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Healing Centered Engagement (HCE) at Mt. SAC

“The greatest casualty of oppression
is our inability to dream beyond it.”

 

Dr. Shawn Ginwright,
Author of the 4 Pivots and Founder of Flourish Agenda

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Spring 2025:

HCE Certification

HCE is a strengths-based approach that advances a holistic view of healing and re-centers culture and identity as a central feature in personal well-being. This course will help support mt. SAC employees in exploring ways to more effectively reach and impact students of color. 

Registration: Limited to participants who have been nominated by President's Cabinet.


Nominated Employees Confirm Your Interest and Registration

Additional Information:

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Fall 2025:
Four Pivots Convening

 This in-person workshop will offer a deep dive into each pivot of the book through engaging activities that explore how collective actions can advance Mt. SAC's mission.

The Four Pivots are:

  • Awareness
  • Connection
  • Vision
  • Presence

Learn More about Dr. Shawn Ginwright and Flourish Agenda:

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Project Details: 

 

Goals:

  • To strengthen Mt. SAC 2035

  • Create Mt. SAC HCE leaders who will facilitate professional development opportunities within their areas of influence to implement HCE principles and practices across the College.

Project Contacts:

  • President & CEO, Dr. Martha Garcia – Project visionary
  • Dr. Melba Castro, VPSS – Project lead
  • Dr. Lisa Rodriguez (POD) – Project manager
  • Lianne Greenlee, Assistant Dean, Accreditation and Planning – Project support

Additional Information:

    • Credit for Faculty
      Hours towards PGI will be determined and available after FPDC and Salary and Leaves approval process
    • Classified Credit
      Professional Growth Benefit ineligible; release time is granted by the manager/District

 

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