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Delve into the core of Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI), understanding what it is and why it matters. This webinar will offer RSI engagement strategies, tools to enhance RSI, and how RSI fosters equity and inclusion. Participants will learn how to elevate their engagement with students to cultivate a culture of meaningful connection and interaction.

Presenter Bio

Dr. Manar Hijaz is a full-time tenured faculty member at Chaffey College. She currently oversees one of Chaffey’s Success Centers, where she helps develop initiatives to enhance student achievement, success, and completion. Dr. Hijaz also serves as the Educational Service Coordinator of the Success Centers, Supplemental Instruction (SI), and Peer Assistants for Learning (PALs) Program. Dr. Hijaz has played a pivotal role in helping to develop and implement online assignments, activities, and resources for the Success Centers. Her efforts in leveraging digital tools have amplified accessibility and effectiveness, catering to diverse learning styles, modalities, and preferences. Much of Dr. Hijaz’s expertise lies in implementing inclusive pedagogies, enhancing diversity initiatives, and advocating for equitable policies that enrich learning environments. Dr. Hijaz’s commitment to equity resonates through her mentorship and campus wide workshops that have helped shape inclusive educational landscapes for faculty, staff, and students.