E-Portfolios: Exploring the Experiential Essentials

Presenter(s): AJ Lewis, Michelle Speach

This session will explore electronic student portfolio basics and how educators can use this tool to support learning progression, foster student engagement and assessment efforts. Attendees will have an opportunity to build their own e-portfolio framework with an interactive and skillful use of the Weebly platform.

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Guided Pathways Update

Presenter(s): Guided Pathways Steering Council

Updates on work being done by the Guided Pathways teams, including (but not limited to) changes to the website and marketing, electronic forms, the role of the SSA, Starfish, and ILS courses. Time will be left at the end for a general Q&A. This session is also offered at 12:30pm.

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How to Be Better White Allies

Presenter(s): Melissa Barlett, Jennifer DeWeerth

After the murder of George Floyd, many white people realized they wanted to make their own communities and organizations better, but often are unsure of the best ways. What is racism and how does it work? What is a white ally and how can I be a better one? In this workshop, we will provide you with an understanding of the best role of a white ally, as well as giving you specific actions and tactics that you can employ immediately. We will also make you aware of the challenges and pitfalls people often fall into even with the best intentions. Move from best intentions to best outcomes. This session is also offered at 12:30pm.

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Round Table: Coping with COVID

Presenter(s): Geordan Holmes, Nicole Ollerenshaw, Karen Sabonis, Tracy Coulson

Join members of the Health and Wellness Team for a round table discussion about what COVID looks like on campus, and on a virtual campus! We will touch on the support we are providing to students and how we have adapted services to meet the new needs of students. We can talk about any what to do if situations you may be wondering about. This session is also offered at 3:30p.m.

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Round Table: Organizing Your Blackboard Site

Presenter(s): Jocelyn Ireland, Amanda Miller

A round-table discussion to share and explore best practices for designing your Blackboard course site. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Our Writing Selves

Presenter(s): Sam McManus

We all have writing experiences, both positive and negative, but how can we tap into what makes the positive ones so dynamic so we can apply this to the ones that need help? This workshop will take you through some techniques that can help you discover your truest writing self, so that you can unlock your unlimited writing potential. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Panel: Passing the Mic to Students

Presenter(s): Shahida Dar

This session aims at getting feedback from students about what went well and what did NOT go so well during the online part of Spring ’20 semester.  A panel of students will share their thoughts and there will be time at the end for your questions.

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Round Table: Engagement in Online Teaching

Presenter(s): Claire Ehrlich

A round-table discussion to share and explore best practices for engaging students in your online classroom. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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What Employees Need to Know About COVID-19 on Campus

MVCC Crisis Team Members

If you have additional questions about what the College is doing in response to COVID-19, please join members of the Crisis Team who will share a high-level overview of precautions that have been taken in preparation for the fall semester as employees and students begin their return to campus. This session is also offered at 9:30am. NOTE: THE 2:00PM SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Brunch Bunch

Missing a chance to just chat and catch up with your colleagues? Join the Brunch Bunch for some casual conversation about what you've been up to this summer, what you're excited about for this semester, and to commiserate about all your quarantine frustrations.

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Dying and My Road to Recovery

Presenter(s): Sarah Barcomb

I never thought I'd die so early, and needless to say, I never thought that once I died, I'd come back to the land of the living! I'll take you through the infamous event and tell you medically what happened, what my experience was, what my loved ones experienced, and my journey to recovery. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Round Table: Assessment in Blackboard

Presenter(s): Robert Huyck

Join us for a round-table conversation to share and explore different ways to assess students in Blackboard, including pools, discussion boards, group work, tests, and more!

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Round Table: Equity in Hiring Practices

Presenter(s): Shahida Dar, Crystal Marceau

Join us for a round-table conversation about the history of bias in hiring, and what practices we can follow to enure equity in the hiring process. This session is also offered at 2:00pm.

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Training: Mental Health in the Time of COVID

Presenter(s): Geordan Holmes, Nicole Ollerenshaw, Jim Maio Tracy Coulson

Navigating student mental health can be challenging, with COVID and distance learning adding an additional layer of complexity. This workshop will assist faculty and staff in differentiating between students in distress, crisis, and mental health emergencies. Counselors will also review supports available during and after business hours, who to contact in the event of a crisis or emergency, and a review of when and how to file BERT reports. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Guided Pathways Update

Presenter(s): Guided Pathways Steering Council

Updates on work being done by the Guided Pathways teams, including (but not limited to) changes to the website and marketing, electronic forms, the role of the SSA, Starfish, and ILS courses. Time will be left at the end for a general Q&A. This session is also offered at 8:00am.

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How to Be Better White Allies

Presenter(s): Melissa Barlett, Jennifer DeWeerth

After the murder of George Floyd, many white people realized they wanted to make their own communities and organizations better, but often are unsure of the best ways. What is racism and how does it work? What is a white ally and how can I be a better one? In this workshop, we will provide you with an understanding of the best role of a white ally, as well as giving you specific actions and tactics that you can employ immediately. We will also make you aware of the challenges and pitfalls people often fall into even with the best intentions. Move from best intentions to best outcomes. This session is also offered at 8:00am.

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How to Make & Find Videos for Your Classes

Presenter(s): Jocelyn Ireland

Come join in this discussion and demonstration of creating online instructional videos. This session is best for educators curious about video creation, or want to learn about good places to explore for videos already made for college-level learning. Topics to be discussed include online collections of pre-made videos, video creation programs, editing tools, captioning, and methods to share videos with students. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Starfish: Faculty Flags, Referrals, and Kudos Oh My…

Presenter(s): Norma Chrisman, Shannon Crocker, Justin Johnson, Dawson McDermott, Brittnee Mexico, Janet Visalli

This session is dedicated to showing the use of flags, referrals, and kudos. At this session faculty and staff can learn how to raise a flag, clear a flag, how to make referrals, and how to use kudos. Information will be shared as to the timelines for surveys, types of flags, referrals, and kudos. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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MythBusters: Beyond the Label of Student-Athlete

Presenter(s): Brittnee Mexico (Head Women’s Softball Coach) & Nick Evanoff (Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach)

We will begin to debunk some of the common misconceptions about student-athletes using data and examples from our very own athletes and coaches. We will wrap up the presentation by introducing our new Hawks Faculty Liaison Program to help bridge the gap between student-athletes and faculty. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Online Tutoring Practices in the Learning Commons

Presenter(s): Breanne Rathbun

Looking for tutoring support for your students for the upcoming semester? We will discuss how students can receive services for both on campus and online tutoring. There will also be a demonstration of the online platforms available for students who prefer our remote services. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Round Table: Equity in Hiring Practices

Presenter(s): Shahida Dar, Crystal Marceau

Join us for a round-table conversation about the history of bias in hiring, and what practices we can follow to enure equity in the hiring process. This session is also offered at 11:00am.

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What Employees Need to Know About COVID-19 on Campus

Presenter(s): MVCC Crisis Team Members

If you have additional questions about what the College is doing in response to COVID-19, please join members of the Crisis Team who will share a high-level overview of precautions that have been taken in preparation for the fall semester as employees and students begin their return to campus. This session is also offered at 9:30am. NOTE: THE 2:00PM SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Safe Space Training: Part 1 of 2

Presenter(s): Melissa Barlett, Erin Severs

The Campus Pride Safe Space Program is a nationally recognized program that provides training and signage for institutions committed to supporting LGBTQ students and their allies. This training will explain the difference between sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression; define terminology used to describe sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression; identify ways to create an inclusive classroom and campus space for LGBTQ students; explore ways to support LGBTQ people in the coming out process. IMPORTANT NOTE: This session is split over 2 days, with the second half on Wednesday, August 26th from 2:30-4:30p.m.

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Afternoon "Tea"

Missing a chance to just chat and catch up with your colleagues? Grab your favorite beverage and join us for some casual conversation about what you've been up to this summer, what you're excited about for this semester, and to commiserate about all your quarantine frustrations.

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Bird Watching 101

Presenter(s): Patricia Kuhn

As we head into the fall semester, we still find ourselves in the midst of a pandemic. The changes to our lives have undoubtedly instigated new levels of stress. Because of these changes, studies are showing that more individuals have turned to the natural world to bring about much needed solace and rejuvenation. Such a respite can be found right outside your windows. If you have found yourself becoming more curious about the birds you encounter in your environment, join me as I take you on a journey to explore the wonders of birdwatching. We will discuss the art of birdwatching, how to get started, common backyard birds, and feeding your backyard guests. WARNING - Exposure to birdwatching can lead to addiction. However, it has been found that the benefits outweigh the risks! NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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Captioning & CART Services

Presenter(s): Tamara Mariotti

Wondering how to make sure the videos you post to your Blackboard course site are ADA compliant? Learn the resources available to help you caption pre-recorded videos, as well as "real time" captioning for synchronous video.

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Round Table: Coping with COVID

Presenter(s): Geordan Holmes, Nicole Ollerenshaw, Karen Sabonis, Tracy Coulson

Join members of the Health and Wellness Team for a round table discussion about what COVID looks like on campus, and on a virtual campus! We will touch on the support we are providing to students and how we have adapted services to meet the new needs of students. We can talk about any what to do if situations you may be wondering about. This session is also offered at 8:00am.

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Virtual Marketing & Presenting

Presenter(s): Nicole Sortino

In a world that is increasingly digital, creating a sustainable business with the ability to function in a hybrid capacity allows business owners and educators to continue their mission, regardless of the current events in the world. Let’s talk about some of the benefits, and challenges, to our shifting reality, and how to use Virtual Engagement to your benefit. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.

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