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 Trauma-Informed

Trauma-Informed Communication

Session Title: Trauma-Informed Communication Session Dates, Times & Locations: Thursday, March 27 at 9:00 AM in ICW-108B Thursday, April 3 at 9:00 AM on Microsoft Teams Thursday, April 10 at 9:00 AM in ICW-108BC Presenter: Rachel Herron, Title IX Assistant Coordinator Session Description: Approximately 1 out of every 2 people will experience trauma in their…

Event Series Eagle Summit

Quiet Leadership: How Introverts Can Thrive in Leadership Roles

This session was originally scheduled as a part of Eagle Summit Session Title: Quiet Leadership: How Introverts Can Thrive in Leadership Roles Date, Time, & Location: Friday, April 11 at 9:00 AM in PMC-103B or Teams Presenter: Dr. Tracy McGrady, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Session Description: The stereotype that leadership is…

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Event Series Eagle Summit

Emergency Response 101: Understanding Run, Hide, Fight

This session was originally scheduled as a part of Eagle Summit Session Title: Emergency Response 101: Understanding Run, Hide, Fight Location: Teams Facilitators: Mark Schindler Description: Most people have heard or read about the Run, Hide, Fight model, but what does that really mean for you here at Ozarks Tech? We will discuss what Run,…

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students a set of words, phrases, or even pictures to sort into logical categories. This can be done in class, online, in groups, or individually. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below.…

Event Series Eagle Summit

Voyage into the World of Disability Support Services

This session was originally scheduled as a part of Eagle Summit Session Title: Voyage into the World of Disability Support Services Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Location: PMC-216D or Teams Presenter: Pan Porter, Director - Disability Support Services Session Description: We'll guide participants through the world of DSS:…

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Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Card Sorts Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students a set of words, phrases, or even pictures to sort into logical categories. This can be done in class, online, in groups, or individually. RSVP Instructions: Please RSVP below.…

Event Series Supervisors

Empowering Employee Growth: A Supervisor’s Guide to Professional Development

Session Title: Empowering Employee Growth: A Supervisor's Guide to Professional Development Location: ICW-108B Session Facilitator: Dr. Julie Coltharp, Executive Director - Professional Development Institute Session Description: This two-hour training session is designed to equip supervisors with comprehensive strategies to support and enhance employee professional development. Supervisors will explore methods to foster employee growth, leverage internal…

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Event Series Eagle Summit

OTC Cares Reporting 101: Behind the Scenes

This session was originally scheduled as a part of Eagle Summit Session Title: OTC Cares Reporting 101: Behind the Scenes Date & Time: Monday, April 21 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Location: PMC-103B Facilitators: Joyce Dobler, Dean of Students Martha Crise, Instructor - English Heather Lewellen, Coordinator – Counseling Services Session Description: You submit…

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Event Series Technology Tips

Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer

Session Title: Hotkeys: Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Owen Plaster, Help Desk Support Analyst II Session Description: Your computer can do a lot of things with a little bit of input. Many of us know what CTRL + C and CTRL + V do, but what about Windows + P?…

Event Series Instructional Strategies

Instructional Strategies: Guided Notes

Session Title: Instructional Strategies: Guided Notes Location: Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Instructional Designer Amy Schneider, Instructional Designer Jennifer Whalen, Instructional Development Specialist Description: Give your students something to do while you're sharing concepts with them. Letting students construct a representation of their own understanding is key to retaining information. Guided notes give students that space…