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.

Free Virtual Technology & Learning Conference

Virtual Only

Conference Title: Technology & Learning Conference 2023 Date & Time: Friday, September 29, 2023, beginning at 7:00 AM central time Location: Virtual Only Event Description: For a complete conference schedule, see the event website. Session highlights include: Creating a Culture of (Learning) Innovation Re-imagining Assessment: Evaluating Learning in Novice College Writers Post-AI Language Model Ubiquity Evolution…

SLO Talks: Writing Instruction and AI

This Friday SLO (Student Learning Outcomes) Talk will focus on how Artificial Intelligence is impacting the assessment of student learning in writing instruction. To register, complete the Zoom meeting registration form. Additional Friday SLO Talks will be held throughout the semester. To register for additional sessions, complete the Zoom meeting registration form.

Event Series NISOD

Assisting Students and Colleagues to Spiral Back Up From a Moral Injury

Assisting Students and Colleagues to Spiral Back Up From a Moral Injury Over the past few years, faculty and students have been through trauma together. Some of us may have experienced several traumatic experiences during the most stressful time of our lives. Some, like me, may have used all their protective factors and resilience stores…

Event Series Teachers Talking Teaching

Teachers Talking Teaching

Join Physical Science Instructor Jared Durden and Mathematics Adjunct Instructor Alysia Swearengin at an informal gathering centered around sharing and camaraderie. We’ll be brainstorming ways to engage students through collaboration. More importantly, we’ll share what we’re experiencing in the classroom and support each other through reflective teaching practices. Faculty-led, ALL faculty welcome. Tuesday, October 31st…

Event Series Microsoft Teams for Teaching

Microsoft Teams for Teaching – Basic Training

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Session Title: Microsoft Teams for Teaching - Basic Training Dates & Times: Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 11:00 AM Monday, September 25, 2023, 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00 AM Monday, October 23, 2023, 3:00 PM Friday, November 10, 2023, 12:00 PM Location: Center for Academic Innovation, Information Commons 104, or virtually via Microsoft Teams Presenter: Philip Arnold, Director…

Event Series Innovation Celebration Q&A Workshop

Innovation Celebration Q&A Brainstorming Workshop

Innovation Celebration Q&A Brainstorming Workshop Join us Wednesday, October 11th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in PMC-103 or on Microsoft Teams for an Innovation Celebration workshop! You'll have the opportunity to talk with a team of experts to: Brainstorm ideas Ask questions about applying for a Game Changer or Student Success Mini-Grant Find potential collaborators…

Event Series Faculty Unplug & Network (FUN)

Faculty Unplug & Network (FUN)

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Sometimes you’ve got to unplug to connect. There’s no objective. There’s no agenda. These meetings are just a place for Faculty to Unplug & Network. Hosted by Dr. Megan Weaver Thursday, September 7, 2023 11:00 AM LCN-122 Hosted by Dr. Matt Hudson Friday, October 13, 2023 11:00 AM ITTC-211 Hosted by Dr. Tracy McGrady Wednesday, November 15,…

Stop the Violence Conference

The Stop the Violence Conference is a community call to action to stop interpersonal violence. Attendees will have a choice of various breakout sessions. The Stop the Violence conference is provided by the Family Violence Task Force with coordination support from Missouri State University, Abilities First, and the Greene County Family Justice System. This conference…

Event Series Microsoft OneDrive Training for Faculty

Microsoft OneDrive Training for Faculty

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Session Title: Microsoft OneDrive Training for Faculty Dates & Times: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 3:00 PM Location: Center for Academic Innovation, Information Commons 104, or virtually via Microsoft Teams Presenter: Kimberly Lyons, Coordinator - IT Help Desk Session Description: This Microsoft OneDrive training is designed to help OTC instructors use…

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

In response to the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the Center for Academic Innovation has organized a series of educational development sessions aimed at preparing and informing faculty about the latest advancements in this transformative technology. Faculty are encouraged to participate in any or all of these sessions to gain insights into how…