Professional Development Planning Committee Meetings

The Professional Development Planning Committee meets monthly on the second Tuesday of every month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in person and via Zoom webinar. To request a link, please contact one of the committee chairs via email. 

COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2026-27

• Faculty Flex Coordinator, Nadia Biglari
• Classified Coordinator, Jaqueline Gonzalez 
• Dean of ASLT, Anniqua Rana

MEMBERS:

• • • Equity and Antiracism Planning Council Faculty Coordinator, Kiran Malavade
    • Faculty Teaching & Learning Lounge Faculty Coordinator, Doniella Maher and Ellen Young
    • POCR, QOTL, or OER/ZTC Faculty Coordinators, Allison Hughes and Nada Nekrep
    • Instruction Technologist/Classified, Lindsey Irizarry
    • Two at-large, classified Representatives - Recommended by Classified Senate and Appointed by CSEA
      • Rosie Morrison
      • Chantal Sosa
    • 1-2 Students - Appointed by ASCC depending on interest and availability
      • Bianca Ramirez
    • Administrator, Ameer Thompson
      View upcoming meetings and past agendas and minutes.

Cañada College Land and Labor Acknowledgement

Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Agendas	Minutes	Highlights- Materials
September 8, 2026	Minutes September 8, 2026	Gather Constituent Feedback Help Shape the Four Flex Days Identify Year-Round Professional Development Needs Improve Communication & Access Review Our Progress & Plan Ahead
October 13, 2026	Minutes, October 13, 2026	Strong engagement and feedback from October Flex Day. Planning underway for an interactive AI-focused January Flex Day. New professional development priorities identified for classified professionals. Improvements being implemented for Flex technology, navigation, and event logistics. Future programming will emphasize accessibility, inclusion, and disability awareness.
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
February 9, 2027
March 9, 2027
April 13, 2027
May 11, 2027

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