Morning Breakout
10:15 a.m.-11 a.m.

Each morning session will engage in a discussion around how SLCC can differentiate to better serve traditional and post-traditional students with regard to equity.

Differentiation: Access

Abby McNulty, Vice President, Institutional Advancement

Screening Room (1-106A)

Differentiation: Retention

Brett Perozzi, PhD, Vice President, Student Affairs

Black Box Theatre (2-128A)

Differentiation: Completion

Leonel Nieto, Interim Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness

Classroom (2-135)

Differentiation: Transfer

Rachel Divine Lewis, Assistant Provost, Academic Systems

Classroom (2-139)

Differentiation: Workforce

Jennifer Saunders, PhD, Associate Vice President, SLTC Tech Specialties

TV Studio
(1-084)

Differentiation: Equity

Juone Kadiri, PhD, Vice President, Institutional Equity, Inclusion and Transformation

The Forum
(1-119)

Differentiation: Belonging

Chris Martin, Vice President, Finance and Administration/CFO

Multipurpose Room (1-032)

Differentiation: Learning

Jason Pickavance, PhD, Interim Provost, Academic Affairs

Multipurpose Room (1-030)

Each Session repeats
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Lunch

Afternoon Breakout
1:15 p.m.-2 p.m.

Program Assessment Cycle Stage 1: (Re)Design Creating and Revising Student Learning Outcomes

Aarti Nakra, Associate Director, Learning Outcomes Assessment and Associate Professor, History

In this session about the (Re)Design stage, we’ll discuss establishing student learning outcomes and effectively revising them based on assessment data. In the Program Assessment Cycle workshops, all the cycle stages and annual assessment reporting will be explained. Faculty will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues and the College’s assessment team to address any questions about program assessment.

Classroom (2-182)

Program Assessment Cycle Stages 2 and 3: Map and Develop Mapping Outcomes and Designing Assessment Tools

Fernanda Zapiain, Coodinator, Learning Outcomes Assessment

In this session about the Map and Develop stages, we’ll discuss the curriculum mapping process, backward design, and choosing the best tools to assess learning outcomes. In the Program Assessment Cycle workshops, all the cycle stages and annual assessment reporting will be explained. Faculty will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues and the College’s assessment team to address any questions about program assessment.

Classroom
(2-160)

Program Assessment Cycle Stages 4 and 5: Assess and Evaluate Evidence of Student’s Learning and Closing the Loop

Chris Blankenship, Director, Learning Outcomes

In this session about the Assess and Evaluate stages, we'll discuss gathering student work to assess, evaluating student learning, and using this data to make meaningful changes to courses and programs. In the Program Assessment Cycle workshops, all the cycle stages and annual assessment reporting will be explained. Faculty will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues and the College’s assessment team to address any questions about program assessment.

Classroom
(2-164)

Small Things, BIG Difference

Christina McWhinnie, Coordinator, Employee Wellness

Kadee Worley, Program Associate, Employee Wellness

Building emotional fitness and better connecting with yourself and the people around you. What to do, why, and practical ways to practice (BECAUSE WE WILL PRACTICE)!

The Forum
(1-119)

Courageously Curious Conversations

Jodie Jones, Associate Professor, Communications

Percrecia Eubanks, Employee Relations Manager, People and Workplace Culture

In this highly interactive workshop, we will get courageously curious about what’s not working with some of our conversations at SLCC. Have you had conversations where afterwards you thought, I wish that would have turned out differently? Or, I had hoped that would have been more productive and effective? Join us to learn how to ask curious questions, develop rapport with your team, and improve collegiality through clear expectations, language, cultural differences and other areas that are different about us, but can be leveraged for a great conversation.

Multipurpose Room (1-030)

A Chat about Chat-GPT and other Generative AI

Zack Allred, Director, Library Services

Justin Carrier, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

Tiffany Rousculp, Director, Writing Across the College and Professor, English, Linguistics and Writing Studies

Clint Gardner, Director, Student Writing and Reading

Candida Mumford, Dean of Students & Assistant Vice President, Student Life

James Singer, Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Curriculum

Have questions, concerns, or ideas about Generative AI? The Generative AI discussion group will facilitate a conversation about AI at SLCC. While no one really has definitive answers about AI, if we have a smart group asking the right questions, we’re on our way. The discussion will factor in to reports and recommendations being delivered to the Provost by the Generative AI discussion group. The Generative AI discussion group is a team of faculty and academic administrators convened at the Provost’s request to discuss the impact, role, and implementation of AI at the College.

Multipurpose Room (1-032)

The Art of Meeting Magic: Leadership Strategies for Effective Gatherings

Lorna Gwilliam, Associate Dean, Business and Medical Technologies

Whether you're leading a departmental meeting, serving on a committee, or organizing a campus-wide initiative, the principles and practices shared in this session will help you navigate the complexities of leading meetings with confidence and competence.

Classroom (2-135)

Demystifying Data: Building Your Data Literacy Toolkit

Geoff Matthews, Assistant Director, Business Analytics

Brandon Kowallis, Director, Concurrent Enrollment

Don't miss this engaging breakout session focused on enhancing your data literacy skills at Salt Lake Community College. In today's data-driven world, understanding how to interpret and leverage data is essential for success within your area, as well as College-wide. If you're just beginning your journey into the world of data or looking to enhance your existing skills, this session will provide meaningful ideas to help you become a more confident and informed data interpreter. Let us help you unlock the power of data in your academic and professional endeavors!

Classroom
(2-139)

A Review That Works For You: Non-Instructional Program Review at SLCC

Jamilla Al-Ani, Specialist, Non-Instructional Program Review

Andrea Scott, Director, Open Education Resources

This workshop is an insightful and interactive session designed to empower participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to conduct effective non-instructional program reviews. Participants will learn how program reviews can assess performance, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and make informed decisions for future planning in non-instructional areas around the College.

Classroom (2-137)

Presidential Search Update

Brady Southwick, Chair, SLCC Board of Trustees

Gabe Byars, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy

Brandi Mair, Staff Association President, Director, Contact Center

The selection of a new president is a critical decision that will shape the future of Salt Lake Community College. In this session, Brady Southwick, chair of SLCC's Board of Trustees, will provide updates and next steps regarding the process of conducting the search for the next president.

Screening Room (1-106A)

Understanding the Dynamics of Performance Funding

Leonel Nieto, Interim Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness

Darren Marshall, Assistant Vice President, Budget Services and Financial Planning

This session focuses on the Utah Board of Higher Education policy R-522 and the shaping of SLCC’s future through the Performance Funding Model. Dr. Darren Marshall will dissect the model's implications for SLCC, covering allocation specifics and funding concerns. Leonel Nieto will explore the data driving SLCC's assessment against access, timely completion, and high-yield graduate metrics, emphasizing the impact on student support strategies. SLCC’s institutional budget and planning processes will often connect back to achieving the metrics when making budget decisions. This session will further delve into the technicalities of Access, Timely Completion, and High-Yield Graduates, gaining insights into SLCC's performance funding variables. This session promises a comprehensive understanding of SLCC's performance funding dynamics, providing a roadmap for navigating challenges and optimizing opportunities to achieve our Performance Funding targets in the future.

Classroom
(2-167)

Collaborative Tools in Microsoft Teams

Tami Anderson, IT Trainer

Cass Simmons, IT Trainer

Collaboration is easier using Microsoft Teams. Join us as we explore some of the Teams applications designed to streamline communication, enhance productivity, and foster collaboration across the college. This session will give you the tools to improve and encourage teamwork and communication in the digital age.

Computer Lab
(2-032)

HSI Faculty Fellows: Developing Culturally Responsive Teaching for Latinx Students at SLCC

Kino Hurtado: Director, HSI

Carolina Bloem, PhD, Associate Professor, Language

Cindy Fierros, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychology

Roberto Rojas Alfaro, PhD, Assistant Professor, English

Jeshua Enriquez, PhD, Assistant Professor, English

Ann Fillmore, Associate Professor, English

Join us to hear from 5 SLCC Faculty who recently completed the ESCALA CERTIFICATE IN COLLEGE TEACHING & LEARNING IN HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS. This is ESCALA's signature course that develops leadership in faculty teaching Latinx students. CTL-HSI was first offered in 2014 and remains, a decade later, the only teaching-based course in the U.S. that focuses on increasing Latinx student engagement and learning in the higher education classroom.

Black Box Theatre
(2-128A)

Why Gratitude Matters

Lei Pakalani, PhD, Senior Director, People and Workplace Culture

Chris Martin, Vice President, Finance & Administration/CFO

A study on how gratitude, kindness and recognition impacts people growth, manager enablement and culture activation.

TV Studio (1-084)

Being Together Through Times of Uncertainty in Light of HB261 and HB257

Deneece Huftalin, PhD, President

Juone Kadiri, PhD, Vice President for Institutional Equity, Inclusion and Transformation

Come and learn what we know about what the passage of these bills means and what we are doing at SLCC. Also, some tools how you can use to manage through this time of uncertainty.

The Grand Theatre

Each Session repeats
2:15 p.m.-3 p.m.