The Office of Professional Development
Grossmont College, through the Office of Professional Development, strives to provide comprehensive professional learning opportunities for the faculty, staff, and administrators of the college. Programming is driven by formal college-wide assessments and directly supports the college's strategic priorities and mission. The work of Professional Development is informed and supported through the college's Professional Development Committee, a college-wide governance committee, the Faculty Professional Development Committee, an Academic Senate Committee, and the Classified Professionals Professional Development Advisory, a Classified Senate work group. The Office is under the Direction of the Dean of Student Success and Equity, who serves in the College Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Office, and it is through these direct ties to planning and the multi-faceted approach that Grossmont College is able to support professional learning for faculty, staff, and administrators.
The Professional Development Team
- Dr. Victoria Rodriguez
Dean of Student Success and Equity
Victoria.Rodriguez@gcccd.edu - Adela Powers
Professional Development Training Assistant
Adela.Powers@gcccd.edu - Raymundo Quezada
Faculty PD Co-Coordinator
Raymundo.Quezada@gcccd.edu - Rukiya Akua Faculty PD Co-Coordinator Rukiya.Akua@gcccd.edu
- Jonathan Martin Faculty PD Co-Coordinator Jonathan.Martin@gcccd.edu
PD Office Hours: TBD
(By appointment)
Join on Zoom
Have a department or division meeting you'd like posted on the Vision Resource Center (VRC)? Complete the Division, Department, and Program Meeting Form to submit your meeting details. Have a FLEX Week or year-round PD workshop proposal you would like to submit? Contact the Chair of the Faculty Professional Development Committee (FPDC), Elisabeth Burke at elisabeth.burke@gcccd.edu
For information on the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Professional Development Resources, which includes information on Workday trainings, HIRE trainings, and New Adjunct Orientation, please visit the District website.
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Convocation
Fall 2026 Convocation will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026 in the Main Gym.
Theme: TBD
Check-In and Coffee: 9:00-10:00am
Program: 10:00am-12:00pm
A boxed lunch to go will be provided.
To register for Convocation, click here *Note you will need to log into the VRC to register. For help logging in, click here for a video tutorial.
Fall 2026 Flex Week
Welcome to Fall 2026 Flex Week! The Faculty Professional Development Committee with the support of the Office of Professional Development is happy to offer a week of opportunities for faculty and staff to participate and earn flex credit. Please register for Flex Workshops and Division and Department meetings using the Vision Resource Center calendar.
- To Submit a Flex Week Workshop Proposal
- To Submit a Division, Department, and Program Meeting Request.
- Vision Resource Center Events Calendar
- *Please note: You must log into the VRC to view the calendar - Login Video
Communities of Practice
Cross division participation at the CoP events is encouraged! To learn more about
Community of Practice reach out to your Division lead:
- Math, Natural Science, Exercise Science and Wellness - Sarah Dunn
- English, Social and Behavioral Science - Vacant
- Career and Technical Education - Julie Hansen
- Counseling - Wendy Cruzado
- Student Services - Natalie Ray
VRC
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Modules
Lasana Hotep Webinar Series
In an effort to continue the momentum towards establishing an anti-racist campus and becoming equity - advancing educators, the Office of Professional Development has partnered with Dr. Lasana Hotep to offer three dynamic workshops around becoming an equity minded educator. Join us as we commit to intentional professional learning experiences that are centered around advancing equity at Grossmont College!
March 23, 2021 Webinar Recording*
April 13, 2021 Webinar Recording*
*Intranet login using GCCCD email and password is required for viewing
Canvas Help
Need Canvas Help or Training? Visit the GC Canvas Resources canvas shell for tutorials, information about upcoming workshops and recent Canvas updates.
- Canvas Information & Resources
- 24/7 Canvas Support by Phone - 1-844-600-4953
- How to Add/Remove Users from your Course
- Request Forms – Merge, Add a Teacher, etc.
- Display Name Change Form
- Need a Zoom appointment? Reach out to our Instructional Design Technology Specialist to schedule.