February 29, 2024 – On Friday, March 29, Santa Fe College (SF) will be investing in its employees by holding Professional Development Day. The college will cancel all classes and close all public facing offices (including the zoo, planetarium, etc.) to give employees the time to participate.
SF faculty and staff must register by March 15. Instructions are forthcoming.
Prepare for PD Day
Professional Development Day begins in the SF Gym on the Northwest Campus with coffee service, followed by an awards ceremony and a keynote address from Dr. Lisa Nunn, a professor of sociology and the director of the Center for Educational Excellence at the University of San Diego. Dr. Nunn is also the author of two books geared toward helping first-year and first-generation students transition into the college experience.
With a strong belief in celebrating and valuing in-house knowledge, most of the afternoon’s professional and personal development programs will feature presenters from within our very own SF community. This approach ties into this year’s theme of “Evolution: A Journey Towards Transformation and Belonging at Santa Fe College.” Evolution is not just a biological term—it represents progress, transformation and the refinement of ideas and practices over time. This theme symbolizes our commitment to continuous growth for all employees.
To help plan your day, here’s the schedule:
- Coffee Service and Registration in the Gym Lobby (8-9 a.m.): Please come between 8 and 8:30 a.m. if you want coffee and conversation. If you preregistered on-line, please go to the registration table to pick up your packet. If registering in person, please go to the table that offers on-site paper registration.
- Welcome and Keynote in the Gym (9-10:15 a.m.): Food and drinks are prohibited in the gym. Arrive early to enjoy the coffee service and connect with colleagues.
- Session 1 (10:30-11:15 a.m.): Join your colleagues for workshops in Buildings C, P or L.
- Session 2 (11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.): Presentations will be held in Buildings C, P, L and WA.
- Lunch (12:30-1:30 p.m.): Please check your lunch ticket for venue. Limited outdoor seating is available if weather permits. We have limited seating for each venue. Please go to the place you have been assigned to get your food. You can get your meal at the venue and enjoy it outside if you wish.
- Session 3 (1:45-2:30 p.m.): We’ll be back in Buildings C, P and L.
- Awards, Ice Cream and Book Signing in the Gym (2:45-3:45 p.m.): Please complete the questions on your prize card and put it in the box as you enter the gymnasium. We will notify all winners with instructions on where to pick up their prizes.
Select Your Sessions
Review the program before planning your day. Sessions include, but are not limited to:
- Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
- Step into Another World with Virtual Production
- The Future Is Now! Tracking Trends in AI
- Leading Teams: Building a Culture of Trust
- Overwhelmed? Rejuvenate with Mindfulness
- Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Sanity in Outlook Email
- Maximize Your SF Benefits
- Working and Engaging with Challenging People