Information about Flex

• Academic Calendar 2011-2012
• Academic Calendar 2012-2013
• Business Department Guide to Services
• Field Trip Request Form
• Expense Mileage and Meals 7-1-2011

Please periodically check the FLEX registration site for an updated list of workshops. For a list of workshops and activities, view the:

FA12 FLEX-AT-A-GLANCE SCHEDULE 5-15-12

(To Register: see the REGISTER FOR FLEX button at right)

How many hours are required of me? What types of FLEX are there? Find out here:

FLEX Information Page 2012-2013

FLEX - FALL2012-Full-time Faculty have a FLEX obligation. Faculty who teach "AC" (overload classes) or "C" (adjunct/part-time load) are responsible for one (1) FLEX hour per the number of instructional hours taught on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays per week (for semester-length classes only). This FLEX obligation must be completed during the fall, 2012 semester.

SPRING 2013 - All FT Faculty have a FLEX obligation. Adjunct Faculty do not have a FLEX obligation.

• Flex Activities Agreement FT 2011-2012
• PT-Flex Activity Agreement SP2012
• Fall, 2011 FLEX Attendance Rosters
• Spring, 2012 Attendance Rosters
• Special Projects Form for FLEX Credit - Activities must be PRE-APPROVED for FLEX credit.
• Conference Request Procedure FA2011
• Request for Leave for Faculty Form (rev. Dec. 2011)
• Workshop Evaluation Form Template
• FLEX-Professional Development Attendance Sign-in Sheets

THE LOCAL PLANNING GROUP (LPG) pre-approves all FLEX activities for FLEX week, Variable FLEX activities during the semester, including special projects, and conferences.

For questions regarding FLEX, please contact Ruth Goodin (ext. 3203) or Mary Oleson (ext 3255) in the Office of College Advancement.

 Professional Development Training Workshops (District-wide)

Note: Please note: FLEX workshops for spring, 2012 can be viewed by selecting the location (e.g.Brentwood Center (NEW!!!), Los Medanos College, DVC, etc. on the drop-down menu)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LINKS:

http://innovativeeducators.org/
Innovative Educators is dedicated to providing superior trainings focused on critical issues facing students and educators. Our primary goal is to provide the information, training and skills necessary to implement positive change on a personal, professional and institutional level.

• www.facultyfocus.com - Faculty Focus was created in 2003 by Magna Publications. Through its free e-newsletter and dedicated website, Faculty Focus publishes articles on effective teaching strategies for the college classroom — both face-to-face and online.
  
  
• National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development - LMC is a member! Free Webinars and other resources. Username: member, Password: horns2012
  
  
• Dare to Care - Free Web-based Training Courseware to Assist Faculty in Complying With Disability Law
  http://dare.lbcc.edu/
  
  
• @ONE eNEWS 
  Technology Resources for California's Community Colleges - Hosted by: Evergreen Valley College in San Jose 
  www.cccone.org
  
  
• Online Resources - Faculty Development Associates http://www.developfaculty.com/online/index.html
  
  
• Community College League of California www.ccleague.org
  
  
• Faculty Program Guide - California Community Colleges Satellite Network (CCCSAT) http://www.3cmediasolutions.org/index.html
  
  
• Contra Costa County Schools Insurance Group (CCCSIG) http://cccsig.org/
  
  
• MHN (Employee Assistance Programs)
  www.mhn.com

If you have information relating to Professional Development that you would like posted to this page please contact Mary Oleson at moleson@losmedanos.edu or 925/439-2181 x3255.