Spring 2026 Flex Day Schedule

Presenters: Officer Zachary Daniels, and Supervisor Ron Billy
Where: In person at room 505
When: 11:00am - 11:50am

Description: Crisis Readiness & Trauma Support - This session will introduce the OODA Loop decision-making model and its application during critical incidents. Participants will also engage in hands-on practice applying tourniquets, pressure bandages, and field-expedient bandages to strengthen real-world emergency response skills.

Brief Outline: This Flex day session is about the Preparedness for immediate response in the aftermath of a campus crisis.

Presenters: Amal Issa, Paul Pinza, Heather Oshiro
Where: In person at room 353
When: 11:00am - 11:50am

Description: Middle College is coming to Chabot Fall 2027 in partnership with Eden Area ROP. Hear from the team that has been working with school partners and Eden Area ROP to build this opportunity. Bring your questions and curiosity to this session to discuss the future of Middle College @ Chabot.

Brief Outline: Overview of Middle College; Benefits to students, community, school; Curiosities, clarifications & concerns

Presenters: Thomas Dowrie, Carra Moore, Craig Shira, Ulyssa Rivas
Where: In person at room 455
When: 11:00am - 11:50am

Description: The Classified Peer Mentor Program is designed to allow any classified professional to become a mentor to another classified professional, or be a mentee, or both with two different individuals. Participation only requires manager approval. The program fosters connections, learning, and growth. The intention is to make classified professionals feel welcome and safe over the long term.

Brief Outline: Welcome / Mentor best practices / Meet your mentor

Presenters: Danny Calcagno
Where: In person at room 4051
When: 11:00am - 11:50am

Description:

We will emphasize all abilities, ages, and fitness levels

We will highlight adaptability, choice, and accessibility

We will focus on well-being, not performance

Brief Outline: Exercise strengthens heart, muscles, and energy; improves mood, focus, and stress control; builds habits, confidence, and community. Chabot College Fitness Center offers safe, convenient support now!!

Presenters: Homeira Elder and Samantha Rajaram
Where: In person at room 355
When: 11:00am - 11:50am

Description: Empowering our MENASWA students! A faculty-led session with a brief overview of the Fall 2025 MENASWA project, followed by a Q & A with a panel of Chabot students from the Middle East, North-African, and South West Asia.

Brief Outline: Brief overview of the MENASWA project, followed by a Q & A with a panel of Chabot students from the Middle East, North-African, and South West Asia

Presenters: Shannon Lee
Where: In person at room 504
When: 11:00am - 11:50am

Description: “You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” -Ray Bradbury
Yes, reading is an act of resistance! Reading books is a celebration of knowlege and the human spirit of curiousity. Reading books (not screens) in public is a way to stoke the flame of hope in a world of uncertainty and worry. We will be doing silent reading of books in a high visibility spot on campus to ignite the spirit of public literacy and freedom of thought. Bring a book of your choosing (library books and banned books get extra credit) and join us in a peaceful act of resistance and hope. Forgot your book? We will have some to choose from.

Brief Outline: Bring a book of your choice to do silent reading en masse as an act of resistance

Presenters: Dara Greene
Where: In person at room 751
When: 11:00am- 11:50am

Description: Counseling Faculty wish to meet to pinpoint and evaluate forms and processes that intersect throughout student services in order to identify impediments to student retention and make recommendations for improved student interface and in house processes.

Brief Outline: Counseling Faculty Working Session - Forms and Processes

 

Presenters: Yesenia Z. Carrillo, Liebert Cassidy Whitemore (LCW)  
Where: In person in the PAC 
When: 11:00am - 11:50am

Description: The presentation will include: Obligations under California Law, Campus Safety & Security, How to Engage with Immigration Officers on Campus, and How to Support and Protect Students

Brief Outline: After the presention, there will be a breakout seesion for questions and answers.

 

Presenters: Robert Cattolica
Where: In person at room 130 and HyFlex
When: 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Description: Let's face it, curriculum can be confusing. The friendly faces of the Curriculum Committee are here to help. Come work on your proposals to create or modify courses, degrees, and certificates. First time using META? No problem. We will get you oriented to the software and on your way to making excellent curriculum. Help is also available for those with questions relating to specific course and program outlines.

Brief Outline: Co-presenters include Shannon Stanley, George Arab, Mark Anderson, Robert Cattolica. Topics include how to use META, course outline requirements, program requirements, and legislative updates.

Presenters: Cristina Moon
Where: Zoom link
When: 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Description:

Have you been curious about Zero-Textbook-Cost (ZTC) but weren't sure where to start? Join us for a practical session designed to share ideas on how to transition your courses to ZTC while exercising your academic freedom to choose the best possible materials for your students without the cost of textbooks.

Whether you are looking to save students money or simply want more control over your instructional content, we will explore the different pathways faculty are using to go ZTC:
*Curating with OER: Learn how to find and vet peer-reviewed Open Educational Resources that align specifically with your student learning outcomes rather than a publisher's table of contents.
*The Art of the Remix: You don't have to start from scratch! Discover how to "mix and match" pages, chapters, and media from various sources to create a custom digital course that follows your syllabus.
*Maximizing Library Collections: Leverage our library’s extensive ZTC collections to provide high-quality, licensed materials to your students at no cost.
*Free Homework Solutions: Explore how to pair your ZTC materials with accessible homework systems and auto-graded assessments, ensuring your students have the practice they need without the high price tag.

Walk away with the tools and inspiration to build a course that truly reflects your teaching style while making 'Day One' access a reality for every student in your class.

Brief Outline: Jump into ZTC! Explore OER curation, library resources, and the art of remixing content. Learn to pair materials with free homework systems for "Day One" access while keeping curricular control.

Presenters: Angie Munoz/ Carra Moore
Where: In person at room505
When: 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Description:

Are you ready to turn your potential into leadership? Join us for an interactive info session on the Classified Leadership Institute for Professionals (CLIP). This isn't just a presentation—it’s an opportunity to experience the networking and skill-building that makes CLIP a cornerstone of our district.

Whether you're looking to nominate yourself or a deserving colleague, come learn how CLIP cultivates leaders, builds supportive networks, and recognizes the outstanding service you bring to our community every day.

Brief Outline:  Welcome - Introduction of CLIP - Inclusion Activity led by Dr. Ozzy DeLuna

Presenters: Robert Yest
Where: In person at room the computer lab, room 354
When: 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Description: This will be a demonstration on how I was able to take old PDFs of handwritten math notes from videos from the first days of COVID and transform them into a Canvas ready page meeting the guidelines for accessibility. This will include an exposure to LaTeX and Overleaf—software solutions to document presentation—as well as the use of AI. We will go over individual prompts to help the process work smoother as well as areas where the transition still requires human interaction.

Brief Outline:Session will include: introducing Overleaf/LaTeX/ChatGPT, using AI to convert PDFs in LaTeX, editing the document in Overleaf, using AI to format for Canvas, and cleaning up the Canvas document. 

Presenters: Tara Mandrekar
Where: In person at the Event Center, room 722D
When: 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Description: A 50-minute, facilitated action-planning session designed to translate recent student learning labs into concrete next steps for educators. In the weeks leading up to FLEX Day, Ourmedia conducts on-campus student listening sessions to surface students’ perspectives, attitudes, and uses of AI in learning and career preparation. During the session, faculty and staff engage directly with synthesized student insights, collaborate to identify instructional and institutional responses, and surface the supports, resources, and conditions they need to effectively integrate AI in ways that align with student needs and values.

Brief Outline: 50-minute facilitated action-planning session where faculty use synthesized student AI insights to define concrete instructional and institutional next steps aligned with student needs.

Presenters: Diana Rueda and Melissa Phatharanavik
Where: In person at room 504
When: 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Description: A "Know Your Rights" (KYR) workshop is an educational session, often focused on immigration, that teaches individuals their constitutional and civil rights when interacting with law enforcement or immigration enforcement, empowering them to protect themselves and their families by understanding rights like remaining silent, refusing entry without a warrant, and requesting an attorney.

Brief Outline: A "Know Your Rights" (KYR) workshop is an educational session focused on immigration enforcement.

Presenters: Maya Ito
Where: In person at the computer lab, room 352
When: 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Description: Tired of your boring old slides? Come to my session to learn how to make beautiful slides and use clipart and animations to tell a compelling story / lecture. Open to all! :)

Brief Outline: 1) Planning your slides 2) Designing your slides, 3) How to use powerpoint animation to tell a story

Presenters: Craig Shira and Sarah Flores
Where: Zoom link
When: 2:00pm - 2:50pm

Description: Our session will include how to modify reorders, information on class readers and lab manuals, design basics like resolution and bleeds, and how to place requests for complex requests like magazine-style books.

Brief Outline: Our print experts explain print resources, services, and how to easily use the online print system.

Presenters: Heather Oshiro
Where: In person at room 805 
When: 2:00pm - 2:50pm

Description: Description: This session will provide training on how to help new students to access their MyPortal, Zonemail and register for classes. If you are already signed up to help on SOAR Day, or considering doing so, this workshop will help provide the training you need to help new, first time students get ready for Summer/Fall 2026!

Brief Outline: Overview of SOAR Day; How to help new students: Log into their MyPortal and Zonemail; Use DegreeWorks; What to do if major is incorrect? Q&A

Presenters: Melinda Trammell
Where: In person at room 804
When: 2:00pm - 2:50pm

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Megan Jensen, Robert Cattolica
Where: In person at room 130
When: 2:00pm - 2:50pm

Description: Continue to work on the benchmark assessments in the biology course sequences and align them for coherence and rigor.

Brief Outline: Continue working on vertical alignment of assessments across the course series

Presenters: Amal Amanda Issa; Sergio Saenz
Where: In person at room 802
When: 2:00pm - 2:50pm

Description: This session provides an overview of Dual Enrollment at Chabot College, highlighting how high school students can earn college credit while completing their secondary education. Participants will learn about program structure, eligibility, partnerships with local school districts, and the academic and equity benefits of dual enrollment. The session will also address current practices, student support models, and key considerations for expanding access and improving outcomes.

Brief Outline: Overview of DE at Chabot; Coordination & Partnerships; Opportunities & Gaps

Presenters: Alise Smith
Where: In person at the Event Center, room 722D
When: 2:00pm - 2:50pm 

Description:

Class Theme: From Burnout to Legacy 

Beginner-friendly chair yoga & SEL class — no need to have attended Part 1.
Disclaimer: Please be mindful of your body and personal limits when engaging in any movement or breathwork.

Welcome & Opening – 5 minutes

Breath Awareness Activity – 8 minutes

Mindful Movement – 12 minutes

Self-Connection Activity – 5 minutes

Creative Expression Activity – 10 minutes

Closing – 5 minutes

Brief Outline: A wellness workshop featuring mindfulness, movement, breathwork, chair yoga, and creative activities to support stress relief, burnout prevention, and connection.

Presenters: John Salangsang
Where: In person at room 807 and HyFlex
When: 2:00pm - 2:50pm

Description: Handshake is Chabot College's online student job board where students can find postings of internships, jobs, volunteer work, on-campus jobs, career events, and even connect with employers. Additionally, Handshake serves as an employer relationship management system. Learn about Handshake so you can inform your students, but also how you can utilize the employer connections in Handshake for your programs/courses.

Brief Outline: (1) Demo student side of Handshake (2) Showcase employer relationship management system (3) Share ways campus colleagues have utilized Handshake (4) Show attendees how they can create an account

Presenters: Elsa Saenz, Roland Belcher, Rachael Tupper-Eoff
Where: In person at room 405
When: 2:00pm - 2:50pm

Description: An interactive session reflecting on policy, structure, culture, and practice to surface insights about how shared governance functions and where improvements may be needed.

Brief Outline: 1: Shared Governance in Practice (title) 2: What is Shared Governance? (AB 1725) 3: Faculty 10+1 4: Governance Structure 5: Four Governance Lenses 6: Ranking Activity 7: Discussion 8: Closing

Presenters: Billy delos Santos Jr.
Where: In person at room 352
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

Description: This session introduces users to the Argos system, demonstrating essential features and step-by-step guidance for day-to-day operations. Participants will leave confident in navigating and using the system effectively.”

Brief Outline: Argos system training

Presenters: Melinda Trammell
Where: In person at room 804
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

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Presenters: Thomas Dowrie, Carra Moore, Craig Shira, and Ulyssa Rivas
Where: In person at room 1801
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

Description: The Open House is a chance for Classified to come together for Classified.

Brief Outline: Meet and greet / discuss PDEV opportunities - more details TBD

Presenters: Tracey Coleman
Where: In person at room 455
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

Description: Session will include presentations from other areas and updates to faculty and staff.

Brief Outline: Monthly Division Meeting taking place during Flex Day instead of the first Thursday in March.

Presenters: Sonya Lopez
Where: In person at room 505
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

Description: Spring 2027 Cross-disciplinary Compressed Calendar Session

Brief Outline: Faculty in my division are requesting Spring 2027 compressed calendar planning and are requesting a morning session.

Presenters: Christina Vuong, Julie Coan
Where: In person at the computer lab, room 354
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

Description: SLO, PLO, SAO Assessment Tutorial - approximately 15 mins
Working Session + Q&A - remainder of the time

Brief Outline: SLO, PLO, SAO Assessment Tutorial, Working Session + Q&A

Presenters: Robin Galas
Where: In person at room 504 and HyFlex
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

Description:

Your program website is often the first place students look to understand where a program can lead. In this hands-on working session, you’ll add a career exploration widget to your program page and integrate key career information such as local employers, self-employment options, and common work settings.

You’ll also learn where this information comes from and how it can help prospective and current students better understand the occupations connected to your program. The session is open to all programs, not just CTE. Bring your laptop—participants will leave with an updated program page that provides students with clearer insight into real career opportunities.

Brief Outline: Turn your program page into a career launchpad. In this hands-on session, add a career widget and local employment insights so students can explore real occupations from your site.

Presenters: Deonne Kunkel
Where: In person at room 356
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

Description: Arts, Media and Communication faculty are participating in a large AI grant that requires planning across the division. This session will support this effort along with guided pathways work.

Brief Outline: AI Grant and Guided Pathways Division Work

Presenters: Matt Lee
Where: In person at room 2611
When: 3:00pm - 3:50pm

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