Training & Development

The Office of Human Resources, Training & Development values and understands the continual growth and development of our employees is essential in order to best prepare our students for evolving roles in a diverse, dynamic, and interconnected world.

Colleges with strong and supportive professional development programs demonstrate an increase in student retention and performance in addition to overall student success. NVC is committed to supporting and encouraging the improvement of activities for classified professionals in order to provide a broad range of educational approaches which includes professional development as part of its Strategic Plan and Institutional mission. Below are links to the new guidelines for Administrative/Confidential and Classified Professionals, Professional Development Activity form, and list of goals for the funding sources.

CONTACT INFORMATION: training.development@napavalley.edu 

 

The safety of our staff and students is of utmost importance. As part of our compliance efforts, the District has contracted with Keenan SafeColleges to provide online compliance training courses for District employees. We are confident that you will find these courses to be informative towards maintaining a safe working and learning environment.

If you experience any difficulties logging into your account, please email training.development@napavalley.edu

 

  • EEO Representative Training - April 4, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. via Zoom

 This training is open to regular classified employees, administrative/confidental staff, and full-time faculty. 

The role of the EEO representative on the Selection Committee is to monitor the process in order to ensure that process adheres to the principles in Education Code §87100(a)(3) “that all persons receive an equal opportunity to compete for employment and promotion within the community college districts and by eliminating barriers to equal employment opportunity.” Each selection committee includes an EEO Representative whose primary function is to ensure that appropriate procedures are adhered to and that the EEO perspective is maintained throughout all of the committee’s deliberations. Thus, the EEO representative on the committee must receive specific anti-bias and compliance training and, if necessary, to report any perceived bias that cannot otherwise be resolved.

If you are interested in attending the April 4 training session, please submit your interest to attend via the following link.

Outlook invites will be sent to those that submit interest on a weekly basis which will include the Zoom link.

  • Selection Committee Training - April 7, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. via Zoom

This training is open to regular classified employees, administrative/confidental staff, and full-time faculty. 

This 2-hour training provides an overview of the recruitment process and the role and responsibility of a selection committee. Employees and students who wish to serve on a selection committee must be trained before they serve on a committee. In addition, current policy requires those who have already been trained to refresh every two years in order to be compliant with the policy. The training includes a comprehensive review of federal and state laws, principles of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility (DEIA) that are the basis of our recruitment practice, and best practice tips and suggestions to help selection committees manage the successful screening, interview, and evaluation of job candidates.

 If you are interested in attending the April 7 training session, please click here to register.

  • Foundation for California Community Colleges - From Precolonial Roots to Modern Struggles: Tracing Queer and Transgender Histories and Resistance - Wed. March 26, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

This training opportunity is open to all employees. Registration is Free.

Join us for an engaging webinar exploring the complex history of gender and sexuality, from precolonial understandings of diverse gender identities to the rise of discriminatory legislation targeting Queer and Transgender communities. This session will uncover how colonialism reshaped global gender systems, examine key moments in the history of Queer and Trans rights and resistance, and provide insight into the current political climate in the United States. Through a historical and socio-political lens, we will discuss the ongoing challenges faced by gender disruptors and the powerful movements working toward justice and liberation. Please click here to register.

  • California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Native American Support and Success Program - Wed. April 30, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

This training opportunity is open to all employees and tribal communitites. Registration is Free

The 2025 NASSSP Summit: Connecting the Circle – Shaping Tomorrow’s AIAN Leaders is a collaboration between the Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP) and the I Can Go to College Campaign. This event will empower attendees with best practices, toolkits and mentorship opportunities to enhance support for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students.If you are interested in attending the April 30 training, please click here to register.

  • Vision Resource Center

The Vision Resource Center is open to all employees with a napavalley.edu email. You must use your napavalley.edu email to register.

The Vision Resource Center is an online learning and communication platform that offers all California community college employees equitable access to professional development opportunities and supports efforts to fulfill the goals outlined in the Vision for Success. The Vision Resource Center offers: Thousands of learning modules, including content specifically created for the California Community Colleges; systemwide online communities and a calendar that lists all professional development events open to California Community College professionals.

 

The Staff Development Committee has representation from all constituent groups.  The members come together and look at how we can develop a very successful flex day calendar for fall and spring that is inclusive of the campus community. The members collaborate with other areas on campus to provide training opportunities for all staff.   

Meeting Details

The Staff Development Committee meets once a month.  Here is a list of fall and spring meetings.

  • Monday, October 7, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • May 2025, TBD

Members

  • Charo Albarran, Co-Chair, Assistant Superintendent/VP, Human Resources, Training & Development
  • Kathryn Bousquet, Co-Chair,  Professional Development Faculty Coordinator
  • Anna Garcia, Academic Senate Representative 
  • Elena Sirignano, Academic Senate Representative 
  • Katherine Kittel, Administrative Representative
  • Wendy Nucho, Administrative Representative
  • Keira Sullivan, Classified Senate Representative
  • Martin Shoemaker, Classified Senate Representative
  • Vacant, ASNVC, Student Representative
  • Michelle Bullock, Training & Development Administrator

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