Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day (PDD) is Oct. 4, 2022 this year. PDD is a day when St. Louis Community College faculty and staff gather to learn about the latest initiatives at STLCC through lectures and presentations.
Kick Off | 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Flying Ivories Dueling Piano Group
60th Decade Celebration Kick Off!
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81082385688?pwd=MnQwN1lqK2JxR2NVU3pSa1BLS3Fydz09
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Webinar ID: 810 8238 5688
Passcode: 311679
Welcome & Updates | 9 - 10 a.m.
Dr. Jeff Pittman
Chancellor
Additional Presenters:
Hart Nelson - STLCC Transformed
Dr. Christine Davis - Student Affairs
Dr. Elizabeth Perkins - Developmental Education Redesign – Dual Enrollment
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81082385688?pwd=MnQwN1lqK2JxR2NVU3pSa1BLS3Fydz09
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309 205 3325 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 215
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Webinar ID: 810 8238 5688
Passcode: 311679
Student Panel | 10 - 10:45 a.m.
The Student Experience
A Student Panel Led By Dr. Keith Ware
Speakers:
Nate Davis - Forest Park, General Transfer Studies, AA
Rachel Sokale - Florissant Valley, General Transfer Studies, AA
Justin Pursifull - Wildwood, General Transfer Studies, AA
Maddie McCoy - Meramec, General Transfer Studies, AA
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81082385688?pwd=MnQwN1lqK2JxR2NVU3pSa1BLS3Fydz09
Dial in: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1
309 205 3325 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 215
8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000
Webinar ID: 810 8238 5688
Passcode: 311679
60th Anniversary Celebration | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
STLCC Through the Decades
Celebrate STLCC’s 60th anniversary with an in-person networking event and decade costume contest.
Presenters: Presidents and HR Team
Come dressed in your favorite decade between the 1960s – the 2000s! A winner from each campus will be chosen from each campus and move onto the district-wide contest to be voted on the following week.
- Campus winners will receive a $20 STLCC Bookstore Gift Card
- The District winner will receive a $100 gift card to Planter’s House Restaurant.
Thank you Planter’s House for your generous donation and support to help change lives and expand minds!
Locations
All staff will be asked to spend the day at one of the main campus locations. Computer rooms will be reserved for those who do not have a laptop.
- Corporate College
- Forest Park
- Florissant Valley
- Meramec
- Wildwood
Professional Development Day Schedule
| 8:30 a.m.. | Event Kick-off |
| 9 a.m | Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 a.m. | Leadership Updates |
| 10 a.m | Student Panel |
| 10:45 a.m | Break |
| 11 a.m. | Breakout Session 1 |
| 12 p.m | Lunch Break |
| 1:15 p.m | Breakout Session 2 |
| 2 p.m | Break |
| 2:15 p.m | Department Meetings |
| 3:30 p.m | 60th Celebration: Networking Hour (In-Person) |
Breakout Sessions
If you are unable to click a link, you can copy the link provided and place in in your web browser.
Fostering LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classrooms
An integral part of the STLCC Safe-Zone program relies upon fostering inclusive and affirming classrooms for all students. This session will focus on creating and promoting learning environments that avoid bias and provide safe spaces for LGBTQI+ students.
Presenters: Jeffrey Schneider and Denise Sperruzza
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mjg0M2FkMGMtY2JjYy00ZWM4LTk5MzAtNmU3NjkwZThmNjZi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223a785ecf-5e1f-4588-ba9b-c5c5ab309aee%22%7d
Green Zone Training
“Ever wonder what the mindset is of a Veteran Student, a non typical student sitting in your class. Who is the Veteran student that walks on our campus? This presentation will give a brief overview of the students that are among us. Why they are important and where to go if assistance is needed.”
Presenters: George Herrera, Stephanie Leonard
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGY5NWU3YWItYWUzYy00Y2JiLWE1YzEtYWI4OTBmNmM5ZGRk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2217eb1d84-16b1-45b9-8e6e-05c44449745d%22%7d
Behavioral Health Awareness for Leaders (PAS 1)
This interactive seminar educates leaders about mental health, mental illness and creates awareness of its prevalence. Scenarios are incorporated that lead participants to think through appropriate responses to common behavioral health concerns that are encountered in the workplace. Guidelines are provided on how to most effectively support employees who may be suicidal, distressed, behaving erratically, or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Presenter: Amie Merz
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link: https://paseap.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUof--tpzorHdBkwHxnCPHMIhV-MYmtmtku
Gender Identity (PAS 2)
Gender Identity refers to one’s internal sense of being male, female, neither, both, or other. There is a growing number of transgender people in the workplace and their managers and co-workers want to learn how to be respectfully supportive. This seminar provides valuable insight around cultural trends, best practices and respectful communication to support transitioning individuals at work.
Presenter: Marilyn Bader
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link: https://paseap.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qce-qrDooGNA8b7HDT33bB-FM6TcC4wh5
UMSL Graduate Programs!
Come learn about graduate degree programs and pathways the University of Missouri-St. Louis has to offer!
Presenter: Lauren Hermann, Matt Becker
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/9400194668
Canvas: Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned
Join us as we share lessons learned from our first two terms using Canvas. We will share tips and tricks that will help you avoid known challenges and enhance your courses. (This session will be broadcast only; questions should be directed to the Canvas Transition Team for quickest response).
Presenter: Online Education, Renita Luck
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjYzYjUwMzUtNGFlYy00NjdiLTg5ZWYtOWIwYzU3NjljOWFl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ae5da083-ecf5-46d8-bb32-34fcb2397c22%22%7d
Creating Writing Assignments Across the Curriculum
During this session, presenters will discuss strategies for creating writing assignments across the curriculum. Participants should bring a writing assignment they want feedback on. By collaborating with different disciplines, participants will gain insights into helping their students develop key writing skills.
Presenters: Elizabeth Blackmon, Tori Cannon, Amy Freshwater, Mike Swoboda, and Tori Cannon
Virtual Session Information
When Students Call, Do We Answer?
This session will look at telephone data from 2020 to present to learn how metrics have improved our student service. We will also explore what next steps can be taken to ensure every student interaction improves the student-STLCC relationship.
Presenter: Kris Dysert, Dusti Elbert
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTUzMmI4MjEtYTEyMy00ZGY3LWFhYzEtNzNjYjFlOWI3YmQ4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221d1864dc-bdd0-485b-98be-1f05650a31d4%22%7d
Organizing for Success (PAS 6)
This session focuses on the five key elements of working productively – organization, attitude, delegation, information integration and effective use of systems. Improvement in these areas can pave the way to accomplishing more in less time. Participants explore how to best focus their time and energy to net immediate results.
Presenter: Melissa Baumgartner
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link: https://paseap.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudOCqrjIpGdIlqBKgbfy8USQi6EyQQf4K
Wise Use of Credit
At this seminar, you’ll learn practical, day-to-day financial fundamentals designed to help you explore the benefits of credit and embrace your future.
Presenter: Megan Rector
Virtual Session Information
Webex meeting link: https://regionsbank.webex.com/webappng/sites/regionsbank/meeting/info/977a9975b3af464ab689aed3a3ee49b1?isPopupRegisterView=true
Active Learning at STLCC
The STLCC Mathematics Department was chosen to participate in an NSF grant titled "Teaching for Prowess”. One purpose of the Teaching for Prowess Project is to increase the use of Active Learning strategies in community college classrooms. In this presentation, four members of the grant team will describe the grant proposal writing process as well as the grant project. Most of the presentation will focus on the guiding principles of active learning and how the active learning strategies are being implemented in some MTH 160S (Pre-Calculus Algebra with Support) classes this semester.
Presenter: Kim Granger
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Zjg4ZTQ4NWYtY2U3Ni00NTgzLTgwYjktY2JhNGYyNjVhYzhi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223a785ecf-5e1f-4588-ba9b-c5c5ab309aee%22%7d
AOER Council Presents Our Action Plan
Faculty across higher education are eschewing costly textbooks and building courses out of affordable and open educational resources (AOER). It’s a win-win for both students and faculty: faculty can tailor course content to their own course objectives and students have access to their learning materials from day one (i.e. can keep up with faculty assignments without having to say “my textbook hasn’t arrived, yet”); plus, the money students save in textbook costs can be focused on other needs that support their academic pursuits. What’s being done to support AOER projects at STLCC? Join members of the college’s Affordable & Open Educational Resources (AOER) Council as they present their action plan for creating supporting environments to encourage faculty AOER adoptions.
Presenters: Sarah I Smith, Brandy Englert, Kim Hallemann, Maria Darris, Mike Lueke
Virtual Session Information
Requisition Training: How to Enter a Requisition and Track it Thru Banner Until Payment is Made.
New to requisitioning?? Come learn about the college’s procurement process and how you can use Banner to track your purchases from entry to payment.
Presenters: Marilyn Powers, Amadia Weston, Jennifer Orzel
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2UzZjJhOTctMTY2Mi00NzBhLTk1OTEtZGI0NTU2NWVjMGRm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22dcd0eefc-59ea-4c8a-9a3a-2927452b54ee%22%7d
Green Zone Training
“Ever wonder what the mindset is of a Veteran Student, a non typical student sitting in your class. Who is the Veteran student that walks on our campus? This presentation will give a brief overview of the students that are among us. Why they are important and where to go if assistance is needed.”
Presenters: George Herrera, Stephanie Leonard
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjE4YjIyYmItNDI5Yy00ZGE2LWIzMGQtYjVjNGRhYjg0ZTcz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2217eb1d84-16b1-45b9-8e6e-05c44449745d%22%7d
Developing an Inclusive Community
In this presentation, we will expand on the conversation of inclusion, moreover, cultivating an inclusive community.
Presenter: Amber Moore, Mysha Clincy
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTBmYzFkODUtNzY0ZC00ODFmLWExYTItMjNjMDMzNTQxODU2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223a785ecf-5e1f-4588-ba9b-c5c5ab309aee%22%7d
Managing Change
There will always be change – it is an ongoing phenomenon. Managing it well is vital to our well-being. Participants gain an understanding about the emotions surrounding the change process and learn how to survive change with a stronger commitment to personal and organizational success.
Presenters: Beth Abraham
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link: https://paseap.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-CuqzsqGde50qHXK4n7v0s23uRDsKwU
Effective Delegating
Successful leaders know the importance of delegation to accomplish business goals. This seminar covers techniques of delegation, key actions needed to build an environment of success, and tips for matching the right person for the right task.
Presenter: Nicole Harms
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link: https://paseap.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdO2orTIjH91U2PxM4CrVVbjSERsZo72J
Workplace Conflict Management and De-escalation
Conflict and disagreements happen and will continue to happen. This interactive training expands participant knowledge about conflict; helps them recognize behaviors that may contribute to conflict; and provides practical tips and tools for conflict management, deescalation, management, and resolution.
Presenter: Julie Lawson
Virtual Session Information
Zoom Teams meeting link: https://paseap.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdeqtrz4rEtKPoqHm9Wa2OT9LWtg8UXdW
First Year Experience at STLCC
Join this session to learn about the new First Year Experience program at STLCC. Housed under the umbrella of Student Engagement, the New Student Programs department formed through a reorganization in January. In the past 10 months we have redesigned the Archer Orientation experience and created a comprehensive, co-curricular First Year Experience program for new students . This session will review some of our plans for the current academic year and provide insights you can share with your first-year students.
Presenters: Victoria Cannon, Ph.D, Dedra Duncan, Sarah Kelly, Danielle Klobe, M.Ed., Mariah Palmer, M.Ed.
Virtual Session Information
CourseLeaf SYL (Syllabus Software)
We have been talking about it for a long time, and we are happy to announce that SYL (our new syllabus software) is finally ready for use! Join us for a demo and discussion about all of SYL's awesome features. All faculty will be required to use SYL beginning with the spring 2023 semester. If you are unable to attend this session, fear not! We will be holding additional training sessions throughout the remainder of the semester.
Presenters: Jill Vaughn and Nicole Dutt
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85229984844?pwd=T05jU1FkVE1TbjRYNzRWbmN6M2tzdz09
Packback: Enabling Instructors to Teach Thinking Through Writing
Learn how your colleagues foster critical thinking and writing practice through the use of A.I. and in partnership with Packback Questions, an inquiry-driven, student-led discussion platform. Packback uses A.I. to scale real-time feedback as students write both formatively and summatively, while also assisting instructors in grading and managing these activities. This session will review best practices, student engagement and impact results, as well as provide a demo of Packback’s suite of product offerings. Attendees will have an opportunity to pilot Packback following the presentation.
Presenters: Kim Barr, Neelima Bhavsar, Caitlin Kern
Virtual Session Information
Libraries in Canvas and Beyond
See what’s new in library resources including the new ArcherSearch. Learn how to integrate ebooks, videos, reading lists, and other library resources into your Canvas course.
Presenters: Kirsten Abotsi, Neil Das, and Janice Hovis
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTY1NDJiMmEtZjljMy00MzY3LWE2ZTctOTgwNDdkNTM4OTQ5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22324e838f-1cf9-4a8f-91b3-10be6ea89c3c%22%7d
OneNote: How To Stay Organized In The Digital World
“We're all familiar with the ageless, trusted notebook. They come with some type of cover and then are divided into sections and then pages within each of those sections. But what about in the digital world? How do we create a similar notebook so it's organized and contains our digital notes and online files? This session will provide a basic overview and hands-on look at OneNote, a software application that is found within the Microsoft Office 365 suite to help you organize your digital life.”
Presenters: Jeffrey Wetherill, Megan Greathouse Gause
Virtual Session Information
Microsoft Teams meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjRiM2M0MDMtNzkxZi00ZTM3LTg5OWEtODMwMGU0NDY2ZDUz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224cd64bfe-a7a1-4304-947b-1393797262a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2220deea27-362a-45fb-803a-786ab5ee6fad%22%7d
Strategies for Expanding Voice and Opportunity in Academic Spaces
Dr. Davis will share strategies she has used throughout her career to create professional opportunities for both students and community members.
Presenter: Dr. Dannielle Joy Davis
Virtual Session Information
Zoom meeting link: https://slu.zoom.us/j/95940604978?pwd=RXRmZ2NlK0FabU9FZGhOUmtIalc2UT09
Lunch and Networking Locations
We will have rooms available for lunch and the networking event.
| Campus | Lunch / Networking Location |
| STLCC – Corporate College | Lobby / Café |
| STLCC – Forest Park | SC - Café |
| STLCC – Florissant Valley | SC - Hallway, SC - Multipurpose room |
| STLCC – Meramec | SC - Lobby |
| STLCC – Wildwood | SC - Lobby |
*If you did not order lunch by the September 16th deadline, limited quantities of extra lunches will be available after 12:45 pm
Computer Labs Available
We will have computer labs available for employee use on Professional Development Day. We ask that you please bring headphones and follow the COVID- 19 cleaning procedures outlined in the classroom.
| Campus | Classrooms |
| STLCC – Corporate College | Room 208 |
| STLCC – Forest Park | Health Science 208, 210 and Library 114 |
| STLCC – Florissant Valley | Business 120, 122, 125, 127 |
| STLCC – Meramec | Business Administration 202, 203 |
| STLCC – Wildwood | Room 207 |
Support
General Questions
For more information about the year’s Professional Development Day, contact Katie Kelly, senior learning development and training specialist.
Interpreter Services
If you need interpreter services, please contact Interpreter Services.