The Schedule

Note - To stay on schedule, we will be sticking to these times as best as we can, Please do your best to arrive to all sessions in a timely manner.

LAPC Opening Day

Thursday 8/28/2025

Performing Arts Building

IN- PERSON ONLY

8:00am- 8:30 am

Coffee and light Breakfast at the PAB

Make sure to sign in to get FLEX credit.

8:30am - 9:00am

General Session Welcomes - PAB - Mainstage Theatre

Greetings and Announcements
- Message from the Chancellor
- AFT 1521 Chapter President - Angel Belden
- Pierce College Council Chair - Alma Cortes
- Academic Senate President - Margarita Pillado
  - Introduction of New Faculty
- Faculty Professional Development Coordinator - Brian Moe

9:00am- 10:15am

Admin Report

President Aracely Aguiar
VPAA Mary Jo Apigo
VPSS Jason Cifra
VPAS Rolf Schleicher

10:15am- 10:45am

Transition to General Session

If you have pre-registered in advance, as you were asked to do, your room assignment can be found on the Breakout page the week of the event.

10:45am- 12:00pm

AI for Good: Shaping the Future of Creativity, Work, and Education

Elias Plishner is the Executive Vice President of Worldwide Digital Marketing & Data Analytics at Sony Pictures Entertainment overseeing a global team responsible for spearheading business intelligence, digital marketing, and data analytics. Mr. Plishner has shared his expertise by teaching digital marketing at several Southern California universities.

Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm

GREAT HALL

1:00pm - 1:50pm

Breakout Session A

If you have pre-registered in advance, as you were asked to do, your room assignment can be found on the Breakout page the week of the event.

2:00pm - 2:50pm

Breakout Session B

If you have pre-registered in advance, as you were asked to do, your room assignment can be found on the Breakout page the week of the event.

3:00pm - 4:00 pm

Department Meetings

Contact your chair for location and information

Department Meetings Info

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