Bridging Career Readiness Gaps with Digital Badges
Presenter(s): Sara Miller & Vince Petronio
Students now have the opportunity to learn skills outside (or embedded within) credit-bearing
classes and can earn digital badges in the process. These badge workshop series are
designed to enhance the professional preparation in curriculum with the professional
skills and knowledge our students need and employers want. Once complete, students
can then display their digital badges on a resume or LinkedIn page. In this workshop,
we will discuss the Career Development Center, School of Business and Hospitality,
School of Public and Human Services, and Human Resources collaboration that became
the Professional Skills in Hospitality Badge Series.
Onsite:WH116
Neurodivergence Chat
Presenter(s): Melissa Barlett, Gianna Bambara, and Tamara Mariotti
Do you or someone you love have autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or is neurodiverse in another
way? Do you have neurodiverse students? Come chat with us about how these conditions
work, what some of the hurdles can be for neurodiverse folks in our neurotypical world,
and how we can learn to think about things differently. Bring your questions, concerns,
problems, and solutions to this highly interactive conversation!
Onsite:WH119
Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in the 90's anymore: Ushering in equitable, modern
grading practices
Presenter(s): Alyssa Devine & Michael Kuczynski
This session seeks to continue the conversation on how to best implement more equitable
grading and classroom practices. We will discuss some of the problems with traditional
grading and describe several recent changes we have made in our own classrooms to
improve equity. There will also be the opportunity for group discussion where attendees
can share their own equitable practices.
Onsite: WH216
Eggcellent!
Presenter(s): Daniel Eddy
Has the pandemic thrown your health into disarray or are you simply thinking of finding
ways to improve your well-being? Wellness seems to best serve us when taking a balanced
approach rather than putting all your eggs in one basket. Come explore ways you can
infuse some goodness into your life and share some of your own successes with colleagues
as we hope to include time at the end for discussion.
Onsite: WH117
Smart Phone Photography (10:15 - 12:00 p.m.)
Presenter(s): Christine Miller, Ron Jones, and Anthony Jones
Do you have a smartphone that can take great pictures but are still not happy with
your results? Do you feel overwhelmed by apps and options for smart phone photography
and just don't know where to start? Do you love to make photographs? If you answered
yes to any of these questions this could be a workshop for you. We will cover what
makes a good photograph, some of the best shooting and editing apps, and take some
time to make images and share your results with the group. Join us in this session
if you want to up your photography game and have some fun talking with colleagues
about your images.
Onsite: AB273
Paint and Sip (10:15 - 11:45)
Presenter(s): Robin Saxe
Join us for a paint and sip minus the sip. We will create a step by step painting
appropriate for all skill levels to raise money for the MVCC Professional Association
textbook fund. There will be a $10 fee to attend and all supplies will be provided.
Onsite: AB112
3D Printing in the Classroom
Presenter(s): Josh Piejko
Learn all about the world of 3D printing and how this technology can be incorporated
into your classroom and home! In this presentation we will go over the different types
of 3d printing, the basics of how 3D printing works, selecting a 3D printer for home
or the classroom, and the wide range of practical uses this technology affords its
users. As a bonus, we will also explore photogrammetry (making 3D objects out of a
series of photographs) and how this fascinating tool can be used in conjunction with
3D printing to create replicas of sculptures and museum artifacts!
Onsite: AB280
