Printable PDF of the course descriptions.
Contact: Angela Liewen-Romeo
Training Sessions
Wednesday - May 25, 2011
Location: G-101
Description: Please join us for this year's opening session kickoff which will include remarks from Chancellor Carroll, Interim President Armstrong, Dean Bergland, and other dignitaries. Staff who preregistered for the conference will be eligible for the first round of giveaways.
Presenter: Sergeant Diana Medero - Mesa College Police
Location: G-101
Description: This workshop will cover how to deal with difficult and disruptive students and what steps to take if a situation escalates, as well as the role of campus police. Also covered are campus safety procedures and tips for personal safety, both on campus and off. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Presenter: Jim Mahler - AFT President
Location: G-106
Description: Join AFT President Jim Mahler for a question and answer session that covers AFT Food Services, Office/Technical and Maintenance and Operations contracts. You will have an opportunity to discuss your rights and responsibilities, and walk away with a better understanding of your collective bargaining rights.
Presenter: Greg Mantuano - Healthy Adventures
Location: G-102
Description: This workshop will briefly review the basics of healthy eating. Learn how to make the best food choices in an array of confusing marketing, and the role of phytochemical and functional foods that impact health, disease, and moods. Also included is a cooking demonstration using healthy food combinations that taste great!
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: G-105/G-107
Description: What are your health numbers, what do they mean, and what you can do to change them? Biometric screenings will include blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, oxygen saturation, height, weight, body mass index, body composition (body fat), girth measurements, waist-to-hip ratios, blood glucose, and blood cholesterol. A one-hour workshop following the screening will discuss what the screenings mean and what they health outcomes they target, and different lifestyle strategies that you can due to influence these numbers and improve your health! Health coaching sign-ups will also be available.
Presenter: Mary Rider - Grossmont College Counselor / AFT VP
Location: G-106
Description: This workshop will identify bullying behavior in the workplace, including who does it, who's affected by it, and the negative consequences it has for everyone. This workshop will include a discussion regarding what individuals and institutions can do to prevent workplace bullying.
Presenter: Wendy Hileman - Healthy Adventures
Location: G-102
Description: This workshop will briefly review what a healthy work environment looks like and give strategies to improve your work environment policies and practices in areas such as team building, workstation setup, breaks and healthy lunch breaks, office exercises, injury prevention, stress management, healthy communication, time management, and more!
Presenter: Paul Vasquez - District Network Specialist
Location: LRC229
Description: The Internet is an unmatched resource for home, education, and business. No matter where and how you use the Internet, it is critical to protect your privacy and security when online. Internet Safety Training is a workshop designed for both novice and experienced Windows or Macintosh users who want to avoid security issues plaguing most Internet-connected computers. You'll learn how to effectively resolve various computer vulnerabilities, with topics covering physical security, malware, and five things you must do each week to minimize the chance your computer will be compromised.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Presenter: Sergeant Diana Medero - Mesa College Police
Location: H117/118
Description: This workshop is a short version of the full RAD workshop which spans multiple days. RAD is a system of realistic self-defense tactics in which woman learn awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance techniques to enhance personal safety in the workplace, at home and in other varied situations. Basic hands-on defense training is also covered. Open to women only.
Presenter: Sue Lalicker, Lisa Williams, Farideh Farheidar - Mesa College
Location: K109/K109E
Description: Participants will learn how to perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults as well as proper use of automatic external defibrillators. This training meets OSHA Guidelines and combines lecture, interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a variety of environments, and hands-on training to teach lifesaving skills. Participants receive two-year certification upon workshop completion.
This workshop is designed to be taken with First Aid Certification. Enrollment is limited to 30.
Presenter: Paul Vasquez - District Network Specialist
Location: LRC229
Description: The Internet is an unmatched resource for home, education, and business. No matter where and how you use the Internet, it is critical to protect your privacy and security when online. Internet Safety Training is a workshop designed for both novice and experienced Windows or Macintosh users who want to avoid security issues plaguing most Internet-connected computers. You'll learn how to effectively resolve various computer vulnerabilities, with topics covering physical security, malware, and five things you must do each week to minimize the chance your computer will be compromised.
Presenter: Wendy Hileman - Healthy Adventures
Location: G-102
Description: This workshop will briefly review what a healthy work environment looks like and give strategies to improve your work environment policies and practices in areas such as team building, workstation setup, breaks and healthy lunch breaks, office exercises, injury prevention, stress management, healthy communication, time management, and more!
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: G-105/G-107
Description: What are your health numbers, what do they mean, and what you can do to change them?
Biometric screenings will include blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, oxygen saturation, height, weight, body mass index, body composition (body fat), girth measurements, waist-to-hip ratios, blood glucose, and blood cholesterol. A one-hour workshop following the screening will discuss what the screenings mean and what they health outcomes they target, and different lifestyle strategies that you can due to influence these numbers and improve your health! Health coaching sign-ups will also be available.
Presenter: Greg Mantuano - Healthy Adventures
Location: G-102
Description: This workshop will briefly review the basics of healthy eating. Learn how to make the best food choices in an array of confusing marketing, and the role of phytochemical and functional foods that impact health, disease, and moods. Also included is a cooking demonstration using healthy food combinations that taste great!
Presenter: Sue Lalicker, Lisa Williams, Farideh Farheidar - Mesa College
Location: K109/K109E
Description: Participants learn to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies, such as burns, cuts and scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck and back injuries, and heat and cold emergencies. This training meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs and combines lecture, interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a variety of environments, and hands-on training to teach lifesaving skills. Participants receive two-year certification upon workshop completion.
**Completion of Adult CPR with AED Certification morning session or current CPR certification is required to attend this workshop.
Enrollment is limited to 30.
Location: G-101
Description: Please join us for this year's closing session which will include comments from Dean Yvonne Bergland, Classified Committee Chair, and other planning committee members.