Convocation Week Helps SBVC Faculty and Staff Gear Up for Spring
During Convocation Week January 13-16, the San Bernardino Valley College community
prepared for the spring semester by attending movie- and pop culture-themed information
sessions created by the Professional Development Committee.
Although Convocation is faculty driven, all SBVC employees were welcome, EOPS Counselor and Professional Development Committee Chair Keenan Giles said.
“It was an opportunity to socialize and network and fellowship for all faculty and staff,” he added. “That’s why we made it inclusive, particularly because of the work we do with the students.”
Some sessions were virtual and included San Bernardino Community College District and Crafton Hills College collaborations, while others were held in person with departments, divisions, task forces, work groups, and committees, “so people could see those things in action,” Giles said. The week ended with Opening Day activities and meetings.
Convocation sessions were aimed at giving context for shared/participatory governance at SBVC, building a foundation to set priorities, and providing valuable information and access to resources for new faculty members. Conversations connected to each person’s role and work, said Giles, who led Convocation Week planning for the first time.
“It was a lot of work, but I can see the successes and I can see the areas that might need to be improved,” he said, emphasizing that Convocation Week was a committee-wide effort.
SBVC Vice President of Instruction Leticia Hector appreciated watching Giles and the 15-person committee “plan a Convocation Week that truly inspired and energized faculty, in preparation of the new semester," said. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside our faculty as we celebrate our Centennial."
Although Convocation is faculty driven, all SBVC employees were welcome, EOPS Counselor and Professional Development Committee Chair Keenan Giles said.
“It was an opportunity to socialize and network and fellowship for all faculty and staff,” he added. “That’s why we made it inclusive, particularly because of the work we do with the students.”
Some sessions were virtual and included San Bernardino Community College District and Crafton Hills College collaborations, while others were held in person with departments, divisions, task forces, work groups, and committees, “so people could see those things in action,” Giles said. The week ended with Opening Day activities and meetings.
Convocation sessions were aimed at giving context for shared/participatory governance at SBVC, building a foundation to set priorities, and providing valuable information and access to resources for new faculty members. Conversations connected to each person’s role and work, said Giles, who led Convocation Week planning for the first time.
“It was a lot of work, but I can see the successes and I can see the areas that might need to be improved,” he said, emphasizing that Convocation Week was a committee-wide effort.
SBVC Vice President of Instruction Leticia Hector appreciated watching Giles and the 15-person committee “plan a Convocation Week that truly inspired and energized faculty, in preparation of the new semester," said. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside our faculty as we celebrate our Centennial."
