Professional Development Day is March 28
March 4, 2025
青青草视频's Professional Development Day for faculty and staff is Friday, March 28, 2025, on the Northwest Campus. The theme is Thrive Together; Bridges to Belonging.
We will welcome special guest speaker , whose presentation is The Power of Agency: Creating Conditions for All Students to Thrive.
Dr. Kundu, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Florida International University, is a recognized author, scholar, educator and speaker on the topic of helping young people develop agency to overcome negative and even overwhelming odds.
The day also will be filled with presentations from colleagues ranging from personal and professional development to college initiatives and student success strategies.
The day begins at 8 a.m. with coffee and pastry in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall Lobby. The formal program begins at 9 a.m. in the Auditorium.
Get a first look at the scheduled programs:
| Session 1 | 10:30 鈥� 11:15 AM |
|---|---|
| What Can Dogs Teach Us About Leadership? | Some of our greatest teachers have been dogs. This session will explore innate and learned behaviors of dogs which shed light on leadership traits that humans can learn and benefit from. Attributes such as confidence, courage, empathy, loyalty, trust, and adaptability are common in dogs鈥攁nd they are inherent in good leaders. Attend this session if you want to bark up the right tree. |
| Amplifying Voices: SF Students Tell Us What Helps Them Succeed | Learning from and collaborating with students to promote their success embodies what we do here at Santa Fe. Listen as students, through survey data and in their own voices, tell us of their challenges, their experiences, and what helps them to succeed. We amplify student voices to help guide and shape our teaching practices and institutional processes, thus creating a more responsive, inclusive, and effective learning environment for everyone. |
| Step into Another World with Virtual Production | The Digital Media Technology program and Educational Media Studio will host an immersive demonstration in the new Virtual Production teaching studio. We will demo this state-of-the-art technology and show you how virtual production is changing the landscape of multimedia production from filmmaking and music videos to commercials and much more. Santa Fe College is the first state college in Florida to provide training in this cutting-edge technology. Join us in 鈥淭he Black Box鈥� to be amazed! Limit 30. Meet by the arrow pole between P and E. |
| Funding Futures: Empowering Community and Belonging through Grants | Have you ever wondered if there might be grant money available to fund one of your pet projects? In this presentation, the Sponsored Projects Office will discuss the basics of grant identification and ways to leverage grants to support the funding needs of faculty, department, division, and college goals. By understanding the grant process and learning to identify opportunities that meet the needs of your department and college, our office can match you with a grant opportunity that could fund and support an environment of learning, growth, and collaboration. |
| Healthy Saints: Eating on a Budget | Join us to get the knowledge and tools we need to promote healthy lifestyles, optimize nutrition, and create a supportive environment for SF employees during these financially challenging times. |
| Employee Wellness | What two key elements are needed to foster a supportive work environment? Discussion of the 2 C鈥檚 will highlight how collective wellness initiatives can address challenges often faced by employees, promote inclusivity and mutual support, and help everyone feel valued. |
| Eat Smart, Live Well: Simple Food Choices to Boost Energy, Manage Weight, and Prevent Metabolic Diseases | We鈥檒l touch on physiological factors that control weight, energy levels, and hunger, and how it relates to daily food choices that keep us satisfied and, at the same time, prevent today鈥檚 common chronic metabolic diseases. Learn how to build meals that satisfy hunger, provide lasting energy, and make it easier to achieve weight loss goals. |
| Escape from the Library! | Learn more about our library鈥檚 resources and how to support student learning while participating in an escape room activity designed especially for you. Explore the mysteries of our library as you unlock numbers to build the secret code that will allow you to escape the clutches of our wickedly creative librarians. |
| Creating Pathways for First Generation Students | This presentation explores how various in-class and external factors influence first-generation college students鈥� sense of belonging and academic success. Focusing on academic support, peer relationships, cultural inclusivity, and institutional resources, we will discuss strategies to enhance engagement and retention; emphasizing the unique challenges these students face, and the role educators and institutions play in fostering supportive learning environments. Participants will discover actionable strategies to foster supportive environments that enhance engagement, persistence, and overall success at 青青草视频. We will highlight collaborative strategies that empower students and create inclusive pathways for them to thrive within our community. |
| Mobilizing Kaltura in Canvas to Boost Engagement | 青青草视频 has recently adopted Kaltura's video hosting platform. In this workshop, we'll look at ways to use Kaltura to improve accessibility, boost student engagement, and provide meaningful insights into what content students are viewing. We'll also look at ways Kaltura might be deployed for professional development and community building. |
| Why Bother with Early Progress Alerts? | Learn about the various aspects of the progress alert process as well as why submitting progress alerts is valuable to student success. Participants will also engage in discussion about potential future directions of progress reporting. |
| Why Bother with Early Progress Alerts? | Learn about the various aspects of the progress alert process as well as why submitting progress alerts is valuable to student success. Participants will also engage in discussion about potential future directions of progress reporting. |
| Increasing Learning with AI and UDL | Discover how to create inclusive, effective learning environments by enhancing the integration of AI and Universal Design for Learning. |
| Bridging the Gaps in Student Wellness | This session will discuss the challenges of college students, the development and adoption of practical strategies for supporting them, and ways to strengthen collaboration across campus resources. It will equip attendees with tools to effectively and compassionately communicate with students, work together with campus resources, and recognize the importance of personal wellness. |
| Bridging the Gaps in Student Wellness | This session will discuss the challenges of college students, the development and adoption of practical strategies for supporting them, and ways to strengthen collaboration across campus resources. It will equip attendees with tools to effectively and compassionately communicate with students, work together with campus resources, and recognize the importance of personal wellness. |
| E-Glass Teaching | Join us for a live demonstration of e-Glass teaching. Learn about the cognitive theory of multimedia learning and try out this exciting technology with a faculty member who has used e-Glass successfully for several years when teaching Organic Chemistry. You can view her YouTube channel, . |
| Workday Shortcuts | Join us to learn several easy shortcuts that will streamline your Workday productivity. |
| Navigating Your New Benefits | Learn more about the State Group Insurance Program, how to navigate the mybenefits.myflorida.com website, and where to find information in People First. |
| Community AED Importance | How can CPR and AED save lives? This knowledge is invaluable. You never know when a cardiac arrest will happen and who will be able to help. |
| Poster Sessions | Come to CTLE to see how departments are conducting action research to increase their impact on student success. Faculty have been engaged in research projects this year to learn more about strategies that help our students. They have created posters with their research questions and provide an overview of strategies used and how specific approaches impacted their students. This is a display of posters where you can browse at your leisure. |
| Session 2 | 11:30 AM 鈥� 12:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Financial Wellness in Today鈥檚 Economy | Taking care of your finances requires you to understand the trends, challenges, and opportunities in today鈥檚 economy. In this session, we will provide an overview of: 1) foundations for financial wellness; 2) investing in an uncertain market; 3) using financial tools; and 4) mental/emotional aspects of financial wellness. We will help you discover ways of planning your career and maximizing your income growth. |
| Bridges of Collaboration | How can we be in the business of building bridges and connections? It starts with the questions we ask and the perceptions we have of the challenges we face. We will consider how to break down silos and cultivate a culture of collaboration. Tangible suggestions for garnering support and connection across different groups and departments will be discussed. |
| Practical Wellness for Desk Workers | If you鈥檙e interested in staying healthy while working at a desk all day, this session is for you! Understand the risks of desk work and how you can stay healthy while being at a desk for several hours each day. |
| A Primer on Academic Misconduct | This session will provide an overview of academic misconduct at 青青草视频. We鈥檒l look at current trends and discuss changes over the past few years. We will address AI-based plagiarism and Honorlock-based cheating. We鈥檒l explore adjudication options and help faculty/staff understand their roles and what happens after they submit a report. Through a review of recent case studies, faculty and staff will learn best practices for minimizing academic misconduct and for successful interactions with the Student Conduct Board. |
| Canvas 鈥淗acks鈥� 鈥� Rubrics, New Quizzes, etc. | Creating clear rubrics is an effective way to provide students with precise guidelines for assignments, ensuring they understand exactly what is expected of them. This approach allows students to showcase their knowledge rather than guess what is being asked. Additionally, using New Quizzes can significantly save time when crafting questions and provide valuable insights by highlighting questions that a large portion of the class answered incorrectly (such as: Why did so many students struggle with this question? Or how can I adjust my teaching approach?) By combining clear rubrics with the insights from New Quizzes, we provide better support for students in mastering the course content. |
| Improving Writing Skills and Confidence with Responsible AI | More than 75% of students carry writing deficiencies into their college coursework. That can be a barrier to their success, particularly in 鈥渨riting-intensive鈥� coursework. We'll look at our work with Trio students, and how AI can be responsibly integrated into the writing process while building trust and transparency. |
| What鈥檚 the Zine? An Alternative Way to Assess Student Understanding | Sometimes the smallest tweak can transform an assessment from daunting to energizing, especially when writing is involved. Learn how the Zine Project is giving students a voice and freeing them to write in ways they didn鈥檛 think imaginable while meeting the course objectives! If you鈥檙e interested in creating engaging assessments for students 鈥� making school a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed - this session is for you. |
| Challenges in Second Language Acquisition and Belonging | Explore how to create a sense of belonging at work, in the office, and in the classroom. |
| Power Poses: Unlocking Your Inner Confidence | You use body language every day to express confidence, strength, and authority. In fact, certain poses can help you feel more confident. In this session, we will explore the scientific effects of changing your body posture, when to apply the poses, and what outcomes to anticipate after you use them. We will discuss, explore, and practice each pose. |
| Bridges to Communication | Augmentative Interspecies Communication (AIC) utilizes pre-recorded speech buttons which enable animals to communicate with humans. Unlike natural animal communication, AIC offers animals a new way to interact with humans. Through a modeling process, animals are taught the meanings of specific words, allowing them to use those words to make requests or describe situations. While AIC has been successfully used with domestic pets like dogs and cats, it has not yet been widely implemented in zoos. In this session, zookeepers will introduce a soundboard with buttons that align with safety protocols The aim is to teach animals useful concepts that enhance the interactions and well-being of animals and their caretakers. |
| Shaping Our Story | This spring 青青草视频 is engaging in a process to define our messaging and present it in a consistent and graphically appealing way that resonates with key audiences. Learn why we鈥檙e immersed in a 鈥渂rand refresh,鈥� what this means for you, and how you can participate shaping our story. |
| Rethinking Disabled Student Self-Advocacy | This presentation aims to equip faculty with a nuanced understanding of self-advocacy as it pertains to disabled students. We will examine how faculty and staff engage students in discussions about self-advocacy, as well as how faculty and staff can react and empower students who initiate these discussions. |
| Inclusive Wellness: Chair Yoga for Every Body | In this session, participants will explore chair yoga, a gentle and inclusive form of yoga designed for all ability levels. This workshop will highlight the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of chair yoga. Attendees will learn simple practices they can incorporate into their daily routines to relieve stress, improve flexibility, and enhance mental clarity. Chair yoga's adaptable nature makes it a wellness practice for all - fostering an inclusive environment where participants can connect, relax, and enhance their wellbeing. |
| Overwhelmed! Rejuvenate with Mindfulness | Are you curious about the connection between stress, empathy, higher education, and mindfulness? Combining wisdom from age-old traditions and modern science, this hands-on workshop provides a practical approach to using mindfulness. |
| Workday Finance Updates | Join Heather Domin for an informative session on Workday Finance including status updates, training opportunities, how to get help, and a few tips to help Workday Finance work better for you right now. |
| Navigating Your New Benefits | Learn more about the State Group Insurance Program, how to navigate the mybenefits.myflorida.com website, and where to find information in People First. |
| Step into Another World with Virtual Production | The Digital Media Technology program and Educational Media Studio will host an immersive demonstration in the new Virtual Production teaching studio. We will demo this state-of-the-art technology and show you how virtual production is changing the landscape of multimedia production from filmmaking and music videos to commercials and much more. Santa Fe College is the first state college in Florida to provide training in this cutting-edge technology. Join us in 鈥淭he Black Box鈥� to be amazed! Limit 30. |
| Poster Sessions | Come to CTLE to see how departments are conducting action research to increase their impact on student success. Faculty have been engaged in research projects this year to learn more about strategies that help our students. They have created posters with their research questions and provide an overview of strategies used and how specific approaches impacted their students. This is a display of posters where you can browse at your leisure. |
| Session 3 | 1:45 鈥� 2:30 PM |
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| Free to Learn: Providing Justice-Impacted Persons Access to Higher Education | Research shows that formerly incarcerated people who complete college degrees are less likely to relapse into criminal behavior. Through Free to Learn, 青青草视频 helps former inmates enroll at SF, gain access to community and college resources, and earn their degrees. This session will explore experiences of students as they walk through the maze of higher education. Panel members will share insights about SF鈥檚 mission and how we can all enrich our community by helping formerly incarcerated people achieve their goals. |
| Yes, You (Still) Can Get Better Sleep! | Join this enlightening session on how you can improve your sleep and overall well-being. You will learn the science behind sleep cycles, the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors, and the consequences of sleep deprivation. Leave with practical strategies for creating a sleep-friendly environment, managing stress, and improving sleep hygiene. Discover effective tools and techniques to enhance cognitive function, emotional regulation, and physical health鈥攈elping you flourish professionally and personally. |
| Gone Phishing | For all of us to thrive, we need to be aware of the importance of maintaining digital security. This session will help you understand what hackers are after and how they target you through phishing emails. Hear from some students who have been involved in SF鈥檚 Phishing Campaigns to learn more about why people (and SF) should be concerned about security. |
| Let鈥檚 Get RAD about Women鈥檚 Self Defense: An Introduction to Rape Aggression Defense and How Everyone Is an Advocate | Learn about SFPD鈥檚 Rape Aggression Defense program and how anyone can become an ambassador for empowering women to thrive in their personal safety. The RAD program promotes cultural inclusivity and empowering women with support from the broader community. Maybe you鈥檒l decide to get involved! |
| Teach Your Whole Student: Integrate Mental Wellness into Your Curriculum | Mental health issues impact our students鈥� sense of well-being and impacts their academic success. Faculty are in a unique position to build a student鈥檚 sense of belonging and help them thrive. Together, we will explore classroom engagement techniques which have been helpful to students. Faculty can easily adapt these activities for use in their existing courses. We will highlight available campus, community, and virtual resources and provide a brainstorming period where attendees can share their own practices with the group. |
| Good Vibes Only: Engagement Strategies to Build a Sense of Belonging | What can we do at 青青草视频 to help our students feel like they are affirmed as people who 鈥渕atter?鈥� Discover specific strategies for helping students feel connected, engage in class activities, persist through challenges, and achieve higher academic outcomes. |
| Emotional Intelligence Development via Mentoring - Link to Organizational Outcomes | Organizations are on the lookout for people with soft skills and competencies. Soft skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution require a high degree of self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, and social awareness. These pillars of emotional intelligence impact job performance in significant ways. Mentors can collaborate with employees to develop these skills. The result? Enhanced performance, greater job satisfaction and a very happy employer. |
| Everything I Learned about Belonging I Learned in Preschool | Our presentation will illustrate the impact of small moments of connection that nurture belonging in any classroom setting, from preschool to graduate school. Little School will share fun ways to break down the walls that keep us apart. Examples include evidenced-based techniques such as "The Brain Smart Start" and "Authentic Rituals.鈥� We鈥檒l discuss the science behind these techniques, practice some examples, and invite participants to design their own college-classroom-appropriate Brain Smart Starts and Authentic Rituals. We will conclude by inviting participants to share their own ideas for incorporating small moments of connection to increase sense of belonging for all their students. |
| Unlock Teaching Potential with Khanmigo: Your AI-powered CANVAS Assistant | Join us to explore how Khanmigo, a powerful AI tool integrated with CANVAS, can save you time, inspire creative teaching strategies, streamline assessments, and personalize learning experiences for your students. It can even help you with writing learning objectives and recommendation letters for students! |
| Navigating Imposter Syndrome | Imposter syndrome is often associated with feeling like a fraud or being undeserving of your accomplishments. We will discuss the familiar and often-overlooked experiences associate with imposter syndrome. Further discussion will foster valuable insights as we share helpful strategies you can employ to face the challenges of imposter syndrome. |
| Streamlining Outlook and Email in 365 | Did you know that you can streamline messages with Quick Steps, Rules, and Sweep? These tools allow you to move incoming mail to an existing folder or bypass the inbox altogether. Bring any questions you have about using Outlook to increase your productivity. |
| Leveraging Technology to Mitigate Educational Barriers in Anatomy and Physiology | Discover strategies to apply STEM technology across disciplines, break educational barriers, and foster success and belonging for all students. This session explores how technology like audio and visual aids within the Anatomage, other digital language tools, and Canvas-accessible quizzes create inclusive environments for our health science students and yours. |
| Going Gator! The Ins and Outs of the SF to UF Guaranteed Transfer Initiative | Learn more about the origin, rationale, structure, and policies of Going Gator. This session will provide specific details on the majors, pathways, and benefits for students interested in transferring to the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. |
| Augmented Interspecies Communication Tour | Get a firsthand look at Augmentative Interspecies Communication as you watch zoology students train animals with these specialized techniques. We will visit red-footed tortoises, white-throated capuchins, Asian small-clawed otters, and an African grey parrot to see how they use buttons to communicate with their zookeepers. This is a groundbreaking training technique that will likely change the way we care for animals in our zoo. |
| Poster Sessions with Q&A | Come to CTLE to talk with faculty who have been conducting action research to increase their impact on student success. Faculty have been engaged in research projects this year to learn more about strategies that help our students. They have created posters with their research questions and provide an overview of strategies used and how specific approaches have impacted their students. This is an interactive session where you can talk with the faculty who are using action research to inform their instruction. |
