Registration is open!
Classified Professional Development Day
Friday, August 15, 2025
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This year's theme:
Agenda for the Day
Preconference (CSEA 651)
POD Loft (Bldg 6-264) - 5:30 - 8:00 a.m.
| Title | Location |
|---|---|
| Project Management Foundations (5:30 a.m.) | POD Loft (06-264) |
| Microsoft Outlook (651) (7:00 a.m.) | POD Loft (06-264) |
Breakfast
Summit Center (7:50 - 8:30 a.m.)
Opening Session and Keynote Speaker (8:30 – 10:15 a.m.)
Summit Center (8:30 - 10:15 a.m.)
Julia Locklear, CEO and Founder of The Locklear Group, LLC, has over two decades of
experience as a social
science researcher and consumer insights specialist. Julia completed her undergraduate
studies in political science
and masters and doctoral work in industrial and organizational psychology. She is
also an executive
coach, specializing in workplace crisis management (e.g., harassment, bullying and
discrimination), salary and
severance negotiation and career transition. She has taught at the graduate level
and has corporate training experience as well.
After honing her skills in the private sector, she now consults organizations in pursuit
of transformational change
resulting in high-performing, diverse teams thriving in cultures that promote inclusivity,
belonging, and value everyone’s expertise.
Breakout Session #1
(10:30 - 11:45 a.m.)
| Title | Location |
|---|---|
| Resume and Cover Letter Workshop with Dr. Locklear | Student Center, Summit Room 4 |
| Mt. SAC and Navigate 360: A Strategic Partnership Advancing Equity, Excellence, and Student Success | Student Center, Summit Room 5 |
| Influence Across Boundaries: Ideological Framing for Teaching, Learning, and Administration | Student Center, Meridian A/B |
| Reigniting Our Spark When Burnout Occurs (0 seats available) |
Student Center, 410 1020 A/B (First Floor) |
| Microsoft OneDrive - Managing Your Data | POD Smartlab (06-263) |
| Project Management Foundations | POD Loft (06-264) |
| Restorative Justice: Community Building Circle | Multicultural Center (410 Student Center, 2nd Floor) |
| Kick Back & Learn @ The Library | Mt. SAC Library, North Entrance |
Lunch
Summit Center Entrance (11:45 - 12:15 p.m.)
Transition Period: 12:15 - 12:30
Breakout Session #2
(12:30 - 1:45 p.m.)
| Title | Location |
|---|---|
| Thirsty Lawns & Thriving Trees: Smart Tips for Healthy Landscapes | Student Center, 410 1020 A/B (First Floor) |
| Know Your Job Description Workshop | Student Center, 410 - Summit Main Room (Updated) |
| Drone Safety, Laws, and Campus Applications (Pt. I) | Bldg. 13, Room 1435 |
| Microsoft Planner for Project Management | POD Smartlab (06-263) |
| DiSC for Communication Effectiveness | POD Loft (06-264) |
| From Silos to Synergy: Advancing Equity and Student Success through Cross-Campus Collaborations | Multicultural Center (410 Student Center, 2nd Floor) |
| Planetarium Show: Universe in a Room - The Story of the Planetarium | Randall Planetarium (26C) |
| Tour of Mt. SAC's World Class Kinesiology Facilities (South Campus) | Mt. SAC Wellness Center |
Breakout Session #3
(2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
| Title | Location |
|---|---|
| Let's Talk Cybersecurity | Student Center, Meridian A/B (Third Floor) |
|
When Helping You is Hurting Me: Escaping the Messiah Trap |
POD Loft (06-264) |
| Aqua Fitness (2:10 p.m.) | Mt. SAC Aquatics Center and Pool |
Drone Safety, Laws, and Campus Applications (Pt. II)
|
Bldg. 13, Room 1435 |
Closing Session
Join us for some networking activities, snacks, and raffles during our CPD Day 2025
Closing Session!
(3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
We look forward to seeing you at this year's CPD Day!
