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Professional and Faculty Development Opportunities for the Week of May 26-29

People & Workplace Culture (PWC) is hosting several sessions every week to provide professional development and support during this unique challenge of COVID-19. We are grateful for the sense of community and strength of our SLCC campus community.

Please make sure to download the WebEx application first. Contact Technical Support for assistance with this download as needed. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact Jill Tew in HR


LinkedIn Learning

We are piloting LinkedIn Learning, a robust online professional development platform for our faculty, staff and students over the next few months and we encourage you to take a look at the courses and start Learning! Questions? Please email anjali.pai@slcc.edu.

  • Rock Your LinkedIn Profile (Session 1) — Learn to polish your professional brand and stand out in the virtual world. This session is GREAT for students, recent graduates or alumni.
  • Rock Your LinkedIn Profile (Session 2) — Identical to the first session, learn to polish your professional brand and stand out in the virtual world. This session is GREAT for students, recent graduates or alumni.

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eLearning

Canvas User Credential

A 12-hour, fully online course. It is currently open for registration, and registrants can start begin immediately. The last day to register is July 8. The course must be completed by August 8.


Online Teacher Credential

A 12-hour, fully online course that starts on June 1 and ends on  July 13. The last day to register is this Wednesday, May 27. Faculty must be proficient in Canvas or earn the Canvas User Credential prior to taking the Online Teacher Credential course.

 

Faculty Development

Learning Circle: Whistling Vivaldi

A summer community based around the book Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do. Dates TBD. Contact Kristin Morley if interested in joining. 


External Opportunities

Open Textbook Network Online Summit

The Summit is an opportunity for the higher education community to learn, share, and connect with one another around open education, both in terms of vision and practice. Some programs will be limited to new and returning OTN members, but many will be open more broadly. We will have recordings available following most sessions. Sessions live June 15–25. Registration through the OTN website is required.


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Wellness Program

Click here for more information about the outstanding wellness program at SLCC.


Wednesday, May 27

9–9:45 a.m.

Drop-in Yoga — Traditional Style (Using the Floor and Standing Poses)

Kadee Willie, Personal Trainer, Wellness Program


Meeting number (access code): 925 872 282

Meeting password: wellness

Join Meeting


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Thursday, May 28

1–1:45 p.m.

Drop-in Yoga — Office Style (Using a Chair and Standing Poses)

Kadee Willie, Personal Trainer, Wellness Program

 

Meeting number (access code): 922 428 145

Meeting password: wellness

Join Meeting


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Wednesday, May 27

12–1 p.m.

Stress Management

This 8-week stress management program aims to educate participants about stress, the important role it plays in our wellbeing pursuits, how to prevent stress from causing harm, and how to grow through it.


Meeting number (access code): 928 245 606

Meeting password: wellness

Join Meeting


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Writing Across the College

 

GrammarPhobia Follow-Up Fun Writing Workshops

You asked for it!  We’ve got it! This summer, the WAC program will host playful, interactive workshops to scratch your grammar itch!  After an introduction to the SLCC Style Guide, participants will share their most frustrating, or feared, grammar questions. Together, we’ll use the style guide to get to the right answer for you!    

 

Register for ONE SESSION only.

Wednesday, June 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 9, 1–2 p.m.

 

Presented By 

Tiffany Rousculp, Director, SLCC Writing Across the College Program

 

More Information and Registration

You must register for this training session. View the Registration TutorialRegister in the MySLCC Employee Training Portal. Search under “Staff Development,” registration code CW13.

 

Prior to the workshop, you will receive an email asking for your grammar questions, as well as a WebEx link. Questions? Contact Deanne.Arvizu@slcc.edu.


CW12 – Creating a Desk Manual Two-Part Workshop Series for SLCC Staff

There’s nothing like a pandemic to motivate us to get our desk manuals and office instructions in order! The WAC program is providing a two-part workshop series to help you get it done. First, watch the Writing Effective Instructions video. Second, draft a set of instructions for one of your job responsibilities. Third, register for one of the WebEx Creating a Desk Manual Virtual Meetings below. In the workshop, you’ll share a draft with Tiffany Rousculp, the WAC Director, and three other participants. You’ll get feedback on your draft and will give feedback to the other participants.  

 

WebEx Creating a Desk Manual Virtual Meetings 

(You must register if you want to attend. Limited to four participants per session.)

Tuesday, June 2, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2–3 p.m.


Register in the MySLCC Employee Training Portal. Search under “Staff Development,” registration code CW12. Prior to the workshop, make sure you watch the Writing Effective Instructions video. You will receive an email that includes the WebEx link to Join the Meeting. Questions? Contact Deanne.Arvizu@slcc.edu.


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**Special Training Sessions with Limited Space!

 

Wednesday, May 27

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Understanding Change 

Participants will learn the styles of change and how to support and engage each style.

 

Thursday, June 4

2–3 p.m.

Conversational Advocacy

Learn how to advocate for your needs, ask questions, discuss expectations and boundaries, and communicate collaboratively in a candid and non-punishing manner.

 

Tuesday, June 9

1–2 p.m.

Brain Works and Hacks

Participants will learn about how the brain impacts our communication and behavior (i.e., What happens when we feel under “threat” or not safe?) and what we can do to keep our brain functioning at full capacity.

 

Register in the MySLCC Employee Training Portal.  Prior to the workshop, you will receive a WebEx Meeting Invite containing the login information. Questions, reach out to Deanne.arvizu@slcc.edu

 

Presented by Trigena Halley, PCC, BCC is the founder and owner of Peak Performance CCT, LLC. Trigena works with individuals and organizations seeking to enhance and improve peak performance through a sustainable, result-focused, leadership approach.  She has partnered with SLCC on several courses and training programs at SLCC.

 

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Retirement Benefit Resources

Wednesday, June 3

9:30–10:30 a.m.

Regence Medicare 101

Tina Davis, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

Kristi Egbert, Benefits, Human Resources


If you are nearing the age to enroll in Medicare and want to understand how it works or just want to know more about it, we invite to you to attend a Medicare 101 Webinar presented by Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield. Join with us and learn the basics of Medicare via WebEx.


Meeting number (access code): 929 821 484

Meeting password: eYUp33MrVV6 

Join Meeting



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