About Us
Our aim is to provide excellent professional development opportunities that enhance our abilities to effectively engage with our students and cultivate an environment in which students and employees can thrive.
We participate in the Flexible Calendar Program with the Chancellor’s Office which means that we have committed to the State that we will provide professional development in lieu of work.
"FLEX, or Flexible Calendar, at SWC reflects the State Academic Senate guidelines for faculty development and ensures fulfillment of the purpose of the Flexible Calendar Program: ...to provide time for faculty to participate in development activities that area related to staff, student and instructional improvement (Title 5, Section 55720)."
Executive Officer
Janelle Williams Melendrez
jwilliams@swccd.edu
(619) 216-6661
Academic Administrator assigned to the Office of the Superintendent/President.
Oversees the Office of Equity and Engagement and its programs: Advancing Equity Program, Professional Development Program, and Training Services
Administrative Secretary II
Atlee Contreras Urquhart
aurquhart@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 ext. 5679
Classified Professional Member assigned to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Liaison between the Executive Officer, the District, and the Community.
Professional Development Faculty Coordinator
Jonathan Henderson, Ed.D.
jhenderson@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 ext. 5974
Faculty Member assigned to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates professional development for faculty. Coordinates the implementation of the Flexible Calendar Program Guidelines from the California Community College Chancellor's Office.
Advancing Equity Faculty Coordinator
Trishana Norquist, Ed.D.
tnorquist@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 x5957
Faculty Member of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering on reassignment to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Coordinates the Advancing Equity programs.
Advancing Equity Teaching Academy Faculty Coordinator
Eliana Santana, Ed.D.
esantana@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 x5251
Faculty Member of the School of Language and Literature on reassignment to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Coordinates the Advancing Equity Teaching Academy (AETA). AETA is a year-long, cohort-based, faculty professional learning program designed to assist in developing awareness, and honing the skills needed to support and sustain equitable teaching practices that lead to student success.
Training Services Coordinator
Andre Ortiz
aortiz@swccd.edu
(619) 482-6430
Classified Professional Member assigned to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Coordinates the Training Services Program. Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates individual and group training on software and emerging technologies for all college employees.
Programs Coordinator
Patricia Hinck
phinck@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 x5678
Classified Professional Member assigned to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates professional development for Classified and Confidential Professionals. Manages the Vision Resource Center/Cornerstone System (Professional Learning Management System). Supports in the implementation of the Flexible Calendar Guidelines. Coordinates operations and logistics of the programs of the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Program Technician
Ana Unibe
aunibe@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 x5675
Classified Professional Member assigned to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Assists with operations and logistics of the programs of the Office of Equity and Engagement.