Draft October Flex Day Agenda 

Feedback Summary from August and October 

Action Items 

Equity and Anti-Racism: Continue efforts to incorporate these values into campus-wide professional development. 

Onboarding: Develop a more comprehensive, continuous support plan for new faculty and staff. 

Tracking Participation: Finalize a system for tracking and assessing participation and impact in professional development activities. 

Leading From the Middle Academy 

Adriana Lugo

Alessandra Zanassi

Anniqua Rana

Candice Johnson

Jacky Ip

Michiko  Kealoha

Ritu Malhotra 

Sumathi Shankar

The primary goal of the Cañada College team in participating in the 2025-26 LFM Academy is to design and implement a professional development framework that ensures all employees—from faculty to staff and administrators—are trained in both the skills required to perform their jobs and the principles of equity and anti-racism. This includes creating job-specific modules covering operational tasks, college processes, and the application of equitable practices in day-to-day interactions with students and colleagues. By focusing on this dual approach to job training and equity, the college aims to ensure consistent, high-quality support for all students.

Reminders & Action Items 

• Participatory Governance Survey: 
  All committee members are encouraged to complete the Participatory Governance Survey to support institutional planning and shared governance improvements. Complete the Survey Here 

• Flex Day Proposals: 
  Faculty and staff are invited to submit session proposals for upcoming Flex Days. Use the form linked below to propose workshops, panels, or trainings. Submit a Flex Day Proposal 

• Equity Timeline Development: 
  The committee will begin compiling a comprehensive timeline of campus-wide equity efforts. This timeline will help contextualize progress and identify areas for continued focus. Members are encouraged to contribute institutional milestones, initiatives, and activities related to equity.