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Professional Development Workshops

Mar. 2013 Workshops

Ask the Expert - Drop-in Computer Training

Have questions about Google, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Windows & or ??? Drop by any time during this session, bring your question, and even your project on a flash stick and get one-on-one customized help. Don't let those "how do I?" questions nag you any longer! Ask our training expert!
THIS SESSION IS FOR TMCC FACULTY AND STAFF
Date: 03/14/2013
Time: 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Sandy Davis

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Canvas Drop-in Session

Have specific questions, stop by and get one on one help. Something just isn't working the way you think it should, let's figure it out. Grades - hmm always seems to be a glitch, have you seen the speed grader? Come stop by and stump me with a question or we can work with the collaboration tools, it's up to you.
Date: 03/04/2013
Time: 12:30PM–2:00 PM
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Brandy Scarnati

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Canvas Drop-in Session

Have specific questions, stop by and get one on one help. Something just isn't working the way you think it should, let's figure it out. Grades - hmm always seems to be a glitch, have you seen the speed grader? Come stop by and stump me with a question or we can work with the collaboration tools, it's up to you.
Date: 03/28/2013
Time: 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Brandy Scarnati

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Canvas I, II, III Canceled

This session will cover all Canvas topics in one day for those who would like to learn the entire system in one shot. This is geared toward faculty who teach online. In this session you will learn the basic features of Canvas including, Global navigation, Preferences, and General Course Navigation. We will then move on to creating assignments, including quizzes, discussion, and incorporating rubrics. Finally we will end with other resources, test bank information and any additional questions.
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED
Date: 03/01/2013
Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Sierra 103
Instructor: Brandy Scarnati

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Creating WORD/PDF Documents and Forms for the Web (Part 1)

Most PDF files begin as Word documents. This class is recommended for all TMCC web content providers who post PDF documents and forms to our website. This workshop will cover Microsoft Word styles, meta data, tables, tips and recommendations for building well-structured TMCC branded documents and forms that will then be converted into PDF files and fillable forms for the Web. Note: This class is part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 2 will cover how to create a fillable PDF form your branded Word files.
Date: 03/01/2013
Time: 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: RDMT 204
Instructor: Cal Anderson and Beverly Bavaro

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Creating WORD/PDF Documents and Forms for the Web (Part 2)

This workshop is recommended for all TMCC web content providers who post PDF documents and forms to our website. This workshop will cover using Adobe Acrobat Professional to convert Microsoft Word files into web friendly PDF documents and fillable forms for the Web. This class is part 2 of a 2 part series.
REQUIRMENT: Attendees must have taken the part 1 workshop prior to attending this session.SPACE LIMITED, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: 03/15/2013
Time: 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: RDMT 204
Instructor: Cal Anderson and Beverly Bavaro

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Excel 2010 - Formulas

Take your Excel formula knowledge to the next step. Learn conditional formatting, pivot tables, vlookup, validation, if functions, goal seek, and scenarios. A must class for setting up gradebooks in Excel and quick data analysis.
Date: 03/14/2013
Time: 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Sandy Davis

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Financial Data Warehouse

Learn how to gather TMCC financial data in this hands-on workshop. The overview will include the following topics: accessing the system, organizational information, standard reports, and custom queries.
SPACE LIMITED, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: 03/13/2013
Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Craig Scott

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LEAD Summit: Increasing College Readiness

This is a live broadcast from the Latino Education and Advocacy Day from Cal State Univ. San Bernadino. A panel will share a new national report on college readiness and will discuss how higher education can work with P-12 and local community partners to improve college readiness in America.
Provided by the Office of Equity and Inclusion
Date: 03/27/2013
Time: 2:10 p.m.–3 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Panel discussion

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LEAD Summit: Investing in Community - Investing in Education: Honoring the Social Contract

This live broadcast from the Latino Education and Advocacy Day from Cal State Univ. San Bernadino will focus on the impact higher education and community support makes in the lives of others.
Provided by the Office of Equity and Inclusion
Date: 03/27/2013
Time: 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz

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New Complaint and Investigation Procedures for Discrimination Complaints

This workshop will explain the revised disability complaints procedures, including the complaint process, timesframes, and investigation requirements; specify individual employees' responsibilities; provide examples of disability discrimination; provide examples of appropriate remedies for disability discrimination; provide an example of how to notify parties of the outcome of a complaint without disclosing confidential student or employee information; and identify a contact person if, subsequent to the training, there are any questions or concerns.
Date: 03/26/2013
Time: 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: John Albrecht, TMCC General Counsel

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P-card Training - Required

This is a REQUIRED course for cardholders regarding the Payment Net purchasing card management.
Date: 03/01/2013
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Saloma Helget

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P-card Training - Required

This is a REQUIRED course for cardholders regarding the Payment Net purchasing card management.
Date: 03/22/2013
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Saloma Helget

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Safe Zone Training

This workshop provides members of the campus community the opportunity to increase their cultural awareness and openness to issues facing those of the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) community. It includes interactive exercises that explore individual views; has some lecture presentation to dispel myths surrounding GLBT individuals; and gives time for reflection and best practices in working to create a safe space in the classroom, in offices, and in the social areas on campus.
Date: 03/14/2013
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Dr. Melanie Purdy, Michele Meador

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Suicide Awareness Training

Why should YOU attend? Nevada has the 4th highest rate of suicide in the US (nearly double the national rate). Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Nevada students ages 15-24. Students reach out for help through writing assignments, comments to instructors and fellow students, and actions (not attending class or shifts in behavior). Each suicide leaves at least six to eight bereaved family and friends. Discussing suicide does NOT cause someone to die by suicide.
Date: 03/07/2013
Time: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Dr. Melanie Purdy

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Using Canvas to Grade Writing Assignments

Speed Grader in Canvas helps instructors grade papers right in the learning management system (LMS), reducing grading time substantially. Learn how to create a rubric and assign point values for quick and easy grading as well as include comments right in the document using Crocodoc.
Date: 03/04/2013
Time: 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Michelle Montoya, Writing Center Coordinator

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Using Canvas to Grade Writing Assignments

Speed Grader in Canvas helps instructors grade papers right in the learning management system (LMS), reducing grading time substantially. Learn how to create a rubric and assign point values for quick and easy grading as well as include comments right in the document using Crocodoc.
Date: 03/28/2013
Time: 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Michelle Montoya, Writing Center Coordinator

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Webinar: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Issues

This webinar will focus on alcohol and drug abuse issues as pertains to college campuses. This webinar is provided by the University of Vermont, Legal Issues in Higher Education.
Provided by the Office of Equity and Inclusion
Date: 03/20/2013
Time: 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Kim Poslick, Oklahoma State Univ.
Discussion following based upon need.

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