Past Conference & Workshop Presentations
Spring 2025 ACCE Conference
Spring 2022 ACCE Conference (via Zoom)Andragogy and Equity
Grace Sauser, Principal Davis Adult and Community Education Davis Joint Unified School District - Davis, CA 
How the Brain Fitness Program Benefits the San Diego College of Continuing Education
Pat Mosteller, Professor Emeritus Debbie Flores, SDCCE Faculty
BrainHQ for Community Colleges: Rigorous, Evidence-Based Exercises to Support the Best Classes in Brain Fitness
Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO Jeff Zimman, Co-founder
California Adult Education Program (CAEP) 2022 Update
Student Success Paradigm Shift
Office of Equitable Student Learning, Experience, & Impact
A Framework for Embedding Noncredit in Pathways
Maryanne Galindo, Chairperson/Professor, Academic Readiness, Career & Community Institute, LA Mission College L.E. Foisia Professor, Basic Skills & Faculty Lead, Regional Noncredit Strong Workforce Project, Mt. San Antonio College
Collaborating To Create Equitable Student Access with Innovative HyFlex Instruction (SDCCE)
Dr. Michelle Fischthal, Vice President, Instruction Dr. Ingrid Greenberg, Online Faculty Mentor Coordinator Dr. Peter Maharaj, Director, Information Technology Services
Inclusion in Higher Education & Employment
Adam S. U. Gottdank, Ph.D.,Director, Disability Support Services (DSS) North Orange Continuing Education
Innovation and Leadership: Theory to Practice for Adult Educators
Emma Diaz, Director, Inland Adult Education Consortium Mitch Rosin, Strategist, P2C Solutions, LLC
Providing Instruction and Transition Support for County Jail Students
Garrett Rieck & Diane Avery (College of the Canyons) Randy Brown, Ph.D. & Robert Moreno (Gavilan College) Kelli Nadler (Rising Scholars/CCCCO)
Using The Good, Bad, & Ugly When Embedding Noncredit in Pathways
Maryanne Galindo, Chairperson/Professor, Academic Readiness, Career & Community Institute, LA Mission College L.E. Foisia Professor, Basic Skills & Faculty Lead, Regional Noncredit Strong Workforce Project, Mt. San Antonio College
Fall 2021 ACCE Zoom-In ConferenceCAEP Update
by Neil Kelly, California Department of Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| acce_drive_in_caep_update_111821_-_neil_kelly.pdf |
Policy & Legislative Recap – Government Relations
Sheneui Weber, Vice Chancellor, Workforce and Economic Development
Dr. Aisha Lowe, Vice Chancellor, Educational Services and Student Support
Linda Vasquez, Assistant Vice Chancellor for State and Federal Relations
Sheneui Weber, Vice Chancellor, Workforce and Economic Development
Dr. Aisha Lowe, Vice Chancellor, Educational Services and Student Support
Linda Vasquez, Assistant Vice Chancellor for State and Federal Relations
| acce_presentation_cccco_update_11-18-21.pdf |
ACCE Legislative/Advocacy Update
Valentina Purtell, North Orange Continuing Education
Ashley Walker, NOSSAMAN LLP
Valentina Purtell, North Orange Continuing Education
Ashley Walker, NOSSAMAN LLP
| advocacy_update_ppt_fall_workshop_11-18-21.pdf |
Reimagine and Rebuild (Community Education)
by Christopher D. Jensen, Ph.D.
Director, Community & Corporate Education
Ohlone Community College District
by Christopher D. Jensen, Ph.D.
Director, Community & Corporate Education
Ohlone Community College District
| reimage___rebuild_-_acce_lms_presentation.pdf |
Spring 2021 ACCE Conference (via Zoom)
Attendance Accounting & COVID-19 Exemptions and Guidance
by Natalie Wagner, Director of Fiscal Standards and Accountability and Alex Jiral, Fiscal Accountability Specialist, Chancellor’s Office
by Natalie Wagner, Director of Fiscal Standards and Accountability and Alex Jiral, Fiscal Accountability Specialist, Chancellor’s Office
| acce_attendance_accounting_presentation_-_final.pdf |
Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds and Community/Continuing Education
by Roxanne Metz and Emmanuel Smith, Saddleback College Office of Grants and Contracts
by Roxanne Metz and Emmanuel Smith, Saddleback College Office of Grants and Contracts
| acce_presentation_-_heerf_and_commed_-_saddleback.pdf |
Fall 2020 ACCE Drive-In Workshop (via Zoom)
Technology Tools & Tricks for Delivering Remote Classes Effectively (Community Education)
by Wes Martin, Cuesta College
by Wes Martin, Cuesta College
| technology_tools___tricks.pdf |
Impact of COVID-19 and Strategies for 2021 (Community Education)
by Jill Alcorn, Sierra College
by Jill Alcorn, Sierra College
| acce_impact_of_covid19_and_strategies_to_adapt.pdf |
CAEP Update (Continuing Education)
by Neil Kelly
by Neil Kelly
| acce_drive_caep_update_2020__2_.pptx |
Implementing Equity For College Transition Strategies (Continuing Education)
by Maria Lopez, Pete Gonzales, and Herberth "Alex" Jaco, San Bernardino Community College District
by Maria Lopez, Pete Gonzales, and Herberth "Alex" Jaco, San Bernardino Community College District
| iaec_acce_zoom_in_presentation.pdf |
Providing Equity in an Online Classroom (Continuing Education)
by Angela Guevara, Santiago Canyon College
by Angela Guevara, Santiago Canyon College
| acce_ncde_presentation_2020.pptx |
A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste: Education Post-COVID (Continuing Education)
by Marcy Drummond, Senior Fellow and Jan Young, Glendale College
by Marcy Drummond, Senior Fellow and Jan Young, Glendale College
| acce_cbe_presentation_11-20.pptx |
2020 ACCE Statewide Conference (Sacramento, CA)
Community Services Advocacy
by Ashley Walker, Senior Policy Advisor, Nossaman
by Ashley Walker, Senior Policy Advisor, Nossaman
| acce_2020_community_services_advocacy.pptx |
Continuing Education: Noncredit Distance Education
by Christine Gascon, Executive Director, CAEP
Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education
by Christine Gascon, Executive Director, CAEP
Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education
| acce_ncde_presentation_2020.pptx |
Community Education: Increasing Enrollment
by Paulo Madrigal, Director, Community and Contract Education
Mt. San Antonio College
by Paulo Madrigal, Director, Community and Contract Education
Mt. San Antonio College
| acce_presentation_spring_2020_v2.pptx |
Community Education: Before and After School Education (BASE)
by Saddleback College Community Education
by Saddleback College Community Education
| base_model_acce_2020.pdf |
Community Education: Building Blocks of Marketing Community Education
by Alice Meyering, Santa Monica College
by Alice Meyering, Santa Monica College
| building_blocks_of_marketing_community_education_acce_2020.pptx |
Community Education: Generation Z: The Great Disrupters
by Sandra Reese, Woodland Joint Unified School District
by Sandra Reese, Woodland Joint Unified School District
| generation_z_acce_2020.pptx |
Community Education: Hypnotic Writing
by Betty L. Sedor, El Camino College
by Betty L. Sedor, El Camino College
| hypnoticwriting_acce2020.bsedor.pptx |
Community Education: Think Nationally, Act Locally
| think_nationally.pptx |
2019 ACCE Statewide Conference (San Diego, CA)
Connecting Communities Through Food and Garden Education (Plenary)
by Cathryn Henning, Farm Manager, Wild Willow Farm & Education Center
by Cathryn Henning, Farm Manager, Wild Willow Farm & Education Center
| wild_willow_presentation.pdf |
Policy, Procedure and Practice: Student Success with Noncredit Online Instruction (Continuing Ed.)
by Professors Ingrid Greenberg, Claudia Tornsäufer, Matthew Rivaldi and Dean Michelle Gray,
San Diego Continuing Education
by Professors Ingrid Greenberg, Claudia Tornsäufer, Matthew Rivaldi and Dean Michelle Gray,
San Diego Continuing Education
| 2019_02_acce_conf.pptx |
Test-Proctoring Services as a Profitable Addition to Community Education Programs (Community Ed.)
by Paulo Madrigal, Director of Community & Contract Education, Mt. San Antonio College
by Paulo Madrigal, Director of Community & Contract Education, Mt. San Antonio College
| acce_presentation_spring_2019__2_.pptx |
Legislative Update (Joint Breakout Session)
by Ashley Walker, Policy Advisor, NOSSAMAN LLP and Valentina Purtell, Provost, North Orange Continuing Education
by Ashley Walker, Policy Advisor, NOSSAMAN LLP and Valentina Purtell, Provost, North Orange Continuing Education
| acce_presentation_2019.pptx |
Telling Our Story: Helping Policymakers Understand Community Services (Community Ed.)
by Ashley Walker, Policy Advisor, NOSSAMAN LLP and Valentina Purtell, Provost, North Orange Continuing Education
by Ashley Walker, Policy Advisor, NOSSAMAN LLP and Valentina Purtell, Provost, North Orange Continuing Education
| community_service_leg_advocacy_presentation_acce_conference_2.19.pptx |
Community Services with a Purpose: Offerings That Address Real Needs (Community Ed.)
by Betty Sedor, Director of Community Education, El Camino College and
Kendall Harris, Associate Director, Extended Learning, Santa Barbara City College
by Betty Sedor, Director of Community Education, El Camino College and
Kendall Harris, Associate Director, Extended Learning, Santa Barbara City College
| service_with_a_purpose_ppp.pptx |
AB705 and the Impacts on Noncredit Instruction (Continuing Ed.)
by Craig Rutan, ASCCC Secretary
by Craig Rutan, ASCCC Secretary
| ab705acce.pptx |
Managing the Monster That is The Summer Youth Program (Community Ed.)
by Jackie Lorenz, Director of Community Education, Diablo Valley College
by Jackie Lorenz, Director of Community Education, Diablo Valley College
| acce_feb19_talk.pptx |
| cfk_timeline__1_.docx |
| instructor_recruitment.zip |
Community Education 2017-2018 Annual Report (Community Ed.)
by Jackie Lorenz, Director of Community Education and Erika Castellanos, Program Assistant IV, Diablo Valley College
by Jackie Lorenz, Director of Community Education and Erika Castellanos, Program Assistant IV, Diablo Valley College
| ce1718annualreport.pdf |
Apprenticeship - The Best Kept Secret Ingredient
by Graciela Vasquez
by Graciela Vasquez
| apprenticeship_presentation_02.07.19.pdf |
California Adult Education Programs - Working Together
by Bob Harper
by Bob Harper
| acce_feb_6_immigrant_integration.pdf |
Fall 2018 Northern & Southern Drive-In Workshops
Joint Session: ACCE Legislative Platform Review
by Ashley Walker, Policy Advisor
by Ashley Walker, Policy Advisor
| vpurtell_accedriveinlegislativepresentation_110818.pdf |
Community Education: Legislative Advocacy: What Are We Asking For?
| legislative_advocacy_october_19_acce_nd.pptx |
Community Education Preview: Guidelines for Community Services
| community_services__review_of_guidelines.pptx |
| acce_community_ed_guidelines_final.pdf |
Utilization of Noncredit in Implementing AB 705 to Increase Success for All Students
by Dr. Allison Tom-Miura
by Dr. Allison Tom-Miura
| atommuira_accedrivein_roleofncab705presentation_110818.pdf |
Academic Senate & ACCE update
by Jan Young
by Jan Young
| jyoung_accedrivein_acadsenate_5cs_presentation_110818.pdf |
Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) Program
by Michael R. Quiaoit
by Michael R. Quiaoit
| mquioait_accedrivein_seappresentation_110818.pdf |
Adult Education Program Update
| nkelly_accedriveinaeppresentation_110818.pdf |
Noncredit Education & Guided Pathways – What’s the Deal
by Randy Tillery
by Randy Tillery
| rtillery_accedrivein_ncguidedpathways_110818.pdf |
Apprenticeship - The Best Kept Secret Ingredient
by Graciela Vasquez
by Graciela Vasquez
ACCE 2018 Statewide Conference (Oakland, CA)
Flyers vs. Facebook: How to Maximize Enrollment with Effective Marketing
by Mark Grundell
by Mark Grundell
| acce-2018-effective-marketing-techniques.pdf |
Hearts, Brains, & Growing Pains: Creating Sustainable Change During Turbulent Times
by Dr. Cheryl Marshall
by Dr. Cheryl Marshall
| 2018_acce_annual_conference_-_dr._cheryl_marshall_-_keynote.pdf |
Legislative Guidance & Advocacy
by Ashley Walker, Policy Advisor
by Ashley Walker, Policy Advisor
| 2018_acce_annual_conference_-_ashley_walker_-_advocacy.pdf |
Noncredit Curriculum Review Policy
by Chantee Guiney
by Chantee Guiney
| 2018_acce_annual_conference__-_chantee_guiney_-_nc__curriculum.pdf |
CACCRAO Spring 2017 Conference
Noncredit Programs: Current Practices & Future Directions
by Liza Becker & Graciela Vasquez
by Liza Becker & Graciela Vasquez
| caccrao_conf._-_noncredit_practices_and_future_directions.pdf |
ACCE 2017 Statewide Conference (San Diego, CA)
Instructor Self-Evaluation & Interpretation
by Sergio Soto
by Sergio Soto
| instructor_self-evaluation_and_interpretation_soto_2.3.17.pdf |
Interested in Growing?
by Linda Kurokawa & Christine Jensen
by Linda Kurokawa & Christine Jensen
| acce_presentation_feb2017.growth_2.217.pdf |
Finding Manageable Grants
by Linda Kurokawa & Christine Jensen
by Linda Kurokawa & Christine Jensen
| acce_presentation_grants_2.2.17.pdf |
Emphasizing the 'Fun' in Community Education
by Betty Sedor
by Betty Sedor
| acce_presentation_betty_emphasizing_the_fun_in_ce_2.2.17.pdf |
Continuing & Noncredit Education: The Tip of the Spear for Colleges
by Pamela Cox-Otto
by Pamela Cox-Otto
| acce_v2_jw.pdf |
Advanced Video Marketing
by Kendall Harris
by Kendall Harris
| acce_presentation_ken_advanced_video_marketing__2.2.17.pdf |
CTE Readiness Noncredit Contextualized Coursework Bootcamps
by Madelyn Arballo
by Madelyn Arballo
| cte_readiness_noncredit_contextualized_coursework_bootcamps.pdf |
LaunchBoard: Noncredit & Adult Education Tools
by Kathy Booth, WestEd
by Kathy Booth, WestEd
| launchboard_-_noncredit___adult_ed_tools.pdf |
Noncredit Updates from the CCCCO
by Chantee Guiney
by Chantee Guiney
| noncredit_updates_from_the_chancellors_office.pdf |
Speak Out: Advocating for Equity & Inclusion
by Jason Porter & Sydney Garcia
by Jason Porter & Sydney Garcia
| speak_out-_advocating_for_equity_and_inclusion__porter___garcia_.pdf |
Student Success: Noncredit to Credit Transitions
by Vanietha Hubbard
by Vanietha Hubbard
| student_success_-_noncredit_to_credit_transitions__hubbard_.pdf |
Strong Workforce Local & Regional Planning Flyover
by Jim Lancaster
by Jim Lancaster
| strong_workforce_overview__lancaster_.pdf |
Noncredit Legislative Update
by Ashley Walker & Lizette Navarette
by Ashley Walker & Lizette Navarette
| legislative_updates__walker___navarrette_.pdf |
AEBG Adult Education Update
by Neil Kelly
by Neil Kelly
| aebg_data___accountability_updates__kelly_.pdf |
Fall 2016 Southern Drive-In Workshop - November 10, 2016 (Anaheim, CA)
AEBG Updates
by Neil Kelly, CCCCO
by Neil Kelly, CCCCO
| acce_111016.pdf |
| 20161103_aebg_summit_highlights_webinar.pdf |
Fall 2016 Northern Drive-In Workshop - October 21, 2016 (Sacramento, CA)
NONCREDIT 101: Noncredit Programs & Partnerships at Mt. San Antonio College
by Liza Becker
by Liza Becker
| noncredit_101_-_instructional_programs.pdf |
Noncredit Chancellor's Office Update
by Kirsten Corbin
by Kirsten Corbin
| cccco_noncredit_update_acce_workshop_.pdf |
ACCE 2016 Statewide Conference (Monterey, CA)
The WOW Factor: An Alternative Technology Project
by Betty Sedor, Sydnee Risk, & Jo Moore
by Betty Sedor, Sydnee Risk, & Jo Moore
| alt_tech_project_medical_billing.pdf |
Mira Costa College Workforce Development & Community Education:
Insights from a Successful Program
by Christine Jensen
Insights from a Successful Program
by Christine Jensen
| miracosta_commed_workforce_development.pdf |
To Partner or Not to Partner: Hot Certifications & Certificate Ideas
by Christine Jensen
by Christine Jensen
| hot_certificate__program_ideas.pdf |
Noncredit Track - Why, How, What? Flipchart Activity
by Liza Becker
by Liza Becker
| why_how_what_flipchart_activity.pdf |
Implementing Business Plans and Organizational Planning
in Community Services Programs
by Dr. Jeff Rhoades, Santa Rosa Junior College
in Community Services Programs
by Dr. Jeff Rhoades, Santa Rosa Junior College
| strategic_planning.pdf |
Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG) Update
by Neil Kelly
by Neil Kelly
| acce_2016_aebg_update.pdf |
NOCRC Project Asparagus: I-Best in Action
by Jesse Crete
by Jesse Crete
State Legislative Update
by Ashley Setoudeh, Policy Advisor, Nossaman LLP
by Ashley Setoudeh, Policy Advisor, Nossaman LLP
| state_legislative_update.pdf |
Progress on the California Assessment Initiative
by Jennifer Coleman, Butte College
by Jennifer Coleman, Butte College
| cai_presentation_-_acce_2.24.16.pdf |
Scaling Student Support Services for a Multi-Site Community-Based Non-Credit Program
by Randy Brown & Marcela Serrano, Gavilan College
by Randy Brown & Marcela Serrano, Gavilan College
| scaling_student_support_services.pdf |
LMI Analysis: An Often Forgotten Step Between Cocktail Napkin and Program Development
by Jim Lancaster, Citrus College
by Jim Lancaster, Citrus College
| lmi_analysis.pdf |
Fall 2015 Southern Workshop - November 12, 2015 (Anaheim, CA)
Institutional Effectiveness Partnership Initiative
by Theresa Tena
by Theresa Tena
| institutional_effectiveness_tena.pdf |
Fall 2015 Northern Workshop - October 19, 2015 (Sacramento, CA)
Noncredit Student Success & Support Program (SSSP) Update
by Chris Graillat
by Chris Graillat
| fall_2015_noncredit_sssp_update.pdf |
Career Development & College Preparation (CDCP) Update
by Chantee Guiney
by Chantee Guiney
| fall_2015_cdcp_update.pdf |
ACCE 2015 Statewide Conference (San Diego, CA)
AB 86 Update by Neil Kelley
| ab_86.pdf |
Life Reimagined by Mary Lange & Pat Mosteller
| life_reimagined.pdf |
State Legislative Update by Ashley Setoudeh
| state_legislative_updates__setoudeh_.pdf |
Noncredit Student Success & Support Program (SSSP) Update
by Chris Graillat
by Chris Graillat
| noncredit_sssp_update__graillat_.pdf |
Contextualized Basic Skills in Auto Technology
by Carolyn McGavock & Frank Vasquez
by Carolyn McGavock & Frank Vasquez
| contextualized_basic_skills__mcgavock__vasquez_.pdf |
SSSP & MIS Reporting: A New Partnership
by Deborah Ledford & Beverly Heasley with input from Todd Hoig
by Deborah Ledford & Beverly Heasley with input from Todd Hoig
| sssp_mis__ludford___beasely_.pdf |
Fall 2014 Southern Workshop - November 19, 2014
Student Equity by Vaniethia Hubbard
| 2014_noncredit_student_equity_11.19.2014_v._hubbard.pdf |
Noncredit Student Success & Support Program (SSSP) Update
by Chris Graillat
by Chris Graillat
| 2014_noncredit_sssp-cccco_11.19.2014_c._graillat.pdf |
A Snapshot of Noncredit SSSP Practices & Funding Recommendations from the Field
by Liza Becker
by Liza Becker
| 2014_noncredit_sssp_field_survey_11.19.2014_l._becker.pdf |
ACCE 2014 Statewide Conference (San Francisco, CA)
Silicon Valley ALLIES Innovation Initiative
| acce_sf_feb_5_2014_allies.pdf |
Adult Education Legislative Update
Office of Government Relations, CC League of California
Office of Government Relations, CC League of California
| acce_sf_feb_2014_adult_ed_update.pdf |
Visionary Leadership by Darroch "Rocky" Young
| acce_sf_feb_2014_keynote_visionary_leadership.pdf |
Scorecard: How to Improve Your CDCP Outcome Rates
by Beverly Heasley
by Beverly Heasley
| acce_sf_feb_2014_scorecard.pdf |
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
by Amy Hyams
by Amy Hyams
| commed_sf_feb_7_2014_marketingshoestring.pdf |
Ed2go: Learn More
| commed_sf_feb_2014_ed2go_vendorshowcase.pdf |
World Education: Empowering Students Through Learning
by Candice Markham
by Candice Markham
| commed_sf_feb_2014_worldeducation_vendorshowcase.pdf |
