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 Eagle Summit

Eagle Summit Registration Open Lab

Before Eagle Summit, the Eagle Summit planning committee will be available to help you navigate the Sched conference platform and create your event schedule. Stop by one of the open labs and we’ll assist you in getting everything set up! Tuesday, January 21 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · NKM-104 Wednesday, January 22 ·…

Event Series Eagle Summit

Eagle Summit: Learn. Grow. Soar.

Join us for Eagle Summit, a full-day professional development event for full-time faculty and staff at Ozarks Tech. Eagle Summit will be held in a conference-style format, promising a day filled with insightful presentations on a variety of topics designed to inspire and enhance your professional growth. This year’s theme, “Learn. Grow. Soar.”, reflects our commitment…

Event Series NISOD

In Sync With Asynchronous Embedded Support: Strategies for Implementing Embedded Tutoring in Asynchronous Online Courses

Embedded tutoring is a rapidly growing academic support program most often implemented in face-to-face courses with an active learning classroom environment. Some institutions are experimenting with ways to incorporate this type of support in asynchronous online courses. Learn from a team of embedded tutors and faculty as they share the criteria they developed for selecting…

Event Series Supervisors

Employee Performance Feedback – Best Practices for Evaluation Meetings & Beyond

Session Title: Employee Performance Feedback – Best Practices for Evaluation Meetings & Beyond Location: ICW-108BC Session Facilitator: Melissa Lloyd, Chief Human Resources Officer Session Description: 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…

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Event Series Technology Tips

Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer

Session Title: Hotkeys: Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Owen Plaster, Help Desk Support Analyst II Session Description: Your computer can do a lot of things with a little bit of input. Many of us know what CTRL + C and CTRL + V do, but what about Windows + P?…

Event Series Technology Tips

Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer

Session Title: Hotkeys: Hotkeys: Take CTRL of Your Computer Location: Teams Session Facilitator: Owen Plaster, Help Desk Support Analyst II Session Description: Your computer can do a lot of things with a little bit of input. Many of us know what CTRL + C and CTRL + V do, but what about Windows + P?…

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Generative Artificial Intelligence: Things Faculty Should Know

Session Title: Generative Artificial Intelligence: Things Faculty Should Know Location: IC-104A and Teams Facilitators: Philip Arnold, Director - Instructional Support Description: This session provides an overview and demo of current generative AI capabilities. Faculty will explore the implications of these advancements on course design and assessment, considering how they may influence instructional practices, student engagement,…

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Event Series Supervisors

Unlocking the Candidate: The Supervisor’s Guide to Mastering Behavior-Based Interviewing for Hiring Success

Session Title: Unlocking the Candidate: The Supervisor’s Guide to Mastering Behavior-Based Interviewing for Hiring Success Location: PMC-103A Session Facilitator: Melissa Lloyd, Chief Human Resources Officer Session Description: This two-hour training session is designed to equip supervisors with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective behavioral-based interviews. Participants will learn the fundamentals of this interviewing…

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Event Series Technology Tips

Get Organized with Microsoft Lists

Session Title: Get Organized with Microsoft Lists Location: PMC-113 Session Facilitator: Erin Dooley, Professional Development Coordinator Session Description: Learn how Microsoft Lists can boost your organization and productivity! This quick, 30-minute session introduces Lists as a user-friendly alternative to Excel for tracking tasks, managing projects, and collaborating with your team. We’ll cover key features, customization…

Event Series NISOD

The Power of Communication Connection

In today’s higher educational environment, communication is a crucial skill that supports success in any position. The personalities, experiences, and perspectives create the need for individualized approaches to communication. Through activities meant to bring standard habits to the forefront and realize their impact on daily communication, this program highlights differences and insights to understanding yourself…