CLASSIFIED CONFERENCE
JUNE 1-3, 2021
Register for ClassiCon 2021 Here
Registration deadline: Friday, May 21st
Tuesday june 1st
11:00 am - 11:45 am On-Campus Drive-In Welcome & Kickoff! (EVENT)
Join President Pam Luster, Campus Leaders, and the ClassiCon Planning Committee for
a Drive-In Kickoff to ClassiCon 2021! Hear a welcome address, and pick up ClassiCon
Swag, educational supplies, and a to-go burrito! This is the only in person event and will be held with attendees inside their cars,
masks and safe distancing in Lot 3 (near the football field)
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Drive-Thru Supplies Distribution (PICK UP ONLY)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cultural Cook-Along
Join Tonya Whitfield for a cook-along class, to create a simple, elegant Israeli Couscous
dish. Ingredients available to pick up on campus, and an ingredient list will be distributed
prior.
Wednesday june 2nd
9:00 am - 9:50 am Coffee and Conversation
Do you miss gathering in the breakroom and having a human conversation with another
adult? About something that isn’t related to work? Grab your morning coffee, tea,
or juice and join us to chat! Don’t worry, we’ll have ice-breakers in case you’ve
forgotten how to have a conversation.
10:00 am - 11:00 Mental Health Workshop - Maria Aurora San Pedro
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11:15 am - 12:15 pm AFT Updates with Q&A - Jim Mahler
Hear from AFT 1931 President Jim Mahler about updates from AFT. Ask questions about
your contract, workplace, rights, benefits, and protections.
12:30 pm - 1:20 Lunch Break, Updates, Announcements, and Chat
You’ve been on Zoom for 3 hours! Why don’t you give your eyes a break? Or if you want
to have a lunch chat, we’ll provide a zoom room to hang out in.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Canvas Basics - Todd Williamson
Canvas is the learning management system used across SDCCD. Come to this workshop
to learn how to troubleshoot, help students navigate their Canvas courses, as well
as how to set up Canvas for program purposes to share information with students and
the campus.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Outlook Tips & Best Practices - Tony Lo
Learn some tips for using Outlook more efficiently! How to manage your inbox, archive
emails, backup and retrieve old emails, use mail merge, and more!
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Printmaking Workshop - Jenny Armer
Learn how to create your own relief carving! People have used relief carving to create
art throughout the centuries, from ancient Egypt and Greece to current day. You will
start with a flat panel of linoleum and a carving tool to gouge out your design.
Supplies will be available for pick-up during the drive in event on Tuesday. If you
are not able to attend the pickup, you will be sent a list of supplies to purchase.
3:00 pm - 3:50 pm HR Benefits with Q & A - Ursula Salbato, SDCCD Benefits and Retirement
Supervisor
Join Ursula Salbato, SDCCD Benefits and Retirement Supervisor, to learn about your
benefits. This workshop will cover topics like how to set up a 403b or 457b retirement
account and Steps to Retirement, how to take advantage of tax benefits, and will include
time for questions and answers.
Thursday june 3rd
9:00 am - 9:50 am Coffee and Conversation
Do you miss gathering in the breakroom and having a human conversation with another
adult? About something that isn’t related to work? Grab your morning coffee, tea,
or juice and join us to chat! Don’t worry, we’ll have ice-breakers in case you’ve
forgotten how to have a conversation.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Adobe Video & Graphic Editing Basics - Alan Goodman
Join Alan Goodman & Todd Williamson to learn about basic Adobe Video & Graphic editing
tools and features and how they’ve used this software on-the-job.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Yoga - Julie Zuniga
A relaxing hour of gentle physical exercise, postures, breathing techniques, and meditation
11:15 am - 12:15 pm African Headwraps: From Simple to Complex - Judy Sundayo
An African Headwrap is a piece of cloth tied around the head in an intricate style.
It can be a strong cultural statement and a fashionable accessory. Join this workshop
to learn of the versatile reasons behinds and styles of African Headwraps.
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Bootcamp Exercise Class - Kelsey Graham & Steve Sanchez
Boot camp circuit workout works your entire body with cardio, lower body, upper body,
and core exercises. No equipment needed for this challenging workout, only your own
body weight!
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm Lunch Break, Updates, Announcements, and Chat
You’ve been on Zoom for 3 hours! Why don’t you give your eyes a break? Or if you want
to have a lunch chat, we’ll provide a zoom room to hang out in.
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm Bingo - Elizabeth Hazen & Rachel Schwarz
Virtual Bingo! Play some Bingo! It’ll be fun!
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm Work & Life Balance - Alicia Lopez, Cathy Palestini, Mona King
How do you stay organized and make the most of your workday? How do you maintain motivation
and enthusiasm over a long career? Hear some tips from your fellow Classified Professionals!
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm World Trivia - Classified Professional Learning Committee Members
Do you love trivia night? Trivial Pursuit? Join us for trivia about cultures of the
world!
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Closing Ceremony
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