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Accessibility in Online Learning Webinar (External)

Please join us for a timely, collaborative webinar presented by the ASCCC, the CCC Accessibility Center, CVC@One, and the Chancellor’s Office: Accessibility in Online Learning Webinar on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. You’re invited to attend an important webinar providing the latest updates on the revised Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations, effective April 24, 2026. This session will highlight key changes and how they impact faculty across California’s community colleges. With a focus on accessibility and inclusion, we are committed to supporting faculty and staff in understanding these regulatory updates. This webinar will not only clarify compliance requirements but also showcase helpful strategies to make compliance easier and, most importantly, make our colleges and systems more equitable. This webinar is hosted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (Chancellor’s Office), in partnership with ASCCC, the CCC Accessibility Center, and the Calif… Presented by: ASCCC, the CCC Accessibility Center, CVC@One, and the Chancellor’s Office. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Board Game Social

Drop in join your colleagues for a relaxing and fun afternoon learning and playing board games. No experience required, games will be provided and taught. Games will range from light, party-style to complex, strategic games. Take a break and have some fun!   No need to register. Just drop in! Date/time: First Tuesdays (Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, and May 5) from 2:30-4:00 , Location: The Hub (B 309). Presented by: Michael Salviani. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Demystifying Disability Benfits: Practical Knowledge for College Professionals Supporting Students with Disabilities (External)

Some college students with disabilities, including developmental disabilities such as autism or intellectual disability, may receive or be eligible for federal disability benefits. This webinar is designed to give postsecondary education professionals the foundational knowledge to be able to best support students as they navigate these complex systems. The speaker, Scarlett vonThenen of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, will explain the different types of benefits and how they are typically calculated, as well as discuss work incentives and savings options that set students up for success and independence. Attendees will also learn about resources through which students can learn more and get help. This webinar is critical for college professionals working in disability services, financial aid, career centers, workforce programs, and specialized programs for students with disabilities. Date and time: February 4 at 9:00 am - Register here! Sponsored by the UCLA Tarjan Center. Presented by: UCLA Tarjan Center. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

AI Awareness Starts with Time (External)

AI Awareness Starts with Time Date and time: January 28 from 11:00-12:00  Location: Zoom Most frameworks that discuss navigating AI in higher education don’t deal with the real-world time constraints faculty have to deal with to implement them. Drawing on practical classroom experience, Marc Watkins (University of Mississippi) will explore how faculty can meaningfully address AI's impact on learning through short 15-minute activities that don’t overwhelm students or further crowd curriculums. Register here! Presented by: Norton College. Room: Zoom. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

New Faculty Orientation

First-year tenure track faculty will participate in this year-long college orientation program which counts for their college service and provides them with the tools they need as they begin their careers at IVC. Includes monthly themes such as Governance at the Community College, Supporting Students Inside the Classroom and Outside of the Classroom, and Our Student Population. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Emburse Training

Join our district team for an interactive training session designed to help you manage Emburse expense submissions with ease. Dates: February 5 and/or April 23 Time: 1:00-3:00 Location: The Hub (B 309) In this session, you will learn how to: • Submit expense preapprovals — with or without a cash advance request • Submit expense reports for reimbursements Hands-On Practice If you have a real transaction to process, please bring your FOAP (Fund, Organization, Account, Program) details. • You can obtain this information from your department’s administrative office or the college’s fiscal office. Why Attend? • Gain step-by-step guidance • Practice in a supportive environment • Leave equipped to handle expense submissions accurately and efficiently Register here! Presented by: Maria Feokistova and Kimberly Do. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tech Thursday: Copilot

Tech Thursday: Copilot Date and time: Thursday, February 5 from 4:00-5:00 pm Location: The Hub (B 309) This workshop is designed for beginner-to-intermediate users who already know the basics of Copilot and want to level up. We’ll explore more advanced features like refining prompts for better results, iterating with follow-up questions, summarizing and transforming content, and using Copilot to speed up common tasks in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Expect live demos, hands-on exercises with real-world examples so you can apply what you learn immediately. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course (CANVAS)

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course, held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays from 12:00-1:00 in LIB 213 starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Monday, February 9, 2026, 8:00 AM – Monday, September 7, 2026, 5:00 PM.

California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance (CHEBNA) 2026 Summit (External)

Dear Colleague, We’re excited to invite you to the California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance (CHEBNA) 2026 Summit that is set to take place on February 10-11, 2026 in Sacramento, California. This year’s event is shaping up to be our most engaging yet!This intersegmental gathering will bring together over 800 students, staff, faculty and community partners to explore the efforts to advance basic needs programs and services to uplift student success on an individual, communal and institutional level. Register Now EVENT DETAILS Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 8:00am - 1:00pm Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:00am - 1:00pm LOCATION SAFE Credit Union Convention Center 1401 K Street, Sacramento CA 95814 REGISTRATION The registration fee is $125 per person. Register Now! HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS Two local hotel room blocks have been reserved for this event. Hyatt Regency Sacramento Please use the link below to receive the group rate of $259/night for single and double occupancy. The last day to book in the… Presented by: CHEBNA. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance (CHEBNA) 2026 Summit (External)

Dear Colleague, We’re excited to invite you to the California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance (CHEBNA) 2026 Summit that is set to take place on February 10-11, 2026 in Sacramento, California. This year’s event is shaping up to be our most engaging yet!This intersegmental gathering will bring together over 800 students, staff, faculty and community partners to explore the efforts to advance basic needs programs and services to uplift student success on an individual, communal and institutional level. Register Now EVENT DETAILS Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 8:00am - 1:00pm Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:00am - 1:00pm LOCATION SAFE Credit Union Convention Center 1401 K Street, Sacramento CA 95814 REGISTRATION The registration fee is $125 per person. Register Now! HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS Two local hotel room blocks have been reserved for this event. Hyatt Regency Sacramento Please use the link below to receive the group rate of $259/night for single and double occupancy. The last day to book in the… Presented by: CHEBNA. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

You Deserve This! A Wellness Workshop for Classified Professionals

You Deserve This! A Wellness Workshop for Classified Professionals Radical permission to rest, receive & enjoy! Date & time: February 11 from 12:00-2:00pm , Location: SSC 260k, What you'll experience: Creative Calm: Relax with simple, soothing art activities that spark joy Sensory Wellness: Enjoy calming aromatherapy and grounding sensory moments Rest & Reflection: Take a peaceful pause in our cozy, quiet rest space Self-Care Treats: Treat yourself ot mini self-care goodies, snacks, and infused water A validating wellness event created just for you! Take a moment to rest, reconnect, and enjoy; you deserve this! Food will be provided - RSVP here! Room: Student Empowerment Center, SSC 260K. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

CPR Training

Come get American Heart Association CPR certified. Open to employees only. Class spots are limited and registration is required. Email Daphne Lim (dlim25@ivc.edu) to register! Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Student Empowerment Center, SSC 260K. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Planting the Seeds of Systemic Change: Incorporating IDEAA in Faculty Evaluations (External)

Join ASCCC for a webinar on steps to making systemic change through the faculty evaluation process. Aligned with updated Title 5 regulations, this session will explore legal changes in faculty evaluations and spotlight the experiences of faculty leaders who are working to include IDEAA in the faculty evaluation process. Date and time: February 12 from 12:00 -1:00 pm Location: Zoom Register here! Sponsored by ASCCC. Presented by: ASCCC. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Tech Thursday: Open Drop-In

Tech Thursday: Open Drop-In Date and time: Thursday, February 12 from 4:00-5:00 Location: The Hub (B 309) Drop in to the Copilot / AI Open Lab for friendly, hands-on support with Copilot and other AI tools. Whether you want a quick demo, help writing better prompts, ideas for using AI in your daily work, or assistance with troubleshooting access and setup issues, we’ve got you covered. Bring a real task you’re working on (email, document, spreadsheet, lesson plan, etc.) and leave with practical tips you can use right away. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Women's Equity Empowerment Certificate Program (External)

The 2026 Women's Equity Empowerment Certificate Program led by Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, is a mission-driven women's leadership institute. It empowers innovative professionals with the skills, knowledge, and ability to emerge, succeed, and support each other professionally to better serve California community college students. The Spring 2026 cohorts begin February 17th, 18th, and 19th and run from 9:00 - 11:00 am.  The Women’s Equity Empowerment Certificate Program follows five pillars with success at its core: Pillar 1: Self- Advocacy Pillar 2: Self Leadership Pillar 3: Well-being Pillar 4: Empowerment Pillar 5: Influence We invite you to join us from across the state and learn together! Please view the attached flyer or click this link to register for the cohorts today and share the information with others on your campus. For any questions regarding this program, please contact zulema@dryasmininstitute.com… Presented by: Dr. Yasmin Davidds. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Women's Equity Empowerment Certificate Program (External)

The 2026 Women's Equity Empowerment Certificate Program led by Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, is a mission-driven women's leadership institute. It empowers innovative professionals with the skills, knowledge, and ability to emerge, succeed, and support each other professionally to better serve California community college students. The Spring 2026 cohorts begin February 17th, 18th, and 19th and run from 9:00 - 11:00 am.  The Women’s Equity Empowerment Certificate Program follows five pillars with success at its core: Pillar 1: Self- Advocacy Pillar 2: Self Leadership Pillar 3: Well-being Pillar 4: Empowerment Pillar 5: Influence We invite you to join us from across the state and learn together! Please view the attached flyer or click this link to register for the cohorts today and share the information with others on your campus. For any questions regarding this program, please contact zulema@dryasmininstitute.com… Presented by: Dr. Yasmin Davidds. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

AI Taskforce Book Club

This spring, the AI Taskforce will facilitate a book club to discuss The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Galland and David A. Rettinger. About the book: In these days of an ever-expanding internet, generative AI, and term paper mills, students may find it too easy and tempting to cheat, and teachers may think they can’t keep up. What’s needed, and what Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger offer in this timely book, is a new approach—one that works with the realities of the twenty-first century, not just to protect academic integrity but also to maximize opportunities for students to learn. The Opposite of Cheating presents a positive, forward-looking, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era, both in cyberspace and on campus. Accordingly, the book outlines workable measures teachers can use to better understand why students cheat and to prevent cheating while aiming to enhance learning and integrity. Bertram… Presented by: The AI Taskforce. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

New Faculty Orientation

First-year tenure track faculty will participate in this year-long college orientation program which counts for their college service and provides them with the tools they need as they begin their careers at IVC. Includes monthly themes such as Governance at the Community College, Supporting Students Inside the Classroom and Outside of the Classroom, and Our Student Population. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Women's Equity Empowerment Certificate Program (External)

The 2026 Women's Equity Empowerment Certificate Program led by Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, is a mission-driven women's leadership institute. It empowers innovative professionals with the skills, knowledge, and ability to emerge, succeed, and support each other professionally to better serve California community college students. The Spring 2026 cohorts begin February 17th, 18th, and 19th and run from 9:00 - 11:00 am.  The Women’s Equity Empowerment Certificate Program follows five pillars with success at its core: Pillar 1: Self- Advocacy Pillar 2: Self Leadership Pillar 3: Well-being Pillar 4: Empowerment Pillar 5: Influence We invite you to join us from across the state and learn together! Please view the attached flyer or click this link to register for the cohorts today and share the information with others on your campus. For any questions regarding this program, please contact zulema@dryasmininstitute.com… Presented by: Dr. Yasmin Davidds. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Realize the Pride: Panel Discussion with CCC Faculty Equity Partners (External)

Join ASCCC as we explore equity work across the state by faculty equity practitioners. This is a space to learn about the concrete experiences of faculty leaders whose work directly focuses on closing equity gaps for our historically underserved students. You will hear from equity leaders across the state about their successes, struggles, joy and how we must and can forge ahead in our mission to serve all students, and to best serve students who have been historically underserved. This webinar is great for IDEAA liaisons, Academic Senate presidents, and any faculty looking to learn about the faculty-led IDEAA work happening across our system. Date and time: February 19 from 10:00-11:00 am Location: Zoom Register here! Sponsored by ASCCC. Presented by: Keith Gamache. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course Live Lab

Join the IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course Live Lab Hyflex seminar from 12:00 to 1:00 in LIB 213! The Online Teching Certificate Course is held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Friday, February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, February 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

The Next Chapter in AI: Integration and Best Practices: AI Professional Development(External)

The Chancellor’s Office is launching a second series of AI webinars for 2025–26. Join colleagues across the system at noon to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance teaching, learning, and operations in the California Community Colleges. Dec. 2 & 5, 2025 | How Administrators and Classified Professionals Use AI in Their Roles Feb. 24 & 27, 2026 | AI Professional Development, Register here! Sponsored by the CCCCO. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Phone: Sponsored by the CCCCO. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Faculty & Student Lunches

Join us for a casual, free lunch where students and faculty can connect beyond the classroom. Each session offers conversation, community-building, and a chance to learn from one another in a relaxed setting. Come meet new people, share experiences, and strengthen the relationships that create a culture of care at IVC. Participants will be provided with a free lunch and conversation starters to spark meaningful discussions. Dates (select one): Wednesday, February 25 or Tuesday, April 7 Time: 12:00-1:15 Location: The Hub (B 309) Open to all IVC students and faculty. Register here! Inspired by IVC's Caring Campus Committee. Presented by: Caring Campus. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Tech Thursday: Gemini

Tech Thursday: Gemini Date and time: Thursday, February 26 from 4:00-5:00 Location: The Hub (B 309) This introductory workshop is designed for users who are new to Gemini. We’ll cover what Gemini is, how to access it, and the basics of writing effective prompts to get useful results. Through live demos and simple hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to use Gemini to brainstorm ideas, summarize and rewrite content, draft emails and documents, and support everyday work tasks. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Walking Clubs: Spring 2026

Register your Walking Club for Spring 2026 here! The Walking Club Challenge is a campus-wide wellness competition designed to promote connection, movement, and fun among faculty and staff. Employees form teams of 3 to 5 members and earn points by completing group walks. Each time at least three team members take a walk of 15-minutes or more together on work days, the team earns 1 point. The team with the most points at the end of the challenge wins. Simple, social, and great for wellness! Steps: Select a Team Leader and register your walking clubs of 3 to 5 IVC employees using this form. Once you are registered, the designated Team Leader will be sent a spreadsheet to record the number of 15-minute (or more) walks your team takes during the semester. The team with the most walks wins! Rules: Each walk must be a minimum of 15 minutes, but even a longer walk still just counts as 1 walk. At least 3 team members must be present for the walk to count. Walks must fit into your regular workday and be taken… Presented by: IVC Hub. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Friday, February 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Writing Faculty Symposium: Critical AI Literacy

A collaborative discussion including faculty from Irvine Valley College, UCI, and high school teachers from Los Angeles and Orange County focusing on the impacts of AI on literacy instruction and student learning. Presented by: Jointly hosted by UCI Humanities Writing Core and Irvine Valley College English Department. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Friday, February 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course Live Lab

Join the IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course Live Lab Hyflex seminar from 12:00 to 1:00 in LIB 213! The Online Teching Certificate Course is held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Friday, February 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

The Next Chapter in AI: Integration and Best Practices: AI Professional Development(External)

The Chancellor’s Office is launching a second series of AI webinars for 2025–26. Join colleagues across the system at noon to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance teaching, learning, and operations in the California Community Colleges. Dec. 2 & 5, 2025 | How Administrators and Classified Professionals Use AI in Their Roles Feb. 24 & 27, 2026 | AI Professional Development, Register here! Sponsored by the CCCCO. Presented by: Sponsored by the CCCCO. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, February 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Book Club

The Spring 2026 book club will read and discuss Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. About the book: The average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. Assuming you live to be eighty, you have just over four thousand weeks. Nobody needs telling there isn’t enough time. We’re obsessed with our lengthening to-do lists, our overfilled inboxes, work-life balance, and the ceaseless battle against distraction; and we’re deluged with advice on becoming more productive and efficient, and “life hacks” to optimize our days. But such techniques often end up making things worse. The sense of anxious hurry grows more intense, and still the most meaningful parts of life seem to lie just beyond the horizon. Still, we rarely make the connection between our daily struggles with time and the ultimate time management problem: the challenge of how best to use our four thousand weeks. Drawing on the insights of both ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual… Presented by: Ace Caguioa and Summer Serpas. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, February 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, February 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Future-Ready IVC Community of Practice: Designing Co-Curricular and Cultural Experiences That Matter

The Future-Ready IVC Community of Practice (CoP) is a yearlong professional learning experience embedded within the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Council (DEIA) Council. This initiative is designed to build shared understanding, institutional alignment, and actionable strategies around the principles of Community College 3.0, a model focused on preparing students for success beyond completion through strong transfer outcomes, career readiness, and social mobility. The CoP brings together faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to collaboratively define what ""future ready"" means at Irvine Valley College and to foster a collective understanding of how all roles across the college contribute to student success. These workshops are created as a series and build upon one another to help attendees build a collective understanding. Participants should plan to attend all sessions in the series to facilitate this shared experience and knowledge. Meeting 5: Monday, March 2 from 1:30-2:50 i… Presented by: Dr. Kimberly Lowry. Room: A 311. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Monday, March 2, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Board Game Social

Drop in join your colleagues for a relaxing and fun afternoon learning and playing board games. No experience required, games will be provided and taught. Games will range from light, party-style to complex, strategic games. Take a break and have some fun!  No need to register. Just drop in! Date/time: First Tuesdays (Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, and May 5) from 2:30-4:00 , Location: The Hub (B 309). Presented by: Michael Salviani. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Tech Thursday: Microsoft Accessibility

Tech Thursday: Microsoft Accessibility Date and time: Thursday, March 5 from 4:00-5:00 pm Location: The Hub (B 309) Drop in to the Microsoft Office Accessibility Open Lab for quick, hands-on support with accessibility features in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Get a short demo, ask general questions, or troubleshoot issues such as headings and styles, alt text, table formatting, color contrast, captions, and the Accessibility Checker. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course Live Lab

Join the IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course Live Lab Hyflex seminar from 12:00 to 1:00 in LIB 213! The Online Teching Certificate Course is held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Friday, March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, March 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Stop the Bleed Classes

Learn how to "Stop the Bleed". This class teaches bystanders how to provide immediate bleeding control for severe injuries before professional medical help arrives. Class spots are limited and registration is required. Email Daphne Lim (dlim25@ivc.edu) to register! Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: SSC 260. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

AI Taskforce Book Club

This spring, the AI Taskforce will facilitate a book club to discuss The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Galland and David A. Rettinger. About the book: In these days of an ever-expanding internet, generative AI, and term paper mills, students may find it too easy and tempting to cheat, and teachers may think they can’t keep up. What’s needed, and what Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger offer in this timely book, is a new approach—one that works with the realities of the twenty-first century, not just to protect academic integrity but also to maximize opportunities for students to learn. The Opposite of Cheating presents a positive, forward-looking, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era, both in cyberspace and on campus. Accordingly, the book outlines workable measures teachers can use to better understand why students cheat and to prevent cheating while aiming to enhance learning and integrity. Bertram… Presented by: The AI Taskforce. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Nurturing the Seeds of Change (External)

Join us for a webinar exploring IDEAA-centered tools, training ideas, and examples from colleges making strides toward implementing updated faculty evaluation policies and practices. We welcome you to join us in dialogue and thought partnership to examine ways that we can support faculty through the faculty evaluation process. Date and time: March 12 from 12:00-1:00 Location: Zoom Register here! Sponsored by ASCCC. Presented by: ASCCC. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Tech Thursday: Accessibility Open Drop-In

Tech Thursday: Accessibility Open Drop-In Date and time: Thursday, March 12 from 4:00-5:00 pm  Location: The Hub (B 309) Drop in to the Accessible Documents Open Lab for friendly, hands-on help creating accessibility-friendly files in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDFs. Get a quick demo, ask questions, or troubleshoot issues like headings and styles, lists, tables, hyperlinks, alt text, color contrast, reading order, captions, and using the Accessibility Checker. Bring a document you’re working on. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Instruction with Imagination and Intelligence: Gen AI and Human-Centered Teaching for Today's Learners (External)

Join colleagues from across the California Community Colleges to explore how Generative AI can enhance instruction, equity, and institutional effectiveness, while keeping human connection at the center of learning. Proposals are now open for sessions that showcase practical, human-centered approaches to GenAI in education. Dec. 5, 2025 | Proposal Deadline, Mar. 14, 2026 | Conference Date, Submit a proposal here! Registration information coming soon! Sponsored by Palomar College in collaboration with MiraCosta College, CSUSM, and our regional partners. Presented by: Sponsored by Palomar College in collaboration with MiraCosta College, CSUSM, and our regional partners. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, March 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

AI Taskforce Book Club

This spring, the AI Taskforce will facilitate a book club to discuss The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Galland and David A. Rettinger. About the book: In these days of an ever-expanding internet, generative AI, and term paper mills, students may find it too easy and tempting to cheat, and teachers may think they can’t keep up. What’s needed, and what Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger offer in this timely book, is a new approach—one that works with the realities of the twenty-first century, not just to protect academic integrity but also to maximize opportunities for students to learn. The Opposite of Cheating presents a positive, forward-looking, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era, both in cyberspace and on campus. Accordingly, the book outlines workable measures teachers can use to better understand why students cheat and to prevent cheating while aiming to enhance learning and integrity. Bertram… Presented by: The AI Taskforce. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tech Thursday: PDF Accessibility

Tech Thursday: PDF Accessibility Date and time: Thursday, March 26 from 4:00-5:00 Location: The Hub (B 309) Making PDFs accessible can be tricky and confusing. This hands-on session focuses on how to check PDF accessibility and remediate common issues properly. Participants will see a short demo, ask questions, and troubleshoot issues such as document structure and tags, reading order, headings, alt text, table formatting, links, and color contrast using Adobe Acrobat. Attendance at the Microsoft Accessibility session is recommended beforehand, as accessible source documents (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) make creating accessible PDFs much easier.  Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Walking Clubs: Spring 2026

Register your Walking Club for Spring 2026 here! The Walking Club Challenge is a campus-wide wellness competition designed to promote connection, movement, and fun among faculty and staff. Employees form teams of 3 to 5 members and earn points by completing group walks. Each time at least three team members take a walk of 15-minutes or more together on work days, the team earns 1 point. The team with the most points at the end of the challenge wins. Simple, social, and great for wellness! Steps: Select a Team Leader and register your walking clubs of 3 to 5 IVC employees using this form. Once you are registered, the designated Team Leader will be sent a spreadsheet to record the number of 15-minute (or more) walks your team takes during the semester. The team with the most walks wins! Rules: Each walk must be a minimum of 15 minutes, but even a longer walk still just counts as 1 walk. At least 3 team members must be present for the walk to count. Walks must fit into your regular workday and be taken… Presented by: IVC Hub. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Friday, March 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course Live Lab

Join the IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course Live Lab Hyflex seminar from 12:00 to 1:00 in LIB 213! The Online Teching Certificate Course is held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Book Club

The Spring 2026 book club will read and discuss Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. About the book: The average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. Assuming you live to be eighty, you have just over four thousand weeks. Nobody needs telling there isn’t enough time. We’re obsessed with our lengthening to-do lists, our overfilled inboxes, work-life balance, and the ceaseless battle against distraction; and we’re deluged with advice on becoming more productive and efficient, and “life hacks” to optimize our days. But such techniques often end up making things worse. The sense of anxious hurry grows more intense, and still the most meaningful parts of life seem to lie just beyond the horizon. Still, we rarely make the connection between our daily struggles with time and the ultimate time management problem: the challenge of how best to use our four thousand weeks. Drawing on the insights of both ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual… Presented by: Ace Caguioa and Summer Serpas. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, March 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

New Faculty Orientation

First-year tenure track faculty will participate in this year-long college orientation program which counts for their college service and provides them with the tools they need as they begin their careers at IVC. Includes monthly themes such as Governance at the Community College, Supporting Students Inside the Classroom and Outside of the Classroom, and Our Student Population. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Tech Thursday: DesignPlus

This beginner-friendly, hands-on session introduces the basics of using DesignPlus to create a clean, engaging home page. Participants will learn how to use DesignPlus tools and layouts to structure content and add visual elements. This session is designed for faculty and staff who are new to DesignPlus or want a refresher. Please bring a laptop to participate fully in the hands-on activities. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course Live Lab

Join the IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course Live Lab Hyflex seminar from 12:00 to 1:00 in LIB 213! The Online Teching Certificate Course is held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

AI Taskforce Book Club

This spring, the AI Taskforce will facilitate a book club to discuss The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Galland and David A. Rettinger. About the book: In these days of an ever-expanding internet, generative AI, and term paper mills, students may find it too easy and tempting to cheat, and teachers may think they can’t keep up. What’s needed, and what Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger offer in this timely book, is a new approach—one that works with the realities of the twenty-first century, not just to protect academic integrity but also to maximize opportunities for students to learn. The Opposite of Cheating presents a positive, forward-looking, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era, both in cyberspace and on campus. Accordingly, the book outlines workable measures teachers can use to better understand why students cheat and to prevent cheating while aiming to enhance learning and integrity. Bertram… Presented by: The AI Taskforce. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Saturday, April 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Faculty & Student Lunches

Join us for a casual, free lunch where students and faculty can connect beyond the classroom. Each session offers conversation, community-building, and a chance to learn from one another in a relaxed setting. Come meet new people, share experiences, and strengthen the relationships that create a culture of care at IVC. Participants will be provided with a free lunch and conversation starters to spark meaningful discussions. Dates (select one): Wednesday, February 25 or Tuesday, April 7 Time: 12:00-1:15 Location: The Hub (B 309) Open to all IVC students and faculty. Register here! Inspired by IVC's Caring Campus Committee. Presented by: Caring Campus. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Board Game Social

Drop in join your colleagues for a relaxing and fun afternoon learning and playing board games. No experience required, games will be provided and taught. Games will range from light, party-style to complex, strategic games. Take a break and have some fun!  No need to register. Just drop in! Date/time: First Tuesdays (Feb 3, Mar 3, April 7, and May 5) from 2:30-4:00 , Location: The Hub (B 309). Presented by: Michael Salviani. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

CPR Training

Come get American Heart Association CPR certified. Open to employees only. Class spots are limited and registration is required. Email Daphne Lim (dlim25@ivc.edu) to register! Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Student Empowerment Center, SSC 260K. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Tech Thursday: DesignPlus/Canvas Open Drop-In

Drop in to the DesignPlus and Canvas Open Lab for friendly, hands-on support with course design and page creation. Whether you want a quick demo, help building a page, ideas for using DesignPlus tools effectively, or assistance troubleshooting Canvas or DesignPlus issues, we’ve got you covered. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Games & Grub

Join your colleagues for a relaxing and fun evening learning and playing board games and enjoying some great appetizers! No experience required. Games will be provided and taught and will range from light, party-style to complex, strategic games. Take a break and have some fun!   Space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Date: Thursday, April 9 from 5:00-7:00 Location: The Hub (B 309) Register here! Presented by: Michael Salviani. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course Live Lab

Join the IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course Live Lab Hyflex seminar from 12:00 to 1:00 in LIB 213! The Online Teching Certificate Course is held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

The AI Show 2026, San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) - 2026 (External)

The AI Show 2026 April 11-13 The San Diego Convention Center AI is Ubiquitous. Invisible. Required for Life. AI is transforming our world rapidly—supporting leaders and learners across the education sector, from the classroom to the dorm room to the board room. In this new frontier, The Show @ ASU+GSV explores the AI Revolution in EDU and offers a glimpse into the future, where AI is as pervasive and essential to education as the air we breathe. In 2024, The Show @ ASU+GSV debuted at the San Diego Convention Center, illuminating the transformative future of AI and education. This immersive experience brings educators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and technologists together to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the education landscape. Hosted in conjunction with the annual ASU+GSV Summit, The Show @ ASU+GSV spotlights 125+ of the world's leading AI in EDU companies and features hands-on workshops, live demos, insightful keynotes, and fun community building. The 2026 program wi… Presented by: Sponsored by The Hyve. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

The AI Show 2026, San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) - 2026 (External)

The AI Show 2026 April 11-13 The San Diego Convention Center AI is Ubiquitous. Invisible. Required for Life. AI is transforming our world rapidly—supporting leaders and learners across the education sector, from the classroom to the dorm room to the board room. In this new frontier, The Show @ ASU+GSV explores the AI Revolution in EDU and offers a glimpse into the future, where AI is as pervasive and essential to education as the air we breathe. In 2024, The Show @ ASU+GSV debuted at the San Diego Convention Center, illuminating the transformative future of AI and education. This immersive experience brings educators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and technologists together to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the education landscape. Hosted in conjunction with the annual ASU+GSV Summit, The Show @ ASU+GSV spotlights 125+ of the world's leading AI in EDU companies and features hands-on workshops, live demos, insightful keynotes, and fun community building. The 2026 program wi… Presented by: Sponsored by The Hyve. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Sunday, April 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

2026 APAHE National Conference (External)

Save the date for the National Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) National Conference Pre-Conference:   Sunday, April 12: 9:00 am -12:00 pm; 1:30-4:30 pm Conference:          Monday, April 13: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm                                 Tuesday, April 14: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  Registration opens on November 15th ~ For more information, visit the FAQ website. Presented by: APAHE. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Sunday, April 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Continuing the Circle: Institutionalizing Native Presence, Knowledge, and Success (External)

Continuing the Circle: Institutionalizing Native Presence, Knowledge, and Success is a collaborative initiative between the California Community College Chancellor’s Office and the I Can Go to College Campaign. This event aims to foster deeper program engagement, share best practices, and empower attendees with actionable resources, including toolkits and mentorship opportunities. Through this interactive event, participants will explore innovative strategies to support American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in achieving their educational goals. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, exchange insights, and learn how to implement impactful practices that enhance student success within their colleges. Join us as we work together to create a stronger, more inclusive future for AIAN students and communities. When: April 24, 2026 from 9:00-12:00 Where: Virtual Hosts: The California Community Colleges Chancellors Office and I Can Go to College Campaign An attendee link will be… Presented by: The CCCCO and I Can Go to College. Room: Virtual. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Sunday, April 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

The AI Show 2026, San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) - 2026 (External)

The AI Show 2026 April 11-13 The San Diego Convention Center AI is Ubiquitous. Invisible. Required for Life. AI is transforming our world rapidly—supporting leaders and learners across the education sector, from the classroom to the dorm room to the board room. In this new frontier, The Show @ ASU+GSV explores the AI Revolution in EDU and offers a glimpse into the future, where AI is as pervasive and essential to education as the air we breathe. In 2024, The Show @ ASU+GSV debuted at the San Diego Convention Center, illuminating the transformative future of AI and education. This immersive experience brings educators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and technologists together to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the education landscape. Hosted in conjunction with the annual ASU+GSV Summit, The Show @ ASU+GSV spotlights 125+ of the world's leading AI in EDU companies and features hands-on workshops, live demos, insightful keynotes, and fun community building. The 2026 program wi… Presented by: Sponsored by The Hyve. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

2026 APAHE National Conference (External)

Save the date for the National Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) National Conference Pre-Conference:   Sunday,  April 12: 9:00 am -12:00 pm; 1:30-4:30 pm Conference:          Monday,  April 13: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm                                 Tuesday,  April 14: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  Registration opens on November 15th ~ For more information, visit the FAQ website. Presented by: APAHE. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM.

2026 APAHE National Conference (External)

Save the date for the National Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) National Conference Pre-Conference:   Sunday,  April 12: 9:00 am -12:00 pm; 1:30-4:30 pm Conference:          Monday,  April 13: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm                                 Tuesday,  April 14: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  Registration opens on November 15th ~ For more information, visit the FAQ website. Presented by: APAHE. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

2026 LGBTQIA2S+ Summit (External)

Please save the date for the 8th Annual California Community Colleges (CCC) LGBTQIA2S+ Summit. Held virtually April 15-16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the summit is proudly presented by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. This year’s theme, Planted in Pride and Purpose: Cultivating Queer Futures, emphasizes the summit’s intention to nurture an environment centered on steadfast community and persistent growth. Through storytelling, workshops, and dialogue, we’ll move from solidarity to action, making equity a lived practice grounded in care, visibility, and collective commitment. The summit provides an opportunity for students, faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to come together, learn from one another, share innovative ideas, and develop strategies to enhance campus programs and student support services. Through the summit, we’ll explore how to support our campuses and students to the fullest extent. Registration will be announced in the coming months. Please foll… Presented by: CCCCO. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

AI Taskforce Book Club

This spring, the AI Taskforce will facilitate a book club to discuss The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Galland and David A. Rettinger. About the book: In these days of an ever-expanding internet, generative AI, and term paper mills, students may find it too easy and tempting to cheat, and teachers may think they can’t keep up. What’s needed, and what Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger offer in this timely book, is a new approach—one that works with the realities of the twenty-first century, not just to protect academic integrity but also to maximize opportunities for students to learn. The Opposite of Cheating presents a positive, forward-looking, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era, both in cyberspace and on campus. Accordingly, the book outlines workable measures teachers can use to better understand why students cheat and to prevent cheating while aiming to enhance learning and integrity. Bertram… Presented by: The AI Taskforce. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

New Faculty Orientation

First-year tenure track faculty will participate in this year-long college orientation program which counts for their college service and provides them with the tools they need as they begin their careers at IVC. Includes monthly themes such as Governance at the Community College, Supporting Students Inside the Classroom and Outside of the Classroom, and Our Student Population. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

2026 LGBTQIA2S+ Summit (External)

Please save the date for the 8th Annual California Community Colleges (CCC) LGBTQIA2S+ Summit. Held virtually April 15-16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the summit is proudly presented by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. This year’s theme, Planted in Pride and Purpose: Cultivating Queer Futures, emphasizes the summit’s intention to nurture an environment centered on steadfast community and persistent growth. Through storytelling, workshops, and dialogue, we’ll move from solidarity to action, making equity a lived practice grounded in care, visibility, and collective commitment. The summit provides an opportunity for students, faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to come together, learn from one another, share innovative ideas, and develop strategies to enhance campus programs and student support services. Through the summit, we’ll explore how to support our campuses and students to the fullest extent. Registration will be announced in the coming months. Please foll… Presented by: CCCCO. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Tech Thursday: DesignPlus Intermediate: Structuring Content and Modules

Drop in for open, hands-on technology support for faculty and staff. Bring any technology-related questions, whether they involve instructional tools, everyday work software, or general tech troubleshooting. Topics may include (but are not limited to) AI tools, accessibility, Canvas, DesignPlus, or general “how do I do this?” questions. This informal session has no set agenda—stop by for help, ideas, or problem-solving support. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course Live Lab

Join the IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course Live Lab Hyflex seminar from 12:00 to 1:00 in LIB 213! The Online Teching Certificate Course is held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Friday, April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Future-Ready IVC Community of Practice: Strategies for Sustaining Institutional Change

The Future-Ready IVC Community of Practice (CoP) is a yearlong professional learning experience embedded within the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Council (DEIA) Council. This initiative is designed to build shared understanding, institutional alignment, and actionable strategies around the principles of Community College 3.0, a model focused on preparing students for success beyond completion through strong transfer outcomes, career readiness, and social mobility. The CoP brings together faculty, classified professionals, and administrators to collaboratively define what ""future ready"" means at Irvine Valley College and to foster a collective understanding of how all roles across the college contribute to student success. These workshops are created as a series and build upon one another to help attendees build a collective understanding. Participants should plan to attend all sessions in the series to facilitate this shared experience and knowledge. Meeting 6: Monday, April 20 from 1:30-2:50… Presented by: Dr. Kimberly Lowry. Room: A 311. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Phone: 949-451-5576. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Monday, April 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Emburse Training

Join our district team for an interactive training session designed to help you manage Emburse expense submissions with ease. Dates: February 5 and/or April 23 Time: 1:00-3:00 Location: The Hub (B 309) In this session, you will learn how to: • Submit expense preapprovals — with or without a cash advance request • Submit expense reports for reimbursements Hands-On Practice If you have a real transaction to process, please bring your FOAP (Fund, Organization, Account, Program) details. • You can obtain this information from your department’s administrative office or the college’s fiscal office. Why Attend? • Gain step-by-step guidance • Practice in a supportive environment • Leave equipped to handle expense submissions accurately and efficiently Register here! Presented by: Maria Feokistova and Kimberly Do. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tech Thursday: Open Drop-In

Drop in for open, hands-on technology support for faculty and staff. Bring any technology-related questions, whether they involve instructional tools, everyday work software, or general tech troubleshooting. Topics may include (but are not limited to) AI tools, accessibility, Canvas, DesignPlus, or general “how do I do this?” questions. This informal session has no set agenda—stop by for help, ideas, or problem-solving support. Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Walking Clubs: Spring 2026

Register your Walking Club for Spring 2026 here! The Walking Club Challenge is a campus-wide wellness competition designed to promote connection, movement, and fun among faculty and staff. Employees form teams of 3 to 5 members and earn points by completing group walks. Each time at least three team members take a walk of 15-minutes or more together on work days, the team earns 1 point. The team with the most points at the end of the challenge wins. Simple, social, and great for wellness! Steps: Select a Team Leader and register your walking clubs of 3 to 5 IVC employees using this form. Once you are registered, the designated Team Leader will be sent a spreadsheet to record the number of 15-minute (or more) walks your team takes during the semester. The team with the most walks wins! Rules: Each walk must be a minimum of 15 minutes, but even a longer walk still just counts as 1 walk. At least 3 team members must be present for the walk to count. Walks must fit into your regular workday and be taken… Presented by: IVC Hub. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate Course Live Lab

Join the IVC’s Online Teaching Certificate course Live Lab Hyflex seminar from 12:00 to 1:00 in LIB 213! The Online Teching Certificate Course is held primarily asynchronously via Canvas, offered from February to August, with optional Hyflex seminars led by Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas on Fridays starting on February 20 and continuing for the next 7-9 Fridays, depending on the course’s needs. Participants can join the course at any time and all Hyflex seminars will be recorded. This course is open to SOCCCD full- and part-time faculty and BLOOM interns. Fill out the interest form for more information about the course. Presented by: Cheryl Bailey and Yujin Lucas. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Friday, April 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ivc-edu.zoom.us.

Book Club

The Spring 2026 book club will read and discuss Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. About the book: The average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. Assuming you live to be eighty, you have just over four thousand weeks. Nobody needs telling there isn’t enough time. We’re obsessed with our lengthening to-do lists, our overfilled inboxes, work-life balance, and the ceaseless battle against distraction; and we’re deluged with advice on becoming more productive and efficient, and “life hacks” to optimize our days. But such techniques often end up making things worse. The sense of anxious hurry grows more intense, and still the most meaningful parts of life seem to lie just beyond the horizon. Still, we rarely make the connection between our daily struggles with time and the ultimate time management problem: the challenge of how best to use our four thousand weeks. Drawing on the insights of both ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual… Presented by: Ace Caguioa and Summer Serpas. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate, Faculty PD. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Student Processes (On Zoom)

Weekly drop in office hours for hands-on support with Banner Student questions, processes, or related applications—no appointment needed. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, exploring features, or learning something new, we’re here to help. These sessions will continue every Friday from 3:00-4:00 through the end of the spring term and are open to all staff seeking guidance with Banner.   Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Friday, April 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

Walk and Talk

Take a mid-day break and join the Health and Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Firouzi, for a casual Walk and Talk on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00. This one-hour campus walk offers a relaxed space to stretch your legs, discuss general health topics, and connect with colleagues—no medical advice provided. Walks continue every Tuesday from January 13 – May 19 (excluding 3/17, 4/7, and 4/21), meeting in front of the Library. Sessions are weather permitting. Come connect, learn, and get moving. Presented by: IVC Health and Wellness Center. Room: Library. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Banner Office Hours - Banner Finance Related Systems (Jaggaer and Emburse) (On Zoom)

Weekly drop-in office hours designed for real-time hands-on assistance or to answer end-user questions related to: Banner Self-Service , Emburse - Employee expense reports and expense preapprovals , Jaggaer – Vendor purchase requisitions and supplier contracts, These sessions will continue every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 until the end of the spring term.  Zoom link. Presented by: District IT. Room: Zoom 4. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Academic Senate. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Virtual/Online Only. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit socccd.zoom.us.

AI Taskforce Book Club

This spring, the AI Taskforce will facilitate a book club to discuss The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI by Tricia Bertram Galland and David A. Rettinger. About the book: In these days of an ever-expanding internet, generative AI, and term paper mills, students may find it too easy and tempting to cheat, and teachers may think they can’t keep up. What’s needed, and what Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger offer in this timely book, is a new approach—one that works with the realities of the twenty-first century, not just to protect academic integrity but also to maximize opportunities for students to learn. The Opposite of Cheating presents a positive, forward-looking, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era, both in cyberspace and on campus. Accordingly, the book outlines workable measures teachers can use to better understand why students cheat and to prevent cheating while aiming to enhance learning and integrity. Bertram… Presented by: The AI Taskforce. Room: LIB 213. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: Hybrid. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tech Thursday: Multitool: Template and Module Builder

This hands-on session introduces the Multitool Template and Module Builder, showing how to quickly create consistent course templates and modules in Canvas. Participants will learn how to streamline course setup, maintain consistency across pages, and save time using Multitool features. Ideal for faculty and staff looking to scale or standardize course design Register here! Presented by: IVC IT. Room: The Hub: Center for Professional Learning, B 309. Contact Name: Celia Perez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Faculty Professional Development. Contact Email: cperez96@ivc.edu. Meeting Type: In-Person. Thursday, April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.