@One - LGBTQ+ Student Success: Identity, Intersectionality, and Advocacy in Education

Description

Designed for faculty, classified professionals, and administrators, this course delves into the complexities of LGBTQ+ identities and the impact of intersecting identities on student experiences. Participants will explore strategies for addressing mental health disparities, meeting basic needs, and creating inclusive learning environments. The course also covers essential legal protections and policies, equipping participants with the tools to advocate for LGBTQ+ student rights in order to foster a culture of allyship and support.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Develop an understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, within historical and contemporary contexts.
  • Analyze the impact of intersectionality on LGBTQ+ student experiences, particularly in relation to mental health disparities and basic needs challenges.
  • Implement culturally competent practices and actionable strategies to foster inclusive and supportive educational environments for LGBTQ+ students.
  • Understand and apply key legal protections and policy frameworks that support LGBTQ+ students' rights and advocate for affirmative policies in educational institutions.
  • Cultivate ongoing professional development in LGBTQ+ advocacy and allyship, equipping yourself with the tools to respond effectively to bias and discrimination.

Duration: 4 weeks
Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week, for a total of 40 hours
Prerequisite: None
Level of Difficulty: Beginning

@One - Overview of Kurzweil 3000 Features: Reading, Writing, and Studying

Description

This self-paced course will teach you the basics of what a student using Kurzweil 3000 should know. It is a powerful text-to-speech program with advanced study features.  Additionally, students will be able to use features to read online content and use Kurzweil for test-taking purposes.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Log in to the Kurzweil application
  • Use the Universal Library uploader tool
  • Navigate the Kurzweil interface using the following tools:
    • Reading Mode
    • Study Tool
    • Writing Tool
    • Brainstorming Tool

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LGBTQIA+ Summit

The 7th Annual California Community Colleges (CCC) LGBTQ+ Summit, held virtually April 15 - 16, 2025 from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. This year’s theme, “We are the ones we have been waiting for: The LGBTQ+ CCC Revolution,” emphasizes the collective commitment to creating thriving, supportive environments for LGBTQ+ students.

Registration will be free and will be announced in the coming months.

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