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Professional Development Day

Expanding Minds and Changing Lives, Oct. 3, 2023

Professional Development Day

Professional Development Day (PDD) is Oct. 3, 2023. PDD is a day when St. Louis Community College faculty and staff gather to learn about the latest initiatives at STLCC through lectures and presentations.

Opening Session | 8:45 - 10 a.m.

Schedule

  • 8:45 a.m. – Opening – Dr. Pittman
  • 8:55 a.m. - United Way
  • 9:10 a.m. – Keynote 1 – Brian Milner, MCCA
  • 9:35 a.m. – Keynote 2 – Marilyn Bush – Bank of America – STLCC Foundation
  • 10 a.m. – closing – dismiss for breakouts - Tanya Dupske, Vice Chancellor - Human Resources Department

Professional Development Day Schedule

8 - 8:45 a.m. Coffee and Mingle
8:45 - 10 a.m.

Opening Session

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Morning Breakout A

Morning Breakout B1: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Morning Breakout B2: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 - 3:15 p.m.

Afternoon Breakout A

Afternoon Breakout B1: 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout B2: 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

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Breakout Sessions

Morning Breakouts

Exploring Extended Reality (XR) Technologies

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.


Faculty Making a Difference

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. 


STLCC NEA and the JR: Understanding Changes to the JR and How They Affect Your Working Conditions

Presenter: Rob Hertel
Room: AB Dining Room

Understanding changes to the JR and how they affect your working conditions. 


Establishing an Inclusive Climate for Faculty of Color through Recruitment and Retention Efforts

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. 


Calling All Badminton Players!

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.


The Benefits of Forming Connections with Students

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.


Session 1 - Transgender Experiences in Higher Ed, Healthcare, & Beyond: Defining Our Terms

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.


You Are a Data Person

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. 


Communications Training – Building Community Through Effective Communications

Presenters: Zack Kavanaugh (FleishmanHillard), Don Etling (FleishmanHillard)
Room: E214

Two members of FleishmanHillard’s Talent + Transformation team will host a collaborative communication training session, sharing 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.

The training is designed to align with the system’s goals to improve communications across the organization, build a stronger community, enhance employees’ workplace experience and, ultimately, make STLCC a Best Place to Work.

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.


TBD

Presenter: John Krewson
Room: E209

TBD


Resume Tips & Best Practices

Presenter: Rhoda Banks
Room: E311

TBD


Hands-Only CPR and Stop the Bleed

Presenters: Brad Ziegler, Scott Mullins
Room: HS412A

Learn hands-only CPR and how to help someone with life-threatening bleeding in this interactive session.


Enrollment Services: Next Steps & Updates; 24/25 Financial Aid Updates

Presenters: Dr. Chauvette Green; Bobby Collins 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.

Reclassification Process

Presenters: Jai Singleton, Thomas Pullen
Room: E213

Provide appropriate guidelines and instructions for a position reclassification and conducting a reorganization.


STLCC Tutor Hub

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. 


Yoga Break!

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.


Nursing News & Health Science Happenings

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.


Drones Are Taking Flight at STLCC

Presenters: Tom McGovern, Louis Kelly
Room:

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.


Active Shooter Training

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.


Increasing Productivity

Presenter: 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.


Effective Networking

Presenter: 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.

Gamification: From Quizlet to Among US: How to Increase Engagement in Your Classroom

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...


Building a Family History

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!


Connect with Colleagues through Spades

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.


Tap into the Health Energy of Journaling and Letter Writing - Your brain will thank you!

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.


What's New in Microsoft 365?

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.


Food For Thought-STLCC Welcomes American Dining Creations

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.


Green Zone Training

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.


NCERP Information Session

Presenter: Michelle Reynolds
Room: W429

TBD


Organizing for Success

Presenter: 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.

Lunch Activities

Presenter: Mark Applegate, FP Wellness Team
Location: The walk will begin at the FP Wellness table under the bridgeway 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. Grab your campus compatriots for this active meet-and-greet that boasts an opportunity to win prizes (t-shirts, fitness devices and more).

Afternoon Breakouts

Exploring Extended Reality (XR) Technologies

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.


STLCC NEA and the JR: Understanding Changes to the JR and How They Affect Your Working Conditions

Presenter: Rob Hertel
Room: AB Dining Room

Understanding changes to the JR and how they affect your working conditions. 


New Faculty Teaching and Learning Book Club

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.


Establishing an Inclusive Climate for Faculty of Color through Recruitment and Retention Efforts 

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. 


Districtwide Communication Faculty Meeting

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. 


Session 2 - Learning from Transgender Experiences: How to Help & Why It Matters to Us

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.) 


You Are a Data Person

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. 


Communications Training – Building Community Through Effective Communications

Presenters: Zack Kavanaugh (FleishmanHillard), Don Etling (FleishmanHillard)
Room:

Two members of FleishmanHillard’s Talent + Transformation team will host a collaborative communication training session, sharing 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.

The training is designed to align with the system’s goals to improve communications across the organization, build a stronger community, enhance employees’ workplace experience and, ultimately, make STLCC a Best Place to Work.

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.


TBD

Presenter: John Krewson
Room: E209

TBD


Working with Clay

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. 


Resume Tips & Best Practices

Presenter: Rhoda Banks
Room: E311

TBD


Hands-Only CPR and Stop the Bleed

Presenters: Brad Ziegler, Scott Mullins
Room: HS412A

Learn hands-only CPR and how to help someone with life-threatening bleeding in this interactive session.


A Roadmap to Transformation for the Math Departments at STLCC

Presenters: Kim Granger, Joe Bauer, Arabela Koric and Aletta Speegle
Room: HS308

  • Join us for a fun juggling game to foster good collaboration
  • Come "truckin" with us along the road to transformation
  • Watch and discuss videos on "Empowering Teams" and "Facilitator Leadership"
  • Brainstorm ideas by using vertical non-permanent surfaces

Reclassification Process

Presenters: Jai Singleton, Thomas Pullen
Room: E213

Provide appropriate guidelines and instructions for a position reclassification and conducting a reorganization.


STLCC Tutor Hub

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. 


What's New in Microsoft 365?

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.


Active Shooter Training

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.


Increasing Productivity

Presenter: 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.


Effective Networking

Presenter: 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.

Gamification: From Quizlet to Among US: How to Increase Engagement in Your Classroom

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.


Connect with Colleagues through Spades

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.


Food For Thought-STLCC Welcomes American Dining Creations 

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.


Drones are Taking Flight at STLCC

Presenters: Tom McGovern, Louis Kelly
Room:

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.


Green Zone Training

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.


Organizing for Success

Presenter: 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.


DW Business Services Meeting

Presenter: Vickie Kettenecker, Business Services
Room: SC118

Meeting for Business Services to connect in-person and discuss upcoming updates.


Lunch Instructions

STLCC is providing lunch, and the following options will be available:

Your choice of three sandwiches served with side salads, condiments, housemade chips and assorted cookies. All sandwiches are served on locally-sourced breads, and gluten-free options will be available.

Options

  • Mesquite Smoked Turkey - Turkey, Swiss, Bibb Lettuce, Vine Ripened Tomato and Red Onion on Wheat
  • Mediterranean Vegetable - Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Bibb Lettuce, Cucumber and Vine Ripened Tomato on White (GF/V)
  • Club Sandwich - Smoked Ham and Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Bibb Lettuce, Vine Ripened Tomato, Thick Cut Bacon and Mayo on Grains Galore

  • Garden salad**(GF/V)
  • Tortellini salad

  • Canned soda – Pepsi products 
  • Bottled tea 
  • Water

Additionally, here are some helpful reminders for lunch:

  • To accommodate the number of participants and breakout session times, lunch will be provided grab-and-go style from noon - 1:30 p.m. 
  • There will be a selection of lunches available, including gluten-free and vegan options. 
  • Seating is limited, so you are welcome to take your lunch to the location of your next scheduled session.
  • During the lunch hours, participants can also visit the vendor fair and other fun activities taking place in the student center. 

Support

General Questions

For more information about the year’s Professional Development Day, contact Katie Kelly, senior learning development and training specialist.

Contact Katie Kelly

Technology Support

For technology support, please contact the Help Desk.

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Interpreter Services

If you need interpreter services, please contact Interpreter Services.

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