The primary objective of employee training is to provide comprehensive legal and safety training to all employees.  

The District is pleased to offer this training through Keenan Safe Colleges. Training topics available on Keenan Safe Colleges include: safety in the workplace, injury prevention, sexual harassment, communication styles and skills and implicit bias to name a few. The trainings are self-paced, and video based allowing employees to learn at their own speed. Short quizzes at the end of the training allows employees to test their grasp on the topics reviewed. 

Staff Contact Information 

Heidi Jenkins 
Human Resources Specialist 
hjenkins@glendale.edu
(818) 240-1000, ext. 5164

Keenan Safe Colleges Training Portal

Training Matrix

Mandated Courses with Regulations and Occupations

The objective of professional development is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and effectiveness of faculty and staff, ultimately improving student outcomes. It helps employees stay current with teaching methods, technological advancements, and industry trends. Here are some key objectives: 

1. Improving Teaching Practices: Professional development allows employees to learn and adopt new pedagogical strategies, which can lead to better engagement and learning outcomes for students.

2. Enhancing Academic and Career Pathways: It supports employees in aligning curriculum and instruction with real-world needs, ensuring students are well-prepared for both transfer to universities and entry into the workforce.

3. Increasing Technology Integration: With the growing reliance on digital tools, professional development helps employees integrate technology effectively into teaching, improving accessibility and engagement.

4. Supporting Diverse Student Populations: It equips employees with strategies to address the diverse needs of community college students, including those from different cultural, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.

5. Promoting Faculty Collaboration: Professional development encourages collaboration among employees, which fosters a culture of shared best practices and continuous improvement.

6. Fostering Career Growth: It provides faculty and staff with opportunities for career advancement, leadership training, and other professional growth, helping retain top talent at the college.

The District provides additional training and professional development opportunities through the Vision Resource Center as well as in person and hyflex. The Vision Resource Center is a statewide system for accessing, tracking, sharing, and promoting professional development. It enables employees to connect and learn about various topics that impact our work and students. All employees can monitor their professional development activities and CPGU hours as well as discover and register for upcoming workshops and events.

Staff Contact Information 

Heidi Jenkins 
Human Resources Specialist 
hjenkins@glendale.edu
(818) 240-1000, ext. 5164