olsen and Phuong Tran |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Toolbox - Overview for FHDA classified professionals | Introduction to AI - What's in the AI Toolbox, Art of Prompting, Create your AI Avatar, Join the FHDA Interest Group, Convergence of AI and Quantum Technologies | MLC 243/Hyflex Zoom Link |
Konstantin Kalaitzidis, and Zach Cembellin |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Emerging Technologies Institute | Brief Overview and discussion of the Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI). What is it, and why was it created? Impact on Foothill and De Anza students, faculty, staff. | MLC 243/ Hyflex Zoom Link |
Konstantin Kalaitzidis and Zach Cembellin |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Who's Making the Flyer?: Canva Best Practices & Embracing Your Creative Side | Learn about tools and strategies that can support you in maximizing your use of Canva! We will discuss ways in which you can tap into your creative side! | MLC260 | Gracy Galvan and Vanessa Santillan-Nieto |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Non-Instructional Uses of Canvas | In this workshop, participants will get an introduction to Canvas and possible ways it can be used for non-instructional purposes. | ADM106/Hyflex Zoom Link |
Lené Whitley-Putz and Helen Graves |