Location: Room RC-A
Presenters: Ivan Pena, Mariana Macamay, Jimmy Grabow, & Trinette Barrie

Join us for an engaging workshop that delves into the transformative impact of a Community College Completion Team model. Discover how our innovative approach, combining completion coaches, counseling faculty, and classified support staff, has significantly boosted student success and completion rates. Gain insights into the challenges faced and practices employed to launch this model, equipping you to implement similar models in your institutions and empower students on their journey to completion and beyond.

Location: Room RC-F
Presenters: Laurencia Walker, Senior Director, CLP, Sherry Shojaei, Director, CLP, Dr. Adrienne Grayson, Associate Dean of Educational Partnerships, RCC

In this session, a team convened by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office will offer an overview of dual enrollment with a focus on equity. Hear about equity-focused dual enrollment firsthand from Riverside City College and their participation in a community of practice. This session is for participants new to dual enrollment or who want examples of what equitable dual enrollment may look like.

Location: Room RC-C
Presenters: Robert Levi & Mary Levi

With the growing California Indian educational concerns – Ethnic Studies graduation requirement, more emphasis on California Indian History (AB 1703), bullying, dropout rate, MMIP and other issues will be addressed. Current attempts to bring light to California Indian culture and language will be addressed. Presenters have a combined 71 years of classroom experience, along with 25 years of union work, they are of Cahuilla/Dine and Hopi/Miwok ancestry. Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Bird Songs CD will be given to participants. 

Location: Room RC-D
Presenters: Jon Waldrep & Victoria Viksne

An overview of new state financial aid programs, program updates, new legislation, CA Dream Act Application change, Cal Grant reform and more

Location: Room MR 7/8
Presenters: Marie Martin, Kevin Vaughn, Kamia Gardner, & Claudia Olvera

Over the last two years, UCR University Extension has implemented a successful degree completion program aimed at reengaging UC stop outs and California residents with some college and no degree attainment. Session presenters from the University of California, Riverside Extension Degree Completion Program will share successful strategies used to reengage students who left campus without a degree. Presenters will share program progress and successes to inform the audience on best practices for stop-out reengagement. A significant focus will be on the benefits and impact of providing holistic, wrap around support services and case management for reentry students. The session will also include a discussion on strategies for overcoming institutional barriers through data collection, reporting, and qualitative storytelling.

Location: Room RC-E
Presenters: Dr. Tom Dickson

Burnout had been overlooked by postsecondary work culture for decades, focusing on a model of ‘work until the job is done’ or leveraging care for students to force long hours and inequitable work environments. K-12 and Postsecondary employees rank among the highest levels of burnout of any occupation, yet we focus very little on addressing it. Since the pandemic, burnout has been a major focus due to turnover of personnel. Many campuses are employing self-care models, when environmental factors impact burnout more. This session will explore some self-care, but will also explore how to address environmental change to better reduce burnout.

Location: Room RC-B
Presenters: Randall Olson

While GIA’s Equity Continuum provides a framework for discussing equity, unless we reframe how we discuss and measure student achievement and readiness, it will be almost impossible for Inland Empire students to reach the same levels as students elsewhere. This interactive session will cover the difference between true equity and pseudo equity, how the highest-performing schools and districts discuss and measure achievement, the importance of families and how schools alone cannot provide truly equitable outcomes. Finally, participants will leave the session with discussion topics and practical steps on how to make the impossible, possible.

Location: Room MR 9/10

Location: Room RC-A
Presenters: Kurt Manio & Kevon Lee

Location: Room RC-F
Presenters: Laurencia Walker, Senior Director, CLP, Sherry Shojaei, Director, CLP, Dr. Adrienne Grayson, Associate Dean of Educational Partnerships, RCC

In this session, a team convened by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office will guide college and high school practitioners and administrators through strategies to increase equitable dual enrollment opportunities and outcomes for all high school students starting in the 9th grade. Dual enrollment implementation teams will benefit from attending this workshop together, but solo attendees are also welcome.

Location: Room RC-C
Presenters: Dr. Rhea McIver Gibbs, DeQuan January, Josh Fuerte, Joshua Shuford, Edgar Sanchez, and Jacobo Lopez

This workshop will highlight the Rialto Unified School District’s efforts to recruit and retain men of color to teach in the K-12 setting through a partnership with California State University, San Bernardino known as Project Impact.  You will hear from the men enrolled in the program and their decision to make an impact on the lives of students in the classroom as minority male teachers.

Location: Room RC-D
Presenters: Alex Ruiz, Alicia Hernandez

The Inland Empire Regional K-16 Education Collaborative was created to streamline equitable pathways from high school to postsecondary education and into the workforce for the most marginalized and under-served students in the Inland Empire region. Collaborative proposals from Inland Empire K-12 schools/districts, community colleges, and public 4-year universities are now being accepted. In this session, we will review the request for proposal requirements and timeline, scoring rubric, frequently asked questions and more information for regional partners interested in applying for funding.  Eligible proposals may qualify for up to $1 million in funding.

 Please note that this session covers the same information as the technical assistance webinar hosted on October 19.  For more information go to www.iek16collaborative.org

Location: Room MR 7/8
Presenters:Dr Drew Koch & Ann Marie Sakrekoff

Join us for a fireside chat to discuss the impact of national efforts to our region. GIA and the Gardner Institute will discuss various projects happening on the national and regional level, such as curriculum and Transfer GPS efforts.

Location: Room RC-E
Presenters: Dr. Yvonne Olivares & Dr. Sorrel Stielstra

What is the Perceived Value of Higher Education in the Inland Empire? Results from a Mixed Methods Study of Young and Returning Adult Potential College Students and Parents.

Location: Room RC-B
Presenters: Keith Mataya & Krystle Joseph

Through Big Brothers Big Sister’s Workplace Mentoring Program, community college students have the unique opportunity to gain valuable workplace readiness skills through personalized and professionally supported mentorships. Students are matched with employees of local corporations, based on career aspirations and individual interests. In line with the research on what young adults need for long-term career success, BBBS mentoring focuses on providing personalized, hands-on support in the workplace. Our program highlights and emphasizes essential competencies, with a focus on leadership development, communication skills, socio-emotional growth and developing social capital – a unique complement to the career support system offered by local community colleges, and enhancing the long term success of our students and future workforce. This program is in partnership with funding from the College Futures Foundation.

Location: Room RC-A
Presenters: [Facilitator] Mariana Macamay. [Panelists] Jessica Verazas, Karla Contreras, Rachel Ligtenberg, Scott Cooper, Jimmy Grabow

Location: Room RC-F
Presenters: Shehzad Bhojani & Natalie Weaver

Learn about how IEConnect is creating a singular system to expand access to pre-apprenticeships for high school students and collaborating with the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network to connect students to registered apprenticeships within the community college system in the Inland Empire. This presentation will highlight the program structure, services, and resources provided by IEConnect and LAUNCH to expand access to earn and learn opportunities in the Inland Empire.

Location: Room RC-C
Presenters:Matthew Gunkel and Mike Kennedy

(Written by AI) In this keynote presentation, Matthew Gunkel, UCR CIO will explore the profound impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education, highlighting how AI is revolutionizing and impacting teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of academia and the implications for students, educators, and institutions.

Location: Room RC-D
Presenters: Kimberly Inuman Liaz, M.S & Julissa Loza Mendez

Cash for College is a statewide financial aid literacy program led by the CA Student Aid Commission, also known as CSAC. The Program offers virtual and in-person workshops assisting students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth Application. Cash for College is a large-scale endeavor. Therefore, CSAC works closely and contracts with Regional Coordinating Organizations (RCOs) and California Student Opportunity and Access Programs (Cal-SOAPs), to host in-person and virtual webinars. Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is the RCO that assists students in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. This session will share local Inland Empire and statewide accomplishments/best practices, insights and learned lessons from the 2022-23 financial aid cycle, and additional tools/resources community can get engaged with.

Location: Room MR 7/8
Presenters: Tammy Garcia Chiang, Angel Rodriguez, Alejandro Ramos

We invite you to explore an innovative partnership that can significantly enhance your impact. The Mexican Consulate in San Bernardino, in collaboration with the San Bernardino Community College District, has established the Ventanilla de Educación Educativa, or the Educational Opportunities Help Desk. This initiative goes beyond the Consulate’s regular services like passport processing, delving deeper to promote educational attainment for Spanish-speaking families navigating the complexities of the education systems in both the United States and Mexico. In this workshop, you will gain valuable insights, strategies, and tools to reach immigrant families. Join us to empower your community and become a stronger advocate for educational success.

Location: Room RC-E
Presenters: John Tamrat & Sara O’Hearn

Understanding and comparing college costs can be a daunting task for students, often leading them to unmanageable debt or avoiding college altogether. In this session, we will explore how the DecidED financial aid comparison tool can empower advisors to help students break down and realistically assess their options. We will walk through example scenarios and how to foster an engaging discussion on college affordability with your students to support them making an informed enrollment decision. In addition, we will share how to generate informative reports on student progress and trends across your organization within DecidED.

Location: Room RC-B
Presenters: Michael Wangler, Brandelyn Neal, Robin Witt & Sara Khair

Chaffey College has implemented a math pathways model that is AB 1705 compliant and provides all students direct access to gateway transfer-level math courses that align with their educational and career goals. Important components include the development of concurrent support curriculum, implementation of guided-pathways placement, student-centered classroom redesign, and support of faculty through Communities of Practice, embedded classroom support, and other targeted professional development activities. This session will highlight the coordinated efforts of faculty, administrators, and classified professionals to see this through to completion, and provide guidance for colleges interested in implementing a math pathways model at their local campus.

Location: Room RC-A
Presenters: Wayne Fletcher, Grace Brown & Steve Neilsen

Location: Room RC-F
Presenters: Deidra Puentes, Jalisa Randle, Michael Richards, Kim Terry

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Workforce SBCSS team enhances career readiness through innovative games and on-line resources for students and educators in the IE region. Come learn about how the team has created resources to support workforce development. Participants will be provided a look into the resources which include mobile games, virtual “At Home Work-based Learning” activities, and workforce development lessons to drive student success and regional transformation.

Location: Room RC-C
Presenters: Damien O’Farrell

In this session we will explore the cognitive approach to understanding generational poverty’s impact on individuals as well as steps that individuals and institutions can take to support social mobility out of generational poverty cycles by fostering the environments and relationships those making the journey can benefit from.

Location: Room RC-D
Presenters: Madeline Villanueva

Location: Room MR 7/8
Presenters: Kai Drekmeier, Alicia Gee

Location: Room RC-B
Presenters: Michael Wangler, Brandelyn Neal, Robin Witt & Sara Khair

Location: Room RC-E
Presenters: Brandon Smith, Sally McGill & Melissa Iyengar