Learning Days

Learning Days is the academic kick-off to the fall and winter semesters that provides all Delta College employees with new and upcoming college information and professional development. 

Fall Learning Days 2025

Please see below for a brief schedule overview.  For additional information and concurrent session details, please see the full Fall Learning Days schedule of events (PDF).

Monday, August 18 – Faculty Monday

Faculty should choose to attend either from 2:30–5pm or from 6–9pm.

Afternoon / evening times Topic Location
2:30–2:45pm / 6–6:15pm Welcome from FCTE and Dr. Gavin G160 / J134
2:45–2:50pm / 6:15–6:20pm Transition break  
2:50–3:50pm / 6:20–7:20pm Presentation track J wing
3:50–4pm / 7:20–7:30pm Transition break  
4–5:30pm / 7:30–9pm Workshop track J wing and library classrooms

Tuesday, August 19 – All College Day

Time Topic Location
7:45–8:45am President's breakfast Pioneer Gym
8:45–9:15am President's address, Dr. Mike Gavin Pioneer Gym
9:15–9:30am Introduction of new employees, Wendy Childs Pioneer Gym
9:30–9:45am Celebration of Endowed Teaching Chair Recipients, Dr. Reva Curry Pioneer Gym
9:45–10:30am Delta Talks: Little Things that Make a Big Difference, Various Pioneer Gym
10:30–10:45am Employee safety training and updates, Robert Battinkoff Pioneer Gym
10:45–11am Break  
11am–12pm BEDI foundations, Chris DeEulis & Team Pioneer Gym
12–1pm Lunch break  
1–2:35pm Concurrent sessions 1 Various
2:45–4:20pm Concurrent sessions 2 Various

Wednesday, August 20

Time Topic Location
9–9:05am Welcome, Dr. Reva Curry Lecture Theater
9:05–9:55am Title IX, Allie Martinez Lecture Theater
9:55–10:15am Delta website for students, Josh Berry Lecture Theater
10:15–10:30am SES student support updates, Karry Kiste-Toner and James Perry Lecture Theater
10:30–10:45am Campus safety updates, Chief Robert Battinkoff Lecture Theater
11am–4pm Lunch and division/discipline meetings Details provided by each division office