OPD Resources

iStream

The Innovation Stream (iStream) provided by the League for Innovation in the Community College is now available to our institution. This tool is an online resource bank and learning community. As a subscriber, you can use iStream as a professional development tool, listen to League Radio, or access publications and presentations. If you would like access to the site, go to http://istream.league.org and follow the directions under "Create Your iStream Account."

Teacher’s Seminar in Hawaii

The Professional Development Committee provides faculty substantial support to attend the Great Teacher’s Seminar in Hawaii. This support is based on availability of funds. Application details will be made available in the Spring.

The Faculty Special Projects Funds

Last year was the first year that Oxnard College was able to take advantage of the generosity of a local benefactor to support some faculty projects. Each year Oxnard College receives $5,000 from the Van De Genachte estate to support special faculty projects. The Faculty Special Projects Funds (FSPF) will be managed annually and through the formation of an ad-hoc committee from the Academic Senate. The ad-hoc committee, FSPF committee, will be composed of members from Academic Senators and Executive Senate. Two faculty members applied for and received full support for their projects. We are working on ways to augment these monies to create a larger resource to encourage and sustain faculty classroom-based research. More details about this program will be forthcoming.

VCCCD: Safety Tips: http://www.vcccd.edu/rm/rm_safety.htm

First Aid

Would you know how to assist a friend in need of emergency medical attention?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

What are the signs of CTS? How is it caused? How is it diagnosed and treated?

Computer Workstation Evaluation & Adjustment

Learn ways to adjust your computer workstation to reduce fatigue and a leading cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Wellness

Physical fitness can determine not only the quality of your life, but the length of your life as well.

Africanized Honey Bees

What you need to protect yourself against the new biological hazard.

Red Imported Fire Ants

How to recognize and protect yourself from these aggressive insects.

Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Can you use a portable fire extinguisher? Learn the basics.

Laptop Computer Security

Protect your laptop from theft and damage.

Identify Workplace Hazards

Reduce workplace injuries by finding & eliminating some basic unsafe practices & conditions.

Professional Development Travel

Limited funding to support travel for professional development is available to employee groups as dictated in their respective union agreements with the District. Please review your agreement to ascertain what is available to you. The Professional Development Committee is working to enhance travel funds at the campus level to support travel for professional development. Details will be announced as funding and criteria are established.

VCCCD: Online Safety Training

VCCCD’s latest version of web-based training provided by Schools Insurance Program for Employees (SIPE). This program provides significant professional and organizational topics in the areas of safety, loss control, and human resources.

To access: http://www.vcccd.edu/rm/rm1.htm
Go to “Online Safety Training”, the system will guide you through the registration process.

Atomic Learning

Atomic Learning provides web-based software training for more than 110 applications. The online software training and support service, provides just-in-time answers to your “How do I do that?” software questions. It is self-paced, accessible from work or home, easy to view/understand, available 24/7, and is broken down into categories. Because it is broken down into categories, you can choose the length of time you wish to dedicate to training. Some sessions require only a minute of your time. This service was purchased by VCCCD and will expire November 2008.

Registration Process:

Send an e-mail message to vcontreras@vcccd.edu requesting a registration code. In this message you must include: Your full name, position, and the name of your department.

Upon receipt of your request, a registration code will be assigned to you. You will receive an e-mail, which will contain your personal registration code, the link to Atomic Learning, and instructions.
This service is free to all OC staff, faculty, and administrators. If you would like further information or have questions, please contact Vilma P. Contreras at vcontreras@vcccd.edu

The Computer Skills Center

The Computer Skills Center (CSC) is comprised of three computer labs with courses taught in a self-paced, open-entry/open-exit format for students registered in a Computer Information Systems (CIS) Microsoft applications course. The Microsoft Office applications courses (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) as well as computer literacy courses such as Introduction to Microcomputers and Introduction to Windows are offered with assessment and training software.

Students set their own schedules. The CSC is open from 9am to 9pm Monday through Thursday and 9am to 12 noon on Friday with an instructor in the lab at all times to assist students. Students new to the CSC must attend a mandatory orientation session during the first week of attendance. The orientation may be conducted by lab instructors or the course’s instructor of record.

The homepage for the CSC works as a blog providing information students need to know. The URL directly linked to the CSC webpage is http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/programs/cis/CSC.asp

Individuals can access information by going to the Oxnard College webpage at www.oxnardcollege.edu and (1) selecting the "Programs" tab on the navigation bar, which will take them to the (2) selecting "Computer Information Systems", and then (3) "Computer Skills Center" on the left navigation panel. The left navigation panel also lists additional web pages providing information on instructor schedules, FAQs, and courses offered.

Sabbatical Leaves

Regular faculty members are encouraged to pursue opportunities for professional growth leading to the development of increased competence. These professional growth opportunities will focus primarily on the growth of the individual in order to maintain a dynamic faculty, one equipped with the mental and emotional tools to provide exceptional service to the students and the District in an era of constant change. Applicants for sabbatical leaves should file with their College Sabbatical Leave Committee a written request containing detailed plans of their proposal. Applications shall be filed on, or before, November 1 of the fiscal year preceding the proposed leave.

For complete details review Article 8: Leaves, Section 8.6; Go to: http://www.vcccd.edu/hr/aft_8.pdf

Oxnard College New Life Fitness Center

This open entry-exit program is designed to provide a flexible schedule that allows students to arrange their own hours and work in a self-paced manner anytime during the hours that the center is open. Hours are:

Monday – Thursday: 7 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Fridays: 7 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Saturdays: 8 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Students new to the Life Fitness Program must complete a mandatory program orientation prior to using the facility. Contact the Physical Education/Athletics Office at (805) 986-5825.