Development Day is a day dedicated to building the STLCC employee community through learning, engagement, service and connection.
Who: All full-time faculty and staff
When: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: STLCC – Forest Park (in person!)
Below, you will find information regarding the following:
Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Coffee and Mingle | FP Gym |
| 8:45 - 10 a.m. |
Opening Session 8:45 a.m. - Opening: Dr. Pittman |
FP Gym |
| 10:30 a.m. - Noon |
Morning Breakout Morning Breakout A: 10:30 a.m. - Noon |
FP Various Locations |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | FP Student Center |
| 1:30 - 3:15 p.m. |
Afternoon Breakout Afternoon Breakout A: 1:30 - 3 p.m. |
FP Various Locations |
STLCC Chancellor
Consider donating to this worthy cause, which is an STLCC tradition!
President, Bank of America St. Louis
STLCC Foundation – Chair
President and CEO -
Missouri Community College Association
STLCC is providing lunch, and the following options will be available:
Your choice of three sandwiches served with side salads, condiments, chips, fruit and assorted cookies. All sandwiches are served on locally-sourced breads. Gluten free and Vegan options will be available.
Additionally, here are some helpful reminders for lunch:
Choose between one 90-minute or two 45-minute sessions per breakout.
*STLCC Wellness is offering 50 Vitality points for eligible employees per session marked with an asterisk (no limit).
Presenters: Elizabeth Desrosiers, Bijan Pashaie
Room: HS312
Are you interested in learning about Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)? This session will begin with a presentation about different ways that Extended Reality (XR) technologies are being used across a wide variety of industries including applications in engineering, art and design, medical technology, equipment maintenance, aerospace, online learning, and many more! Next, participants will join small groups and brainstorm ways that XR can add value for students, faculty, and staff. Examples of tools will be available for experimentation during the session, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own Tablets, Phones, and/or VR Headsets for exploration and practice.
Facilitators: Elizabeth Gassel Perkins and Ellen Wottrich
Panelists: Kelly Wavering, Jamie Christy, Kristi Shaffer, Tracy Barron, Erin Mignin, Shaun Reno,
John Elliott, Diane Ascare
Room: E019
STLCC has undertaken several different large-scale student and community-focused initiatives in the last several years. Some of these programs include dual credit/enrollment partnerships, developmental education redesign work, a new student placement tool, and a new partnership with St. Louis County Justice Services called the PACE Program. This session will briefly provide general information and quantitative data regarding these initiatives but will focus on how each program has been successful due to faculty participation and leadership. This session aims to highlight the excellent work completed by faculty in each of these areas and provide information on how others can get involved.
Presenter: Rob Hertel
Room: AB Dining Room
Understanding changes to the JR and how they affect your working conditions.
Presenter: Angela Street (EAB)
Room: HS212
Too often, efforts to foster a more inclusive climate stall out because of "analysis paralysis." Leaders want to be sure they have exactly the right data to measure and understand the climate at their institution. Year after year, leaders launch climate surveys to measure faculty and staff's perception of climate. However, the data continuously shows in particular the attrition of faculty of color continues to either decline or not increase. In this session we will explore best practices in faculty of color retention and recruitment efforts where an inclusive climate has been deeply explored and made progress in these areas of challenge. We will discuss how this may relate to SLCC and explore the research surrounding this work together.
Presenters: Sarah Fielding, Kevin Sterett
Place: Field by flagpole adjacent to parking garage
Join us on the grass nearest the flag pole for a badminton “doing” extravaganza, weather permitting. In this session, play will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. Get there early to take a number and rotate in. Even numbers will play odd. All welcome, including spectators. Standard, international rules of the game apply.
Presenter: Sandra Arumugam-Osburn, Phi Theta Kappa - Forest Park
Room: HS310
The PTK students at the Forest Park campus are researching the mental health, academic, social, and financial benefits of forming connections between students and faculty. We plan to share our initial research findings with the faculty members and solicit feedback from them. We would like to discuss how faculty perceive these connections for themselves and get suggestions on how these connections can be made both in and out of the classroom.
Presenter: Abby Mueller (Metropolitan Trans Umbrella Group)
Facilitators: TBD
Room: HS314
Metro Trans Umbrella Group will provide a panel of trans community members who will speak to their experiences in school, healthcare, and other spaces. They will explain various terms and gender concepts in the context of their own lives.
Presenters: Casey Whalen, Jen Peterlin
Room: E309
Using the framework from "You Are A Data Person - Strategies for Using Analytics on Campus" by Amelia Parnell to analyze Student Satisfaction Inventory data in PowerBI.
Presenters: Zack Kavanaugh, Don Etling
Room: E214
Creating open lines for collaborative communication is essential to the work we do at STLCC. This training session will share learnings from the Community College’s employee survey and follow-up employee engagement sessions, and soliciting and sharing ideas and best practices from participants. During the training you will learn effective communications and listening strategies, and how to engage with your colleagues in a candid conversation.
If you are interested in participating in this training, please register your interest. Completion of the form is to provide the facilitators with background information on and potential size of the audience in order to tailor the session to participant needs.
Presenter: Ian Garrison, Lead Agile Coach, Sketch Development
Room: E209
Whether you're new to Agile or looking to refresh your understanding, this session is designed to demystify the fundamentals of Agile methods. In this presentation, we will explore the key principles and practices that drive agility. From the Agile Manifesto to Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, we'll cover the core concepts that empower teams to adapt, innovate, and deliver value to customers more effectively.
Experts from Sketch Development, will break down complex ideas into digestible insights, making it accessible for individuals at all levels of experience. You'll leave with a solid foundation in agile ways of thinking, armed with practical knowledge to enhance your team's productivity and agility.
Presenter: Rhoda Banks
Room: E311
This presentation is tailored for individuals who aspire to break into corporate or professional roles, whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or simply seeking advancement in your current profession. No matter where you are on your career journey, this session will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to create a standout resume that grabs the attention of hiring managers.
Presenters: Brad Ziegler, Scott Mullins
Room: HS412A
Learn hands-only CPR and how to help someone with life-threatening bleeding in this interactive session.
Presenters: Dr. Chauvette Green; Bobby Collins, Regina Blackshear and Royce Bond
Room: HS214
Enrollment Services: Next Steps & Updates: With a full academic year under our belt, we will discuss the restructure of Admissions and Financial Aid, process improvements and next steps.
24/25 Financial Aid Updates: Review of the many changes the Department of Education will be enforcing with the FAFSA, data collection, taxes, etc.
Presenters: Jai Singleton, Thomas Pullen
Room: E213
Provide appropriate guidelines and instructions for a position reclassification and conducting a reorganization.
Presenters: Richard Stephenson, Elizabeth Blackmon
Room: E218
The purpose of the session will be to introduce Academic Success and Tutoring's new student scheduling platform to faculty and explain the benefits to students and our tutoring centers. The objective of this session is for faculty to have knowledge about the platform, have an opportunity to ask questions, and to be able to speak confidently with students about this new service we are offering.
Presenter: Rachel Gaffney, The Forest Park Wellness Committee
Room: Yoga Room - PE-110
Incorporate some MINDFUL MOVEMENT into your Professional Development Day with a beginner level yoga class sponsored by the Forest Park Wellness Committee. We’ll connect with ourselves and our colleagues as we practice breathing exercises and simple yoga postures together. No equipment or experience necessary for this session, mats will be provided. Pants and other comfortable attire is recommended. Instructor Rachel Gaffney is a registered yoga teacher, and a member of the DMS faculty.
Presenters: Julia Price, Jordan Cooper, Dr. Bill Hubble, Lindsay Fox
Room: W314
Wondering what's the latest with Nursing and Health Sciences? Come to this panel presentation to learn about our programs, the admissions process, and find out what is new and next, including growth with STLCC Transformed and the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care. Along with discussing all of the above, we will have time for Q&A.
Presenters: Tom McGovern
Room: TS151 (presentation); theater upper and lower lobby (flight demonstration)
This session will discuss the drone program, educate on the basics of drone flight, suggest ways to integrate drones into classes, and include a demonstration, and perhaps hands on practice with flying.
Presenter: Office Ryan Goetz, STLCC Police Department
Room: W313
Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.
All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations.
This session provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so
that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation.
Presenter: Nicole Harms (PAS)
Room: W216
By organizing your mind, your physical space and your time, you can increase productivity and overall happiness. In this workshop, participants focus on improving their attention span, de-cluttering their space, and delegating tasks, allowing them to accomplish more. If delegation isn’t a factor, time management can be included.
Presenter: Beth Abraham (PAS)
Room: W322
Networking helps build relationships and open doors to new opportunities. This seminar reviews the purpose, strategy, and techniques of networking to develop a personal value proposition. Reference materials about effective networking strategies and tools are included.
Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Walker
Room: E412
Attendees will learn how to implement gamification in their classrooms as a learning and engagement tool immediately.
Attendees will be immersed in gamification and quickly learn how to implement these strategies in their classrooms.
For maximum learning, attendees will need a Wi-Fi-enabled device. ie. phone. laptop/ ipad etc...
Presenter: Kris Dysert, MSc (Genealogy, Paleography, and Heraldic Studies), QG
Room: HS206
Building a family history is important, but it's not just searching archives and genealogy websites. In this session, you will learn how to interview family members and friends to create a record of their life experiences. These records are not only valuable to future generations, but the conversations also strengthen existing relationships. Don't wait until it's too late to collect their stories!
Presenter: Veronica White
Room: E217
This session will be an opportunity to connect with colleague over the game of spades. This session is for those with previous knowledge of how to play. Unfortunately, this cannot be a teaching opportunity.
Presenters: Jeanne Florini, Mark Applegate
Room: HS122
Handwritten notes create unique neuron connections in the brain which leads to enhanced memory and learning. Beyond learning, there is a growing body of evidence that handwriting in the form of journaling and letter writing impacts mental well-being and cultivates healthy connections with others. In this session we will explore the art and science of handwritten letters and journaling, brainstorm ways to incorporate the practice into classes and the workplace, and take time for meaningful practice. Presented by the Forest Park Wellness Committee.
Presenter: Chris Clayton
Room: E216
This session will summarize some of the changes and new features available in the service, including PowerPlatform and Teams. It is also an opportunity to share how you have been using technology to solve problems and improve efficiency.
Presenter: Stephanie Leonard
Room: E210
Ever wonder what the mindset is of a Veteran Student, a non typical student sitting in your class? Who is the Veteran student that walks on our campus? This presentation will give a brief overview of the students that are among us. Why they are important and where to go if assistance is needed.
Presenter: Michelle Reynolds
Room: W429
Join this session to better understand the benefits of your NCERP retirement plan and how your NCERP specialist can serve you.
Presenter: Melissa Baumgartner (PAS)
Room: E208
This session focuses on the five key elements of working productively – organization, attitude, delegation, information integration and effective use of systems. Improvement in these areas can pave the way to accomplishing more in less time. Participants explore how to best focus their time and energy to net immediate results.
Presenter: Proficient Chiropractic
Location: SC019
Proficient Chiropractic will be coming during Development Day to conduct massages. They will be located in SC019 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; availability is for two employees every 10 minutes. Please sign up in advance.
Presenter: Mark Applegate, FP Wellness Team
Location: Meet at the Wellness Table in the Outdoor Plaza
Get out and stretch your legs before the next session! Join the FP Wellness team at 1 p.m. for a .25 to 1-mile walk around the Health Science Quad. The walk will begin at the FP Wellness table under the bridgeway in the outdoor plaza. So, grab your campus compatriots for this active meet-and-greet that boasts an opportunity to win prizes (t-shirts, fitness devices and more).
Looking to forge your own path? Use these links for a 1.5-mile walk around the campus perimeter or a 2.5 mile walk into Forest Park and around Jefferson Lake.
Presenter: STLCC Wellness and our community partners
Location: Quad outside the Student Center
Join us during lunch at the quad outside the Student Center to learn about community development opportunities, wellness initiatives and games!
Support the local trans community by donating canned good and toiletries. Bring your donations to the Student Center Quad. View the poster for more information.
Rooms: W323, W324, W325
During Development Day Academic Affairs employees will be able to connect and share ideas regarding the reorganization. Any input from work done in these rooms can be provided on the forms that will be located in each room or at the link. We will also provide copies of the campus presentation to use to support and guide your discussion. Academic Affairs Pathways Reorganization Feedback.
Presenters: Elizabeth Desrosiers, Bijan Pashaie
Room: HS312
Are you interested in learning about Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)? This session will begin with a presentation about different ways that Extended Reality (XR) technologies are being used across a wide variety of industries including applications in engineering, art and design, medical technology, equipment maintenance, aerospace, online learning, and many more! Next, participants will join small groups and brainstorm ways that XR can add value for students, faculty, and staff. Examples of tools will be available for experimentation during the session, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own Tablets, Phones, and/or VR Headsets for exploration and practice.
Presenter: Rob Hertel
Room: AB Dining Room
Understanding changes to the JR and how they affect your working conditions.
Presenter: Rachel Martin, CTL Coordinator Florissant Valley
Room: Highlander
New faculty and the Coordinators of the Centers for Teaching and Learning will gather for an interdisciplinary conversation about the first three chapters of the Teaching and Learning Book Club selection, Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom.
Presenter: Angela Street (EAB)
Room: HS212
Too often, efforts to foster a more inclusive climate stall out because of "analysis paralysis." Leaders want to be sure they have exactly the right data to measure and understand the climate at their institution. Year after year, leaders launch climate surveys to measure faculty and staff's perception of climate. However, the data continuously shows in particular the attrition of faculty of color continues to either decline or not increase. In this session we will explore best practices in faculty of color retention and recruitment efforts where an inclusive climate has been deeply explored and made progress in these areas of challenge. We will discuss how this may relate to SLCC and explore the research surrounding this work together.
Presenters: Sandra Arumugam-Osburn, Chris Smejkal, Amy Brown-Marshall, Emily Vajjala
Room: HS310
There have been a lot of faculty and program changes in our district in the last few years in the communication discipline. We would like to have time during development day for the communication faculty members across the district to meet, reconnect, and discuss what's ahead in our discipline.
Presenter: Abby Mueller (Metropolitan Trans Umbrella Group)
Facilitators: TBD
Room: HS314
Metro Trans Umbrella Group will facilitate small breakout groups of STLCC faculty and staff members to discuss how to best support each other and their students no matter their gender. This will be informed by topics such as current school policies, current state-wide healthcare laws and initiatives, and current connections to gender concepts personally and professionally.)
Presenters: Casey Whalen, Jen Peterlin
Room: E309
Using the framework from "You Are A Data Person - Strategies for Using Analytics on Campus" by Amelia Parnell to analyze Student Satisfaction Inventory data in PowerBI.
Presenters: Zack Kavanaugh, Don Etling
Room:
Creating open lines for collaborative communication is essential to the work we do at STLCC. This training session will share learnings from the Community College’s employee survey and follow-up employee engagement sessions, and soliciting and sharing ideas and best practices from participants. During the training you will learn effective communications and listening strategies, and how to engage with your colleagues in a candid conversation.
If you are interested in participating in this training, please register your interest. Completion of the form is to provide the facilitators with background information on and potential size of the audience in order to tailor the session to participant needs.
Presenter: Matt House, Training Lead & Sr. Delivery Strategist, Sketch Development
Room: E209
Whether you're new to Agile or looking to refresh your understanding, this session is designed to demystify the fundamentals of Agile methods. In this presentation, we will explore the key principles and practices that drive agility. From the Agile Manifesto to Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, we'll cover the core concepts that empower teams to adapt, innovate, and deliver value to customers more effectively.
Experts from Sketch Development, will break down complex ideas into digestible insights, making it accessible for individuals at all levels of experience. You'll leave with a solid foundation in agile ways of thinking, armed with practical knowledge to enhance your team's productivity and agility.
Presenter: Norleen Nosri
Room: Art Annex 107
Working with clay offers numerous health benefits such as stress reduction, increased mental focus and emotional regulation, providing a creative outlet and enhancing problem-solving skills, as well as reducing symptoms of arthritis. Join Norleen Nosri (Fine Arts Assistant Professor) and the Forest Park Wellness Committee in this hands-on instructional session to create your very own ceramic serving dishes.
This 90-minute session takes place in the Art Annex building across from the Parking Garage (5435 Highland Park Dr. - entrance is on the south side of the building). Space is limited to 20 participants; please use the following link to sign up which guarantees a spot and helps identify equipment & material needs: Working with Clay Reservation. Selected participants will be notified by email and a waitlist will be established if space becomes available.
Presenter: Rhoda Banks
Room: E311
This presentation is tailored for individuals who aspire to break into corporate or professional roles, whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or simply seeking advancement in your current profession. No matter where you are on your career journey, this session will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to create a standout resume that grabs the attention of hiring managers.
Presenters: Brad Ziegler, Scott Mullins
Room: HS412A
Learn hands-only CPR and how to help someone with life-threatening bleeding in this interactive session.
Presenters: Kim Granger, Joe Bauer, Arabela Koric and Aletta Speegle
Room: HS308
Presenters: Jai Singleton, Thomas Pullen
Room: E213
Provide appropriate guidelines and instructions for a position reclassification and conducting a reorganization.
Presenters: Richard Stephenson, Elizabeth Blackmon
Room: E218
The purpose of the session will be to introduce Academic Success and Tutoring's new student scheduling platform to faculty and explain the benefits to students and our tutoring centers. The objective of this session is for faculty to have knowledge about the platform, have an opportunity to ask questions, and to be able to speak confidently with students about this new service we are offering.
Presenter: Chris Clayton
Room: E216
This session will summarize some of the changes and new features available in the service, including PowerPlatform and Teams. It is also an opportunity to share how you have been using technology to solve problems and improve efficiency.
Presenter: Michelle Reynolds
Room: W429
Join this session to better understand the benefits of your NCERP retirement plan and how your NCERP specialist can serve you.
Presenter: Officer Ryan Goetz, STLCC Police Department
Room: W313
Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly.
All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations. This session provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation.
Presenter: Nicole Harms (PAS)
Room: W216
By organizing your mind, your physical space and your time, you can increase productivity and overall happiness. In this workshop, participants focus on improving their attention span, de-cluttering their space, and delegating tasks, allowing them to accomplish more. If delegation isn't a factor, time management can be included.
Presenter: Nicole Harms (PAS)
Room: W322
Networking helps build relationships and open doors to new opportunities. This seminar reviews the purpose, strategy, and techniques of networking to develop a personal value proposition. Reference materials about effective networking strategies and tools are included.
Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Walker
Room: E412
Attendees will learn how to implement gamification in their classrooms as a learning and engagement tool immediately.
Attendees will be immersed in gamification and quickly learn how to implement these strategies in their classrooms.
For maximum learning, attendees will need a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a phone, laptop/ iPad, etc.
Presenter: Veronica White
Room: E217
This session will be an opportunity to connect with colleague over the game of spades. This session is for those with previous knowledge of how to play. Unfortunately, this cannot be a teaching opportunity.
Presenter: ADC Management Team
Room: E215
Are you hungry for more information about our new food service vendor? American Dining Creations will provide all of the key components you are craving. Meet the TEAM, learn more about American Dining Creations program and explore catering policies and procedures.
Presenters: Tom McGovern
Room: TS151 (presentation); Theater upper and lower lobby (flight demonstration)
This session will discuss the drone program, educate on the basics of drone flight, suggest ways to integrate drones into classes, and include a demonstration, and perhaps hands on practice with flying.
Presenter: Stephanie Leonard
Room: E210
Ever wonder what the mindset is of a Veteran Student, a non-typical student sitting in your class? Who is the Veteran student that walks on our campus? This presentation will give a brief overview of the students that are among us. Why they are important and where to go if assistance is needed.
Presenter: Melissa Baumgartner (PAS)
Room: E208
This session focuses on the five key elements of working productively – organization, attitude, delegation, information integration and effective use of systems. Improvement in these areas can pave the way to accomplishing more in less time. Participants explore how to best focus their time and energy to net immediate results.
Presenter: Vickie Kettenecker, Business Services
Room: SC118
Meeting for Business Services to connect in-person and discuss upcoming updates.
For more information about the year’s Professional Development Day, contact Human Resources - Learning and Development Team.
If you need interpreter services, please contact Interpreter Services.