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.

Faculty and Staff Listening Session: Republic Education Center

As the current strategic plan comes to a close, OTC has begun to collect input for the new Strategic Plan – DREAM. PLAN. BUILD. | 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff feedback is valuable in forming the new 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. We hope you can join us at one of the sessions on your campus.…

My Favorite Lecture: Actually, History Does Change

Virtual Only

Description My Favorite Lecture is back! This popular MCCA webinar series features award-winning faculty from Missouri’s community colleges and the lectures they believe to have the most impactful life lessons, inspiring stories and useful tools for tackling your next challenge. Join us Tuesday, September 20 at 3 p.m. for a lecture delivered by Dr. David Schieffler and…

Faculty and Staff Listening Session: Table Rock Campus

As the current strategic plan comes to a close, OTC has begun to collect input for the new Strategic Plan – DREAM. PLAN. BUILD. | 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff feedback is valuable in forming the new 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. We hope you can join us at one of the sessions on your campus.…

Creating an Environment Where Positive Relationships Thrive

Virtual Only

Define positive relationships and why they are important at work. Discuss ways to deal with team conflict and manage difficult feelings in the workplace. Identify how to handle difficult or uncivil customers/clients. Register here: Creating an Environment Where Positive Relationships Thrive (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

Bystander Intervention Training

ICW 108B&C

Open to students, faculty, and staff September 30, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, ICW 108 B/C The Bystander Intervention Training is comprised of alternating components of brief lectures, individual reflections, small group interactions, and high-energy activities. We will take a short break midway for a free lunch. At the conclusion of the training, we will…

Faculty and Staff Listening Session: Springfield Campus

As the current strategic plan comes to a close, OTC has begun to collect input for the new Strategic Plan – DREAM. PLAN. BUILD. | 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff feedback is valuable in forming the new 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. We hope you can join us at one of the sessions on your campus.…

Behind Closed Doors: How Violence at Home can Impact Student Performance

Virtual Only

You interact with a student who often stares into space, doesn’t turn homework in on time, and frequently misses class. While all of these can be symptoms of an unmotivated student, they can also be symptoms of a much more troubling cause. Domestic and dating violence has a wide reach in Southwest Missouri, and the…

Free

DEI Lunch Learning Series: Defining & Reducing Microaggressions

Defining and Reducing Microaggressions: Intent vs. Impact. Many times, the things we say and/or do are well-meaning, but can be received by another person as harmful or inconsiderate. In this session, we will explore what microaggressions are, where they come from, and how to be more culturally aware in our interactions with others. This training…

Free

Stop the Violence Conference

Join your OTC colleagues in attending the annual Stop the Violence Conference at Missouri State University. The Stop the Violence Conference is a community call to action to stop interpersonal violence. Attendees will have a choice of various breakout sessions and two keynote presentations. The Stop the Violence conference is provided by the Family Violence Task…

Free