WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014 Workshop: Cultivating Student Success: Aesthetic Strategies and Creative Methods for EDUC 1300 Presenter: Michelle Conklin and Christopher Kazanjian Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/E111 Description: This workshop will look at different startegies that can empower students to be proactive in the classroom. Presenters will share "tips" on motivating students to get involved in the classroom. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: The New Rage in IRA and 403b Retirement Savings – the Fixed Index Annuity – the Ultimate Bridge

Presenter: David Yates Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117 Description: Is it possible to have stock market type returns in IRA and 403b accounts without the risk of a sudden downturn in portfolio values? In the current investment environment of volatile equity marketss and low interest rates – is it possible to bridge the gap with the stability of guaranteed account values and indexed returns? Come see what the new rage in retirement savings is all about – the Fixed Index Annuity – the ultimate bridge. CB Credit: 9

Workshop: Improving Retention Strategies for General Biology Courses Presenter: Ivan Iñiguez, Guillermo Salas, and Hilda S. Taylor Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H242 Description: Let us share with you some of the retention strategies that we use in our general biology classes which have proven to help students understand and retain the basic concepts that they need to build upon in upper biology courses. We invite you to join us and share with us the retention strategies that you have applied and that have worked well with your students. Let’s put our best retention strategies together so we can help our students understand, and not only memorize, concepts so they can complete their upper level biology courses successfully. Hope you can join us. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Nursing Concept Based Curriculum Presenter: Gail Meagher Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H015 Description: The structure and teaching methods utilized for a concept based curriculum based on the Texas APIN grant. CB Credit: 7

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Workshop: Texas Completes Early Alert Task Force Presenter: Sandra Lujan, Celina Gomez, Dr. Carol Kay, Daryle E. Hendry, Dr. Carina Ramirez, and Gary Chacon Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126 MOVED to A2128 Description: It takes a village to raise a student. Student success is a collaborative effort. In this workshop you will learn about the work of the Texas Completes Early Alert Task Force. The main objective is to implement a system to efficiently identify first-year at-risk students early and effectively intervene to positively impact student success and completion. Come and learn how you can get involved and be part of this important retention initiative. Please join us, we value your input! CB Credit: 9

Workshop: Live GREEN & be HEALTHY Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Monica Delgado Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123 Description: This is a new, entertaining workshop that will provide information about why you should live GREENER and how you can improve your health by doing so. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item that will help remind you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: 9

Workshop: Choosing Your Retirement Path- Five Strategies to Help Smooth Out the Ride Through Retirement

Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1120 Description: The educational workshop will address key topics to consider when people are near or in their retirement life stage. The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the different factors that may impact the decisions one makes while in retirement. As you continue to navigate the road to retirement, where do you see yourself? Are you on the right path? We will discuss concerns one may face while living in retirement and possible solutions for them, such as:  Cost of Living  Possible Depletion of Retirement Savings  Effects of Taxation on Retirement Savings  Expenses to Consider in Retirement  Expectations Versus Reality CB Credit: 4

Workshop: Prepare: Your Retirement Plan at Work Presenter: Michael Lager Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125 Description: This class will focus on understanding the importance and implementation of your retirement plan at EPCC. We will review the different types of plans that are available, as well as how to determine what you need to focus on, regardless of tenure. We will detail how and why retirement savings plans are an important part of your overall career at EPCC. CB Credit: 4

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Workshop: Learn about the English Discipline's Non-Course Based Option (NCBO)! Presenter: Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Tony Procell, Kathleen Bombach, and Brian Kirby Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127 Description: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is requiring all disciplines that offer developmental education to create a Non-Course Based Option (NCBO). A NCBO is an innovative academic intervention that helps students persist and complete their developmental coursework. Come learn about the English discipline's NCBO. Although all faculty are welcome to attend, English instructors are highly encouraged to attend this informative workshop. CB Credit: 2 Workshop: The Future of Long Term and Critical Care -- Living Benefits Presenter(s): David Yates Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119 Description: 33% of American families lose all or most of their savings due to critical or long term care events! Many people lack access to critical and long term care policy supplemental benefits they need when major illness strikes. Many more face major health issues like cancer, heart attack, and stroke with no coverage at all. Older adults reaching the age of 65 have a 40% chance of entering a nursing home -- close to 90% will need help at home or with other assisted daily living activities. This workshop will show how Living Benefits can address major life events such as critical or long term care, major illness, alternative treatments and lump sum payments for terminal diagnosis. Coordinating Board Credit: #9

Workshop: Clickers in the Classroom! Presenter: Jesusita Salas Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A Description: A hands-on workshop on the best practices and basic overview on the functionality of Clickers in the Classroom. CB Credit: 8

Workshop: Interested in colorful data presentation and data analysis with R – a free Statistical Software better than Excel? Don't miss this workshop. Presenter: Muhammad Akhtar Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B123 Description: This workshop will provide the participants with complete instructions on how to download R and create colorful pie charts, boxplots, bar graphs, ANOVA table, scatter plots and regression line with examples. CB Credit: 4

Workshop: Blackboard Updates for Certified Instructors Presenter: Bob Jones, Andrew Lawrence, Sylvia Gonzalez, Andres Lopez and Luz Cadena Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Administrative Services Center/Boardroom Description: Faculty members who are scheduled to teach Online Distance Education courses are required to attend this workshop. The Distance Education staff will provide updates on Blackboard Learn course management software and share new procedures and policies to support distance education courses for the 3

semester. Breakfast will be served. Please RSVP to the Distance Education office at 831-3111 by January 8, 2014. Raffle at the end of the session: must be present to win. CB Credit: 8

Workshop: Introduction to Higher Education Budgets Presenter: Gabriel Camacho, Rebekah Bell, Charlie Miller, and Zaira Crisafulli Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118 Description: Have you ever wondered how the budget for a community college is created? Come learn the basics and see what members of the Texas Faculty Association are doing to earn a role for EPCC faculty in the budgeting process. Coffee, donuts and fresh tamales will be provided! CB Credit: 9

Workshop: MyMathLab Presenter: Ivette Chuca Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Northwest Campus/M51 Description: Are you teaching Math 1350, Math 1351, Math 1332, Math 1314, Math 2412, Math 1342, Math 0301, Math 0303, or Math 0305, or using any Pearson Math textbook? If so, come learn more about MyMathLab and how to use it in your classroom. MyMathLab is an online homework tool that can be used to save you time to do more in class and can be used to help students understand the concepts by viewing videos, powerpoints, etc. The software will also give you access to Instructor Resources and test banks. This workshop is for anyone wishing to become familiar with MyMathLab. Participants will learn how to setup their course, how to create and assign homework, quizzes, or tests. All students have access to MyMathLab when they purchase a new textbook. Come learn how your students can use the software even if you do not want to create your own course. If this is your first time using MyMathLab or you forgot your login information, please email Ivette Chuca ([email protected]) so that we can have your login information ready before the workshop. CB Credit: 8

Workshop: Keep your Students On Course: Principles of Student Success Presenter: Janine Rudnick Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232 Description: On Course is a text, conference, and workshop that teaches the eight principles of successful students. This workshop will go through those principles, and more importantly, provide information that you can use to help students achieve success. You'll be actively involved in the workshop and will leave with activities and strategies you can use in the first day of class and beyond. Don't let the 2 hour block of time scare you – you'll be excited for the new semester by the time you leave. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Test Construction and Blue Printing Presenter: Ann Currie Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 WORKSHOP CANCELLED Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H234 Description: I will explain and discuss how to do test blue printing for nursing unit exams and finals. In addition we will discuss and practice doing test item construction using basic stems for each level of question; knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis. CB Credit: 7

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Workshop: Who is the Weakest Link? Presenter: David M. Rodriguez and Charles Morgan Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510 Description: Every day you hear about companies being hacked, sensitive information being stolen and the impact totalling in hundreds of millions. How does this happen? Who is responsible for the securing of information and resources? How do hackers break through such sophisticated security systems? The answer might surprise you… CB Credit: 8

Workshop: Revision of course objectives for Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402) Presenter: Helen De LaTorre, Glenda Hill, Gertrude Koning-Dudin, and Roswitha Saenz Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H242 Description: The objectives for Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIOL 2401 and 2402) were revised and classified into three categories based on how important they are. They were considered necessary because of the limited time available for the courses. The different categories and the objectives in each group will be presented to the discipline for discussion. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: EDUC 1300 Instructional Lesson "GIFTS" Presenter: Irma Camacho, Margo Endlich, Roxanne Franco, and Hector Zubia Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/E111 Description: EDUC 1300 instructors, join this interactive presentation for "GIFTS" on EDUC 1300 lessons. Learn how to use different activities/lessons that will enhance your classes. Presenters will engage the participants with activities/lessons "GIFTS" that will work in the classroom. EDUC 1300 instructors are encouraged to attend this workshop to receive "GIFTS" for the upcoming semester. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: New Features of the T.I. Graphing Calculator Presenter: Gabriel Mendoza, Alexandra Macedo, and Oscar Macedo Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A245 Description: Come and learn the new software features added to our T. I. Graphing Calculators. These calculators are rented to our students for a semester fee of $10 and can be found in any of our five campuses. Learn how to do Logarithms in one step, how to input fractions faster, and so much more. This will be a hands-on activity, and calculators will be provided. CB Credit: 8

Workshop: Grant Funds for Your Project Presenter: Alfred Lawrence and James Valdez Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117 Description: This grant basics session will discuss and demystify the grant proposal process, from developing the initial concept to the award. We will cover strategies for brainstorming your ideas, refining your proposal to meet funding source guidelines, developing a realistic and appropriate budget, networking and teaming up with other college personnel and measureable objectives with an evaluation process. We will also discuss our current grant writing proposal process and all that is required if you would like to pursue a grant on behalf of the College. CB Credit: 9 5

Workshop: EMS/EMT: What's there for your at the MDP Library - NEW Presenter: Norma Ballenger Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/C109 Description: Wondering what EMS/EMT and Health resources are available at the MDP Library? Then this is the workshop for you! I will show you what's new & available at our library plus demonstrate our electronic resources including the Research Guides. CB Credit: 8

Workshop: Get Real: Find Out What Retirement Will Really Cost...And How To Get Ready Presenter: Marshall Barclay Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301 Description: Have you ever wondered if you were on track for retirement? What is the best type of asset allocation to meet your goals? Are you protecting your family from financial setbacks? Have you looked at how you will deal with retirement from an emotional viewpoint? Come learn and ask questions on how to use time tested methods for retirement planning, investment planning, life insurance, long term care and Federal tax reduction. Are you getting the most out of your Employer sponsored Optimal Retirement Plan (403b)? A local financial advisor will give you the consideration you need to make your investments work for you. Lincoln Financial Advisors is a locally owned firm with national expertise and has served the El Paso area for 83 years and now manages $300 million of loyal customers' assets CB Credit: 11

Workshop: Coming Soon from Information Technology Presenter: David M. Rodriguez Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518 Description: MyCourses - Curious about offering an online component for your courses and want to use the latest technology to do it? We can help you with that. In the coming months faculty using Smart Start Net courses will need to migrate their courses to MyCourses and we can help you with that too! CB Credit: 10

Workshop: ACEN Compliance Status Presenter: Gail Meagher Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H014 Description: This will be a regular nursing and vocational nursing faculty workshop. CB Credit: 4 Workshop: Electronic Gradebooks and Smartphone Attendance Keepers: We'll Second That Emotion Presenter: Brian Kirby and Shanan Valles Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/B211 Description: Need some help with electronic grade-keeping? Wanna learn how to easily keep track of your students' grades and attendance? Feel like you've paid way too much for that so-called Smart Phone without getting any practical use out of it? Feel like no one cares, that we're in the midst of a spiritual-andtechnological crisis, and you're ready to delve into the dark world of manufacturing and distribution of Baby Blue crystal methamphetamine? We can easily help you out on those first three questions by demonstrating some easy-to-navigate apps and showcasing Android's Gradebook for Professors and Attendance for 6

Academics. But for that last question, we're gonna ask that you reconsider. Perhaps joining a gym or developing a hobby, before breaking bad, are better decisions. CB Credit: 10

Workshop: Open Panel for Online Courses Presenter: Gabriel Mendoza, Alexandra Macedo, and Oscar Macedo Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A245 Description: This open panel will consist of faculty who teach online and their recommendations to improve our online courses. Everyone is welcome to come and share their experiences in teaching an online course. Tell us what teaching techniques have worked and what you have modified to improve your online teaching. Also come and learn about free software that allows you to record and post videos for your students for free. CB Credit: 8

Workshop: Learning by Video Presenter: Alvaro Arvizo Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121 Description: Feedback is crucial to developing skills, but meaningful feedback is difficult to provide. Classroom videotaping of your classroom teaching can provide such needed feedback. This workshop will describe strategies for effective use of classroom videotaping and how it can improve teaching skills and overall performance. While it requires time and effort, the payoff is high in terms of both impact and student learning. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: How do Student Services rules integrate into your classroom and affect your students? Presenter: Debbie Knapp, Mary Helen Fabela, and Celina U. Gomez Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119 Description: There are many new rules that affect a student's college career progress. This workshop will discuss how 6 Drop Rule, 3 repeat, census date, VA, FA, "D" rule, and the new TSI testing guidelines affect EPCC students. Confirming pre-requisites, class rosters, and encouraging students to seek outside assistance are options that faculty can promote so that students can succeed in their courses. CB Credit: 9

Workshop: It's a Jungle Out There!!! Presenter: Jeffrey Brockhoff, Mark Lozano, and Scott Mann Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2511 Description: What happens when you have a neighbor whose weeds are overtaking their property? How long can that broken down vehicle stay on the street? No, you can't leave your trash can on the curb until the following week. As residents of El Paso, what can we do to enhance our quality of life? From junked vehicles to graffiti to weeds and vegetation, this workshop explores and explains the various ordinances found in the El Paso Municipal Code and provides the attendee with the resources and solutions to address these issues and enhance the desirability of their neighborhoods. CB Credit: 11

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Workshop: Critical Thinking: A Gateway Activity in the Classroom Presenter: Allaa Salama and Susan Silva Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2319 Description: Bring out the critical thinking in your students. Join us for a discussion-type workshop and activity that will have your students discussing, reasoning, judging, weighing data, and expressing themselves as as critical thinkers. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Dehydration: El Paso's Looming Water Crisis Presenter: Rob Rohbaugh and Russell Smith Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2515 Description: This workshop will provide key community insight into the current and projected state of El Paso's water supply. Topics will include the geological overview of El Paso's two depleting water sources, acquisition and distribution, the desalinisation factor, past/current/projected consumption rates, source viability, and conservation measures. CB Credit: 4

Workshop: Secure Coding in Computer Science Programming Presenter: Christian Servin Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1722 Description: EPCC offers Computer Programming Fundamentals I, II, III, and Machine Language. These courses introduce programming fundamentals using Java environments. Java is a popular programming language that runs these days in most personal computers and mobile devices (e.g., cellphone, tablets, and portable media players). These environments manage a considerable amount of information, including sensitive information. Therefore, it is important to introduce the notion of Information Assurance and secure code into the fundamentals in computer programming along with the SLO. In this workshop we provide a set of examples as an example of how to align SLO through security code in the fundamentals courses. CB Credit: 10

Workshop: Integrating the Humanities and African American History into American History Presenter: Diana Martinez Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122 Description: The presentation will show you how to integrate literature, music, dance, and art from AfricanAmerican heritage into American history. Through the creative arts we empathize and connect to the issues of the past. We learn most by appealing to multiple intelligences. Emotion also affects how well we retain new information into our long term memory. The creative works are the spring board for group analysis. They can bring up valid points about the extent to which these works represent the experience of that time period. CB Credit: 2

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Workshop: Rocking your world Presenter: Rodolfo Castro, BarbaraYancy-Tooks, Debbie Luna, and Mary Ervin Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117 Description: Come and de-stress and have some fun! The purpose of this workshop is to create your own pet rock with personlality, style, and attitude. We provide the materials and fun and you provide the imagination and the spirit of adventure. Come join us for a rocking good time and building collegial connections. CB Credit: 11

Workshop: Thwarting Plagiarism! Discussing the Importance of its Detection and Prevention Presenter: Crisol Escobedo and Natalie Spalloni Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125 Description: Notice to all Disciplines A-V! Come and discuss the importance of thwarting plagiarism. Experience an informative and focused presentation on this ubiquitous problem in academia. This workshop will: (1) define and identify the types of plagiarism; (2) inform you of EPCC policies, procedures, and penalties regarding plagiarizing; and (3) provide tips on how to detect and prevent it in the classroom. It is a must for all who want to deter the act of plagiarizing. Instructors of any discipline are invited to attend. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Clickers: Enhance the Learning Experience even with Quizzes. Presenter: Sergio Ramos Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/C201A Description: Learn how to convert your current quizzes to clicker quizzes and how to create participant lists (Rosters). CB Credit: 8

Workshop: The 403b Solution -- How to Retire Without a 50% Pay cut Presenter: David Yates Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116 Description: If you retired today could you live on 50% of your current salary? Statistics show that most retirees will need at least 25 years of financial resources to fund the "Golden Years." The 403b Solution will demonstrate how you can obtain control over your retirement planning and select from a variety of Tax Sheltered Annuity(TSA) plans that match your investment preferences. This course will offer an opportunity to review your existing TSA and ORP plan with updated rules and contribution levels for 2014. CB Credit: 9

Workshop: Course Rigor and Classroom Management Workshop for New English Discipline Faculty Presenter: Ruth Pena and Robin Russell Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 WORKSHOP CANCELLED Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B105 Description: The English Discipline's Mentoring/Training Committee conducts a hands-on, interactive workshop over common problem areas for new instructors: 1. Course rigor-- Striking a balance between too strong or too easy grading and 2. Classroom Management. We will share ideas for evaluating student compositions with tact, fairness, and high expectations, and will offer practical suggestions for classroom 9

management. The workshop is required for new English tenure-track, lecturer, and adjunct faculty who have been with our program for three years or less. Interested parties are welcome. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Dual Credit Issues & Ideas Presenter: Sue Selk and Claude Mathis Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B240 Description: Information and issues regarding Dual Credit instructional management is the focus of this workshop. Dual Credit deans and dual credit instructional coordinators for both onsite and online classes are encouraged to attend. CB Credit: 9

Workshop: The Benefits of Yoga for Educators and Administrators Presenter: Rainy Demerson Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1215 Description: Yoga is a practice of uniting mind, body, and spirit. Western science has recently been able to document what people have known for centuries: Yoga is an effective tool for calming the central nervous system, focusing mental activity, revitalizing the immune system, conditioning muscles and improving respiratory health. As educators, we are charged with addressing our students in a holistic manner. This workshop will teach you basic postures of Yoga you can practice at home, introduce you to meditation, and outline how these practices can specifically benefit you as a teacher. Please wear pants and a top allowing comfortable movement. CB Credit: 11

Workshop: What can Jürgen Habermas teach us about democracy? Presenter: Robert Ferrell Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2128 Description: American mythology stresses our passionate devotion to democracy – compared to the rest of the world. But does that aspect of our self-concept withstand scrutiny? The interdisciplinary thinker Jürgen Habermas has been wrestling with issues of democracy and public participation in government affairs all his professional life. Often called the most important philosopher/sociologist working today, Habermas has made significant contributions to every field he’s worked in. A bulwark against postmodernism pessimism, he calls the Enlightenment, an “unfinished project.” Can he teach Americans anything about democracy? Come join us in an introduction to the life and work of this fascinating thinker. CB Credit: 4

Workshop: Retirement Income Planning Presenter: Guy Conger Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2513 Description: Retirement Income Planning – Planning for a Financially Successful Retirement workshop will address the following issues: How to figure out if you have enough money to retire; How to make sure your money lasts; Should you delay retirement; Can you retire early; What effect can the cost of health care have on your retirement and Is there anything you can do about it? CB Credit: 11

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Workshop: Exploring McGraw-Hill's Government in Action Simulation Presenter: Blayne Primozich Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317 Description: Looking for ways to involve active learning strategies involving teamwork and role-playing without relying on the traditional group projects? Come join me for a walk-through of the simulation and a review the results of a class test of McGraw-Hill's Government in Action simulation, as well as a discussion of the different ways in which the simulation can be used to teach about American elections and lawmaking. Participants interested in playing the demo version of the simulation are encouraged to bring laptops. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Bridging Voices Presenter: Mauricio Rodriguez, Kathleen Bombach and Richard Yanez Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B107 Description: Puente Project faculty will share their experience in hosting writers and poets at EPCC. This will include how to select guest lecturers, how to prepare students for the visit, and how to secure funding. Specifically, they will discuss receiving a mini grant from the Faculty Development Office. CB Credit: 2

Workshop: Writing, Religion, and Rights: Themes, Dialogues, and Awareness in the Classroom Presenter: Israel McMullen Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118 Description: Creating opportunities for themes, dialogues, and awareness in the classroom opens the possibility for students to discuss religious, social, and civil rights as a means of communal diversity. Almost every person will have something to add experientially to a discussion from texts that are written by religious leaders, even if the comment is that there should be no discussion. These teachable moments create valid scholarship opportunities for students and faculty involved. This workshop will explore those teachable moments, scholarly topics, and guidelines for academic religious writing. CB Credit: 6 Workshop: Money Smart For Older Adults – Prevent Financial Exploitation Presenter(s): Stephanie Townsend Allala and David Yates Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2116 Description: Are you dealing with an aging parent or spouse in a long term care or critical care situation? Are you worried about spending down assets and protecting the family home for the heirs? With over 50 million Americans over the age of 62, older adults are prime targets for financial exploitation both by persons they know and trust and by strangers. Financial exploitation has been called “the crime of the 21st century” with one study suggesting that older Americans lost at least $2.9 billion to financial exploitation by a broad spectrum of perpetrators. Money Smart for Older Adults is designed to provide you with information and tips to help prevent common frauds, scams and other types of elder financial exploitation in your community. A complimentary workbook will be handed out to all participants. Coordinating Board Credit: #9

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Workshop: Live GREEN & be HEALTHY Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Monica Delgado Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232 Description: This is a new, entertaining workshop that will provide information about why you should live GREENER and how you can improve your health by doing so. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item that will help remind you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: 9

Workshop: ATI reports and data collection Presenter: Maureen K. Murphy Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/H014-H015 Description: Review of the ATI testing policy in the current faculty handbook. Looking at the ATI reports of previous semesters and planning how to improve our scores. Looking at data collection and scores across the curriculum. Are we meeting our benchmarks? CB Credit: 5

Workshop: Learning Communities: The Advantage Presenter: Susan Silva Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 WORKSHOP CANCELLED Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2121 Description: Full or Adjunct Instructors: Train to become a Learning Community partner. This is the advantage you want for yourself and your students. Become a part of the Learning Community family here at EPCC. Individual instructors or Learning Community partners are welcome to hear about Learning Communities and train to develop a Learning Community. Snacks will be served. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: A counselor’s guide to the changing landscape of Geoscience Education Presenter: Deborah Caskey and Joshua Villalobos Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2126 Description: This workshop is geared for EPCC counselors and will address the various upcoming changes to introductory Earth Science courses at EPCC, as well as throughout the state of Texas, that will be implemented in Fall 2014. It will also discuss the opportunities EPCC students have by beginning and achieving an Associate Degree in Geosciences at EPCC and beyond as well as the success stories we have had here at EPCC that have made EPCC a leader in 2YC geoscience education in the U.S. CB Credit: 4

Workshop: Thinking Conceptually: Techniques to Help Student Engagement with Course Material Presenter: Crisol J. Escobedo and Joseph Bernal Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2125 Description: Tired of students saying “I don’t understand”? Do they have problems explaining the course material? Then this is the workshop for you. This workshop will expose you to different methods that can be used in the classroom to help students organize information, visualize concepts, and make material more accessible and applicable. Find out how the use of activities such as selection and analysis of key terms and conceptual tools such as narratives and diagrams can help with your students’ ability to understand and explain the material. CB Credit: 7 12

Workshop: Choosing Your Retirement Path – Five Strategies to Help Smooth Out the Ride Through Retirement

Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2118 Description: The educational workshop will address key topics to consider when people are near or in their retirement life stage. The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the different factors that may impact the decisions one makes while in retirement. As you continue to navigate the road to retirement, where do you see yourself? Are you on the right path? We will discuss concerns one may face while living in retirement and possible solutions for them, such as:  Cost of Living  Possible Depletion of Retirement Savings  Effects of Taxation on Retirement Savings  Expenses to Consider in Retirement  Expectations Versus Reality CB Credit: 4

Workshop: Instructor Mentoring and Training for New English Faculty Presenter: John Lencyk, Peter Maas, James Gonzales, and Caroline Woolf-Gurley Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510 Description: The English Mentoring committee will present a mandatory training for all adjunct and full time faculty who have been with our program for 3 years or less. This presentation will focus on Syllabi building, the technology of Sharepoint, and integrating the QEP into your curriculum. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Strategies to Engage Students in the Learning Process Presenter: Pat Duran Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518 Description: It can be challenging to find effective strategies that increase student engagement in the classroom as educators desire to become more learner-centered. With the use of the JIGSAW ( a learner centered strategy), participants will learn and exchange more than 20 simple, easy to use learner centered strategies that can be implemented before, during, and after class to generate student participation and involvement. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Live GREEN & be HEALTHY Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Monica Delgado Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Mission del Paso Campus/E112 Description: This is a new, entertaining workshop that will provide information about why you should live GREENER and how you can improve your health by doing so. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item that will help remind you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: 9

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Workshop: Learn how Life Insurance, Savings, Loans, and Investments are linked together and WHY? Presenter: John Paul Manriquez Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2119 Description: Is Life Insurance the Foundation for Financial Success? Explore the Possibilities. Find out why Savings are linked to this. Is Life Insurance what it used to be? How are Investments linked to this? Why do you need Investments? CB Credit: 3

Workshop: Trauma, Technology, and Teaching Literacy Presenter: Israel McMullen Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2127 Description: Technology enhances the learning process and literacy comprehension for diverse populations including survivors of trauma. Our community includes Wounded Warriors, survivors of violence, and other traumatic events. Traumatic events change the way that people read, write, and create their work. This workshop will cover multiple ways to technologically assist the progression of literacy throughout our community. The workshop will explore teaching literacy with and without technology in the classroom. CB Credit: 6

Workshop: The Spirit of Diversity Presenter: Olga Chavez, Rebekah Bell, Doroteo Franco, and Kathleen Bombach Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1118 Description: Diversity Programs aims to promote an environment of mutual respect, tolerance, and equality through the Spirit of Diversity. We want to increase cultural awareness, embrace our differences, and share the wealth of backgrounds, cultures, talents and interests. Diversity Programs’ activities include but are not limited to Black History Month; Native American Month; Women’s History Month with Diamond Award Recognitions; Down Syndrome Awareness Month; Legal and Immigration symposiums with community representatives; and many more. The success of Diversity Programs relies on the hard work and dedication of its committee members. Come learn how you can help increase cultural awareness in your College community. CB Credit: 6

Workshop: “You talk funny, too”: An empirical examination of the value of challenging English dominance in the classroom. Presenter: Rebekah Bell Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317 Description: Presentation focuses on an action research project that sought to improve student performance by directly addressing communication anxiety in non-native English speakers. Project found that when dominance of English is directly addressed, and diminished, then student performance is improved. Results and implications will be discussed. CB Credit: 6

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Workshop: The Service Learning Program Presenter: Patricia Islas and Naomi Waissman Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122 Description: The Service Learning Program (SLP) at EPCC currently serves more than 50 community organizations. Each semester, about 50 instructors district-wide and over 400 students actively engage in the community. Students who participate in Service Learning more than once are several times more likely to graduate or transfer to a 4-year institution. Civic engagement motivates our students to appreciate their community and their academic opportunities. SLP outreach is currently building Quality Living initiatives through established community partnerships and new partnerships such as Texas A&M Agrilife Horticultural Program and Texas Parks and Wildlife Program. Students are learning about community gardens at Ascarate Park with Master Gardeners and about our local environment and natural resources at the Franklin Mountains or at the Rio Grande through camping, clean-ups, and Park Interpretative Fairs. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Choosing Your Retirement Path – Five Strategies to Help Smooth Out the Ride Through Retirement

Presenter: Norma Aros Holmes Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Rio Grande Campus/A232 Description: The educational workshop will address key topics to consider when people are near or in their retirement life stage. The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of the different factors that may impact the decisions one makes while in retirement. As you continue to navigate the road to retirement, where do you see yourself? Are you on the right path? We will discuss concerns one may face while living in retirement and possible solutions for them, such as:  Cost of Living  Possible Depletion of Retirement Savings  Effects of Taxation on Retirement Savings  Expenses to Consider in Retirement  Expectations Versus Reality CB Credit: 4

Workshop: Censorship, Political Correctness, and Academic Freedom Presenter: Richard Yanez and Francisco Carrasco Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/B106 Description: The purpose of this workshop is for instructors to have a candid discussion about the subject matter we present to our students. As faculty we are protected by academic freedom to present our students with educational materials that are deemed controversial by mainstream society. I am hoping to have faculty from all disciplines to share their classroom experiences in this discussion. The objectives will be the following: 1) When is political correctness simply ideological and detrimental to education? 2) Where does an instructor draw the line in terms of the content he or she presents in the classroom? 3) Do we as instructors take our students's cultural or religious sensibilities into account ? CB Credit: 9

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Workshop: How to Implement the QEP into Your Classes! Presenter: Dr. Andi Quiros Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 MOVED to Thursday, January 16 Time: 3:30 - 4:20 p.m. – MOVED to 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2317 – MOVED to Transmountain Campus/1123 Description: Our QEP (Learning about the community as a community) has been SACS approved! All disciplines should have a plan to incorporate the QEP into their programs. Come learn about the QEP and become a leader of your discipline to implement the QEP in your class. We will discuss the goals of our QEP and how to assess the outcomes, as well as how those assessments can show you some immediate results specific to your class. We will also work together to generate a number of possible implementation ideas! CB Credit: 9

Workshop: Live GREEN & be HEALTHY Presenter: Mayra Cordero and Monica Delgado Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510 Description: This is a new, entertaining workshop that will provide information about why you should live GREENER and how you can improve your health by doing so. In addition, you will receive a FREE green item that will help remind you to stay green throughout the semester. CB Credit: 9

Workshop: Introduction to Cryptography and the RSA algorithm Presenter: Jorge Viramontes Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1123 Description: The RSA cipher is the most widely used public-key algorithm in the world and the most copied software in history; every internet user on earth is using RSA or some variant of it. RSA strength relies on the hardiness of prime factorization which is the result of deep questions about the distribution of prime numbers, questions that remained unsolved for thousands of years. This workshop starts with a review of some Number Theory concepts. CB Credit: 4

Workshop: Distance Education Dual Credit High School Facilitator and Online Dual Credit Faculty Meeting Presenter: Bob Jones, Andrew Lawrence, Sylvia Gonzalez, Andres Lopez, Luz Cadena, and Sue Selk Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Campus/Room: Administrative Services Center/Auditorium Description: This is a combined workshop for online dual credit faculty and high school dual credit facilitators. Discussion will focus on ideas and issues related to improving the delivery of online dual credit instruction. This is a MANDATORY SESSION for NEW high school Facilitators (faculty/staff) who are providing classroom support for high school students enrolled in EPCC dual credit online classes. Facilitator responsibilities and technology support for students will be discussed. Participants are welcome to bring portable computing devices to verify Blackboard logins. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to the Distance Education office at 831-3111 by January 8, 2014. CB Credit: 8

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Workshop: Come and Learn How to Use and Apply the MasteringPhysics Resources in Your Classroom Presenter: Dr. Fariba Ansari, Rebeca Q. Gonzalez, and Diana Baniak Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2117 Description: Learn about Pearson’s “Masteringphysics” resources available to all EPCC physics courses that will benefit faculty and students. Gain easy access to all online resources such as Tutorial videos, evaluations, grading system, PowerPoints, animations, and how to determine students’ success through the EPCC student learning outcomes as well (SLO). CB Credit: 8

Workshop: Defining and Evaluating Democracy Presenter: Blayne Primozich Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2122 Description: How do we reconcile the early American republic, England's constitutional monarchy, and the vision of democracy the United States today seeks to spread throughout the world? When we define democracy in our lectures, do our students truly understand what it means? This workshop primarily is geared toward Government instructors in an effort to address the latest results of our Student Learning Outcomes assessment , but this workshop may be of interest to anyone teaching in the social sciences. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: Cardio Tai Chi and Fat Loss Presenter: Kanghoon Choi Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Transmountain Campus/1405 Description: This workshop may help you focus, be aware of yourself, let things go, and relax your body and mind by exploring the principles of wu chi meditation, tai chi, and cardio tai chi. Cardio tai chi workout coordinates the movements of three body sections with breaths, stimulates body organs, and practices selfdefense skills, resulting in the improvements of mental and physical health, including muscle tone, flexibility, balance, blood circulation, cardiovascular pulmonary system, and body mass index. CB Credit: 11

Workshop: Equal Employment Opportunity & Equal Educational Opportunity Workshop Presenter: Nancy Nelson and Victoria D. Lipscomb Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1301 Description: Faculty members are required to attend this workshop biannually as a condition of employment. This requirement is due to the legal implications for the institution and faculty member individually. The workshop is designed to inform employees of current laws, definitions, and criteria of employment discrimination, including sexual harassment; the College's policy and grievance procedure; and the implications sexual harassment has on employees and students. This workshop will ensure faculty is knowledgeable about the issues of employment discrimination and maintaining a sexual harassment-free environment. The workshop's focus is on issues relative to employment at the College, including employee rights and responsibilities. CB Credit: 9

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Workshop: Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW): Best Practices and Lessons Learned Presenter: Margie Nelson Rodriguez, Richard Yanez, Angelina Arellanes-Nunez, and Tony Procell Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A2518 Description: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is requiring that upper-level developmental reading and writing courses are integrated by fall 2015. Come learn about the curriculum, lessons learned, and best practices of Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) at EPCC. CB Credit: 3

Workshop: Instructor Mentoring and Training for New English Faculty Presenter: John Lencyk, Peter Maas, James Gonzales, and Caroline Woolf-Gurley Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/A1510 Description: The English Mentoring committee will present a mandatory training for all adjunct and full time faculty who have been with our program for 3 years or less. This presentation will focus on Syllabi building, the technology of Sharepoint, and integrating the QEP into your curriculum. CB Credit: 7

Workshop: NFPA 1001, Basic Fire Suppression curriculum updates for Fire Technology Instructors Presenter: Richard Bahena Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Campus/Room: Valle Verde Campus/ATC/317 Description: Limited to the Fire Technology disicipline. The presentation will cover the basic suppression curriculum, instructional skills, and mandated/performance skills as described in the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum and skills manual. CB Credit: 4

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