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 Eagle Summit

Eagle Summit Registration Open Lab

Before Eagle Summit, the Eagle Summit planning committee will be available to help you navigate the Sched conference platform and create your event schedule. Stop by one of the open labs and we’ll assist you in getting everything set up! Tuesday, January 21 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · NKM-104 Wednesday, January 22 ·…

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Generative Artificial Intelligence Open Workshop

Session Title: Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence Location: IC-104G Facilitators: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director - Professional Development Institute Description: This is a hands-on experience open to all levels of GenAI users. Bring your own ideas and tasks, or try out our examples with guided support. Use will focus on prompt engineering techniques and…

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Event Series Canvas

Canvas Studio

Session Title: Canvas Studio Location: IC-104A or Teams Session Facilitator: Philip Arnold, Director – Instructional Support Session Description: Canvas Studio is a new Canvas feature for creating, managing, and sharing instructional videos. Join this session to explore essential functions, including recording, sharing, and interactive quizzing, all aimed at boosting student engagement and enhancing learning experiences.…

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Event Series Supervisors

Best Practices in Writing Employee Performance Evaluations

Session Title: Best Practices in Writing Employee Performance Evaluations Location: PMC-103A Session Facilitator: Melissa Lloyd, Chief Human Resources Officer Session Description: This professional development training session is geared toward current supervisors who have responsibility for completing annual employee performance reviews. This session will cover the following: why employee performance management is important (to the employee,…

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Event Series Wellness

Manage Stress in Uncertain Times

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare. At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to: Define key stressors and reactions to challenging situations Learn strategies to maintain emotional balance and resilience Discuss techniques to navigate difficult conversations To register for this event, visit the Magellan Healthcare events website.

Event Series Eagle Summit

Eagle Summit Registration Open Lab

Before Eagle Summit, the Eagle Summit planning committee will be available to help you navigate the Sched conference platform and create your event schedule. Stop by one of the open labs and we’ll assist you in getting everything set up! Tuesday, January 21 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · NKM-104 Wednesday, January 22 ·…

Event Series Eagle Summit

Eagle Summit Registration Open Lab

Before Eagle Summit, the Eagle Summit planning committee will be available to help you navigate the Sched conference platform and create your event schedule. Stop by one of the open labs and we’ll assist you in getting everything set up! Tuesday, January 21 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · NKM-104 Wednesday, January 22 ·…

Event Series Eagle Summit

Eagle Summit: Learn. Grow. Soar.

Join us for Eagle Summit, a full-day professional development event for full-time faculty and staff at Ozarks Tech. Eagle Summit will be held in a conference-style format, promising a day filled with insightful presentations on a variety of topics designed to inspire and enhance your professional growth. This year’s theme, “Learn. Grow. Soar.”, reflects our commitment…

Event Series NISOD

In Sync With Asynchronous Embedded Support: Strategies for Implementing Embedded Tutoring in Asynchronous Online Courses

Embedded tutoring is a rapidly growing academic support program most often implemented in face-to-face courses with an active learning classroom environment. Some institutions are experimenting with ways to incorporate this type of support in asynchronous online courses. Learn from a team of embedded tutors and faculty as they share the criteria they developed for selecting…

Event Series Supervisors

Employee Performance Feedback – Best Practices for Evaluation Meetings & Beyond

Session Title: Employee Performance Feedback – Best Practices for Evaluation Meetings & Beyond Location: ICW-108BC Session Facilitator: Melissa Lloyd, Chief Human Resources Officer Session Description: This professional development training session is geared toward current supervisors who have responsibility for completing annual employee performance reviews. This session will cover the following: preparing for the performance evaluation…

RSVP Now Free 30 spots left