Professional Development: Training & Engagement
Welcome to II&E’s space for professional growth and learning! Here, you'll find a variety of workshops, trainings, and collaborative sessions designed to foster innovation and support your professional journey. Our offerings cover a range of topics, including emerging technologies, institutional effectiveness, research, and analytics. Engage in meaningful conversations, explore new tools and generative AI, and collaborate with peers to enhance your skills and drive positive change within our community.
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Upcoming Workshops
Artificial intelligence is transforming society, but its rapid development raises critical ethical questions. This presentation explores the complex intersections of AI with environmental sustainability, labor practices, privacy, equity, and social impact. We'll examine how these challenges shape our academic, professional, and personal lives while considering ways to navigate them responsibly. Join us to discuss the path toward ethical AI adoption and its implications for the future.
AI can widen or narrow equity gaps, depending on how it’s used. This session explores algorithmic bias, data privacy, and academic integrity, while also highlighting ways AI can support accessibility, language inclusion, and differentiated instruction. Educators will gain strategies to ensure that AI usage aligns with their values of fairness, representation, and care.
Beyond basic prompting, this session helps educators craft intentional, context-aware prompts that guide AI tools across text, image, and audio generation. You’ll explore prompt structures, iterative refinement techniques, and how to balance creativity with accuracy. We’ll also consider ethical prompt design—how to avoid biased or inappropriate outputs and scaffold student use.
What does meaningful assessment look like when AI can draft essays and generate ideas on demand? This session offers a practical guide to rethinking assignments, rubrics, and research projects. Participants will explore assignment redesign that values process over product, integrates critical AI analysis, and fosters metacognition and academic honesty.
This hands-on session introduces educators to designing custom AI agents for instructional support. Using accessible tools, you’ll learn how to create AI chatbots or co-pilots tailored to your classroom’s needs—whether that’s tutoring, scaffolding writing, or assisting with FAQs. We’ll cover key design principles, testing, and student-facing ethics.
AI tools are opening new frontiers in student engagement through simulation, storytelling, and game-based learning. In this session, we’ll explore platforms that allow for interactive, AI-enhanced environments. Educators will experiment with scenario-based design, build simple simulations or gamified modules, and imagine AI-enhanced learning experiences that go beyond static content delivery.
This session will explore the critical role of AI literacy within the information literacy landscape and why integrating AI tools into research instruction is essential in our current environment. Participants will examine the differences between research-focused large language models (LLMs), such as Semantic Search, Scholar GPT, Research Rabbit, and Consensus, and general-purpose LLMs, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot, and Claude. Additionally, the session will provide an in-depth comparison of popular research LLMs, emphasizing their unique features and applications, equipping attendees with the knowledge to make informed decisions about selecting and utilizing AI tools effectively in academic and research contexts.
Previous Workshops
This session introduces educators to the fundamentals of generative AI—what it is, how it works, and where it’s headed. We’ll explore how tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney generate content, examine ethical considerations such as bias and misinformation, and set the stage for using AI responsibly. Educators will leave with a foundational vocabulary and critical lens to begin exploring AI in their own teaching.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 30421/38097
AI chatbots are transforming how students access resources, receive support, and engage with course material. This session introduces the potential of AI chatbots like Nectir AI and similar tools as powerful resources for enhancing the student experience. Participants will explore practical strategies for integrating chatbots into course workflows, from streamlining communication to providing on-demand academic support. The session will also delve into methods for encouraging meaningful student engagement with chatbots and assessing how these tools contribute to learning outcomes. By harnessing the potential of AI chatbots, educators can create dynamic, interactive learning environments that support students more effectively and efficiently.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26342/36515
This session is tailored for classified professionals seeking practical ways to integrate AI into their daily workflows. From streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing communication and data management, participants will explore how AI tools can save time, improve accuracy, and increase productivity. The session will cover strategies for using AI to draft emails, manage schedules, generate reports, and organize information efficiently. Attendees will gain hands-on knowledge of AI applications that can simplify routine processes, empowering them to focus on higher-value responsibilities and achieve their goals with greater ease and effectiveness.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26341/36514
Explore the powerful ways artificial intelligence is transforming academic research. In this webinar, an English professor and a librarian team up to introduce essential AI tools that can streamline your research process, from finding credible sources to organizing your data and generating insights. Whether you're a student, educator, researcher, or classified professional you'll walk away with practical knowledge and strategies to integrate AI into your academic work effectively.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26340/36513
AI and large language models (LLMs) are not just tools for the writing classroom—they have the potential to transform teaching and learning across all disciplines. This presentation explores how AI can be used to empower students by shifting the focus from product to process, encouraging deeper engagement and critical thinking. Participants will learn strategies for adapting assignments and assessments to incorporate AI meaningfully in their specific fields, enabling students to use these tools as partners in their learning journeys. By embracing AI’s interdisciplinary potential, educators can create innovative approaches that enhance student learning and foster authentic academic growth.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26339/36512
Artificial intelligence is transforming society, but its rapid development raises critical ethical questions. This presentation explores the complex intersections of AI with environmental sustainability, labor practices, privacy, equity, and social impact. We'll examine how these challenges shape our academic, professional, and personal lives while considering ways to navigate them responsibly. Join us to discuss the path toward ethical AI adoption and its implications for the future.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26338/36511
This presentation is designed to empower educators and professionals with advanced techniques for crafting AI prompts that yield precise and effective outcomes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how AI language models work and learn how to leverage this knowledge to guide AI toward producing meaningful and tailored responses. The session also explores the role of AI as a tool to support the learning process, emphasizing its use for enhancing critical thinking, creativity, and authentic engagement rather than simply generating finished assignments. By integrating advanced prompting strategies, attendees will leave with practical skills to incorporate AI into their practices in ways that enrich learning and professional workflows.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26337/36510
Discover how to navigate the ever-expanding digital world with confidence and critical insight. This presentation explores the concept of digital output—from AI-generated content to social media—and highlights the vital importance of information literacy in everyday life. Participants will learn how to evaluate the credibility of digital content, recognize biases, and use practical tools to verify information. We’ll also delve into the ethical implications of digital interactions, including sharing responsibly and understanding the impact of one’s digital footprint. Join us to gain essential skills for making informed decisions and fostering a culture of digital literacy in your community.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26336/36509
Watch an engaging panel discussion on AI, Critical Pedagogy, and New Approaches to Writing. This conversation will explore how two faculty are responding to AI by redesigning curriculum and teaching practices in writing, featuring expert panelists from SDSU and SDCCD, and offered through the AI Alliance (SDCCD, SDSU, UCSD) Virtual Innovation Hub.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we work, learn, and communicate, yet many educators are unsure how to navigate this evolving landscape. This presentation provides a clear and accessible introduction to generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, focusing on understanding the basics and building confidence in engaging with AI. Participants will explore key concepts, including how ChatGPT is trained, the data it relies on, and the implications of algorithmic bias, while also addressing the ethical challenges and opportunities that come with AI’s growing influence. By offering foundational knowledge and practical tools, this session equips educators to enter the AI conversation with clarity and purpose.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26335/36508
Explore the creative potential of AI in generating art, music, and video. This session will introduce educators and creatives to the latest AI tools, such as Midjourney for visuals, Soundraw for music, and RunwayML for video. With live demonstrations, we’ll discuss both the opportunities and challenges these tools present, covering practical classroom applications, legal and ethical concerns, and how to responsibly enrich educational materials.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 25783/36233
AI Hands-On: LLMs - ChatGPT vs Gemini vs. Copilot: In this interactive one-hour workshop, participants will explore the capabilities of three powerful AI chatbots. By experimenting with different prompts and tasks, participants will gain insights into the strengths, weaknesses, and unique features of each Large Language Model (LLM). The workshop will also touch upon the ethical implications and potential biases associated with AI.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 25782/36232
AI Demystified: Harnessing AI to Craft Effective Prompts: In this one-hour session, participants will explore the art and science of crafting more effective prompts with AI tools that can be used to enhance their instructional and research practices. Attendees will practical examples and hands-on exercises, with a solid understanding of prompt engineering techniques.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 25781/36231
AI Student Panel: Student voices, student views. Hear about the student's experiences, across the district, with AI in the classroom and how it is shaping their educational journeys.
This session will demystify artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT for general users. It will provide an overview of AI, its history, and its current applications, emphasizing how effective prompting can shape AI outputs. The discussion will also cover the potential benefits and challenges of using AI, particularly in relation to user-generated prompts. Finally, the presentation will offer practical tips for leveraging AI through prompts in our daily lives and in the workplace.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 25780/36230
AI Literacy: Introduction to Research is a workshop designed to help faculty integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Research Rabbit into their research practice. This interactive session will provide practical examples where faculty will learn how to effectively utilize AI tools and resources to enhance their class assignments. The workshop will also address ethical considerations and potential biases associated with AI, empowering faculty to critically evaluate and responsibly integrate AI into their academic work.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 25778/36228
This session explores the ethical challenges of AI in education. We’ll focus on how AI impacts grading, assessments, and academic integrity, and address concerns like data privacy, equity, and transparency. Participants will gain practical insights to support responsible AI integration and ensure student success in online learning environments.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 25777/36227
AI Demystified: Reframing Student Engagement is hosted by the Office of Innovation & Institutional Effectiveness (II&E) and led by Rodrigo Gomez, one of our Faculty Specialists for Emerging Technologies. This virtual session offers practical strategies for integrating AI into your classroom to enhance student engagement. We’ll explore how AI can personalize education, make content more culturally responsive, support project-based learning, and promote equity in an emerging AI landscape. You'll learn how to reimagine lesson plans and reframe assignments with AI, using interdisciplinary approaches to enrich your teaching practice.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 25776/36226
InnovAItion Day 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming society, but its rapid development raises critical ethical questions. This presentation explores the complex intersections of AI with environmental sustainability, labor practices, privacy, equity, and social impact. We'll examine how these challenges shape our academic, professional, and personal lives while considering ways to navigate them responsibly. Join us to discuss the path toward ethical AI adoption and its implications for the future.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26831/36698
Discover how AI can enhance your content creation and student engagement! In this hands-on session, you'll explore PlayLabs AI to build chatbots for answering Syllabus questions or questions about a specific program or topic, use Napkin AI to generate visuals from text, and leverage AI tools to improve accessibility. Whether you're an educator or staff, this workshop will equip you with practical AI solutions to streamline your workflow and enhance your content.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26834/36701
InnovAItion Day Student Panel is a dynamic and engaging session where students share their firsthand experiences and perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI). In this student panel, a diverse group of learners will share their firsthand experiences with artificial intelligence and their educational journey. Students will explore the impact of AI on various aspects of their lives, including education and social interactions. The panel will also delve into the ethical considerations and challenges associated with AI.
The goal of the AI Industry Panel is to provide faculty and staff with insights directly from industry leaders on how AI and emerging technologies are being integrated into organizations, as well as the skills and knowledge expected from current and future employees in relation to these advancements.
Institutional Effectiveness & Research
Upcoming Workshops
Interested in seeing enrollment management data across time? This workshop will help you get more familiar with the Enrollment Management Dashboard's most recent new pages: Trend Comparison. Learn more about how term data across years is displayed and can be filtered, sliced, diced, and exported. This is an interactive workshop and all attendees are welcome to ask questions as you explore the new dashboard for your enrollment management purposes.
Join II&E for an exploration of the student results map from the SDCCD LGBTQ+ focus group project. You will learn how queer and trans student experiences are impacted outside of campus, and from the student services counter to the classroom. There will be a ample time to digest and discuss the results in groups, developing strategies to better support LGBTQIA+ students from various intersecting communities in your role or department. Together, we can make more inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people throughout the SDCCD.
This workshop introduces the programs and processes through which high school students earn college credit through SDCCD. You'll learn the basic terminology, structures, and outcomes that shape these opportunities, along with important data on access and success for Special Admit students. In a hands-on activity, you'll step into the role of a college or high school staff member to explore how reporting tools can inform scheduling, access, and student support.
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at SDCCD, designed for all employees—faculty, staff, and administrators—who engage in or support research activities. Whether you're submitting a proposal, assisting with data collection, or simply curious about ethical research practices, this session will demystify the IRB process and clarify its importance in protecting human subjects. Participants will learn about the purpose and structure of the IRB, the types of research that require IRB review, and the steps involved in submitting a successful application. Real-world examples and case studies will be used to illustrate common pitfalls and best practices. The session will also highlight how the IRB aligns with SDCCD’s commitment to equity, transparency, and ethical research.
Interested in learning more about SDCCD Transfer students? Join II&E for a one-hour Transfer exploration! Attendees will learn about SDCCD Transfer Counts, SDCCD Transfer Rates, SDCCD Transfer Destinations, 5-Year Transfer Trends, SDCCD College/Departmental Transfer outcomes, and more.
Previous Workshops
Join us for an engaging session that puts equity at the heart of data-driven decision-making. In this workshop, you will learn how to interpret and use student data to identify disparities, highlight opportunities for improvement, and facilitate meaningful change for student success. Whether you are looking to better understand your department’s data or develop actionable strategies for equity, this workshop will provide valuable insights to help you begin the transformation toward equity-driven practices.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26349/36468
Join this workshop to learn the different methods and definitions utilized to track and report SDCCD students that have transferred to other institutions. Content will include a description of the different transfer metrics reported and their meaning, an explanation of the different external sites that we use to track our students and why those counts can differ, a review of SDCCD transfer data, and possible strategies we can use to enhance our SCFF transfer funding. Ppt and Power Bi Dashboards will be used.
In today’s diverse educational and professional environments, understanding and valuing cultural differences is essential for fostering inclusive communities. In this introductory workshop, we will explore the concept of cultural competence based on Welborn’s framework, which provides a foundational approach to understanding and engaging with people from different cultural backgrounds. Participants will learn how cultural competence can improve communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, both in the classroom and beyond. This workshop is designed for beginners, providing clear, accessible insights to get started on the journey of becoming more culturally aware and competent.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26347/36466
Join this workshop to learn where and how to find our main district and colleges data facts. Content will include a review of data points related to: student enrollment, outcomes, human resources, facilities and fiscal resources. This workshop will include opportunities to learn how to find quick facts and how to use them.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26346/36465
Join this workshop to learn how to access and compare headcount, enrollment, and section data from the SDCCD Enrollment Management Dashboard from two different terms. Content will include a review of the definitions of unduplicated headcount and duplicated enrollment and an excel calculator that can be used to compare data from two terms for granular disaggregations. This workshop will include opportunities to disaggregate data provided to the Chancellor’s Cabinet by modality, department, and course.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26345/36464
This workshop will explain the basics of the Student Centered Funding Formula (SCFF), including metrics, calculations, hold harmless, and legislative changes. We will discuss the statewide and SDCCD structure, and how we are doing.
Join this workshop to learn the basics of Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTES) apportionment through the 320 report. Content will include the building blocks and logic of the 320 report, how to calculate FTES for different accounting methods, important fields in Campus Solutions that tie into these calculations, and upcoming changes from the State Chancellor’s Office to the ways in which we calculate FTES. This workshop will include opportunities to interact and provide feedback for future sessions on related topics.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26343/36462
Designed for noncredit colleagues and faculty interested in distance education (Fully Online, Online Live, Partially Online, Hyflex) FTES generation. Increase comfort to identify and interpret potential FTES generation before grade rosters are submitted into Campus Solutions for distance education offerings. Enhance use of online offering estimates for enrollment management planning.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26040/36378
Designed for current users and faculty of the District Enrollment Management Dashboards. Increase use of enrollment management purposes beyond a single term and explore enrollment management values outside of the most recent terms.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26039/36377
Designed for College of Continuing Education colleagues and faculty interested in seeing enrollment and headcount for the three-enrollment metrics: Enrollment Actions, Valid Enrollment, Active Enrollment. Identify the number of enrollments that changed across Enrollment Actions, Valid Enrollments, and Active Enrollments. Identify the number of students (unduplicated headcount) that changed across Enrollment Actions, Valid Enrollments, and Active Enrollments.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26038/36376
Designed for credit college colleagues and faculty interested in enrollments needed to meet different productivity levels. Explore the connection between FTEF and enrollments for productivity in the Enrollment Management Dashboard and increase comfort in selecting a set productivity and interpret enrollment counts for filtered offerings.
College Flex/CCE Flex: 26037/36375
Upcoming Meetings
More Meetings Coming Soon!
Previous Meetings
Reading: Critical race quantitative intersections: a testimonio analysis
Reading: The threat of unexamined secondary data: a critical race transformative convergent mixed methods
Reading: Making the invisible visible: advancing quantitative methods in higher education using critical race theory and intersectionality
Reading: QuantCrit: education, policy, ‘Big Data’ and principles for a critical race theory of statistics