Welcome to the OTC Employee Development calendar where current employees can browse and register for available training opportunities. Events are added throughout the semester so please check back often.

Balancing Your Financial and Emotional Well-being

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and fill cover the following topics: Describe challenges like inflation, household expenses, debt, and fluctuating income. Understand the importance of both financial and emotional well-being. Identify resources available, including the help of a professional. Click HERE to register for this event.

Engage OTC – Interpersonal Violence Deep Dive

  Do you know what to do if you see stalking or relationship violence on campus? What if you see it happening in your community? Engage OTC wants to give you the skills you need to be able to intervene in theses harmful situations and keep our campus and community safer. Please join us for…

Engage OTC – Mental Health Deep Dive

  Do you know what to do if someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis? What if you see a stranger or classmate experiencing mental health challenges? Engage OTC wants to give you the skills you need to be able to intervene in theses challenging situations and keep our campus and community safer.…

Changing Your Perceptions to Positively Impact Your Wellbeing

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and will cover the following topics: Define perceptions. Describe how perceptions influence our emotions. Identify tips to change your perceptions to improve emotional wellbeing. Click HERE to register for this event.

The Perils and Promises of Social Media: Social Media and Mental Health

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and will cover the following topics: Define healthy versus problematic social media use. Describe the impact of social media on our mental health. Explain how to achieve a healthier balance when using social media. Click HERE to register for this event.

Protecting Childrens’ Emotional Wellbeing

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and will cover the following topics: Define emotional wellbeing for children and why it's important. Describe ways to help children protect and improve their wellbeing. Recognize signs of when it's time to seek help. Click HERE to register for this event.

Social Drinking Versus Problem Drinking: What’s the Difference?

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and will cover the following topics: Explain low-risk and high-risk alcohol use. Describe healthy coping strategies to avoid the negative impacts of alcohol use. Discuss when and where to get assistance for alcohol use issues. Click HERE to register for this event.

Missouri State University Public Affairs Conference

Missouri State University's 21st Public Affairs Conference is Sept. 24-26, 2024. Free and open to the public, this year's conference offers a mix of in-person speakers and live virtual panels. Visit the Conference Schedule for session descriptions and Zoom links.

Feeling Stuck? Get Unstuck

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare that covers the following topics: Explain what feeling "stuck" means. Discuss what causes us to feel "stuck." Discover strategies to move forward and improve wellbeing. Click HERE to register for this event.

Managing Intense Emotions in the Moment

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and covers the following topics: Define emotional regulation. Identify intense emotions and how to manage them in the moment. Discover skills to prepare for intense emotions before they arise. Click HERE to register for this event.