CSM Flex Day Schedule

8:15-9:00

Continental Breakfast

Location: Courtyard outside CSM Theatre, Building 3 (map)

Join us for a light breakfast and chance to reconnect with colleagues.  Please be sure to register, so we can anticipate numbers.

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8:15-9:00

RSI and DE Training Status Info Table

Location: Courtyard outside CSM Theatre, Building 3 (map)

For faculty wondering whether they have completed their Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and Distance Education training recency requirement, the Distance Education Team will have a table set up during breakfast to answer questions about status.  Registration not required.

9:00-11:30

2.5 flex credit hours

Our Stories Shape Our Future: Context, Assessment and Strategic Planning

Location: CSM Theatre, Building 3, and Webinar

Presenters: Manuel A. Pérez, CSM President; Executive Leadership; Senate Leadership

The theme of our College Day is "Building a Culture of Assessment.” After a welcome from our President and Senate leaders, we will flow into a visual and interactive story-telling of our Coastal communities. Who is the Coastside? What are the stories of our families and partners along the cities along the Coast? Hear and see directly from some of our partners and families who live along the Coast about the “how” and the “why” of our Coastside campus. We will then share critical updates about our Education Master Plan, accreditation, and strategic planning. Participants will also receive a review and forecast of our budget management processes and priorities for the near and long term. These important updates will frame the upcoming academic year and outline future opportunities to have even deeper impact at the College both on and off campus. Our morning will culminate with introductions of our new employees and a celebration of our retirees and Service Awardees.

This session is open to all employees.

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11:40-12:30

Buffet Lunch

Location: Bayview Dining Room, Building 10, Second Floor (map)

Join us for a delicious buffet-style lunch! Please be sure to register so we can anticipate numbers.

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12:30-2:00

1.5 flex credit hours

Creating an equity-centered culture of assessment at CSM

Facilitators: Natalie Alizaga, Research Inquiry & Institutional Effectiveness Manager; Allie Fasth, Director of Promise & Pathways; Daniel Keller, English Faculty

Location: Building 10, Room 195 (map) and Zoom

This session is designed for a range of employees, including faculty, student service coordinators, learning support center staff, and more.  All are welcome!

What will creating a culture of assessment entail at CSM? How do we ensure that we are engaging in equity-centered assessment? This session will include a discussion of the elements that contribute to a culture of assessment and the role of faculty, staff, and administrators in strengthening our efforts. We will also discuss ways to incorporate equity in all stages of assessment, from the development of our SLOs and SAOs to analyzing our findings. This session will provide participants with ideas for collaboration, assessment methods, and using data to guide our efforts. We will also provide a preview of our College’s new assessment process for 2025-2026 and a sneak peek of the Nuventive platform for assessment reporting.

This session is open to all employees.

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12:30-2:00

1.5 flex credit hours

Continuing our Commitment to Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) at CSM

Facilitators: Julieth Diaz Benitez, Instructional Designer; Jennifer Howze-Owens, Instructional Designer; Marisol Quevedo, Instructional Technologist; Erica Reynolds, Instructional Technologist 

Location:Zoom

This session will focus on Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) at CSM as it relates to our upcoming accreditation visit. If you are teaching online this Fall  2025 or interested to learn more about RSI, join us to hear about the resources, tools, and support that are available as we work to ensure we are meeting our RSI policy and aligned with the ACCJC Policy on Distance Education and on Correspondence Education. This session will be informative, provide some hands-on activities and offer time for Q&A.

This session is open to all employees.

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1:00-2:00

1 flex credit hour

Revitalize your Workday: Yoga & Health at Work

Facilitator: Melinda Nguyen, Nursing Faculty

Location: Bayview Dining outside the Learning Center (map)

Please join us in a space of renewal with our 60-minute Yoga & Health at Work experience. Designed for busy employees, this Flex Day event features 30 minutes of workplace-friendly yoga to reduce pain, improve circulation and flexibility, and elevate your state of mind—helping you work smarter, not harder. It’s followed by 30 minutes of engaging small-group discussions on essential health topics like sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management. This energizing session empowers CSM Bulldogs to take charge of their well-being. More than just a Flex Day activity, it’s a boost for your body, mind, and productivity. People who register will receive a printed Yoga at Your Desk pamphlet.

This session is open to all employees.

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2:10-3:10

1 flex credit hour

Developing Classified Senate Goals for '25-26

Facilitators: Fauzi Hamadeh, Classified Senate President; Alicia Frangos, Classified Senate Vice President

Location: Building 10, Room 195 (map) and Zoom

Calling all Classified! Come meet your Classified Senate officers and add your voice as we develop our Senate goals for the '25-26 academic year.  We have several open positions on the Senate, so now is the time to get involved. Bring a Classifed friend.

This session is open to all employees but designed especially for classified.

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2:10-3:10

1 flex credit hour

Developing Academic Senate Goals for '25-26

Facilitator: Daniel Keller, Academic Senate President

Location: Building 10, Room 194 (map) and Zoom

Calling all faculty!  Come meet your Academic Senate officers, review what Senate accomplished in '24-25, and add your voice as we develop our Senate goals for the '25-26 academic year.

This session is open to all employees but designed especially for faculty.

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2:10-3:10

1 flex credit hour

Equitable Grading Lab Community of Practice

Facilitators: Julieth Diaz Benitez, Instructional Designer; Cheyanne Cortez, Art History Faculty; Laura Woltag, English Faculty

Location: Building 19, Room 121 (map) and Zoom

This session provides a dedicated space for participants of the Equitable Grading Lab (EGL). You will have an opportunity to connect with colleagues from the present and previous cohorts, and get insights and feedback on your implementation plans. Join us for a lively space of collegial conversation.
*Guests are welcome to attend the CoP. If you have not participated in the EGL but would like to join the CoP, please email Julieth Diaz Benitez expressing your interest. 

This session is open to all employees.

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3:20-4:20

1 flex credit hour

Course Updates and Curricunet

Facilitators: Malathi Iyengar, Curriculum Committee Chair, and Deb Laulusa, Curriculum & Instructional Systems Specialist

Location: Building 10, Room 195 (map)

Do you have courses that need to be updated?  Or are you wondering when exactly your courses will need to be updated? Do you have specific questions about Curricunet?  Need to just learn how to use Curricunet in general?  Forgot your Curricunet password and need to figure it out before you have to update your courses?

If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes," then this session is for you!  Join your incoming Curriculum Committee Chair (Malathi Iyengar) and Curriculum & Instructional Systems Specialist (Deborah Laulusa) to discuss the process of regular course updates.  We will empower you with the information you need to compete the process in Curricunet! 

This session is open to all employees.

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3:20-4:20

1 flex credit hour

Bulldog 101: Unleash Your Potential!  For New Faculty, Staff, & Administrators

Facilitator: CSM Leadership

Location: Building 10, Room 468 (map)

Get ready to dive into Bulldog 101! Join us for an exciting, year-long adventure designed to onboard and build community for all our new CSM employees. Each Flex Day, we’ll carve out special time to build connections, share insider tips, and discover how we can help you shine in your new role.

What to Expect:

• Fun Activities: Led by President Pérez, we’ll kick things off with engaging activities to break the ice and get to know each other.
• Mission & Values: Explore how CSM’s mission and values play a crucial role in everything we do.
• Community Building: Connect with fellow new employees and become part of our vibrant community.
• Dress Code Alert: Don’t forget to rock your awesome Bulldog t-shirt on Opening Day! Swing by the President’s Office in Building 10, Room 490 on Monday, August 11, or the Theater courtyard on the morning of Tuesday, August 12, to grab yours!

Everyone’s invited, and we can’t wait to see you there. Let’s make this journey together and unleash the full potential of our Bulldog spirit!

This session is designed for new employees but is open to all.

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3:20-4:20

.5-1 flex credit hour

Distance Ed Drop-in Hour

Facilitators: Jennifer Howze-Owens, Instructional Designer; Erica Reynolds, Instructional Technologist

Location: Zoom

Do you need pedagogy or technology support to start the semester strong? Come join members of the  distance education team and fellow faculty to hear about the latest trends, technology updates, and more!

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Asynchronous

1-2 flex credit hours

Complete an SMCCCD Microcourse

Have you ever wanted to learn more about a specific topic related to teaching and learning but have limited time to commit? Are you looking for opportunities to learn in small doses on your own time?

We invite you to take advantage of the SMCCCD microcourses. These are self-paced, asynchronous learning experiences that focus on specific topics of interest. Each microcourse takes 1-2 hours to complete, and you can self-enroll at any time. Upon completion, you will receive constructive feedback and a digital badge. Microcourses may be counted toward Flex credits. Complete one during Flex Day for automatic flex credit.

Current microcourses available: 

• Accessibility Basics with PopeTech (2 flex credit hours)
• Reimagining the syllabus (2 flex credit hours)
• The Easy Button: Recordings with Zoom and Panopto (1.5 flex credit hours)
• Ungrading: Part I (2 flex credit hours)
• Instructor Feedback (1.5 flex credit hours)
• Copyright in Education (2 flex credit hours)
• Revamping Your Course Introduction Video (2 flex credit hours)

4:30-5:00

.5 flex credit hours

Final Flex Day Reflections with Cabinet

Facilitators: Manuel Alejandro Pérez, President; Danni Redding Lapuz, Interim Vice President of Instruction; Alex Guiriba, Vice President of Student Services; Gerardo Ramirez, Vice President of Administrative Services; Elizabeth Smith, Director of Community Relations & Marketing; Monique Nakagawa, Interim Dean of Planning, Research, & Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE); David Galvez, Director of Equity

Location: Building 10, Room 468 (College Heights) (map) and Zoom

Join the executive leadership team for campus updates, as well as an opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the day.  Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be served.

This session is open to all employees.

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12:30-2:30

Screening Committee Training: The Benefits of Diversity and Understanding Unconscious Bias

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to hiring a diverse workforce that reflects our student body and our community.  To achieve this goal, the District will be providing increased training related to the benefits of diversity and the elimination of bias in the screening process.  This training is also required by Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.

Beginning in Fall 2017, completion of the new “Screening Committee Training: The Benefits of Diversity and Understanding Unconscious Bias” will be required for you to serve in any capacity on a screening committee, and the training will be valid for three years from the date of your training.  If you anticipate participating on a screening committee in any capacity, you are encouraged to attend this training. If you are the chairperson of a screening committee in the near future, you will need to ensure that your committee members have received this training before their service on your committee. Your efforts will help avoid unnecessary delay to your committee since screening and interviewing cannot proceed until all committee members have completed this training.

To prepare for the upcoming Unconscious Bias Training via zoom, please have the following:

1. Prepare to participate in the training for the entire two hours to receive the full credit of serving in a screening committee.
2. Download the zoom app via computer, laptop, mobile phone, or Ipad. There will be a PowerPoint Presentation and interactive opportunities throughout the training session. Therefore you will need access to view the screen and have the audio capability to communicate with other participants.

This session is open to all employees.

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