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 2026
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 24 – Faculty Monday
| Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30–2:35pm | Welcome & Speaker Introduction, Dr. Michelle Allmendinger | Pioneer Gym |
| 2:35–5:45pm | Presentation & Workshop, Dr. José Antonio Bowen | Pioneer Gym |
Tuesday, August 25 – All College Day
| Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45–8:45am | President's Breakfast | Pioneer Gym |
| 8:45–9:30am | President's Address and Q&A, Dr. Michelle Allmendinger | Pioneer Gym |
| 9:30–9:45am | Introduction of New Employees, Wendy Childs | Pioneer Gym |
| 9:45–10am | Employee Safety Training & Updates, Robert Battinkoff | Pioneer Gym |
| 10–10:15am | Break | |
| 10:15–11:30am | Keynote Speaker, Dr. José Antonio Bowen | Pioneer Gym |
| 11:30–11:45am | Celebration of Endowed Teaching Chair Recipients, Dr. Reva Curry | Pioneer Gym |
| 11:45am–12:45pm | Lunch Break (Cake in Founder's Hall) | |
| 12:45–4:15pm | Concurrent Sessions | Various |
Wednesday, August 26 – Division Day
| Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9–9:05am | Welcome, Dr. Reva Curry | Lecture Theater |
| 9:05–9:45am | Title IX, Allie Martinez | Lecture Theater |
| 9:45–10am | Campus Safety for Faculty, Chief Robert Battinkoff | Lecture Theater |
| 10–10:15am | SP2 Technology Commitee Update, Jon Foco | Lecture Theater |
| 10:15–10:30am | SES Update for Faculty, Karry Kiste-Toner & James Perry | Lecture Theater |
| 10:30–10:45am | In-Person & Online Tutoring, Danielle Petersen | Lecture Theater |
| 11am–4pm | Lunch & Division/Discipline Meetings (Details provided by each division office) | Various |
A Note from the Delta College Food Pantry
Food insecurity takes more than meals. It takes birthdays. Celebrations. These small moments of joy help to remind us we are valued and seen. This fall, the Delta College Food Pantry is pushing back.
During Fall Learning Days, we are collecting supplies for Celebration Boxes — because we believe dignity does not have an income requirement and joy should never be a privilege. Every Delta College student deserves to celebrate birthdays and milestones, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Please donate any of the following:
- Boxed cake mix
- Cooking oil
- Sprinkles
- Frosting
- Birthday candles
We Also Welcome:
- Non-perishable, unexpired food items
- Monetary donations
- Payroll deduction contributions
Every student deserves a candle to blow out. Help us make sure they have one. See you on August 24th!
