Thursday, May 25, 2023
GCCCD Classified Professionals Day
A Time to Invest:
Pouring into ourselves through career advancement and self-care
All classified professionals are encouraged to take part in carefully designed professional learning opportunities on Thursday, May 25, when our District celebrates Classified Professionals Day. This year’s theme is “A Time to Invest: Pouring into ourselves through career advancement and self-care.”
Classified Professionals Day events will offer a chance to learn, engage, and grow professionally, while also recognizing the invaluable work done by classified professionals. Events will take place at both Cuyamaca and Grossmont colleges, with professional learning sessions also offered via Zoom and an option to join a viewing party at your worksite. Activities are designed to strengthen relationships, foster understanding, and further professional and personal development.
Breakfast
Join your colleagues for breakfast, including Einstein's Bagels (courtesy of Human Resources) and drinks (courtesy of CSEA, Chapter 707)
Breakfast will be served in Grossmont College's PVAC Lobby and in Cuyamaca College's Theater Lobby
Welcome
Chancellor Neault, Grossmont College President Whisenhunt, Cuyamaca College Interim President Robinson
Link to Recording
Session 1: Umoja
Session 2: Puente
Lunch & Swag Bag Pickup
Lunch will be served in Grossmont College's PVAC Lobby and in Cuyamaca College's Theater Lobby
Session 3: Safe Zones
Tania Jabour and Nancy Jennings
The Safe Zones training program is an ally training that brings awareness of LGBTQIA issues and provides insight on improving campus climate. Participants will have the opportunity to become allies after completing the training.
Link to Presentation
Session 4: Mindfulness
Scott Stambach
This is a gentle introduction to mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness is one of our best evidence-based tools for living a peaceful life and building healthy relationships with our thoughts and emotions. Potential benefits include: Higher self-esteem, being less anxious about our anxiety, being less depressed about our depression, more clarity in life goals, improved relationships, and less reactivity
Resources:
"Mindfulness in Plain English" book
Additional mindfulness resources
Closing
Join your colleagues in Grossmont College's PVAC Lobby orin Cuyamaca College's Theater Lobby to reflect on today's event and plan your continued career advancement and self-care!