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From Conflict to Courage: A Live Overview with Marlene Chism

Virtual Only

Zoom Link: https://otc.zoom.us/j/91740896838 ABOUT MARLENE CHISM High level leaders seek Marlene’s expertise as a thought partner, advisor or coach when going through periods of transition or change. Organizations seek Marlene’s leadership development courses to teach mid-level and senior leaders the strategic communication skills to initiate conversations that get results and increase accountability. She’s the author of…

Free

RVC + VUB Meet and Greet

  Veterans Upward Bound has recently expanded their service area to include services to veterans in fifteen counties. Come meet Veterans Upward Bound and learn what they do, how they help veterans find success in school, and the support VUB provides to faculty and staff at OTC!

The Adulting Learner

What’s the difference between an adult learner and your typical college student?  We’ll dive into the research to explore the characteristics of adult learners, what they are looking for when furthering their education, and what you can do to help ensure their success. This session will be facilitated by Dr. Julie Coltharp. Please let us…

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…

Intersectional Approach to Interpersonal Violence Prevention

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Project HEAL invite you to attend an upcoming presentation and panel discussion on October 14th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in LCN 211 or virtually. This presentation and panel discussion focuses on the diverse needs of survivors and what can be done to support advocacy, action, intervention…

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…

ONE Grant: African-American Heritage Trail Event

As a part of building an employee culture that promotes wellness through the Burrell Behavioral Health ONE Grant, we (the DEI office & ONE Grant team) invite you to join us on a brief tour of the Springfield African-American Heritage Trail. This is an opportunity to get active, connect with colleagues across the college, and…

DEI Lunch Learning Series: Supporting Immigrant & Non-immigrant Students

Supporting Immigrant and Non-immigrant Students: The purpose of this hour-long session is to give OTC Staff, Faculty, and students a better framework for supporting both immigrant and non-immigrant students on campus. We will cover frequently asked questions, visa maintenance concerns for international students, best classroom practices for supporting English Language Learners, and more! This training…

Free

Strategies to Navigate Stress and Build Resilience

Virtual Only

View this webinar to: Build optimism Manage counterproductive thinking Practice mindfulness on a daily basis Rethink stress https://magellanascend.com/Content/View/17636?ccid=hpZiwITni%2FVKNrZqvUQNB7yibiYpX6rd8LxsGYAA0QU%3D  

Event Series Virtual Bystander Intervention Training

Virtual Bystander Intervention Training

Virtual Only

Open to students, faculty, and staff October 20 AND 21, 12-2:30 pm Please join us for the virtual Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training on October 20, 12-2:30 pm AND October 21, 12-2:30. You must attend BOTH sessions to receive certification in the nationwide program. Green Dot is a bystander education approach that aims to prevent…