August 14 Convocation

Dreamscape Learn transports participants across time, space, and scale, placing them at the center of unfolding narratives as scientists, explorers, and investigators whose decisions shape what happens next. Participants confront concrete problems to solve and have a clear reason to stay engaged with the work. EXPLORE WHAT'S POSSIBLE! Experience and learn how Dreamscape Learn can support our campus community to achieve educational and career goals. 30 minute experience sessions are limited to 4 people at time there will also be an Integration session led by our Dreamscape Learn to support team. Hear directly from students and educators about how Dreamscape Learn works, how it motivates students to show up and do the work, and how it helps educators support students in building essential skills in core topics. Dreamscape Immersive Curriculum website: https://www.dreamscapelearn.com/immersive-curriculum

Have you ever wondered who the high school students are that you see around campus? Join us for an engaging workshop that introduces Skyline Middle College and the unique experience of students balancing both high school and college. Learn how we can work together to strengthen collaboration, improve communication, and create a supportive campus environment where Middle College students feel welcomed, connected, and empowered to succeed. Whether you work directly with students or simply want to learn more about the program, this session will provide valuable insights and opportunities for partnership.

What if students didn't just learn about biomanufacturing — they actually did it, and the products they made ended up in the hands of real users? In this workshop, Dr. Jing Folsom introduces Bioscope, Skyline College's work-based learning model in which students take on the role of manufacturers, producing real laboratory reagents and biologics — including LB petri plates, plasmid DNA, 5% Chelex solution, and lysis buffer. Through a collaboration with the Bay Area Bioscience Education Community (BABEC), the majority of these student-manufactured products are distributed directly to local high school biotech classrooms, supporting teachers and students across the region. Grounded in industry-aligned competencies, Bioscope bridges the gap between classroom instruction and workplace readiness — and gives college students a genuine sense of purpose and real-world impact. Students who complete the program also have the opportunity to earn up to five basic microcredentials from the Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI), providing employer-recognized credentials before they ever leave Skyline. Participants will get an inside look at how this community-connected model works, what students gain from it, and how this kind of authentic, partnership-driven work-based learning might inspire new approaches across disciplines. OBJECTIVES: "1) Describe the Bioscope model of work-based learning and how it integrates manufacturing experience into the biotechnology curriculum. 2) Identify the student-manufactured products (LB petri plates, plasmid DNA, 5% Chelex, lysis buffer, and others) and explain their real-world destination — local high school biotech classrooms served through the Bay Area Bioscience Education Community (BABEC). 3) Understand how Bioscope aligns student skill development with current industry needs and workforce preparation goals. 4) Explain how students can earn up to five industry-recognized microcredentials from the Bioscience Core Skills Institute (BCSI) upon passing the associated assessments. 5) Recognize how the Bioscope–BABEC partnership creates a K–14 pipeline that benefits both Skyline students and the broader regional biotech education community."

Have you heard about pickleball? It's the fastest growing sport in the world right now and is fun and easy to pick up for all ages and athletic abilities. In this session, you'll learn some of the basics and play a beginner friendly game. Let's face it, it's fun to hit a whiffle ball around! Wear sneakers and athletic attire! We will have paddles and balls for you to use. If you are already an experienced pickleballer, we could use another set of hands to help :). Reach out to Andrea Fuentes with questions.

Handshake is our institution’s new career platform, designed to help students discover jobs and internships, connect with employers, and access career events and resources in one place. We invite everyone to come and receive a live demo of the platform and how it supports students in their career exploration and job search. Additionally, we will walk through the process of creating employer accounts for your department to post on-campus jobs for Skyline students.

Building on the previous Enrollment Strategies Committee (ESC) work around adult learners in hopes to get to an implementation phase, the Enrollment Management Strategy Convening is focused on how Skyline College can use workforce and economic data and enrollment management to accelerate how we are serving adult learners through completion. During this time, our consultants from Scott Cline Consulting will share new analysis and guide us through some thought partnering to begin to identify opportunities we could implement in the coming year.

Primary goal is to increase awareness of the challenges people with learning differences face daily and to develop genuine empathy through hands-on simulation sessions. Participants will rotate through six stations developed by the International Dyslexia Association and will include a presentation by the Educational Access Center (EAC) with a presentation on support, best practices, and some time for Q&A's.

Calling all Division Assistants! Let's collaborate and prepare for the fall semester. We'll set reminders for important dates, review common forms and processes, share helpful resources, and exchange best work practices. The goal is to set ourselves up for success (and less stress). Objectives: 1. Get the division assistants together to prepare for fall semester 2. Share knowledge, work tips, and best practices among the DAs 3. Hopefully start a series of DA Flex/PD sessions

Hosted by First Year Experience (FYE) students, join members of our newly found birdwatching club, Skyline Birders' Brigade, as we view and identify various birds that are found on Skyline's campus. Birding offers students and faculty many benefits; in fact, a North Carolina State University study found that "university students who went birding reported higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in psychological distress" (Forbes). Ever wonder what the difference is between a crow and a raven? Why are some blackbirds brown? These and other questions will be answered. Attendees will be aware of a new campus club, and will be able to promote the club to their students. Attendees will learn by doing the benefits to mental health that birding offers, and they will inform their students of the club. Attendees will learn to identify a dozen birds by sight. Attendees will learn to identify various bird calls. Attendees will benefit mentally and physically. Attendees will build community. Attendees will collaborate with each other in identifying the various birds on campus. Attendees will better understand the diverse bird population on campus, and will be more inclined to help birds. Attendees will learn that bird populations are down by 1/3 in the last 50 years."

This orientation is designed for Full-time tenure-track faculty evaluees, Adjunct faculty evaluees, and Faculty Evaluators.   The orientation will cover vital information in an effort to promote a seamless and efficient evaluation process.  If you are unable to attend via zoom, the meeting will be recorded and provided to you, along with the presentation and evaluation timeline. Per AFT adjunct faculty are eligible to submit flex day timesheets in order to be paid for this orientation The orientation will cover vital information in an effort to promote a seamless and efficient evaluation process:  Evaluation Overview:  Purpose, criteria, ratings, and committee structure Evaluation Components:  Observation, questionnaire, portfolio, and assessments Tenure-Track & Adjunct Process:  Timeline details Resources:  Formal documentations and procedures

Imagine taking a group tennis lesson on your honeymoon at the Hyatt Regency in Honolulu, Hawaii. Coach Fitzgerald has taught lessons at World Class Resorts and will bring fun and excitement to the Skyline College courts. You will leave with a smile on your face.

Do you get anxiety when you request Article 13 Faculty PD funding? It shouldn't be traumatic! Come learn tips to ensure a successful PD application. We'll review the newly revised Article 13 Faculty PD form as well as inform you on the extensive process that goes into providing funding for Faculty PD. Learn how to write a winning proposal and how to ensure that you get the funding you need.

Come and learn about the benefits of board games and enjoy the company of your colleagues over a cooperative or competitive game! We'll have a a short (10 mins or less) presentation on the benefits of board gaming cognitively, emotionally, and socially, followed by open board gaming time! Feel free to bring your favorite board game to share.

Is your workspace/classroom/office/syllabus a little grey? Let’s add some green! Join us for this inspiring Flex Day workshop with the PIF-funded Earth Day Every Day team. Together, we will explore, brainstorm, and collaborate with our colleagues to develop ideas for integrating sustainability into our areas of influence, particularly with creative ways to introduce or expand concepts of sustainability into course content. We look forward to discussing ways of centering sustainability on and off campus.

Most people were never formally taught how money works, yet financial decisions affect nearly every stage of life. This session explores several concepts commonly used in long-term financial planning and examines how financially informed households think about growth, risk, taxes, and future goals. Participants will leave with a broader perspective and a framework for evaluating their own financial strategies.

In this interactive workshop we will go beyond simple compliance with federal law to explore how accessibility removes barriers to access for our students. Although ADA Title II focuses on digital content, the underlying accessibility principles apply to all instructional materials. You will come away with a plan for improving accessibility in your course and/or instructional materials.