April 13, 2021: Student Work Group

• Welcome from Nicky Damania (0:45)
• President Sonya Christian remarks (4:21)
• Vice President Zav Dadabhoy update on reopening (21:07)
• Tina Johnson remarks (2:47)
• Chris Glaser remarks (2:28)
• Bernadette Martinez remarks (2:03)
• Wrap-up & Conclusion with Nicky Damania (0:48)

April 8, 2021: Student Work Group

• Introduction from Nicky Damania (0:42)
• President Sonya Christian's remarks (8:50)
• Nicky Damania's Remarks, Part 1 (4:17)
• Ciny Collier - Covid Vaccine Myths
• Nicky Damania's Remarks, Part 2 (8:50)
• Marisa Marquez Remarks (6:22)
• Lisa Harding Remarks (5:04)
• A Student's Perspective: Abigail Greenleaf-Porcho (4:25)
• Conclusion & Wrap-up with Nicky Damania (3:09)

April 6, 2021: Instructional Work Group

• Introduction from Nicky Damania (0:41)
• Introductory remarks from President Sonya Christian (10:23)
• Remarks from Dean Rich McCrow (6:52)
• Question 1: Rony Rencinos (3:35)
• Question 1: Christina Howell (3:46)
• Question 1: Joe Saldivar (4:02)
• Question 1: Jordan Rude (8:35)
• Question 2 Rony Rencinos (3:10)
• Question 2: Christina Howell (2:21)
• Question 2: Joe Saldivar (1:55)
• Question 2: Jordan Rude (1:31)
• Question 3: All Panelists (3:31)
• Wrap Up & Conclusion with Nicky Damania (1:10)

March 4, 2021: Vaccinations and Higher Ed

• Nicky Damania Introduction (1:09)
• Sonya Christian (10:26)
• Nicky Damania (17:54)
• Craig Hayward (10:54)
• Jennifer Johnson (6:58)
• Kimberly Nickell (4:07)
• Nicky Damania Conclusion (1:27)

March 2, 2021: BCSGA and Student Information Desk

• Introduction from Nicky Damania (0:35)
• Sonya Christian (13:44)
• Gian Gayatao (2:25)
• Zav Dadabhoy (6:50)
• Student Information Desk Update (19:44)
• Nicky Damania Conclusion (1:12)

February 23, 2021: Summer & Fall 2021 Preliminary Plans

• Introduction from Todd Coston (1:02)
• Sonya Christian remarks (22:01)
• Billie Jo Rice remarks (8:57)
• Rosita Barron - Director, Child Development Center (7:16)
• Jeremy Staat - Professor, Welding (7:16)
• Anna Melby - Professor, Culinary Arts (4:04)
• Wrap-Up from Todd Coston (0:42)

February 2, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccinations with Dr. Michael Saag

Videos

• Full Forum Video
• Introduction
• Full Q&A Session
• Conclusion

Dr. Michael Saag Q&A

December 16 - PSYC B61NC: Psychological Resilience Skills Training

Videos:

• Introduction with Sonya Christian (10:50)
• Rich McCrow (11:34)
• Helen Acosta (4:06)
• Isaias Hernandez (3:58)
• David Riess (5:48)
• Wrap Up (4:51)

December 3: Contact Tracing Program at BC

Videos:

• Full Forum Video (25:27)
• Introduction with President Sonya Christian (6:04)
• Richard McCrow (9:29)
• Charles Daramola (2:36)
• Billie Jo Rice (3:55)
• Q&A and Wrap Up (1:18)

September 8: BC Athletics During COVID-19

Videos

• Full Forum Video (33:21)
• Introduction with President Sonya Christian (9:29)
• Sarah Lopez, Renegade Athlete (6:57)
• Reggie Bolton (5:02)
• Brett Clark (11:56)

Attendees: 213

August 12: COVID-19 and Fall 2020

Videos

• Full Forum Video (44:03)
• Introduction with President Sonya Christian (13:29)
• Bill Potter & Cindy Collier (19:04)
• Heather Baltis (2:14)
• Alisha Loken (9:10)

Attendees: 197

May 6: All-Campus Virtual Forum

Videos

• Full forum video with transcript

May 4: All Campus Budget Forum

Videos

• Full forum video with transcript

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat

April 14: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

Videos

• Full forum video with transcript
• Introduction with President Sonya Christian (15:29)
• Carla Gard, Nursing (6:54)
• Lori Ortiz (12:34)
• Denise Mitchell (7:25)
• Fidel Cabuena (5:06)
• Q&A (6:36)

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat

Attendees: 263

April 13: Community & Political Partners

Videos

• Full forum video with transcript
• Introduction with President Sonya Christian (11:28)
• Rudy Salas, California State Assembly (4:37)
• Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg, KCCD Trustee (6;45)
• David Bynum, Attorney at Law (11:29)
• Q&A (14:59)

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat

Attendees: 252

April 7: Student Panel

Videos

• Full video with transcript
• Introduction with President Sonya Christian (15:32)
• Sara Navidad, Radiologic Technology (5:53)
• Krissy Coggshall, Computer Science and Engineering (7:01)
• Izzy Foster, Commercial Music and Jazz (2:40)
• Q&A (7:05)

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat

Attendees: 187

April 6: Political and Community Leaders

Videos

• Full video with transcript
• Introduction with BC President Sonya Christian (13:28)
• Vince Fong, CA State Assembly (8:03)
• Jean Fuller, Retired CA State Senator (3:25)
• Richard Chapman, Kern Economic Development Corporation CEO (5:09)
• Romeo Agbalog, Kern Citizens for Sustainable Government (7:34)
• Q&A Session (16:14)

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat

Attendees: 251

April 2: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

Videos

• Full video with transcript (48:25)
• Introduction with President Sonya Christian (14:18)
• Abel Guzman: Executive Director, Rural Initiatives (7:03)
• Diane Allen: Counseling Faculty, DSPS (7:35)
• Jackie Lau: Assistant Director, Admissions & Records (6:27)
• Matt Jones: Faculty, Academic Technology (5:33)
• Question & Answer Session (6:59)
   

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat
• Johns Hopkins University Dashboard
• Unacast Social Distancing Scoreboard
• IHME Covid-19 projections
• BC Back to College program
• Valley Public Radio: Nursing students at Bakersfield College will help lighten the load for Kern hospitals
• Politico: 'No Words For This' - 10 million workers file jobless claims in just two weeks
• The Atlantic: How will the Coronavirus end?
   

Attendees: 208

March 31: Let's Hear from our Students

Videos

• Full video with transcript (36:06)
• Introduction with Nicky Damania and President Sonya Christian (10:44)
• Karen Cid Ibanez (5:27)
• Emma McNellis (6:02)
• Maria James (6:31)
• Q&A (3:37)

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat
• Johns Hopkins University Dashboard
• IHME Covid-19 projections
• 23 ABC: Bakersfield announces closure of all city playground areas
• BC Back to College program
   

Attendees: 213

March 25: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

Videos

• Full Length Seminar Video with Transcript (46:24)
• Video: Introduction with Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (13:24)
• Video: Romeo Agbalog, KCCD Trustee (2:21)
• Video: Paula Parks, English Faculty (6:58)
• Video: Anna Collins, Philosophy Faculty (5:58)
• Video: Kris Tiner, Music Faculty (9:16)
• Video: Q&A (8:41)

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat
• Johns Hopkins University Dashboard
• LA Times: Here is where the California National Guard is being deployed (Subscription required)
• BC Back to College Program

Attendees: 244

March 24: Health & Wellness

Videos

• Full Length Seminar Video with Transcript (41:10) 
• Introduction with Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (11:44)
• Cindy Collier, Nursing Faculty (7:20)
• Sandi Taylor, Athletic Director (4:40)
• Fabiola Johnson, Counseling Faculty (3:28)
• David Riess, Sociology Faculty (9:46)
• Q&A (4:58)

Links

• Q&A Log From Video Chat
• Johns Hopkins University Dashboard

Attendees: 255

March 23: Let's Hear from our Students

Videos

• Full Length Seminar Video with Transcript (40:14)
• Video: Introduction with Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (11:26)
• Video: Samantha Pulido (7:24)
• Video: Josiah Diaz (5:42)
• Video: Robin Van Dyke (7:16)
• Video: Catherine Johnston (4:00)
• Video: Q&A (5:36)

Links

• Q&A Log From Video Chat
• Johns Hopkins University Dashboard
• NPR: 'Panic-gogy' - Teaching online classes during the Coronavirus pandemic

Attendees: 248

March 19: Operational transition

Videos

• March 19, 2020 Forum (Full Video with transcript)
• Introduction with President Sonya Christian (10:00)
• Dena Rhoades, Human Resources (7:24)
• Billie Jo Rice, VP of Instruction (4:33)
• Tina Johnson, CSEA President (3:26)
• Manny Mourtzanos, Management Association (5:22)
• Q&A (11:46)

Links

• Q&A Log From Video Chat

Attendees: 271

March 18: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

Videos

• March 18, 2020 Forum (Full Video with transcript)
• Introduction with Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (13:49)
• Andrew Haney, Automotive Department (5:26)
• Ximena Da Silva Tavares, Chemistry (5:59)
• Yvonne Armendariz (1:13)
• Kris Stallworth (4:28)
• Q&A (13:29)

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat
• Johns Hopkins University Dashboard
• Washington Post Social Distancing Simulator

Attendees: 277

March 17: Teaching at a Distance

Videos

• Full Seminar Video with Transcript
• Introduction: Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (14:51)
• Steven Holmes, Political Science (5:03)
• Ashley Choate, Biology (4:23)
• Josh Ottum, Music (4:21)
• Josh Lewis, Math (6:57)

Links

• Johns Hopkins University Dashboard
• Washington Post Social Distancing Simulator

Attendees: 231

March 16: Teaching & Supporting at a Distance

Videos

• Full Length Seminar Video with Transcript
• Video: Introduction with Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (12:17)
• Video: Sondra Keckley, Library (4:43)
• Video: Jennifer Achan, Financial Aid (6:08)
• Video: Nick Strobel, Astronomy (9:03)
• Video: Jason Stratton, History (4:30)
• Video: Q&A (14:05)

Attendees: 173

March 15: Supporting Students at a Distance

Videos

• Full Length Seminar Video with Transcript
• Video: Introduction with Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (13:50)
• Video: Marisa Marquez, Counseling (5:44)
• Video: Victor Diaz, Counseling (7:27)
• Video: Imelda Valdez, EOP&S (12:51)
• Video: Kim Arbolante, Writing Center (6:40)
• Video: Q&A (9:27)

Attendees: 201

March 14: Transitioning to Teaching at a Distance

Videos

• Full Length Seminar Video with Transcript
• Video: Introduction with Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (12:12)
• Video: Kathleen Rush, Mathematics (3:41)
• LeAnn Riley, Agriculture (6:14)
• Olivia Garcia, History (4:12)
• Jennifer Grohol, History (4:45)
• Video: Q&A (23:06)

​Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat (03/14/20)

Attendees:102

March 13: Instructional Strategies

Videos

• Full Seminar Video with Transcript
• Video: Introduction & Overview by Todd Coston & Sonya Christian (9:27)
• Video: Michael Korcok, Communications (9:41)
• Video: Chris Cruz Boone, Communications (5:24)
• Video: Jennifer Jett, English (4:52)
• Video: Michelle Hart, Education (2:00)
• Video: Michael Muhme, Communications (7:50)
• Video: Questions & Answers (11:40)

​Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat (03/13/20)

Attendees: 162

March 12: Institutional Update 

Videos

• Video: COVID-19 All Campus Briefing - Full Forum with Transcript (03/12/20)

Links

• Q&A Log from Video Chat (03/12/20)

Attendees: 472