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 alike 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.
Coordinates the implementation of the Flexible Calendar Program Guidelines from the California Community College Chancellor's Office. Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates professional development for faculty.
Advancing Equity Teaching Academy 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.
Leads the design and facilitation of the Advancing Equity Teaching Academya (AETA) 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 teachign practices that lead to sudent success.
Advancing Equity Faculty Coordinator
Linne Wienke
lwienke@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 x5708
Faculty Member of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering on reassignment to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Leads the design and facilitation of faculty Communities of Practice(CoP) and supports district-wide professional learning that advances learner- and learning-centered, culturally responsive instruction and service.
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.
Supports in the implementation of the Flexible Calendar Guidelines. Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates professional development for Classified and Confidential Professionals. Manages the Professional Learning Management System. 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.
Provides operational and logistical support for the varied programs, events, and activities housed within the Office of Equity and Engagement. Assists with updating and maintaining data records within the Professional Learning Management System.
Jesse Negrete
jnegrete@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 x5676
Classified Professional Member assigned to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Provides operational and logistical support for the varied programs, events, and activities housed within the Office of Equity and Engagement. Assists with updating and maintaining data records within the Professional Learning Management System.