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 NISOD

The Mentor Mindset: The New Science of Motivation

The Mentor Mindset: The New Science of Motivation As a mentor, providing feedback to help peers or students can be challenging because often it is not well received. Research indicates that individuals who have a mentor mindset create supportive learning environments for students. This webinar explores evidence-based techniques that can be implemented by faculty and…

Missouri A&OER Conference

Participate in the 5th Annual Missouri Accessible & Open Educational Resource (A&OER) Conference! Session options include: Moving Beyond OER Awareness: A Fellowship Approach to Supporting Faculty Who are Ready to Adopt or Author OER Launching Library-Led OER Initiatives to Promote Student Success at a Small Institution Navigating Uncharted Waters: Embracing Open Educational Resources (OER) for…

Balancing Your Financial and Emotional Well-being

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and fill cover the following topics: Describe challenges like inflation, household expenses, debt, and fluctuating income. Understand the importance of both financial and emotional well-being. Identify resources available, including the help of a professional. Click HERE to register for this event.

Event Series Canvas

Canvas New Quizzes

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Session Title: Canvas New Quizzes Date, Time, & Location: Thursday, February 1st @ 11:00 AM in IC-104A or Teams Tuesday, February 27th @ 3:00 PM in IC-104A or Teams Tuesday, March 19th @ 10:00 AM in IC-104A or Teams Wednesday, March 27th @ 2:00 PM in IC-104A or Teams Monday, April 15th @ 1:00 PM…

Best Practices in Writing Employee Performance Evaluations

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, to your department & to OTC); what components make up performance management in general and performance evaluations in particular; what to…

Free

Employee Performance Feedback – Best Practices for Evaluation Meetings & Beyond

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 meeting; conducting the performance evaluation meeting (including delivering constructive feedback; providing deserved recognition; actively listening; dealing with emotions; discussing development); and planning for continuous communication…

Free
Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI Prompting

In response to the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the Center for Academic Innovation has organized a series of educational development sessions aimed at preparing and informing faculty about the latest advancements in this transformative technology. Faculty are encouraged to participate in any or all of these sessions to gain insights into how…

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Getting Started with ChatGPT

Session Title: Getting Started with ChatGPT Date & Time: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM Location: NKM-120 or Teams Presenter(s) and/or Facilitator(s): Philip Arnold - Director of Instructional Support Dr. Julie Coltharp - Dean of Online and Faculty Development Session/Event Description: This is a hands-on introductory session for those brand new to AI. In this…

Free

Tips for Managing Change in the Workplace

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and will cover the following topics: Describe types of change and how these affect employees. Identify tips to help leaders cope with change. Explain coping skills anyone can use when facing change. Click HERE to register for this event.

Event Series Canvas

Canvas New Quizzes

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

Session Title: Canvas New Quizzes Date, Time, & Location: Thursday, February 1st @ 11:00 AM in IC-104A or Teams Tuesday, February 27th @ 3:00 PM in IC-104A or Teams Tuesday, March 19th @ 10:00 AM in IC-104A or Teams Wednesday, March 27th @ 2:00 PM in IC-104A or Teams Monday, April 15th @ 1:00 PM…