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Professional Development Opportunities for August 26–September 2, 2020

 **Please note that the following opportunities are available to all faculty and staff.**


LinkedIn Learning — Recommended Course of the Week 

 ~ 57 Minutes


Managing Stress for Change

In the workplace, stress is often viewed in purely negative terms. It's seen as a response that should simply be minimized or pushed aside; however, it's possible to use stress to fuel positive change. In this course, join instructor Heidi Hanna, PhD as she discusses what stress is, exactly; how you can train yourself to use stress in more effective ways; and what managers can do to reduce employee stress when an organization experiences difficult times.


Get started with LinkedIn Learning: SLCC Learn or https://lnkd.in/gE9RCNW 


We would appreciate your feedback on the LinkedIn Learning platform! Please consider taking a short survey.

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SLCC Coaching Program

At SLCC, we want to provide you with every necessary resource to ensure your success. In 2017, we started a coaching program with coaches certified by the ICF for employees. All employees are welcome to sign up for a coaching session.


What is coaching? Coaching is a discovery-based process that helps people solve problems and reach goals. Coaching is a professional-client relationship designed to facilitate the creation and/or development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a plan for achieving these goals.


How long are coaching sessions? To get the most out of coaching sessions, come prepared with a topic, idea, or goal. Each session will last anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.


What topics can I receive coaching on?

Here are some examples of common coaching topics:

  • Engaging in difficult conversations
  • Goal setting
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Leading in times of change
  • Leading in times of conflict
  • Adjusting to a new position or promotion
  • Communicating more effectively with others
  • Navigating challenging personalities
  • Exploring personal accountability
  • Discovering new ways of thinking

Are sessions confidential?  Yes! Coaching sessions are confidential unless you state otherwise, in writing, or if disclosure is required by law or college policy.  In keeping with the International Coach Federation guidelines your coach has signed and agreed to comply with the Code of Ethics.


How can I sign up? If you are interested in getting a coach or want to know more, email anjali.pai@slcc.edu who will assign you a certified and trained coach.

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IT Training Online

Check out their site for many virtual resources from Banner Basics to Teams training.

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Tech Tips for Teaching

Join Faculty Development the first and third Tuesdays during the lunch hour for Teaching Tech Tips with Deidre Tyler. This virtual presentation will give you ideas to use in your online and in-person teaching. September will focus on Tech Tools that create social emotional learning.


September 1

12–1 p.m. on WebEx
As a result of COVID-19, we need to be aware of the Social & Emotional needs of the learners. We will cover the CASEL framework and how this should be considered in helping students. What can we do to provide the learner with more engaging classes?  This tech tip will demonstrate: AnnouncementS using Bitmoji, Embedding google slides, embedding Kahoot, and using choice boards. Lastly, we will discuss how to implement learning objectives based on the tools.


September 15
12–1 p.m.; WebEx

Learner Choice – What are some of the tech tips the participants would like to talk about from last class?  Learner suggestions from last class.

 

Register for each session through the SLCC Registration System under the Employee Tab.

Registration Tutorial Video

Questions?  Contact facultydevelopment@slcc.edu

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MySuccess Learning & Action Community

The MySuccess Virtual Learning & Action Community is designed especially for faculty, and will highlight the tools within MySuccess that can help faculty give regular feedback to students and connect students with the tools and support they need to implement that feedback. The Learning and Action Community will meet six times during the fall semester. If you are passionate about student success, and want to learn more about how you can collaborate with Academic Advising and other support networks through MySuccess, please join us! 


The first virtual meeting is September 11, from 10–11 a.m. 


Register through the SLCC Registration System in your MySLCC account on the Employee Tab. This offering is listed under Faculty Development.

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Online Service-Learning & civic engagement webinar 

This webinar addresses strategies for moving service-learning and community engagement efforts online. The COVID-19 global pandemic caused many community partners to shift focus resulting in the cancelation of direct service. Participate in a discussion focused on online service and alternate ways to help students meet the SLCC civic literacy student learning outcome. Discover the Stanford Haas Center Pathways to Public Service and brainstorm ways to incorporate civic literacy, engagement, and social impact in a remote environment. Register via employee training, you will receive the log-in info after registration. Facilitators: Lucy Smith and Rebecca Van Maren.

August 31, 12–1 p.m.  


Register for this event in your MySLCC page, Employee Tab, under Office of Learning Advancement.

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ACUE: Inclusive Teaching Practices Toolkit

ACUE is excited to introduce a set of free resources—including videos and downloadable planning guides—that can be immediately put to use to benefit both faculty and their students. These practices are tailored for online teaching but are also relevant to the physical classroom.

https://acue.org/inclusive-teaching-practices-toolkit/

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Meditative Pause at SLCC 

Join SLCC faculty Heidi O’Donoghue and Andrea Malouf each week for Meditative Pause for People in Higher Education. Each week we will take a break from doing and problem-solving to come together for ½ hour sessions to connect, relax and center via web-ex. We’ll explore breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as best practices for mindful communication and well-being. Each session will include a very brief introduction to the weekly topic, a guided meditation and then a short group reflection.


No prior experience or registration required. Just join when you can. If you’d like to receive weekly web-ex reminders, please send your email and your department name to Andrea (andrea.malouf@slcc.edu) or Heidi (heidi.o’donoghue@slcc.edu). Or just email with questions.

Fall Session 2020: Thursdays from 1–1:30 p.m., August 27–December 10, 2020

Spring Session 2021: TBA from 1–1:30 p.m.  January 13–April 28. 2021


To Join: Click on the WebEx link (Andrea’s WebEx room). It may ask you to download the WebEx app, which takes a few seconds and is free. Be sure you have access to your computer or smart phone’s audio (video also preferred, but not completely necessary). 


We will also have a Canvas site up soon, with resources from each week’s session, so you can better incorporate this work into your daily life. 

 

“I found these session to be very valuable and re-energizing. Not to put too much on it, but I feel these are more valuable now than ever. I would be very interested in these in the future.” — Matt S. Merkel

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Wellness Program

Employee Wellness: Personal Training

To ensure your safety and the safety of our Personal Trainers, all personal training sessions will be conducted remotely via WebEx. Your trainer will communicate your schedule and WebEx link during your initial meeting.


The Wellness Program is designed with your wellbeing in mind. There are many ways to engage with the Wellness Program as an employee. Visit the Employee Wellness Personal Training website for additional information. 


The Employee Wellness Personal Training team would like to invite you to participate in a special introductory session called “Session Zero” to help you learn more about personal training.


The aim of this introductory session is to: 

  • Explain the functionality of the program 
  • Participant selection process 
  • Expectations of Personal Trainers 
  • Expectations of Clients


A recorded version of Session Zero can be viewed in the online Personal Training intake form.


The new Drop-in Yoga schedule will be:

Mondays at 11 a.m. (starting August 31)

Tuesdays at 9 a.m. (Starting August 18)

Thursdays at 2 p.m. (Starting August 20)

 

If you would like to be added to the WebEx invite list, please send me an email.



Drop-in Yoga Mondays

 

Monday, Aug 24, 2020 11 a.m. | 45 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Occurs every Monday effective 8/24/2020 until 12/21/2020 from 11–11:45 a.m., (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Meeting number: 145 531 8767

Join Meeting

Password: wellness


Join by video system

Dial 1455318767@slcc.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.


Join by phone

+1-415-655-0002 US Toll

Access code: 145 531 8767

 


Drop-in Yoga Tuesdays

 

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2020 9 a.m. | 45 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Occurs every Tuesday effective 8/18/2020 until 12/22/2020 from 9–9:45 a.m., (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Meeting number: 145 073 5257


Join Meeting

Password: wellness

Join by video system

Dial 1450735257@slcc.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

 

Join by phone

+1-415-655-0002 US Toll

Access code: 145 073 5257

 


Drop-in Yoga Thursdays

 

Thursday, Aug 27, 2020 2 p.m. | 45 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Occurs every Thursday effective 8/20/2020 until 12/24/2020 from 2–2:45 p.m., (UTC-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Meeting number: 145 852 8071


Join Meeting

Password: wellness


Join by video system

Dial 1458528071@slcc.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

 

Join by phone

+1-415-655-0002 US Toll

Access code: 145 852 8071

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