2025 Welcome Back Activities

District and College Opening Days, Welcome Day 

District Opening Day activities will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17 on the Foothill campus. (See schedule of activities)

College Opening Day will be on Thursday, Sept. 18. Activities will include an opening program, followed by President Torres' presentation and a keynote speech from Trudi Radtke, instructional technologist/designer at Moorpark College. (See schedule of activities)

Welcome Day on Friday, Sept. 19, is an opportunity to welcome new and returning students and introduce them to their Villages. After the morning activities for students, there will be lunch for employees, followed by a professional development opportunity for classified staff members, and department or division meetings for faculty members and administrators. (See schedule of activities)

Schedule of Activities


College Opening Day: Thursday, Sept. 18

(8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with optional breakfast)
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
7:30-8:15 a.m. Breakfast VPAC Patio
8:30-10:15 a.m.

Opening Program 

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Employee Anniversaries
  • New Employees
  • Greetings From  Senate Presidents

VPAC Theater
10:15-11:45 a.m.

Presentation by President Torres

  • Innovation Award Recipients
  • College Accomplishments and Innovations
  • Introduction to Draft Strategic Plan 2027-2030 
  • Different Generations of Learning
  • Videos
  • Keynote Speaker Introduction 
 VPAC Theater
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch Campus Center Patio
1-2:30 p.m

Keynote by Trudi Radtke, Instructional Technologist/Designer, Moorpark College

  • "AI Literacy, Equity, and the Future of Higher Education: A Call to Action"

 VPAC Theater


Welcome Day: Friday, Sept. 19

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
10 a.m.-Noon Welcome Day for Students Main Quad, Villiage Centers
Noon-1 p.m. Employee Lunch Campus Center Patio
1:15-4 p.m.

Professional Development for classified professionals –

Media & Learning Center: MLC 113, MLC 255, MLC 260
 

Department and Division Meetings 

Various locations 


Keynote Speaker

person smilingTrudi Radtke (they/them) is the instructional technologist/designer at Moorpark College. Over the last five years, they have worked at and provided counsel for a variety of community colleges in California. 

As an Open Educational Resources (OER) specialist and consultant, they have worked to create and revise over 100 OER textbooks for the California community college system and beyond.

Radtke has a bachelor's degree in American History and Religion from The Master’s University and a master's degree in American History from California State University, Northridge. 


Classified Professional Development: Friday, Sept. 19

Choose your workshop! Each workshop will be offered at 3 times: You can choose which workshop to attend at the first time, then attend a different workshop at the other times.

Workshop Times

  • 1:15 to 2 p.m. – Choose Workshop A, B or C
  • 2:15 to 3 p.m. – Choose Workshop A, B or C
  • 3:15 to 4 p.m. – Choose Workshop A, B or C

Workshop Descriptions

Workshop A: Engage with De Anza’s Strategic Plan, 2027–2030
  • Location: MLC 260
  • Presenters: Mallory Newell, Institutional Research; Stacey Carrasco, Office of Outreach 
  • Participants will engage with the draft Strategic Plan, review collegewide objectives and goals, and take part in action planning to develop goals within their own work areas. This workshop provides a valuable opportunity to give feedback on the draft Strategic Plan and begin the goal-setting process ahead of the Comprehensive Program Review.
Workshop B: Working With AI – From Tool to Teammate
  • Location: MLC 255
  • Presenters: Mary K. Clark-Tillman, Academic Services; Gracy Galvan, Community Education
  • Step into the world of Artificial Intelligence and see how everyday tools can become powerful creative partners. This session will help you move from curiosity to confidence as you learn to use AI to work smarter, think bigger, and create with ease.
Workshop C: Rewiring the Brain for Success – Creating Your Vision Board
  • Location: MLC 113
  • Presenters: Martha Espinosa Prados, Office of Outreach; Christina (Hua-Ching) Cho, Child Development Center
  • Ready to take control of your future? This hands-on workshop will guide you through creating a vision board that reflects your goals, dreams, and values. You'll engage in thoughtful reflection and creative design to build a visual roadmap that inspires action and keeps you focused.
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