Open to students, faculty, and staff September 30, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, ICW 108 B/C The Bystander Intervention Training is comprised of alternating components of brief lectures, individual reflections, small group interactions, and high-energy activities. We will take a short break midway for a free lunch. At the conclusion of the training, we will…
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.…
You interact with a student who often stares into space, doesn’t turn homework in on time, and frequently misses class. While all of these can be symptoms of an unmotivated student, they can also be symptoms of a much more troubling cause. Domestic and dating violence has a wide reach in Southwest Missouri, and the…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
