Professional Development Edition California Community Colleges Vision in Action Systemwide news, resources and best practices moving the Vision For Success forward

July 30, 2022 - Vision in Action No. 83 

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Now is the Time to Boost Your Professional Expertise

With the first day of classes still a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to build your skills and advance your knowledge with online classes in the Vision Resource Center. There is something for every California community college professional, whether you want to learn new skills in your field, increase productivity or learn about a California Community Colleges program. Complement your Flex activities with online learning. Start with the following online courses and then take a minute to search for content that interests you!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CCC Anti-Racist Curriculum: Implicit Bias and Cultural Competency
The online courses in this curriculum provide a deeper understanding of structural racism and institutional biases. They are intended to support California community college employees in obtaining the knowledge needed to lead local DEI efforts, take personal and institutional responsibility for the success of students and help to retain diverse faculty and staff.
 
Administrative 
Excel: Productivity Tips
PowerPoint: Eight Easy Ways to Make Your Presentation Stand Out
 
Instruction
Photoshop for Teaching and Learning 
Teaching Online Playlist
 
Human Resources
Human Resources: Leadership and Strategic Impact
Human Resources: Using Metrics to Drive HR Strategy
 
Leadership
Collaborative Leadership
Leadership Presence in Action
 
Management
Creating a Culture of Collaboration
Project Management Simplified
 
Productivity
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Time Management For Busy People
 
Public Relations and Communications
17 PR Mistakes to Avoid
Public Relations Foundations: Media Training
 
Supporting Student Success
CalWORKs for New Directors
EOPS and CARE for New Directors
Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness
Supporting Undocumented Students

Making Your LinkedIn Learning Online Classes Count

As a California community college professional, you have access to more than 8,000 free LinkedIn Learning online classes in the Vision Resource Center that provide a wealth of information, tips and expertise for your professional growth. And, as part of the Vision Resource Center, every online class you complete is automatically added to your transcript. To ensure you receive credit for the online classes you complete, it’s essential that you log in to the Vision Resource Center to take LinkedIn Learning online classes. 
 
Accessing LinkedIn Learning content outside of the Vision Resource Center or through a personal LinkedIn Learning account is not recommended because:

  • You will have to manually add to your transcript any work completed outside the Vision Resource Center.
  • You might be asked to pay for LinkedIn Learning content if you are not taking online classes through the Vision Resource Center.

It’s important to note, the first time you take a LinkedIn Learning online class, you must complete a few steps to access this content through the Vision Resource Center. Here are instructions for first-time LinkedIn Learning users. If you are currently using a personal account to access LinkedIn Learning, here are instructions on how to disconnect your personal account and launch these online classes through your college's Vision Resource Center portal. Once you do this, the online classes you complete will appear on your transcript. 
 
If you have trouble accessing a LinkedIn Learning course or get an error message, first try clearing your browser history and cookies or try using a different browser. If the issue persists, please contact your college/district Vision Resource Center administrator. You can find yours on the Vision Resource Center admin list 

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Upcoming Workshops, Webinars and Conferences

Consider attending one (or several) of the following events or log in to the Vision Resource Center  to see other opportunities in the Events Calendar. 

Aug. 1 - 8 - 11:55 a.m. | CVC-OEI | Online Mental Health Counseling for Non-Clinicians Course  Register


Aug. 3 - 9 - 10 a.m. | CCC | Chancellor’s Office System Webinars  Register


Aug. 17 - Noon - 1 p.m. | CCC | Equitable Recovery in Action: Becoming Antiracist, Student Ready Institutions  Register


Sept. 15-16 | CCEMC | 9th Annual California Coalition of Early and Middle College (CCEMC) Dual Enrollment Summit  Register


Refresh Your Admissions and Records Skills

Admissions and Records for New Directors Playlist

The Chancellor’s Office holds an annual training for new directors involved in educational services and supports. This playlist is a self-paced, collection of the New Directors Learning Series for Admissions and Records that includes online classes on Course Credit Repetition, Interacting with Financial Aid, Supporting Students Through Residency, Supporting Students Through Dual Enrollment and Reports and Audits. Learn more.

Join the Guided Pathways Community

CCC | Guided Pathways

This community is a place to collaborate across the state on the implementation of Guided Pathways. Join state- and region-wide conversations, share promising practices, find resources, ask questions, and get involved with transforming our students’ college experiences. Learn more.

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