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Thrive Together: Bridges to Belonging

March 28

Welcome!

The Professional Development Committee is pleased to bring you this 2025 Professional Development Day: Thrive Together: Bridges to Belonging. Wishing you a productive and enjoyable day!

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Anindya Kundu

The Power of Your Agency: Creating Conditions for All Students to Thrive

Anindya Kundu is a public scholar with a mission to make social science and education research accessible in order to create stronger and more equitable systems of opportunity. Anindya researches how exceptional people overcome the odds stacked against them as they develop agency for positive change. He is most known for his two global TED Talks, which have amassed more than 6 million views. His 2020 TED Talk on the U.S. Opportunity Gap was listed in the “Top 5 Most Popular TED Talks of 2020.”

Dr. Kundu’s is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Florida International University (FIU). He frequently engages public readers. He has published four Opinion Editorials for The Miami Herald and appeared on Miami’s NPR station, WLRN, to discuss the state of affairs in Florida. His work has also been featured by USA Today, MSNBC, NPR, The Miami Herald, Huffington Post, and other broad channels.

Dr. Kundu’s body of sociological research is highly approachable to those outside the field. His first book, “The Power of Student Agency: Looking Beyond Grit to Close the Opportunity Gap”, was a finalist for the 2021 Association of American Publishers (AAP) Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE) Award. Dr. Kundu’s next book, “The Power of Educational Leadership”, will be published by Oxford University Press in fall 2025.

Day At-A-Glance

You may want to bring an umbrella and/or wear comfortable shoes.

Coffee, Check-In and Registration in the Fine Arts Hall Lobby

8:00−9:00 a.m.

Check-in is required for registered guests. On-site registration is available. If you registered online, go to Check-In. Enjoy coffee from Custom Catering before the program—food and drinks stay in the lobby, so arrive early! Enter through the outside Dance Studio entrance.

Welcome and Keynote in the FAH Auditorium

9:00 10:15 a.m.

Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium

Poster Sessions Featuring Departmental Action Research Projects, CTLE, P-138

10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Browse the poster displays from 10:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Q&A with the action researchers from 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Session 1

10:30 11:15 a.m.

Visit page 4 for session locations and descriptions.

Session 2

11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Visit page 5 for session locations and descriptions.

Lunch

12:30 1:30 p.m.

Please check your registration emails if you don’t remember what you ordered. Meals are provided by: Bells Catering, Subway, Radha’s Kitchen, and La Fortuna. Limited outdoor seating is available if weather permits.

Session 3

1:45 2:30 p.m.

Visit page 7 for session locations and descriptions.

Employee Awards and Social in FAH Auditorium

2:45 3:45 p.m.

Drop your prize card into the prize box (FAH lobby) for a chance to win a prize.

Introducing Pathways

This year, we’re giving you pathways to help you decide which sessions might interest you.

This year’s pathways and their colors include:

Pedagogy

(Teaching Strategies)

Student Success

Leadership

AI/Technology

(Some Tech sessions are listed as Pedagogy)

Wellness and Well-Being

Discover Something New

OR you can ignore the color-coded pathways and choose titles or presenters that sound good to you! Whatever works!

A Special Shout-out to the 14 interns from the Athletics Department who worked behind the scenes to make this day a success! They worked hard with set up, registration, ushering, serving as hosts in various buildings, helping with meals, tear-down, and more. We appreciate each of you! Go Saints!!!

Wishing you a pleasant day!

Session 1 • 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Amplifying Voices: SF Students Tell Us What Helps Them Succeed

Bobby Hom, Theo Dunam, Jordan Moll, Perris Sylvester, et al., Lyceum

Creating Pathways for 1st Gen Students

Breanne Hooks and Irene Corriette, L-01

Bridging the Gaps in Student Wellness

Naeema Britton, L-35

Employee Wellness

Carissa Madden, EJ Gibson, and Beth Roland, P-260

E-Glass Teaching

Tania Cordova-Sintjago, P-143

Community AED Importance

Patty Boyte, L-36

Healthy Saints: Eating on a Budget

Angela Lounds-Singleton, P-160

Navigating Your New Benefits

Betsy Nunu, P-263

Why Bother with Early Progress Alerts?

Andrea Evangelist, P-165

Escape from the Library

Amanda Mosley and Jenna Miller, Library Y-1st floor Lobby

Increasing Learning with AI and UDL

Shade Sachs and Berea Etherton, L-02

Poster Sessions

Browsing: DARPs

CTLE P-138

Workday Shortcuts

Shelly Simken, Julie Rye and Sarah Beavers, L-28

Eat Smart, Live Well: Simple Food Choices to Boost Energy, Manage Weight, and Prevent Metabolic Diseases

Patrick Rowe, P-261

Funding Futures: Empowering Community and Belonging through Grants

Melody Graveen, L-48

Mobilizing Kaltura in Canvas to Boost Engagement

Jason Frank, C-120

Step into Another World with Virtual Production

Marc Shahboz and Eric Flagg, E-129

What Can Dogs Teach Us About Leadership?

Thomas Ackerman, Fine Arts

Hall Auditorium

Session 2 • 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

A Primer on Academic Misconduct

Dan Rodkin and Montgomery Mewers, L-28

Canvas Hacks

James Nichols, C-119

Improving Writing Skills and Confidence with Responsible AI

AJ Guedouar

Grammarly for Education, C-114

Overwhelmed? Rejuvenate with Mindfulness

Manisha Ranade and Beatriz Gonzalez, P-160

Practical Wellness for Desk Workers

Avery Dugan, Lyceum

Step into Another World with Virtual Production

Marc Shahboz and Eric Flagg, E-129

Bridges of Collaboration

Chanda Stebbins, Fine Arts

Hall Auditorium

Challenges in Second Language Acquisition and Belonging

Angela Lounds-Singleton, Maria McGrey and Shannon Leontiades, L-02

Inclusive Wellness: Chair Yoga for Every Body

Tyler Hagin, P-143

Bridges to Communication

Julie Smith and Shawntal Abram, L-36

Financial Wellness in Today’s Economy

Gilbert Levy and Krystal Robles, P-261

Navigating Your New Benefits

Betsy Nunu, P-263

Poster Sessions

Browsing: DARPs

CTLE P-138

Power Poses: Unlocking Your Inner Confidence

Julie Mapes, P-260

Rethinking Disabled Student Self-Advocacy

Beth Roland and Katie Usrey, L-01

What’s the Zine? An Alternative Way to Assess Student

Understanding

Kellie Miller, P-165

Shaping Our Story

Lisa Brosky, L-35

Workday Finance Updates

Heather Domin, L-48

Lunch • 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Please check your registration email if you need a reminder about the lunch you ordered.

Special thanks to La Fortuna, Bells Catering, Radha’s Kitchen, and Subway for providing us with delicious offerings today.

Bells Catering (BBQ)

Bells will have a buffet style meal for you in S-029 and R-001. Both locations have the same food! Hint: Last year, S-029 didn’t have a big line.

La Fortuna

Come to the Food Court where you will find mouth-watering Latin cuisine prepared by Francisca’s staff. Choose your beverage from the coolers located in the Food Court. Feel free to dine inside or outside.

Radha’s Kitchen

Enjoy delicious plant-based cuisine from Radha’s Kitchen in S-326-327 and S-330. Radha is known for her yummy food – even by people who don’t normally eat vegetarian or vegan cuisine!

Subway

Dive into a scrumptious salad or sub from Subway in the Food Court. Choose a beverage from the coolers located in the Food Court. You can dine inside or outside.

Session 3 • 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Augmented Interspecies Communication Tour

Julie Smith and Shawntal Abram, Zoo Entrance

Freedom to Learn: Providing JusticeImpacted Persons

Access to Higher Education

Dan Rodkin, Jason Frank, Tommy Maple, Ann Thebaut, Shelby Mikkelson and Bill Stephenson, Fine Arts Hall Auditorium

Good Vibes Only: Engagement Strategies to Build a Sense of Belonging

Kimberly Davis and Ritsa Mallous, P-165

Navigating Imposter Syndrome

Julie Mapes and Kalpana Swamy, P-261

Teach Your Whole Student: Integrate Mental Wellness into Your Curriculum

Helda Montero and Steve Vutsinas, L-01

Emotional Intelligence Development via Mentoring - Link to Organizational Outcomes

Rimjhim Banerjee-Batist, P-160

Going Gator! The Ins and Outs of the SF to UF Guaranteed Transfer Initiative

Adrienne Provost, L-28

Everything I Learned about Belonging I Learned in Preschool

Heather Doles and Breann Zombory, L-02

Gone Phishing

James Nichols, Sergio Rios, Adam Peckins, C-119

Let’s Get RAD about Women’s Self Defense: An Introduction to Rape Aggression Defense and How Everyone is an Advocate

Mark Barley, P-260

Poster Sessions Q&A: DARPs

CTLE P-138

Unlock Teaching Potential with Khanmigo: Your AI-powered CANVAS Assistant

Ana Useche, C-120

Leveraging Technology to Mitigate Educational Barriers

Michael Leach, Shaun Jensen, L-48

Streamlining Outlook and Email in 365 Zona Gale, C-114

Yes, You (Still) Can Get Better Sleep!

Steven Arnett, Lyceum

Session Descriptions

Session 1 • 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Amplifying Voices: SF Students Tell Us What Helps Them Succeed • Lyceum

Learn how your “See Something, Say Something” reports are processed through our Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and how it has facilitated interventions such as threat aversion, a culture of care, and student support for success. Highlighted is the incorrect text from another session. Here’s what it should be: Learning from and collaborating with students to promote their success embodies what we do here at Santa Fe. Listen as students, through survey data and in their own voices, tell us of their challenges, their experiences, and what helps them to succeed. We amplify student voices to help guide and shape our teaching practices and institutional processes, thus creating a more responsive, inclusive, and effective learning environment for everyone.

Bridging the Gaps in Student Wellness • L-35

This session will discuss the challenges of college students, the development and adoption of practical strategies for supporting them, and ways to strengthen collaboration across campus resources. It will equip attendees with tools to effectively and compassionately communicate with students, work together with campus resources, and recognize the importance of personal wellness.

Community AED Importance • L-36

How can CPR and AED save lives? This knowledge is invaluable. You never know when a cardiac arrest will happen and who will be able to help.

Creating Pathways for First Generation Students • L-01

This presentation explores how various in-class and external factors influence firstgeneration college students’ sense of belonging and academic success. Focusing on academic support, peer relationships, cultural inclusivity, and institutional resources, we will discuss strategies to enhance engagement and retention; emphasizing the unique challenges these students face, and the role educators and institutions play in fostering supportive learning environments. Participants will discover actionable strategies to foster supportive environments that enhance engagement, persistence, and overall success at Santa Fe College. We will highlight collaborative strategies that empower students and create inclusive pathways for them to thrive within our community.

E-Glass Teaching • P-143

Join us for a live demonstration of e-Glass teaching. Learn about the cognitive theory of multimedia learning and try out this exciting technology with a faculty member who has used e-Glass successfully for several years when teaching

Organic Chemistry. You can view her YouTube channel, Organic Chemistry with Dr. Tania CS, at https://www.youtube.com/@piolinve.

Eat Smart, Live Well: Simple Food Choices to Boost Energy, Manage Weight, and Prevent Metabolic Diseases • P-261

We’ll touch on physiological factors that control weight, energy levels, and hunger, and how it relates to daily food choices that keep us satisfied and, at the same time, prevent today’s common chronic metabolic diseases. Learn how to build meals that satisfy hunger, provide lasting energy, and make it easier to achieve weight loss goals.

Employee Wellness • P-260

What two key elements are needed to foster a supportive work environment?

Discussion of the 2 C’s will highlight how collective wellness initiatives can address challenges often faced by employees, promote inclusivity and mutual support, and help everyone feel valued.

Escape from the Library! • Y-1st Floor Lobby

Learn more about our library’s resources and how to support student learning while participating in an escape room activity designed especially for you. Explore the mysteries of our library as you unlock numbers to build the secret code that will allow you to escape the clutches of our wickedly creative librarians!

Funding Futures: Empowering Community and Belonging through Grants • L-48

Have you ever wondered if there might be grant money available to fund one of your pet projects? In this presentation, the Sponsored Projects Office will discuss the basics of grant identification and ways to leverage grants to support the funding needs of faculty, department, division, and college goals. By understanding the grant process and learning to identify opportunities that meet the needs of your department and college, our office can match you with a grant opportunity that could fund and support an environment of learning, growth, and collaboration.

Healthy Saints: Eating on a Budget • P-160

Join us to get the knowledge and tools we need to promote healthy lifestyles, optimize nutrition, and create a supportive environment for SF employees during these financially challenging times.

Increasing Learning with AI and UDL • L-02

Discover how to create inclusive, effective learning environments by enhancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Universal Design for Learning.

Mobilizing Kaltura in Canvas to Boost Engagement • C-120

Santa Fe College has recently adopted Kaltura’s video hosting platform. In this workshop, we’ll look at ways to use Kaltura to improve accessibility, boost student engagement, and provide meaningful insights into what content students are viewing. We’ll also look at ways Kaltura might be deployed for professional development and community building.

Navigating Your New Benefits • P-263

Learn more about the State Group Insurance Program, how to navigate the mybenefits.myflorida.com website, and where to find information in People First.

Poster Sessions • CTLE P-138

Come to CTLE to see how departments are conducting action research to increase their impact on student success. Faculty have been engaged in research projects this year to learn more about strategies that help our students. They have created posters with their research questions and provided an overview of strategies used and how specific approaches impacted their students. This is a display of posters where you can browse at your leisure.

Step into Another World with Virtual Production • E-129

The Digital Media Technology program and Educational Media Studio will host an immersive demonstration in the new Virtual Production teaching studio. We will demo this state-of-the-art technology and show you how virtual production is changing the landscape of multimedia production from filmmaking and music videos to commercials and much more. Santa Fe College is the first state college in Florida to provide training in this cutting-edge technology. Join us in “The Black Box” to be amazed! Limit 30. Meet by the arrow pole between P and E.

Why Bother with Early Progress Alerts? • P-165

Learn about the various aspects of the progress alert process as well as why submitting progress alerts is valuable to student success. Participants will also engage in discussion about potential future directions of progress reporting.

Workday Shortcuts • L-28

Join Workday users to learn several easy shortcuts that will streamline your Workday productivity.

What Can Dogs Teach Us About Leadership? • Fine Arts Hall Auditorium

Some of our greatest teachers have been dogs. This session will explore innate and learned behaviors of dogs which shed light on leadership traits that humans can learn and benefit from. Attributes such as confidence, courage, empathy, loyalty, trust, and adaptability are common in dogs—and they are inherent in good leaders. Attend this session if you want to bark up the right tree.

Session 2 • 11:30 a.m. –

A Primer on Academic Misconduct • L-28

This session will provide an overview of academic misconduct at Santa Fe College. We’ll look at current trends and discuss changes over the past few years. We will address AI-based plagiarism and Honorlock-based cheating. We’ll explore adjudication options and help faculty/staff understand their roles and what happens after they submit a report. Through a review of recent case studies, faculty and staff will learn best practices for minimizing academic misconduct and for successful interactions with the Student Conduct Board.

Bridges of Collaboration • Fine Arts Hall Auditorium

How can we be in the business of building bridges and connections? It starts with the questions we ask and the perceptions we have of the challenges we face. We will consider how to break down silos and cultivate a culture of collaboration. Tangible suggestions for garnering support and connection across different groups and departments will be discussed.

Bridges to Communication • L-36

Augmentative Interspecies Communication (AIC) utilizes pre-recorded speech buttons which enable animals to communicate with humans. Unlike natural animal communication, AIC offers animals a new way to interact with humans. Through a modeling process, animals are taught the meanings of specific words, allowing them to use those words to make requests or describe situations. While AIC has been successfully used with domestic pets like dogs and cats, it has not yet been widely implemented in zoos. In this session, zookeepers will introduce a soundboard with buttons that align with safety protocols. The aim is to teach animals useful concepts that enhance the interactions and well-being of animals and their caretakers.

Canvas “Hacks” – Rubrics, New Quizzes, etc. • C-119

Creating rubrics is one way to assist with clear instructions for assignments. Our instructions should help students demonstrate what they have learned rather than how well they can interpret your instructions. Additionally, New Quizzes can save you time on creating questions. This gives you more time to analyze questions that a large percentage of the class answered incorrectly. Why did so many students give an incorrect response? What might I do differently? Writing straightforward rubrics, coupled with using New Quizzes to inform your teaching will help students master your course content.

Challenges in Second Language Acquisition and Belonging • L-02

Explore how to create a sense of belonging at work, in the office, and in the classroom.

Financial Wellness in Today’s Economy • P-261

Taking care of your finances requires you to understand the trends, challenges, and opportunities in today’s economy. In this session, we will provide an overview of: 1) foundations for financial wellness; 2) investing in an uncertain market; 3) using financial tools; and 4) mental/emotional aspects of financial wellness. We will help you discover ways of planning your career and maximizing your income growth.

Improving Writing Skills and Confidence with Responsible AI • C-114

More than 75% of students carry writing deficiencies into their college coursework. These can be a barrier to their success, particularly in “writing-intensive” coursework. We’ll look at our work with TRIO students, and how AI can be responsibly integrated into the writing process while building trust and transparency.

Inclusive Wellness: Chair Yoga for Every Body • P-143

In this session, participants will explore chair yoga, a gentle and inclusive form of yoga designed for all ability levels. This workshop will highlight the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of chair yoga. Attendees will learn simple practices they can incorporate into their daily routines to relieve stress, improve flexibility, and enhance mental clarity. Chair yoga’s adaptable nature makes it a wellness practice for all - fostering an inclusive environment where participants can connect, relax, and enhance their well-being.

Navigating Your New Benefits • P-263

Learn more about the State Group Insurance Program, how to navigate the mybenefits.myflorida.com website, and where to find information in People First.

Overwhelmed! Rejuvenate with Mindfulness • P-160

Are you curious about the connection between stress, empathy, higher education, and mindfulness? Combining wisdom from age-old traditions and modern science, this hands-on workshop provides a practical approach to using mindfulness.

Poster Sessions • CTLE P-138

Power Poses: Unlocking Your Inner Confidence • P-260

You use body language every day to express confidence, strength, and authority. In fact, certain poses can help you feel more confident. In this session, we will explore the scientific effects of changing your body posture, when to apply the poses, and

what outcomes to anticipate after you use them. We will discuss, explore, and practice each pose.

Practical Wellness for Desk Workers • Lyceum

If you’re interested in staying healthy while working at a desk all day, this session is for you! Understand the risks of desk work and how you can stay healthy while being at a desk for several hours each day.

Rethinking Disabled Student Self-Advocacy • L-01

This presentation aims to equip faculty with a nuanced understanding of selfadvocacy as it pertains to disabled students. We will examine how faculty and staff engage students in discussions about self-advocacy, as well as how faculty and staff can react and empower students who initiate these discussions.

Shaping Our Story • L-35

This spring Santa Fe College is engaging in a process to define our messaging and present it in a consistent and graphically appealing way that resonates with key audiences. Learn why we’re immersed in a “brand refresh,” what this means for you, and how you can participate shaping our story.

Step into Another World with Virtual Production • E-129

What’s the Zine? An Alternative Way to Assess Student Understanding • P-165

Sometimes the smallest tweak can transform an assessment from daunting to energizing, especially when writing is involved. Learn how the Zine Project is giving students a voice and freeing them to write in ways they didn’t think imaginable while meeting the course objectives! If you’re interested in creating engaging assessments for students – making school a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed – this session is for you.

Workday Finance Updates • L-48

Join Heather Domin for an informative session on Workday Finance including status updates, training opportunities, how to get help, and a few tips to help Workday Finance work better for you right now.

Session

3 • 1:45 – 2:30 p.m.

Augmented Interspecies Communication Tour • Zoo Entrance

Get a firsthand look at Augmentative Interspecies Communication as you watch zoology students train animals with these specialized techniques. We will visit red-footed tortoises, white-throated capuchins, Asian small-clawed otters, and an African grey parrot to see how they use buttons to communicate with their zookeepers. This is a groundbreaking training technique that will likely change the way we care for animals in our zoo. Meet at the zoo entrance at 1:45 p.m. sharp!

Emotional Intelligence Development via Mentoring - Link to Organizational Outcomes • P-160

Organizations are on the lookout for people with soft skills and competencies. Soft skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution require a high degree of self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, and social awareness. These pillars of emotional intelligence impact job performance in significant ways. Mentors can collaborate with employees to develop these skills. The result? Enhanced performance, greater job satisfaction and a very happy employer.

Everything I Learned about Belonging I Learned in Preschool • L-02

This presentation will illustrate the impact of small moments of connection that nurture belonging in any classroom setting, from preschool to graduate school. Little School staff will share fun ways to break down the walls that keep us apart. Examples include evidenced-based techniques such as “The Brain Smart Start” and “Authentic Rituals.” We’ll discuss the science behind these techniques, practice some examples, and invite participants to design their own collegeclassroom-appropriate Brain Smart Starts and Authentic Rituals. We will conclude by inviting participants to share their own ideas for incorporating small moments of connection to increase sense of belonging for all their students.

Freedom to Learn: Providing Justice-Impacted Persons Access to Higher Education • Fine Arts Hall Auditorium

Research shows that formerly incarcerated people who complete college degrees are less likely to relapse into criminal behavior. Through Freedom to Learn, Santa Fe College helps former inmates enroll at SF, gain access to community and college resources, and earn their degrees. This session will explore experiences of students as they walk through the maze of higher education. Panel members will share insights about SF’s mission and how we can all enrich our community by helping formerly incarcerated people achieve their goals.

Going Gator! The Ins and Outs of the SF to UF Guaranteed Transfer Initiative • L-28

Learn more about the origin, rationale, structure, and policies of Going Gator. This

session will provide specific details on the majors, pathways, and benefits for students interested in transferring to the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Gone Phishing • C-119

For all of us to thrive, we need to be aware of the importance of maintaining digital security. This presentation will help you understand what hackers are after and how they target you by looking at phishing emails. This presentation helps to fulfill our requirements associated with preparing to become a Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity.

Good Vibes Only: Engagement Strategies to Build a Sense of Belonging • P-165

What can we do at Santa Fe College to help our students feel like they are affirmed as people who “matter?” Discover specific strategies for helping students feel connected, engage in class activities, persist through challenges, and achieve higher academic outcomes.

Let’s Get RAD about Women’s Self Defense: An Introduction to Rape Aggression Defense and How Everyone is an Advocate • P-260

Learn about SFPD’s Rape Aggression Defense program and how anyone can become an ambassador for empowering women to thrive in their personal safety. The RAD program promotes cultural inclusivity and empowering women with support from the broader community. Maybe you’ll decide to get involved!

Leveraging

Technology to Mitigate Educational Barriers • L-48

Discover strategies to apply STEM technology across disciplines, break educational barriers, and foster success and belonging for all students. This session explores how technology like audio and visual aids within the Anatomage, other digital language tools, and Canvas-accessible quizzes create inclusive environments for all students.

Navigating Imposter Syndrome • P-261

Imposter syndrome is often associated with feeling like a fraud or being undeserving of your accomplishments. We will discuss the familiar and often overlooked experiences associate with imposter syndrome. Further discussion will foster valuable insights as we share helpful strategies you can implement to face the challenges of imposter syndrome.

Poster Sessions with Q&A • CTLE Hub P-143

Come to CTLE to talk with faculty who have been conducting action research to increase their impact on student success. Faculty have been engaged in research projects this year to learn more about strategies that help our students. They have created posters with their research questions and provided an overview of strategies used and how specific approaches have impacted their students. This

is an interactive session where you can talk with the faculty who are using action research to inform their instruction.

Streamlining Outlook and Email in Office 365 • C-114

Did you know that you can streamline messages with Quick Steps, Rules, and Sweep? These tools allow you to move incoming mail to an existing folder or bypass the inbox altogether. Bring any questions you have about using Outlook to increase your productivity.

Teach Your Whole Student: Integrate Mental Wellness into Your Curriculum • L-01

Mental health issues impact our students’ sense of well-being and impacts their academic success. Faculty are in a unique position to build a student’s sense of belonging and help them thrive. Together, we will explore classroom engagement techniques which have been helpful to students. Faculty can easily adapt these activities for use in their existing courses. We will highlight available campus, community, and virtual resources and provide a brainstorming period where attendees can share their own practices with the group.

Unlock Teaching Potential with Khanmigo: Your AI-powered CANVAS Assistant • C-120

Join us to explore how Khanmigo, a powerful AI tool integrated with CANVAS, can save you time, inspire creative teaching strategies, streamline assessments, and personalize learning experiences for your students. It can even help you with writing learning objectives and recommendation letters for students!

Yes, You (Still) Can Get Better Sleep! • Lyceum

Join this enlightening session on how you can improve your sleep and overall well-being. You will learn the science behind sleep cycles, the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors, and the consequences of sleep deprivation. Leave with practical strategies for creating a sleep-friendly environment, managing stress, and improving sleep hygiene. Discover effective tools and techniques to enhance cognitive function, emotional regulation, and physical health—helping you flourish professionally and personally.

Awards and Social • 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Please complete the questions on your prize card and put it in the box as you enter the auditorium. We will notify winners on or before April 15 with instructions on where to pick up your prizes. If you are located at a center, we will bring prizes to you.

Enjoy some delicious frozen desserts from Ritter’s Frozen Custard before you head home. And have a great weekend!

CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCELLENCE

The mission of CTLE is to encourage evidence-based teaching practices, build a professional education community and support a continuous improvement process that leads to increased student achievement.

Stop by and see us in P-138!

• Department Action Research Plans

• New Faculty Academy

• Adjunct Excellence Academy

• Networking with faculty in our new CTLE space

• Self-Evaluation Assistance

• Ideas for Professional Development

SF’s Quality Enhancement Plan:

• Provides faculty with support and resources to help all students succeed

• Partners with students to raise awareness of strategies that are most effective for their unique needs

Other Professional Development Opportunities

Professional development goes on all year! You can look at CTLE, Student Affairs, HR, and CATT for opportunities.

Thank you!

Thanks to all the many people who have worked to make this day a success!

Much appreciation to the Department of Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology for sharing their facilities with us today.

We want to share a special thanks to Facilities employees – the setup and moving crews, landscapers, room schedulers, and custodians – who worked diligently behind the scenes to make this event a success.

A note of gratitude for our Media Center and ITS employees for making sure our digital technologies worked well and trouble-shooting when it didn’t.

We’re thankful to our presenters for their creative and insightful sessions.

providing traffic control, and always being here for our community. And to our golf cart drivers who helped make all sessions more accessible for every attendee.

Thanks to Marketing and Communications and the Athletics Department for donating door prizes.

Poster session refreshments were donated by the Santa Fe College Chapter of AFC. We appreciate you!

And, of course, thanks to Dr. Broadie, whose vision opened the door for this special day.

Thanks to the SFPD for opening doors, Professional Development Day is supported by HR, Marketing, QEP, and CTLE.

Join us next year for Professional Development Day on Friday, March 27, 2026!

Help us make the 2026 Professional Development Day even better!

Complete the digital survey after the event for a chance to win this Yeti Cooler!

List of Poster Sessions Participants and Departments

TiLTing in Intermediate Algebra

Adam Christopherson, Breanne Hooks | Mathematics

Sense of Belonging in the Cardiovascular Technology Program

Shadai Zane | Cardiovascular Sonography Program

TiLTing to Increase Student Success in the ASN Program at Santa Fe College

Devon Darby | Health Sciences/ A.S. Nursing Programs

College Colloquium as a Student Experience Project

Dr. Alpheus Mautjana (PD Lead), Dr. David Pfahler, Prof. Tina Beck, Prof. Larry Chamusco, Dr. Tania Cordova-Sintjago, Dr. Milagro Avendano-Linares, Dr. Jeff Arciola, Prof. Elizabeth Suda | Natural Sciences - Chemistry

Building Belonging: Evaluating Student Engagement and Sense of Connection through Surveys and TILT-based Assignments

Loretha Cleveland, Javier Sampedro | Humanities, Communications and Languages

Measuring Impact of Transparent Assignments in Business Curriculum

Mark Modas, Rimjhim Banerjee-Batist, Niusha Nazar Kazemi | Business Programs

Transparent Assignments: A Key to Increasing Student Success and Engagement?

Sergio Caballero, Aaron Hirko, Narada Bradman, Jim Thompson, Mary El-Semarani, Alejandra Maruniak | Emerging Technologies

TiLT Assignments to Increase Course Success and Narrow Achievement Gaps

Jorie Scholnik-Zaron | SBS: Student Development & Leadership

Sense of Belonging Intervention to Improve Success, Retention, and the Student Experience in Introductory Physics

Brian Lee, Karim Diff, Nacira Tache, Brandon Wiles, Christopher Gay, Manisha Ranade, Danny Kotovsky, Steven Thompson, Jane Nelson, Jim Nelson | Natural Sciences

Santa Fe College Strategic Plan 2030

Our Vision

Through strong community bonds and a commitment to inquiry, innovation, and lifelong learning, we will create an environment in which all people thrive.

By 2030, Santa Fe College will advance our mission by being uncompromisingly Student Driven, Future Focused, Community Connected, and Organizationally Resilient.

Student Driven

Charge: Facilitate strong interpersonal connections, provide personalized support, and design and deliver high-quality learning experiences to boost unimpeded access to higher education pathways, academic engagement, and student success.

Future Focused

Charge: Ensure that students are ready to meet the future by cultivating a creative, forward-thinking learning environment that anticipates and adapts agilely to an evolving world and focuses on continuous improvement.

Community Connected

Charge: Catalyze community growth and make community engagement a hallmark of our culture; deepening our relationships and partnerships to advance the public good.

Organizationally Resilient

Charge: Foster a supportive, empowering and sustainable workplace culture and engage in international development to drive positive student outcomes and better serve our communities.