Glendale Community College

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Link to College Views 2020 Faculty/Staff Survey

Taskforce Creates the Equitable Curriculum Guide

Francien Rohrbacher, Professor of English and Humanities and Curriculum Coordinator describes the creation of the Equitable Curriculum Guide: In spring 2020, GCC's Curriculum and Instruction Committee (C&I) decided to create an equitable curriculum guide for the GCC community. This decision was made in tandem with GCC's response to calls for social justice that resulted from the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others, at the hands of law enforcement and civilians. We as a committee realized that we needed to play a role in helping GCC fulfill its mission to address students' needs through diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible (DEIA) practices. As a result, we formed a taskforce comprised of faculty from various disciplines who had knowledge and experience with antiracist and culturally responsive teaching pedagogy. The taskforce met every week from June through December 2020 and finalized the Equity Guide over winter session 2021 (we also consulted with our colleagues in DSPS, Noncredit, and Career and Workforce Development). Looking forward, C&I will be hosting workshops on a regular basis to help faculty and staff use the Equity Guide to create curriculum and other student/public-facing documents that align with DEIA principles. And as we learn more from our students and each other, we will revise and update the Equity Guide and create a repository of course/program outlines, syllabi, assignments, and other documents that reflect DEIA principles. Ultimately, our hope is that the Equity Guide encourages faculty and staff to create curriculum and documents that contribute to our efforts to create a campus where students feel seen, heard, and valued.

Find the guide here: https://www.glendale.edu/about-gcc/faculty-and-staff/c-i-curriculum-and-instruction/creating-equitable-curriculum-guide

While you are away...

The Mariposa Building renovation at the Garfield Campus was successfully completed by January 2021. The project upgrades include a ground floor one-stop student Welcome Center & lounge. The Career & Counseling suite on the 2nd floor underwent a major facelift with the addition of a conference room and conversion of private counseling offices.  Also, a classroom on the 2nd floor was converted into adjunct offices to address current needs and projected growth. The classrooms and computer labs on the 2nd and 3rd floor have been resized to create more classrooms and offer more class sections. When in person classes resume, be sure to take a Frappuccino break at the new indoor café.

For more photos and updates on other projects go to glendale.edu/campusprojects.

Welding Technology

When hands-on training was not available, Welding Technology embraced the use of video to take students through step-by-step instructions.

Online Fitness Training

Erin Calderone turned her garage into a home gym where she continues to prepare students to become fitness trainers and group fitness instructors. She has now integrated online training into the curriculum and is now reaching students around the globe.

Have You Made a Date with the 25Live Calendar Yet?

Why use 25Live for your events?

1. All events are in one location
2. Quick, easy access for students
3. Students can subscribe to receive event/workshop reminders

Spring 2021 25Live Calendar Training Sessions with Melissa Malandrakis
March 5, April 2, and May 7 on Zoom from 10:00 - 11:30 am

Please contact Melissa at mmalandr@glendale.edu for Zoom information

Chief's Corner: Safety Tips

Chief Sam DiGiovanna serves as the Co-Director of the Verdugo Fire Academy. Prior to GCC, his 35 years in fire service included stints with the LA Co. Fire Department and 20 years with the City of Monrovia, six years as fire chief. You may have seen him on NBC-4 Los Angeles where he provides fire/life safety stories. Chief Sam provides articles on staying safe during specific times of the year.

Check out Chief Sam's Easter Tips and Cancer Screening Reminder.