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.

The Perils and Promises of Social Media: Social Media and Mental Health

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and will cover the following topics: Define healthy versus problematic social media use. Describe the impact of social media on our mental health. Explain how to achieve a healthier balance when using social media. Click HERE to register for this event.

The Supervisor/Employee Relationship: From Proactive to Difficult to Disciplinary

As a supervisor, your primary responsibility is to enhance the effectiveness of your team. While proactive efforts to prevent difficult or disciplinary situations are crucial, there will inevitably be times when you must address challenging issues. In this training, we’ll explore proactive communication strategies, motivation techniques, and empowerment methods to help employees meet their role…

Free

Free Webinar: Leadership Leverage

Virtual Only

  A review of how to use our mindset, understanding of learning, communication skills and flexing to different personality styles to leverage our leadership skills to give us more in the workplace. During this webinar, you will learn: It all starts with you Review of the learning competence model Communication Issues in the workplace Strengths…

The Supervisor/Employee Relationship: From Proactive to Difficult to Disciplinary

As a supervisor, your primary responsibility is to enhance the effectiveness of your team. While proactive efforts to prevent difficult or disciplinary situations are crucial, there will inevitably be times when you must address challenging issues. In this training, we’ll explore proactive communication strategies, motivation techniques, and empowerment methods to help employees meet their role…

Free

Introduction to Assessment

Session Title: Introduction to Assessment Date & Time: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 1:00 PM Location: NKM-111 or Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Amy Schneider & Jennifer Whalen Session Description: Assessment is how we evaluate our students' progress toward mastering the Learning Objectives, so we must take care that our tools are designed to measure what we…

Event Series Building a Well-Aligned Module

Created & Curated Content

Session Title: Created & Curated Content Date & Time: Thursday, August 8, 2024, 11:00 AM Location: NKM-111 or Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Amy Schneider & Jennifer Whalen Session Description: Every course should contain a combination of created and curated content that is aligned to the course objectives. Created means - created by YOU! In a…

Event Series NISOD

Engage Students Using Technology to Provide Real-World Course Connections

Virtual Only

Engage Students Using Technology to Provide Real-World Course Connections Would your students benefit from the chance to apply course concepts in a more meaningful way? Have you been looking for ideas to create a more engaging student experience by providing real-world connections to course material? Join us as we use multiple forms of technology in…

Event Series Adjunct Educator Conference

Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Location: PMC-139 or Teams Presenter: Kevin Luebbering Session/Event Description: This session will equip faculty with essential knowledge and tools to ensure a safe and equitable learning environment. Key legal requirements, reporting responsibilities, and strategies for fostering an inclusive campus culture will all be covered. RSVP Instructions: This session…

Event Series Adjunct Educator Conference

Generative Artificial Intelligence Overview

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Session Title: Generative Artificial Intelligence Overview Location: PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Dr. Julie Coltharp & Philip Arnold Session/Event Description: Explore how GenAI has expanded into our classrooms, workplace, and society. Several tools and case use will be demonstrated including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, DALL-E, and more. RSVP Instructions: This session is a part of the Adjunct Educator…