Wednesday, February 17 th

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Conference Check-In/Hospitality Desk Open UPPER CONCOURSE

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mock Interviews (separate registration required) MEETING ROOM – MR 7&8

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Mentor Program Meeting (2016-17 Class Orientation) HALL D

11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ACCCA Open House HALL C

New to the system or just a first time conference attendee: we’ve got you covered! To get your conference-going experience off to a good start, and find out more about ACCCA, we’ve created a high- energy networking opportunity where you can find out all you need to know about getting the most out of your member benefits & how to get involved. Meet some new colleagues and plan your next move on the professional development & leadership-building pathway—all in 30 minutes or less!

Come and join some of ACCCA’s most effective leaders and volunteers as they walk you through ACCCA in a step-by-step, pre-kick off session! Moving forward in your career development is going to cost you a small investment of time up front, but by the end you’ll be an old pro and ready for your next ACCCA adventure! And, the snacks are free!

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kick-Off Luncheon, Keynote Address, Award Presentations and Professional Development Recognition HALL B Sponsored by: Keenan & Associates & Liebert Cassidy Whitmore

Moderated by: Ron Taylor, Superintendent/President, Merced CCD and ACCCA Board President

RICH BENJAMIN, Author/Professor/Social Observer

A prediction that made headlines across the United States: By 2042, whites will no longer be the American majority. Our evolving American demographics--you’re seeing it in real-time on your campuses and as administrators, we know the myriad of implications that this hold for us, from programs and funding to cultural competency among our faculty and staff.

As America becomes more and more multicultural, our Keynote Speaker, Rich Benjamin noticed a phenomenon: some communities were actually becoming less diverse. So he got out a map, found the whitest towns in the USA — and moved in. In his recent TED talk, Benjamin uses humor, honesty and insight to share what he learned as a black man living in “ Whitopia. ”

Rich Benjamin sharply observes modern society and politics, and his cultural and political analysis appear regularly in public debate, including on NPR, , The New York Times Sunday Book Review , MSNBC, C-SPAN, and Salon.com. He is the author of Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America , selected as an Editor’s Choice by Booklist and The American Library Association.

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Benjamin will bring his insight and experiences to bear in a discussion of how his thesis might apply to the evolving demographics of the diverse California community colleges, and how administrators must prepare themselves to address the existing challenges and those yet to come, as well as the advantages of doing so.

Dr. Elizabeth Wahl, reviewed Benjamin’s recent presentation there saying, “Rich Benjamin gave a thought-provoking and compelling presentation of his odyssey through “Whitopia.” It drew a large audience of Stanford faculty, students and community members. Benjamin’s talk was followed by a lively question and answer period, and he also met with undergraduates at a special lunch meeting, which generated an in-depth conversation. Benjamin’s visit to our Research Institute was one of the best-attended and highly regarded talks of the academic year.”

Born in , Rich grew up in far-flung places (in the US and abroad). He studied English and political science at (BA) and Modern Thought and Literature at Stanford University (PhD). He recently served as a Fellow in the literary arts at the Bellagio Center (Italia), Rockefeller Foundation and is currently a Senior Fellow at Demos, a multi-issue think tank, and is just completing a novel on money, loss and heterosexual melancholy.

Award Presentations include: ACCCA Volunteer of the Year Award

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Networking Break

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. #1 BREAKOUT SESSION (5 options)

1A. Innovations in Faculty Development and Engagement RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC A

We know that when our faculty are engaged and committed anything is possible. Today, our increasing Student Success requirements all demand no less. From closing the achievement gap to increasing community involvement; the faculty perspective is key and providing faculty with opportunities for professional learning and development are essential. From establishing a pipeline for learning and involvement to the creation of a tailored New Faculty Academy, what you put into faculty development will come back to you many times over.

Join our friends from American River College and Fullerton College as they share what they’ve learned from establishing their own successful programs.

Presented by: Dan Willoughby, Dean of Humanities and Dani Wilson , Dean of Library, Fullerton College; Tammy Montgomery, Associate Vice President of Instruction and Learning Resources, Heidi Fuller , New Faculty Academy Coordinator and Pam Chao , Diversity Institute Coordinator, American River College

1B. Introduction to Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC B

Presenting the perspectives of a chief business officer, a human resources manager, and a skilled and experienced negotiator, this workshop is intended to provide community college administrators and 2

professionals with an overview of labor relations and collective bargaining in the California community college system. Topics will include: Requirements and obligations under the EERA, including conduct that constitutes an unfair practice and the differences between mandatory, permissive, and prohibited subjects of bargaining; the role and impact of internal and external politics in labor relations and the collective bargaining process; and recommendations and best practices regarding the respective roles of management and the board to maintain control over negotiations and prevent costly and time- consuming mistakes while retaining management rights, and improving employee/management relations.

Presented by: Ken Stoppenbrink, Deputy Chancellor and Becky Cazares, Director of Human Resources, West Hills CCD; and Rex Randall Erickson, Erickson Law Firm

1C. Moving Beyond the 50 Minute Hiring Decision RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC C

Like most of us, your job descriptions, screening criteria, hiring committee selection processes and interview questions have changed very little over time. Is it any wonder then that, in spite of our best intentions, stated goals and equal employment plans, most colleges have not made any significant progress in diversifying our faculty, staff and administrators?

In this session, our facilitators will guide you through a hands-on activity to develop meaningful screening criteria and interview questions, with strategies for transforming your hiring committee selection and training processes to expand opportunities and diversify our institutions. Their goal is to leave you with updated and innovative screening criteria and interview questions that you can add to your existing processes and hopefully make things move more smoothly. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample of existing criteria, sample interview questions or job announcements that you would like help with.

Presented by: Kimberlee Messina , Interim President, Foothill College and Joi Blake , President, College of Alameda

1D. From Cow to How: New Approaches to Budget Allocation Restrictions HALL C

Since fall 2014, the presenters of this session have initiated discussions to address issues with the many statutory and regulatory restrictions on budget allocation: sacred cows such as the 50% Law, the Faculty Obligation Number, and others. This session will focus on identifying issues, challenges, and priorities to enable a meaningful reconsideration of fiscal requirements and restrictions.

Presented by: Dr. Bonnie Ann Dowd, Executive Vice Chancellor of Business & Technology Services, San Diego CCD and Willy Duncan , Superintendent/President, Sierra College

1E. Transforming Our Colleges when Transformation is Tough HALL D

Administrators, faculty and staff can unite and achieve dramatic institutional transformations, in good and bad times. The panelists bring together decades of leadership experience to shed light on how to effect transformative changes, and will share compelling, story-driven examples: How a college moved from being on probation to gaining national renown, in two years; How a college transformed and

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uplifted student services, despite the downsides of downsizing.; and How a college overcame yet one more restructure, shifted administrative paradigms, and achieved cross-campus buy in.

Successful transformational leadership patterns will be reviewed, establishing guidelines to facilitate changes. The audience will be engaged in interactive exercises, using these guidelines to think through needed transformations at their own colleges and capture opportunities to facilitate critical changes.

Presented by: Dr. Willard Lewallen , Superintendent/President and Celine Pinet, Dean of Academic Affairs, Curriculum & Instructional Support, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Fine Art, Hartnell College; Dr. Victoria Hindes, Vice President of Student Services, West Valley College; and Al Konowa , Vice President of Academic & Student Services, Woodland Community College

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Networking Break UPPER CONCOURSE Sponsored by: SELF, RBC Capital Markets

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ACCCA Business Colleague Roundtable HALL A The roundtable is open to all business colleagues and conference sponsors/exhibitors. ACCCA staff, consultants and volunteers will be on hand to provide you with information about member benefits and how you can best leverage them to expand your community college customer base in 2016.

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. #2 BREAKOUT SESSION (5 options)

2A. A Student Ombuds Office: How Can it Help? RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC A

Do you find more and more students complaining about a "Rude Professor" or "Grade Surprise" and do these complaints take up more of your time than you'd wish? How can you give your students a caring, listening ear, and a viable, sane process that contains the issue and leads to the preferable informal resolution, as opposed to escalating the conflicts?

Santa Monica College is one of the few California Community Colleges that has enjoyed the many benefits of having an established Student Ombuds Office for over 30 years. Following the International Ombuds Association Code of Ethics and utilizing our own administrative regulations to support the office and its functions, we’ve managed to confront situations as they occur and resolve them completely, typically in the less formal way saving time and expense.

In this round-table discussion you will learn about this vital, yet quietly effective service; the issues we address on a daily basis; and our operating procedures. Finally, together we will explore some case examples, and tease out how the Ombuds can effectively resolve some conflicts on our diverse campuses.

Presented by: Dr. Tina Feiger, Student Ombuds, Santa Monica College

2B. The Family that Plays Together, Stays Together: Engaging Your Team HALL C Sponsored by: Student Insurance

Team building is an important part of a division’s ability to work together collaboratively. The more we

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know about our individual departments, the better we can serve our students. Delivering information can be dull and boring... who wants to watch/listen to yet another power point presentation?

Utilizing the game show “Family Feud” as the vehicle to convey information, the El Camino College Student and Community Advancement departments laughed, bonded and learned about each other’s work. From the important facets of day-to-day tasks, to the funny things that happen in the office with students and campus life, the staff had fun while learning about a diverse division encompassing Counseling, Financial Aid, Admissions, Foundation, Institutional Research, Community Education and more. The event was lively, engaging and interactive.

Presented by: Jeanie Nishime , Vice President of Student & Community Advancement; William Garcia , Dean of Student Support Services; and Andrea Sala , Executive Director of Foundation, El Camino College

2C. The Future of Professional Development: The Leadership Pathway RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC B Sponsored by: KYA Group

For years ACCCA has provided professional development designed for administrators, by administrators, and along with our affiliates, have provided institute level training opportunities that were designed to address a particular segment of the management population in particular.

Currently, our colleagues at the League and the Chancellor’s Office are hard at work developing new programs for the Chief Executive Officer. Some of these programs are coming online as soon as this summer. These efforts are addressing the specialized training needs of all CEOs including interims.

What if all of these varied professional development opportunities were linked in a pathway that any administrator could access--no matter where they are in their career or what stage of development they were seeking? What if successful completion of these programs corresponded with a set of uniform standards and resulted in certification and an online resume of accomplishments that employers could access?

What if this pathway could connect you to a recognized leadership development program with a University-level curriculum designed with today’s community college executive leader in mind? These opportunities are not as far away as they seem.

Our panelists who have worked on this new concept for well over a year will now explain what the new professional development pathway is all about and how you can benefit!

Presented by: Doug Houston, Chancellor, Yuba CCD; Carmen Sandoval, Director of Education Services, Community College League of California; and Susan Bray , Executive Director, ACCCA

2D. IEPI: One Year in and Going Strong HALL D

The Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI) is helping colleges and districts by providing technical assistance and professional development resources. Learn how partnership resource teams are providing institutions with innovative ideas for continuous improvement. Receive updates on the framework of indicators, and on IEPI-sponsored professional development opportunities focused on topics such as the Basic Skills Transformational Program, the roll-out of the CTE Data Unlocked Initiative, and Enrollment Management. Learn about the latest tools being developed to support institutional effectiveness. 5

Presented by: Dr. Dianne Van Hook , Chancellor, College of the Canyons; Jeff Spano , Dean, Institutional Effectiveness; Dr. Barry Gribbons , Deputy Chancellor, College of the Canyons; Dr. Matthew C. Lee , Project Director, Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative; Paul Steenhausen , Success Center for CCC; and Dr. Jannett Jackson , Chancellor, Chabot-Las Positas CCD

2E. Abusive Misconduct in the Workplace RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC C

The California State Legislature now requires supervisors to receive training in prevention of abusive conduct in the workplace as part of their sexual harassment training requirements. This presentation is an introduction on what abusive conduct means and what steps you can take to identify and prevent it in the workplace. Presented by: Salvador Holguin, Partner, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo CC Partner TBD- requested

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Annual “FUN’D” Raiser Reception with the Exhibitors HALL A Sponsored by: AALRR

Join your peers and our conference vendors for an evening of fun, food and festivities. One drink ticket per person is provided behind your badge and then it’s a cash bar. Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets for $5 each or five for $20 and support the Mentor Program Scholarship fund and ACCCA PAC. Tickets may be purchased at the ACCCA Desk or from members wearing ticket aprons from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17th .

The drawing will be held at 8:55 a.m. on Thursday, February 18 th so be sure to have your tickets with you and to be on time to the session. You must be present to win.

7:30 p.m. Evening on Your Own—Enjoy Riverside!

Thursday, February 18 th

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conference Check-In/Hospitality Desk Open UPPER CONCOURSE Stop at the ACCCA Membership Table to check out the latest with ACCCA or sign up for membership. Take a look at community college job opportunities at the Job Announcement Table (also feel free to drop off job opening brochures for positions at your campus.)

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open HALL A

Refreshments and snack items (at times) provided from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and during scheduled breaks. There is complimentary basic wireless internet access at RCC. We have negotiated complimentary internet access in the guest rooms at the hotel as well.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Deluxe Continental Breakfast and Networking HALL A Sponsored by: Erickson Law Firm 6

9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks by Mayor Rusty Bailey

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Keynote Presentation, Professional Development Recognition HALL B Sponsored by: Gensler

EVENT HORIZON: What Colleges can learn from Recent Tragedies to Meet the Challenges of an Unpredictable World Paris, San Bernardino, Istanbul, Jakarta--recent headlines around the world has been terrifying to say the least. These tragic events occurring in major cities only seem to be increasing in frequency resulting in a sense of helplessness as whole governments grapple to address them.

As large public, open access institutions, our own community colleges are no less vulnerable than these cities, perhaps even more so, and the aftermath and potential for blowback on your level of response to these incidents. The Education community has suffered our own share of this level of tragedy. Umpqua, Santa Monica, Sacramento City College: all relatively recent examples among others. As colleges and districts grapple with ways to be prepared to respond, many questions arise, and each is as important as the next. From process for our crisis communication protocols to changing the locks out on our classrooms, Colleges require information, funding and support to manage.

Our panelists for this session, each one unfortunately all too familiar with the consequences of violence and terror tactics, will share their unique perspectives on the lessons of recent events. We will hear from representatives of the FBI, San Bernardino Police, the Community College and University Police Chiefs Association, as well as college representatives from Umpqua College and Santa Monica College to discuss lessons from their own incidents. Prompted by our moderator, the panel will discuss the many and varied challenges that colleges now face regarding preparation, response protocols, campus safety and managing the aftermath of such incidences in an economic environment that hasn’t kept pace with current events.

Panelists: Dr. Rita Cavin , former President of the Umpqua Community College and former Vice President of Instruction at Mt. San Antonio College and Citrus College John Harker, Crisis Response Commander, LA Bureau, FBI Jill Sanborn , Associate Special Agent in Charge of the San Bernardino Terrorism Investigation for the FBI Jarrod Burguan , Chief of Police, City of San Bernardino Will Glen , Chief of Police, Irvine Valley College and current President, Community College and University Police Chiefs Association Michael Tuitasi, Vice President of Student Services, Santa Monica CCD Rose DelGaudio , Vice President of Human Resources, Long Beach City College and President-Elect of the ACCCA Board (Moderator)

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors HALL A Sponsored by: Strata Info Group & Vavrinek Trine Day & Co.

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. #3 BREAKOUT SESSION (5 options)

3A. Response Time: Dealing with Crime & Other Threats on Campus

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HALL C Sponsored by: MAAS & Co.

This interactive session will be led by a panel of community college experts. Using case studies in which a crime has occurred, or there is a threat, on campus, attendees will discuss and strategize on appropriate responses to the incident, including the involvement of law enforcement, college investigations, protections for victims, alerting students and employees, discipline of students or employees, and dealing with the media. The case studies will also address the roles and relationship of police to the institution. The session will incorporate state and federal laws that all administrators should be aware of in responding to crimes and critical incidents.

Presented by: Pilar Morin, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Frances Rogers, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Gary Monteculo , Police Chief, Glendale CCD; Alisha Rosas , Director, Marketing & Public Relations ,Chaffey CCD; and Steven Lux, Police Administrator, Chaffey CCD

3B. Technology & New Learning Models: Implications for Future Learning Spaces RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC A Technology and the way students today are embracing it is causing a major shift toward a new regenerative educational pedagogy and learning models. The new learning models will require a significant transformation in curriculum content and the role of educators. The technological advances will also cause a major shift in education-based architecture. The mission forward for the community colleges is to fully embrace technology, both in structure and in concept, and ensure that the teaching/learning environment is adaptable to the ever-evolving high-tech world.

This will require design thinking and has huge implications for the design and construction of learning spaces on campus. This session is designed as collective conversation around the impact of technology on new learning models and future learning spaces. Joining the panel, Bernie Luskin, current Chancellor of the Ventura County CCD will address the overview of changing technology and the ability of colleges and the system that supports them to adapt. Following his introduction, a review of new teaching and learning models and the structural and environmental perspective will be shared.

Presented by: Cherry Li-Bugg, Vice Chancellor of Educational Services & Technology, North Orange County CCD; Lucien Runge , Vice President, R2A Architecture; and Bernie Luskin , Chancellor, Ventura County CCD

3C. The Evolution of Accreditation in California HALL D

Most of us will agree that peer-based accreditation of our colleges assures and improves the quality of higher education, and administrative understanding and involvement in accreditation activities is essential to achieve that level of quality.

Administrative perspective and leadership is also crucial to institutional improvement as well in an evolving accreditation environment. This session will help administrators understand accreditation and avoid the problems sometimes associated with it. In addition to the changes in the 2014 Standards, processes have now changed, including the advent of a seven year cycle, adjustment to mid-term reporting processes, and the addition of a Quality Focus Essay .

When fully implemented in your internal accrediting process, these changes will enhance the college’s ability to focus on improvement, both in the quality of programs and services, and in accountability to 8

the public and State officials. This session is intended to be a productive discussion of the evolving environment colleges are facing with regard to accreditation, how best to navigate those changes and will include commentary from the recent Special Meeting of the Commission in October on the Chancellor’s Accreditation Task Force Report.

Presented by: Barbara Beno , President and Norv Wellsfry, Associate Vice President, ACCJC; and Doug Houston , Chancellor, Yuba CCD

3D. Sexual Misconduct on Campus: What You Need to Know RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC B Sponsored by: Franklin Covey

This will provide educational institutions with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet their obligations including information to help recognize violations, provide the necessary information to alleged victims, and adequately report information to Title IX Coordinators. The training will also include hypotheticals to help navigate some of the more difficult issues related to Title IX.

Presented by: Aaron O’Donnell , Partner, Lisa Allred, Partner and Stephen McLoughlin , Senior Counsel, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

3E. Moving Beyond the Silos RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC C Sponsored by: CalSTRS

During this critical time for community colleges, where many state-level initiatives and mandates require a partnership between instruction and student services, it is vital that campus stakeholders work together to accomplish the college mission. Moorpark College’s unique Student Learning Model creates a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and integration that promotes student success and institutional effectiveness. In this session, we will explore how this culture supports enrollment management, professional development, and student success and equity. We will discuss our inclusive leadership philosophy and provide you with specific practices to enhance campus-wide collegiality.

Presented by: Dr. Lori Bennett, Executive Vice President, Dr. Amanuel Gebru, Dean of Student Learning and Dr. Julius Sokenu, Dean of Student Learning, Moorpark College

12:50 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Luncheon, Keynote Address and Award Presentations: HALL B Sponsored by: Brandman University, eLumen

Planning for Success! College Promise Pathways in California

In his final State of the Union speech, President Obama once again renewed his call for free community college for all. The College Promise Campaign seeks to make 2 years of community college debt-free for qualifying first-time students. This idea is now a national movement that seeks to build upon the variety of Promise initiatives underway throughout America and to harness the best models to enable states and the federal government to sustain the Promise for the current and future generations of students.

Joining us at the Conference, all the way from DC, are two of our favorite colleagues to share what AACC is doing to ensure that America’s College Promise becomes established in all 50 states and the tools they are providing to ensure that Colleges have the means to accomplish it.

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Martha J. Kanter , former Undersecretary for Education in Obama’s administration and now the Executive Director of the College Promise program is also a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Higher Education and Senior Fellow at New York University.

In 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Kanter to serve as the U.S. Under Secretary of Education, with oversight responsibility for all federal postsecondary statutory, regulatory and administrative policies and programs for the U.S. Department of Education, including the $175B annual federal student aid programs, higher education, adult education, career-technical education, international education and 6 White House Initiatives. Through the first term of the Obama Administration, Kanter and her team focused on increasing college access, affordability, quality and completion to implement President Obama's goal to have the best educated, most competitive workforce in the world by 2020.

Joining her in the presentation is Dr. Martha M. Parham , the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for the American Association of Community Colleges. Parham leads the marketing, publications, media and public relations, and oversees AACC’s 21st Century Center.

Prior to joining AACC, Parham was the Director of Public Affairs, Marketing and Government Relations at the Coast Community College District, where she directed the marketing, communications, media and public relations, graphics and printing, and government relations and advocacy activities of the ninth largest community college district in California. She also served as the Executive Director to the Coast CCD Foundation. While at Coast, Parham lead the campaign for Measure M, securing nearly $800- million in General Obligation Bond funds for the district’s three colleges.

Award Presentations include: Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award ACCCA Leadership Award for Administrative Excellence

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking Break with Exhibitors/Prize Drawings HALL A Sponsored by: Nelnet, ASCIP

Be sure to participate in this break before moving on to your breakout sessions. Drawings for prizes at exhibitor booths will be given away during this break.

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. #4 BREAKOUT SESSION (5 options)

4A. The IEPI Framework: Integrated Planning and Disaggregating Data RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC A

The Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative (IEPI) Policies, Procedures, and Practices Work Group is creating a Best Practices Framework/Guide that could be used by Partnership Resource Teams (PRT) and colleges for institutional effectiveness efforts. The first two areas for this framework/guide are Integrated Planning and Disaggregation of Data as these pertain to college practices and processes. Members of the work group will present their work thus far in these two areas, and invite attendees to share their suggestions and feedback for approaches to identifying these “best practices.”

Presented by: Ginni May , ASCCC South Representative; Andrew LaManque , Associate Vice President for Instruction, Foothill College; and Theresa Tena , Vice Chancellor Institutional Effectiveness

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4B. Redefining Qualified: Modernizing Job Descriptions HALL C

Building a highly qualified and diverse faculty is the work of the whole institution. Why? Because it requires rethinking what you’re looking for: which requires collaboration among academic departments, student services and H.R. In this interactive workshop participants will literally “work.” Laura Schulkind (LCW) and Dio Shipp (CCCCD) will present the step-by-step approach to modernizing job descriptions that Laura developed in collaboration with CCCCD. Participants will then apply this approach to a real job description they bring with them. Come with an outdated job description, leave with an updated draft you can use to start the conversation at your district--one that eliminates outdated notions of “qualified” and incorporates job-related criteria that are more likely to recognize the abilities of a diverse group of candidates.

Presented by: Laura Schulkind , Partner, Leibert, Cassidy & Whitmore and Dio Shipp , Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Human Resources Officer, Contra Costa CCD

4C. Using the New Professional Learning Network to Advance Success RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC B Sponsored by: Foundation for CA CCC

The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and various partners have developed an online clearinghouse known as the Professional Learning Network—a one-stop site of effective practices, trainings, and other resources for administrators, trustees, faculty, and staff. Come see a demonstration of this new technology and see how this state-of-the-art information portal can help you and your colleges reach your educational goals.

Presented by: Paul Steenhausen , Success Center for CCC and Anna Stirling , @ONE

4D. Giving Yourself a “TIME OUT!” Taking the Time to Connect Mind, Body & Soul RAINCROSS BALLROOM – RC C

Stress kills. We know this, and we also know that community college administration is one of the most stressful professions in all of education. Combined with the usual family, health, financial and other daily life stressors, it’s a lot. Even so, how often do we really take a ” time out ” to reset, recharge and get back out there better able to cope? Overtime, this inability to shut down when you must will take a heavy toll.

Our dynamic duo, both skilled in the ways of relaxation and anxiety reduction, will walk participants through some new strategies for making time to take time. From a thorough self-assessment of your current state of being, including a short health inventory, depression and anxiety screening, and an inventory of your current experience of sensations, you will learn about mindfulness activities and how to initiate them when necessary to produce your own “ Stress Solutions Oasis ”.

Presented by: Dennis Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist and Elaine Akers, Coordinator Student Health Services, San Bernardino Valley College

4E. Readying Campuses for Strong Workforce Implementation through Data HALL D Sponsored by: Gradcast

$200M has been proposed in the Governor’s 2016-17 budget for strong workforce implementation. Workforce success means knowing your workforce outcomes and labor market 11

information. To help colleges through CTE program review, accreditation and campus planning, the CTE LaunchBoard tool provides easily-accessible information on program enrollment, student completion, employment outcomes, and alignment with regional labor market demand. This session walks you through the LaunchBoard’s new Program Snapshot tab, using four common scenarios for using CTE data: developing new programs, program review, integrated planning, and accreditation.

Panelists: Renah Wolzinger , Research Associate, Health and Human Development at WestEd

4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. President’s Reception ALL attendees are invited! GRAND PARISIAN ROOM – MISSION INN HOTEL & SPA

Join ACCCA President and Board for hosted wine, beer and light hors d’oeuvres before enjoying a free evening in Riverside. This activity is open to all conference attendees.

The reception on Thursday, February 18th will be in the Grand Parisian Room at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. The room is located just off the lobby and to the right of the hotel reception desk.

6:00 p.m. Evening on Your Own--Enjoy the Riverside Area!

7:00 p.m. Dinner with a Leader (Separate Fee/Registration) MEDITERRANIAN TERRACE – MISSION INN HOTEL & SPA

This event required advanced registration and is only open to those who signed up, paid and were confirmed. Those confirmed should have received details in advance of the conference. If you are a confirmed attendee and have questions, please stop at the ACCCA Desk on Wednesday or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Participants will be paired with a community college leader for dinner and conversation. It’s a wonderful opportunity to gain insights from experienced administrators!

Friday, February 19 th

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Conference Check-In/Hospitality Desk Open UPPER CONCOURSE

Stop at the ACCCA Membership Table to check out the latest with ACCCA or sign up for membership. Take a look at community college job opportunities at the Job Announcement Table (also feel free to drop off job opening brochures for positions at your campus.)

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Deluxe Continental Breakfast and Networking HALL B

9:00 a.m – 10:15 a.m. General Session: HALL B

THE TIME FOR A SEA CHANGE IS NOW! A New Look at Outreach and the Future of Enrollment Management

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Is your college successful at integrating data to address your most pressing enrollment issues? Do you know the latest market trends impacting potential future students? Our presenter is a well-known forecaster of market trends for community colleges, and an outstanding presenter. She will join us to discuss an overview of those trends affecting high school graduates and working adults while examining the fluctuations of the competition in your area, and the realities of measuring persistence and completion.

Join Pamela Cox-Otto as she shares the latest research and the most effective way to “recreate the student experience” on your campus and make it a magnet for new enrollment. You’ll come to understand what meaningful data really is, and the best way to improve and document your processes.

Whether you’re on the academic side of the house or concerned with improving your student services process, this general session will check the boxes. If avoiding the silo effect, or seeking new strategies based on solid research to strengthen your own campus culture, this session aims to help you create the most effective foundation for your enrollment plan.

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Networking Break UPPER CONCOURSE

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing General Session, Scholarship Drawing, Town Hall Meeting HALL B

Town Hall: Under the Dome Panel Discussion Moderated by: Thomas Greene , Superintendent/President, American River College

One of ACCCA’s many benefits of membership is advocacy on your behalf, and a significant portion of our advocacy is centered on retirement benefits for our members. To that end, this past year was an important one. When faced with the prospect of many ACCCA members being removed from their STRS coverage because of creditable service interpretations, ACCCA led a successful effort to work with CalSTRS to address the concerns legislatively and grandfather in those members who were directly affected.

One by-product of that effort was a closer working relationship with both STRS and PERS. Here to report on the latest updates on retirement for administrators and answer your questions are representatives of both systems.,

In addition, although California’s community colleges have enjoyed a couple of good budget years, already the clouds are forming for another downturn and the phasing out of Prop 30 funds. Add to that looming hikes in retirement plan contributions and rising technology needs and you’ve suddenly gone from sunny skies to rainy days!

Joining us at the ACCCA Town Hall to discuss some new legislation being introduced that will impact the way colleges do business as well as the State Budget outlook is our own Michelle McKay-Underwood, ACCCA’s Advocate. And, following up on the College Promise presentation, Assembly Higher Education Committee Chair, Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) will speak about his recent introduction of legislation to help facilitate College Promise in California.

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Our annual town hall is your opportunity to help influence our Legislative Agenda on behalf of administrators and get your questions answered. So plan to stay to the end and prepare your questions for our panel!

Panelists: The Honorable Jose Medina , Member, California State Assembly; Michelle McKay Underwood , ACCCA Advocate & Director of Government Relations, School Services of California, Inc.; Mary Anne Ashley , Chief of Legislative Affairs, CalPERS; and Ed Derman , Deputy CEO, Plan Design & Communications, CalSTRS

Post-Conference Meetings:

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ACCCA Executive Committee Luncheon and Meeting MR 7

Mentor Program Meeting--2015-16 Class Debrief HALL D

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. MDC Leadership Conference De-Briefing Meeting MR 8

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