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 Programs, Professional Development Program, and Training Services
Professional Development Faculty Coordinator
Jonathan Henderson
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
Eliana Santana-Williamson, Ed.D.
esantana@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 x5251
Faculty Member of the School of Language, Literature, and Humanities on 80% 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 teachign practices that lead to sudent 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.
Coordinates operations and logistics of the Office of Equity and Engagement and its programs. Plans, develops, delivers, and coordinates professional development for Classified and Confidential Professionals. Manages the Vision Resource Center/Cornerstone (Professional Learning Management System).
Program Technician
Ana Unibe
aunibe@swccd.edu
(619) 421-6700 x5675
Classified Professional Member assigned to the Office of Equity and Engagement.
Assissts with operations and logistics of the Office of Equity and Engagement and its programs. Designs the Inclusion Calendar.