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.

Student Development Theory

Virtual Only

Student development theory provides the basis for the practice of student development. Knowledge of student development theory enables student affairs professionals to proactively identify and address student needs, design programs, develop policies, and create healthy college environments that encourage positive growth in students. Because student development theories focus on intellectual growth as well as affective…

Event Series Innovation Lab

Innovation Lab

Join us for a drop-in Innovation Lab! Here you can generate ideas, look for collaborators, ask questions, discuss approaches, seek feedback, and develop applications for OTC’s Game Changer and Student Success Mini-Grants. A team of experts will be ready to assist you in making your innovative idea a reality! Learn more about OTC's Innovation Celebration…

DEI Lunch Learning Series: Equity & Success in Education

Equity and Success in Education: Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe founded SAAB as a tool to help close the achievement gap of Black male college students through mentorship, community, and brotherhood. After a long career in higher education leadership, Dr. Bledsoe decided to devote 100% of his time to growing the reach of SAAB. This session will…

Free

Leading with Purpose

Virtual Only

Describe the importance of purpose for leading resilient teams. Discuss benefits of leading with purpose. Identify strategies to lead with intention. Register here: Leading with Purpose (adobeconnect.com)

PageUp Training: Posting Jobs & Hiring Process

Virtual Only

Everything PageUp! Learn more about how to post jobs, hiring part-time, full-time, and adjunct positions, verbal offer process, filling out offer details, and changing the status for applicants. https://otc.zoom.us/j/3326925151

Free

Creating a Healthy Workplace in 2023

Virtual Only

Workers across the country are mentally worn out. In one recent survey, 76% of respondents reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition, an increase of 17 percentage points in just two years. Join master trainer Scott Robley in a free webinar on December 15th at 12 p.m. CST as he shares practical, proven…

Non-Visible Disabilities and Stigma: Tips for Building Acceptance and Belonging

Virtual Only

This webinar will provide tips on how to help increase the feeling belonging and understanding of disabilities in and outside the workplace. Key areas we will cover include: Defining non-visible/non-apparent disabilities Stigma and common myths regarding individuals with non-apparent disabilities Cases involving discrimination of applicants and employees with non-apparent disabilities Speakers’ personal story regarding symptoms…

Mindfulness: Finding Your Purpose and Vision in a Changing World

Virtual Only

This webinar is presented by Magellan Healthcare and will include topics such as: Define mindfulness Identify your unique gifts, talents and interests Discuss techniques to maintain your life purpose Click HERE to register for this free webinar.

From Conflict to Courage Book Study: Cohort 2

Virtual Only

This book study cohort will meet for one hour and 15 minutes on Thursdays at 11:00 am beginning January 12 through February 2, 2023.  The facilitator for this cohort will contact participants with a link to join the meeting virtually. ABOUT THE BOOK Unresolved workplace conflict wastes time, increases stress, and negatively affects business outcomes.…

Free

Microsoft Teams Training Lab

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Stop by NKM122 for a hands-on training session with Microsoft Teams! Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Teams, how the software works, the features it has, and more! This training is geared towards beginners who have little to no experience with Microsoft Teams and is hosted by IT!

Free