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.

Event Series Assessment Open House

Assessment Open House

Join Academic Support for an Assessment Open House session. These open-lab-style sessions provide support around the assessment of student learning at OTC. Topics include writing student learning outcomes at the course and program levels, developing program curriculum maps, designing and implementing direct assessments, and developing assessment plans. Participants are encouraged to bring current assessment of…

Fraud Awareness

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

In conjunction with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) during Fraud Awareness week, this event will offer helpful information and resources about fraud. OTC's Internal Auditor, Drew Courtway, will be presenting information about fraud awareness, provide fraud resources, and answering questions. Refreshments will be provided! Date: Tuesday, November 15th Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm…

Free

Gun Safety with Scott Leven

Presented by Scott Leven, College Director of Safety and Security In this workshop, participants will learn about gun storage, safekeeping, proper use, and how to control access in times of mental health crisis. Participants will have a chance to practice hands on skills, ask questions, and take applicable skills with them. Gun locks will be…

Free
Event Series From Conflict to Courage Book Study: Cohort 1

From Conflict to Courage Book Study: Cohort 1

Virtual Only

This book study cohort will meet for one hour and 15 minutes on Thursdays at 11:00 am beginning October 27 through November 17, 2022.  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

Addressing Time Management as an Emotional Management Tool in Student Success 

Join the Center for Academic Innovation and your OTC colleagues for a NISOD Webinar Watch Party in ICW-214! Please RSVP below so we can forward you an Outlook invite with meeting details. Addressing Time Management as an Emotional Management Tool in Student Success  This webinar introduces best practices for integrating guided emotional management tools into…

Free
Event Series Faculty Fridays

Faculty Fridays

Grab your lunch or favorite beverage and connect with your peers in an informal space to share tales from the classroom and all things teaching and learning. Sept 16 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Sept 23 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Oct 7 - Meet in IC-104 or Microsoft Teams. Oct…

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