Professional Development Series
I. THE DISC MODEL: A TOOL TO INCREASE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Attendees will discover their own DISC communication style and how to more effectively connect to others. Friday, February 14: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Downtown TBA)
II: USING THE DISC LENS TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Attendees will assess their professional development from the 4 DISC perspectives and determine an area to focus on for further growth. Tuesday, March 3: 12:00-1:00 pm (Brighton TBA) Friday, March 6: 12:00-1:00 pm (Downtown TBA)
III. RE-FOCUSING YOUR LIFE: MANAGING DISTRACTIONS AND SAVING TIME An opportunity to reflect on the things that distract one in life, and strategies on how to minimize the distractions and become more productive. Wednesday, March 4: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Brighton TBA) Thursday, March 5: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (Downtown TBA)
IV. FIVE PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE This workshop will offer attendees an opportunity to assess their career path and contemplate on future endeavors. Wednesday, April 8: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA) Friday, April 10: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Downtown TBA)
V. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: THE BENEFITS OF STORY-TELLING This hands-on session will provide attendees an opportunity to learn story-telling techniques and practice public speaking. Tuesday, April 28: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Brighton TBA) Wednesday, April 29: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (Downtown TBA)
VI. CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS: TRANSFORMING MEETINGS INTO PRODUCTIVE ENGAGEMENTS Learn various practices to increase the effectiveness and impact of meetings. Friday, May 8: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA) Tuesday, May 12: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Downtown TBA)
Financial Empowerment Series
Student Services is pleased to announce the spring semester Financial Empowerment Series. These workshops are designed to provide information and insights into the state retirement system as well as optional retirement programs. Gary Witten from VOYA returns to MCC after a well-received fall series. The workshops will review all SUNY financial offerings as well as the Return on Life program which covers non-financial aspects of our lives. The program is designed for all employees from those just starting their higher ed careers to those preparing for retirement. There are four separate workshops in the series, with each of the four being held at the Brighton and Downtown campuses.
I. SUNY FINANCIAL AND RETIREMENT OFFERINGS FOR EMPLOYEES Learn about a 403b, 457 plan, ERS, TRS, and so much more! Tuesday, February 18: 12-1 pm (Brighton TBA) Thursday, February 20: 12-1 pm (Downtown TBA)
II. INVESTING CONCEPTS IN A SIMPLIFIED MANNER While you do not need to become a stock market analyst, it is important to understand the fundamentals of investment. This workshop will cover the basic concepts and more. Tuesday, March 17: 12-1 pm (Brighton TBA) Thursday, March 19: 12-1 pm (Downtown TBA)
III. RETURN ON LIFE: VISUALIZING YOUR NEXT FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND Only 35% of Americans have a Vision of their Retirement. Does your Vision include people, places and activities? Isn't it time to give yourself a clear Vision of what your Retirement might look like? Come to our interactive workshop and find out! Tuesday, April 14: 12-1 pm (Brighton TBA) Tuesday, April 21: 12-1 pm (Downtown TBA)
IV. ESTATE PLANNING FOR EVERYONE Estate planning is not just for the rich or for those in retirement. Everyone should understand the fundamentals of this often inexpensive process and how it could directly impact themselves and their loved ones. Tuesday, May 12: 12-1 pm (Brighton TBA) Tuesday, May 19: 12-1 pm (Downtown TBA)
Student Success Spring Series
I: WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS This presentation and discussion will look at the demographic overview of the 2019-2020 MCC student cohort. In addition to reviewing the make-up of the student body, this presentation will provide information on the non-academic resources available to students, as well as best practices for engaging students outside of the classroom. The workshop will include a discussion on successful practices employed by faculty and staff members to empower students and increase persistence. Tuesday, February 25: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA) Wednesday, February 26: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (Downtown TBA) Tuesday, March 10: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA)
II: ENCOURAGING STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP-CENTRIC CAMPUS CULTURE The SUNY SAIL Institute (SUNY's training center) has recently promoted the impact of community and a sense of belonging to increase student retention and graduation rates. This interactive program will explore ways faculty and staff can increase student connectivity and a sense of belonging to MCC and to each other. Friday, February 14: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA)

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Student Services Spring Expanded Professional Development Series

The Student Services Spring Professional Development Series is off to a great start. All of the workshops are open to every MCC employee. Please RSVP via email to Pam Rende (prende@monroecc.edu) and identify the workshop(s) you wish to attend. The location will be sent to you in the invitation for the workshop(s) you have selected.

Professional Development Series

I. THE DISC MODEL: A TOOL TO INCREASE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Attendees will discover their own DISC communication style and how to more effectively connect to others.
Friday, February 14: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Downtown TBA)

II: USING THE DISC LENS TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attendees will assess their professional development from the 4 DISC perspectives and determine an area to focus on for further growth.
Tuesday, March 3: 12:00-1:00 pm (Brighton TBA)
Friday, March 6: 12:00-1:00 pm (Downtown TBA)

III. RE-FOCUSING YOUR LIFE: MANAGING DISTRACTIONS AND SAVING TIME
An opportunity to reflect on the things that distract one in life, and strategies on how to minimize the distractions and become more productive.
Wednesday, March 4: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Brighton TBA)
Thursday, March 5: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (Downtown TBA)

IV. FIVE PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE
This workshop will offer attendees an opportunity to assess their career path and contemplate on future endeavors.
Wednesday, April 8: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA)
Friday, April 10: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Downtown TBA)

V. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: THE BENEFITS OF STORY-TELLING
This hands-on session will provide attendees an opportunity to learn story-telling techniques and practice public speaking.
Tuesday, April 28: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Brighton TBA)
Wednesday, April 29: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (Downtown TBA)

VI. CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS: TRANSFORMING MEETINGS INTO PRODUCTIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Learn various practices to increase the effectiveness and impact of meetings.
Friday, May 8: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA)
Tuesday, May 12: 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Downtown TBA)

Financial Empowerment Series

Student Services is pleased to announce the spring semester Financial Empowerment Series. These workshops are designed to provide information and insights into the state retirement system as well as optional retirement programs. Gary Witten from VOYA returns to MCC after a well-received fall series.
The workshops will review all SUNY financial offerings as well as the Return on Life program which covers non-financial aspects of our lives. The program is designed for all employees from those just starting their higher ed careers to those preparing for retirement.
There are four separate workshops in the series, with each of the four being held at the Brighton and Downtown campuses.

I. SUNY FINANCIAL AND RETIREMENT OFFERINGS FOR EMPLOYEES
Learn about a 403b, 457 plan, ERS, TRS, and so much more!
Tuesday, February 18: 12-1 pm (Brighton TBA)
Thursday, February 20: 12-1 pm (Downtown TBA)

II. INVESTING CONCEPTS IN A SIMPLIFIED MANNER While you do not need to become a stock market analyst, it is important to understand the fundamentals of investment. This workshop will cover the basic concepts and more.
Tuesday, March 17: 12-1 pm (Brighton TBA)
Thursday, March 19: 12-1 pm (Downtown TBA)

III. RETURN ON LIFE: VISUALIZING YOUR NEXT FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND
Only 35% of Americans have a Vision of their Retirement. Does your
Vision include people, places and activities? Isn't it time to give yourself
a clear Vision of what your Retirement might look like? Come to our
interactive workshop and find out! Tuesday, April 14: 12-1 pm (Brighton TBA)
Tuesday, April 21: 12-1 pm (Downtown TBA)

IV. ESTATE PLANNING FOR EVERYONE Estate planning is not just for the rich or for those in retirement. Everyone should understand the fundamentals of this often inexpensive process and how it could directly impact themselves and their loved ones.
Tuesday, May 12: 12-1 pm (Brighton TBA)
Tuesday, May 19: 12-1 pm (Downtown TBA)

Student Success Spring Series

I: WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS
This presentation and discussion will look at the demographic overview of the 2019-2020 MCC student cohort. In addition to reviewing the make-up of the student body, this presentation will provide information on the non-academic resources available to students, as well as best practices for engaging students outside of the classroom. The workshop will include a discussion on successful practices employed by faculty and staff members to empower students and increase persistence.
Tuesday, February 25: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA)
Wednesday, February 26: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (Downtown TBA)
Tuesday, March 10: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA)

II: ENCOURAGING STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP-CENTRIC CAMPUS CULTURE
The SUNY SAIL Institute (SUNY's training center) has recently promoted the impact of community and a sense of belonging to increase student retention and graduation rates. This interactive program will explore ways faculty and staff can increase student connectivity and a sense of belonging to MCC and to each other.
Friday, February 14: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (Brighton TBA)

John Delate
Student Services Office
02/13/2020