Conferences
ZTC Summit at College of the Canyons: Celebrating ZTCs in the CCCs Year 3:
A presentation of the ZTC programs implemented by California Community Colleges and a convening of communities of practice.
May 1, 2026
Celebrating ZTC in the CCC- Year 3 was held May 1, 2026 on the Valencia Campus of College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California.
Visit ZTC in CCC Year 1 or ZTC in CCC Year 2 to see previous presentations.
Agenda
- College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus, University Center, Room 258
Welcome 9:00 - 9:15
- James Glapa-Grossklag, Dean, College of the Canyons and ZTC Technical Assistance Provider
- Jasmine Ruys, President, College of the Canyons
- James Todd, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Chancellor’s Office
Plenary I 9:15 - 9:50
- Chancellor’s Office Update: James Todd and Chad Funk, Chancellor’s Office
- What’s next for the OERI? Michelle Pilati, ASCCC OERI
Plenary II 9:50 - 10:30
- ZTC Data Collection and Analysis: What We’re Learning: The RP Group
- ZTC Professional Development Courses: Data and Insights: Judith Sebesta, ZTC TAP
Break 10:30 - 10:45
Breakouts 10:45 - 11:45
- OER Marketing and Promotion Kits: Theresa Huff and Karna Younger, Loyola Marymount University
- Utilizing AI in OER: Lessons from a NotebookLM Case Study: Tamara Perkins, College of San Mateo
- Beyond Boundaries: OER and Universal Design for Learning: Joanna Schimizzi, ISKME
- Sharing OER and ZTC Courses through Canvas Commons: Jim Julius, Mira Costa College and Amanda Taintor, Reedley College
- The ADAPT-able Classroom: Interactive Learning via Forge, Discuss-It, and Flashcards in LibreTexts: Cristina Moon, Chabot College
Lunch and LibreTexts: 11:45-12:45
Plenary III 12:45 - 1:30
- ZTC Degree Discoverability and Feasibility Study: Rachel Fleming and Student Researchers Ofelia Veisalov and Elina Balalina from Irvine Valley College
- OER Toolkit from Cosumnes River College: Andi Adkins Pogue, Cosumnes River College
Break 1:30 - 1:40
Voices from the Field: 1:40 – 2:10
- Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: Stories from California Trailblazers of Open Education: Judith Sebesta, ZTC TAP
- Open Education Association: Joy Shoemate, College of the Canyons
- Updates from Michelson 20MM: Cailyn Nagle, Michelson 20MM
- Updates from Bay View Analytics: Julie Seaman, Bay View Analytics
Plenary IV 2:10 – 2:40
- College successes and challenges
- Dorsie Brooks, Golden West College
Appreciations and Conclusion 2:40 – 2:45
- James Glapa-Grossklag, College of the Canyons and ZTC TAP