Mental Health First Aid Training
Presenter(s): Tracy Coulson
Mental Health First Aiders are...Teachers, first responders and veterans. They're
neighbors, parents and friends. They're people in recovery, and those supporting a
loved one. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community
healthier, happier and safer for all. Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches
you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance
use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide
initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance
use problem or experiencing a crisis. It is a nationally certified 8-hour course (delivered
over two half days) for any MVCC employee to become certified. Refreshments provided.
Anyone who completes the 8-hour time commitment receives MVCC swag.
Onsite: WH216
Core Workshop Makeup
Presenter(s): Jill Heintz & Ross Wittenberg
This year’s Core Workshop connects the work at MVCC to the mission of being the community's
college. In this one-hour session, employees will explore how collective efforts bring
the mission to life, and how impact is measured across the college and in our community.
Onsite: WH225
The Great Teaching Seminar
Presenter(s): Brandon Shaw
The Great Teaching Seminar is based on the premise that teachers learn best from one
another and that creativity in teaching is enhanced by mixing teachers of diverse
teaching fields, experience levels and, interests. The ultimate goal of a GTS is to
strengthen the delivery of education through the celebration of great teaching. The
seminar is based on the Great Teachers Movement and has been offered by many colleges
throughout North America with great success.
Onsite: AB162A
