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Calendar of Events

September 12

1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Drop in to chat about ASCCC’s IDEA Framework. This space is for anyone using the framework to assess existing OER materials, to create new OER, or to discuss all things IDEA. Join your IDEA colleagues to ask questions, to get feedback, or to brainstorm.

3:30-5 p.m.
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Are you trying to decide when to retire? Understand your retirement options, access CalSTRS’ online resources and calculate your own retirement estimates with the guidance of a CalSTRS benefit specialist. Learn how to determine if you can retire now or later.

You’ll use myCalSTRS during this webinar, so be sure you’re registered and that your account information is up to date.

September 15

4-5:30 p.m. in Zoom
Pre-registration required
Are you looking for a way to save additional money for retirement? Supplemental retirement savings accounts are an essential part of securing a comfortable retirement. Learn more about 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings accounts, how to decide which one is right for you, and which ones are offered by your school district. Also, explore the benefits of starting to save now and how recent legislation changes can benefit you.

September 16

Presented by Pearson
9-9:30 a.m.
Pre-registration required
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Learn more about what we can do with our pedagogy, practices, and products to encourage and support Academic Integrity in the age of AI.

10-11 a.m.
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People are susceptible to strain from a number of sources, including work and school obligations, illness, finances, interpersonal conflict, and more. Learn strategies to create and maintain a low-stress environment, identify & respond to ‘red flags’, and communicate in times of crisis with a licensed therapist.

Presented by the National Humanities Center
4-5:30 p.m.
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This webinar will highlight stories of Black Liberation and the abolitionists who orchestrated the multiple Underground Railroads, which led enslaved people to freedom within the United States and to Mexico. This session will also give attendees a better understanding of the various geographical factors that shaped the freedom movement, including shared borderlands and waterways between the US and Mexico.

September 17

8-9 a.m.
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Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one, and in most case,s grief symptoms decrease over time. But for some people, intense grief persists and is severe enough to cause problems in everyday life. Explore the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of prolonged grief disorder with a licensed therapist and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones in this one-hour seminar 

Presented by Zoom
9:55-1 p.m.
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We’ve curated a session track designed specifically for your role, plus three sessions we think you’ll love. These sessions aren’t just about trends or ideas — they’re about what you can do right now to help make your day easier, your connections stronger, and your impact greater.

10-11 a.m.
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There is a common myth that discussing suicide or asking about suicidal thoughts could potentially encourage suicide attempts. The truth is that open and honest conversations about suicide play a crucial role in prevention. Explore the causes of suicide, the warning signs, and how to cope in this one-hour seminar

AHC Presents: Alliance for Mental Wellness
3:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: AHC Boyd Concert Hall (Building F)
3:30-4 p.m.: Resource Fair
4-5:30 p.m.: Screening of My Ascension 
5:30-6 p.m.: Resource Fair 
My Ascension: A Documentary Film and Movement to Spread Hope and Fight Suicide. A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her and stay alive. WHY THIS FILM IS NEEDED: Suicide is a silent epidemic that is not receiving the attention it deserves. It is the second leading cause of death for young people under 25, and there are approximately 1.2 million suicide attempts every year.

Faculty Learning Lab- Canvas
4-5 p.m.
Location: F-243 (Fine Arts Conference Room)

September 18

AHC Presents: Harvest Day at AHC 
Time slots: 8- 9 a.m., 9-10 a.m., and 10-11 a.m. (as long as we have enough Maalbec grapes).
Location: Campus Vineyard in Santa Maria, behind the softball court
learn about grape and fruit harvesting, while enjoying the outdoors, and learning how the optimal conditions to pick grapes make for the outstanding wines. 
We will provide picking shears, gloves, and all needed support, including drinking water.

You can bring sturdy shoes, clothes that can stand getting dirty, and a cap or hat to protect you from the sun. 

11:00- 12 p.m. 
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The Accessibility Center will provide an update on courses created over the summer and products with continued support for the 25/26 fiscal year.
We will also provide an overview of scoped activities for the year, along with a brief update on ACMM Implementation.

Presented by The National Society of Leadership and Success
11-12 p.m.
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As employers increasingly adopt skills-based hiring, higher education faces a critical challenge: ensuring graduates are not only educated but also equipped to thrive in the modern workplace. NSLS’ research shows that while students believe they’re career-ready, many struggle to demonstrate the soft skills employers value most—skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. 

Presented by CVC@ONE 
1-2 p.m.
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Most educators now acknowledge that no single strategy can prevent students from outsourcing their writing to AI—especially in online, asynchronous courses. And yet we must not and need not abandon writing in our pedagogy; its value for learning remains. This webinar will make the case that a well-designed combination of strategies can make AI misuse much less likely.

We will explore three complementary approaches: designing assignments that motivate authentic engagement, implementing accountability measures that respect the student-teacher relationship, and guiding students toward pedagogical applications of AI that stimulate rather than replace writing processes. To support these approaches, we will share resources like AI policies, prompt templates, and examples of tools. Along the way, we'll reflect on pros and cons and workload considerations for each strategy.

3:30-5 p.m.
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Are you trying to decide when to retire? Understand your retirement options, access CalSTRS’ online resources and calculate your own retirement estimates with the guidance of a CalSTRS benefit specialist. Learn how to determine if you can retire now or later.

You’ll use myCalSTRS during this webinar, so be sure you’re registered and that your account information is up to date.

September 19

10:30-11:30 a.m.
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AI has joined the conversation of developing and improving existing OER — but how much should we allow it to contribute? What are the ethical considerations, and where are the technical red lines? In this session, we’ll examine the benefits, boundaries, and potential pitfalls of integrating AI into OER creation. The conversation will balance useful tips with guidance on responsible practice. 

AHC Presents: Grading for Equity with the author, Joe Feldman!
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Location: Building F- Boyd Hall 

Any interested faculty should attend! Coffee and refreshments will be provided. 
Stipends will be available for FT faculty who have already met their professional development obligations.
Part-time faculty will sign in and then sign out to receive four hours of compensation for the training.

3:30-5 p.m.
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Prepare for the retirement you want by getting the information you need. Learn how to calculate your retirement benefit and how to choose your retirement date. Also discover more about beneficiary options, service retirement forms, your Defined Benefit Supplement account, and working after retirement parameters. 

Recordings

• presented by Innovative Educators (48-minute webinar ) 
• , presented by Cengage (need to register for the webinar using the link on the website)
• (41-minute podcast) presented by Inside Higher Education