MCC Daily Tribune

Spring Professional Development Series

As we prepare for the spring semester, the Student Services professional development series continues this week and throughout the semester. All employees are welcome to join us for any of these noon-time zoom presentations. To receive the zoom link for any session, please email Pam Rende (prende@monroecc.edu).

I. ENGAGING AND MOTIVATING YOUR TEAMS: SUPERVISING BEST PRACTICES IN THE VIRTUAL AGE

Supervising staff and working with faculty is a critical role when the campus is fully functioning in-person, and it is even more important when nearly most employees are working from home. Join us for a panel of professional staff and academic leaders for this engaging conversation which will include tips on how to fully engage your teams during this virtual period.

Wednesday, January 13th Noon to 12:45 pm

II. ENSURING A HEALTHY SPRING SEMESTER

Since SUNY has announced there will not be any vacation breaks this spring semester, the college wants to ensure that our students, faculty, and staff have a healthy and productive semester. This session will provide ideas generated by various departments on how to insert several wellness days and other healthy exercises throughout the semester. Join us for this interactive discussion.

Wednesday, January 20th Noon to 12:45 pm

III. THRIVING IN THE VIRTUAL AGE

While the promise of a vaccine will hopefully allow the college to return to face-to-face instruction and direct student service in the future, the impact of the pandemic period will remain. Join us for a discussion on current and future trends that could impact employment, and how one can be proactive and remain up-to-date in skills and perspective. This panel will include Aaron Bouyea (MCC), John Wojcio (Binghamton), and Bill Guerrero (Ithaca).

Thursday, January 21 Noon to 12:45 pm

IV. RELAXATION 101: HOW TO REDUCE STRESS THROUGHOUT THE SPRING SEMESTER

Join us for this special zoom presentation by Dr. Rob Gilbert, sports psychologist and author of several books on motivation and relaxation from Montclair State University.

Wednesday, January 27 Noon to 12:45 pm

V. PROJECT COMPLETE: USING THE SPRING SEMESTER TO ACCOMPLISH A MAJOR GOAL

Although the semester is often packed with numerous obligations, it is also a defined period where major projects can be completed. Join us for a discussion on developing a personal strategy and a plan to define, organize, and accomplish a professional or personal goal.

Thursday, January 28 12 Noon to 12:45 pm

VI. FACILITATING AN EFFECTIVE ZOOM MEETING

As most of the college employees continues to work remotely, the use of zoom has bcome more important than ever. Studies reveal that zoom meetings have actually increased disengagement and reduced overall productivity. Join us for this presentation as we explore ways to ensure that zoom meetings are more enjoyable and effective.

Tuesday, February 2 Noon to 12:45 pm

VII. INCREASING STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: THE ART OF STORY-TELLING

The virtual age has made engagement even more challenging for faculty and staff, whether it is instructing students or facilitating a meeting. One tactic that research reveals is effective in increasing connections and ensuring that more information is remembered is that of story-telling. Join us as Professor Mark Sample shares some of his techniques on the art of story-telling.

Thursday, February 18 Noon to 12:45 pm

VIII. WHO ARE OUR STUDENTS

The vast majority of our students are engaged in distance learning this spring semester, and they occasionally have resource challenges. Join us for a panel presentation which will cover what resources are available for students, and how we can assist with the resource request process and student empowerment.

Wednesday, February 24 Noon to 12:45 pm

We will add other workshops as the semester progresses. Best wishes for a productive and healthy year!

John Delate
Student Services Office
01/11/2021