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.

Canvas Basics

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

This session is for faculty who are new to Canvas or for those who would like a refresher on basic Canvas functions. Participants will learn how to add a course homepage and create modules, assignments, discussions, and quizzes. Helpful tips and tricks will also be shared that will save time and frustration. Be sure to…

Advanced Canvas

Center for Academic Innovation Information Commons 104

This session will benefit faculty who are proficient with Canvas gain more advanced skills to apply to their teaching practice. Features covered include Scheduler, quiz groups, group assignments, peer review assignments, and grade book advanced options. Be sure to add this event to your calendar by using the Add to calendar button below.

Faculty and Staff Listening Session: Lebanon Education Center

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.…

Mental Health- Substance Abuse, Suicide Prevention Awareness for Leaders

Virtual Only

View this webinar to: Learn the facts about mental health, substance use and mental illness Recognize warning signs of mental illness, substance use, suicide and work performance concerns Learn how to help and respond to mental health issues, substance use, work performance concerns and emergency situations Receive additional information on manager, supervisor and human resource responsibilities…

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

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

ICW 108B&C

Learn the question, persuade, and refer methods and know how to help others, staff, faculty or students as OTC embarks on a mission to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention! This is a one-hour program that train attendees to identify warning signs to suicide, teach what to say when intervening with someone we are…

Free

Faculty and Staff Listening Session: Republic Education Center

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.…

My Favorite Lecture: Actually, History Does Change

Virtual Only

Description My Favorite Lecture is back! This popular MCCA webinar series features award-winning faculty from Missouri’s community colleges and the lectures they believe to have the most impactful life lessons, inspiring stories and useful tools for tackling your next challenge. Join us Tuesday, September 20 at 3 p.m. for a lecture delivered by Dr. David Schieffler and…

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…

Suicide Prevention within the LBGTQ+ Community

Virtual Only

Title: Suicide Prevention within the LGBTQ+ Community Date: September 26, 2022 Join us on September 26 for the Social Justice Leadership Academy’s (SJLA) September Learning Series Event as featured speaker, Dustin Jepkema, LMSW, explores the topic of suicide prevention within the LGBTQ+ community. During this webinar, we will identify ways your organization can strengthen access…