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.

DEI Lunch Learning Series: Defining & Reducing Microaggressions

Defining and Reducing Microaggressions: Intent vs. Impact. Many times, the things we say and/or do are well-meaning, but can be received by another person as harmful or inconsiderate. In this session, we will explore what microaggressions are, where they come from, and how to be more culturally aware in our interactions with others. This training…

Free

Stop the Violence Conference

Join your OTC colleagues in attending the annual Stop the Violence Conference at Missouri State University. The Stop the Violence Conference is a community call to action to stop interpersonal violence. Attendees will have a choice of various breakout sessions and two keynote presentations. The Stop the Violence conference is provided by the Family Violence Task…

Free

Faculty and Staff Listening Session: Springfield Campus

As the current strategic plan comes to a close, OTC has begun to collect input for the new Strategic Plan – DREAM. PLAN. BUILD. | 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff feedback is valuable in forming the new 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. We hope you can join us at one of the sessions on your campus.…

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…

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…

Green Dot Employee Overview

Virtual Only

We would love for you to join us for the virtual Green Dot Employee Overview on October 11 from 1 – 2:30 pm. Bystander Intervention teaches people how to intervene in situations that have the potential for harm. If bystanders intervene, we have the opportunity to create a campus and community that is safer for…

MCCA My Favorite Lecture: Why I Teach Banned Books

Virtual Only

Join us on Tuesday, October 11 at 2 p.m. for MCCA’s next My Favorite Lecture! In this lecture, Professor Chris Otto of Jefferson College will explore the value of teaching banned books. In light of Missouri SB 775 and the recent challenges to books in public schools, it is important to remind ourselves and our students that…

Event Series Innovation Lab

Innovation Lab

Join us for a drop-in Innovation Lab! Here you can generate ideas, look for collaborators, ask questions, discuss approaches, seek feedback, and develop applications for OTC’s Game Changer and Student Success Mini-Grants. A team of experts will be ready to assist you in making your innovative idea a reality! Learn more about OTC's Innovation Celebration…

Nutrition and Your Mental Health

ICW 108B&C

Presented by Donna Webb, RD, LD, CDCES of Bright Sky Nutrition Learn the connection between food that nourishes your body, your mind, and your emotional health. Donna will present on the connection between food and mental health, backed by research and science. A healthy and delicious snack will be provided for attendees. Please RSVP, as…

Free

Understanding Substance Misuse

Virtual Only

Define addiction and warning signs of substance misuse. Identify when it’s time to get help. List resources to help with recovery. Register here: Understanding Substance Misuse (adobeconnect.com)