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.

Public Speaking: Nervous to Normal

Virtual Only

Public speaking is one of the most feared skills within the modern-day workplace. Regardless, it is likely you will have to present no matter your role, experience level, or profession. Public speaking is relevant in large meetings, virtual communication, presentations, pitches, and more. The best way to navigate these instances starts with feeling confident in…

From Conflict to Courage Book Study: Cohort 3

Virtual Only

This book study cohort will meet for one hour and 15 minutes on Thursdays at 11:00 am beginning February 16 through March 9, 2023.  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
Event Series Faculty Fridays

Faculty Fridays

Grab something to eat or your favorite beverage and connect with your peers in an informal space. We'll be sharing tales from the classroom and discussing all things teaching and learning. Date Time Location Join Virtually Discussion Topic 01/27/2023 11:00 AM Teams Click here to join the meeting Attendance and the impact on financial aid…

It’s a Collaboration Collaboration!

It’s a Collaboration Collaboration! (like a club, minus the weird handshakes, matching t-shirts, or secret passwords). Jared Durden (Physical Science) and Jennifer Dunkel (English) are hosting informal get-togethers for anyone interested in visiting about using collaborative learning in their courses. Do you already use collaborative learning with your students? Do you want to use collaborative learning…

Five Strategies for Teaching and Reaching African American and Latinx Students

Community colleges throughout the nation are experiencing increased enrollment of African American and Latinx students. At the same time, these students graduate and transfer at significantly lower rates than their white counterparts. This disparity points to a need not only to teach but reach marginalized populations more effectively. This presentation will elaborate on five ways…

MCCA 2023 Student Affairs Seminar

  MCCA hosts student affairs professionals from around the state for a day of networking and professional development. Topics of discussion will include the following: The Role of Advising in Completion The Importance of Wrap-Around Support Services Caring for the Well-Being Needs of Your Campus Community DEI in Student Affairs Click HERE to register for…

Event Series Classroom Management

Civility in the Classroom

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 3:00 PM  Location: PMC-216D or click here to join the Microsoft Teams meeting Presenters: Andrew Crocker, Instructor – Political Science & Cara Griffin, Instructor – Political Science  Session Description: Civility in the classroom and among students is essential for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. This session will…

Free

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Virtual Only

This webinar is presented by Magellan Healthcare and includes the following topics: Describe how to prioritize self-care. Learn how to create emotional balance in your life. Identify ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine. Click HERE to register for this free webinar.

PSRS/PEERS: Retirement Ready Seminar

If you are within five years of retirement and would like pre-retirement counseling, we recommend that you first attend a Retirement Ready Seminar. These seminars provide a thorough overview of the issues important at this stage of your retirement planning. In-person seminar attendees receive personalized retirement information including Benefit Estimates based on information provided at registration. For…

FREE Missouri A&OER Conference

Virtual Only

Join the 4th Annual Missouri Affordable & Open Educational Resource Conference: Strengthen Teaching & Learning with A&OER. This virtual conference is FREE to educators. To register, visit the event webpage.