The Michigan Tech community is invited to Professional Development day, relaunched and hosted by Staff Council.

Peruse the complete schedule of events below. Registration links are included for each presentation.

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Schedule
2023
Thursday, October 19th
8:30 AM

Keynote: Stitching Life-Long Learning Into Your Daily Strategy

Theresa Coleman-Kaiser, Michigan Technological University

In person and Zoom

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376102

Coffee, tea and donut holes will be served.

9:00 AM

Break

Michigan Technological University

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

9:15 AM

AI-ming High: Discovering the AI Tools in Our Midst

Jennifer Sams, Michigan Technological University
Dorianne Shaffer, Michigan Technological University
David Holden, Michigan Technological University

Library East Reading Room

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376086

Curious about the ways your colleagues across campus are using AI tools in their day-to-day workflows? Attend this session, and let's talk! The hosts will kick it off by sharing a few tools leveraged in their own work and the resulting projects. Participants will then have the opportunity to rotate through small discussion groups where they can share their own examples, tools, ideas, and questions. Bring your sense of adventure and a device. (And yes, this title was generated by AI!)

9:15 AM

Balancing Student Support and Student Accountability

Anna McClatchy, Michigan Technological University
Kerri Gilbertson, Michigan Technological University

MUB B1/B2

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11378494

Wondering how to navigate the rise in student mental health and physical health concerns? Increase your confidence in communication, boundary setting, and encouraging appropriate help-seeking behaviors for students you are connected with.

9:15 AM

Google Forms with the Graduate School

Debra Charlesworth, Michigan Technological University
Karen Hext, Michigan Technological University

MUB B3

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376011

Join the Graduate School to learn how we’re using Google Forms to collect information and files from faculty, staff, and students. We’ll share tips on form creation to ensure you get the information you need and how to create workflows for processing the information.

9:15 AM

Testing Center Open House

Margaret Landsparger

Rekhi 214

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376027

The Testing Center is celebrating 10 years of operation. As part of our 10-year celebration, we would like to invite staff/instructors in to ask questions, tour, and come get some coffee and a cookie.

10:00 AM

Break

Michigan Technological University

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

10:15 AM

A Study of ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team’

Dan Carney, Michigan Technological University

MUB B3

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376038

How do we transform our team or our department from a haphazard mixture of lone wolves into a well-oiled machine that fosters cohesiveness and creativity at the speed of light? To learn how, we will take a look at the book, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team”, by Patrick Lencioni, which explores the fundamental causes of organizational politics and team failure and provides a roadmap for team success.

10:15 AM

Accessible and Inclusive Communication - Removing digital barriers from your websites, documents and videos

Accessiblity Technology Working Group (ATWG)

Library 244

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376046

We will review what digital accessibility is and how it relates to common communication modalities like our websites, documents, and videos. We will offer best practices and encourage discussion amongst attendees.

10:15 AM

Testing Center Open House

Margaret Landsparger, Michigan Technological University

Rekhi 215

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376061

The Testing Center is celebrating 10 years of operation. As part of our 10-year celebration, we would like to invite staff/instructors in to ask questions, tour, and come get some coffee and a cookie.

10:15 AM

Thinking Like an Investigator: Using Critical Thinking to Everyday Problems

Reid DeVoge, Michigan Technological University

MUB B1/B2

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376056

This workshop puts participants in the shoes of a new criminal investigator. As “investigators in training”, participants will learn about cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and a few other culprits that may prevent us from reasoning in a critical way. The goal is to show how some of the critical thinking skills that are necessary to becoming a good investigator can also be used to help us solve many of our “everyday” work-related problems.

11:00 AM

Break

Michigan Technological University

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

11:15 AM

Advising with Impact: Transforming Student Experiences

Danielle Meirow

MUB B1/B2

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Register: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376074

Being a student organization advisor goes beyond attending meetings and signing off on paperwork. It's a dynamic and influential role that can shape the student experience, foster leadership skills, and contribute to the growth of campus communities. In this session, Student Leadership and Involvement will share insights into building meaningful relationships, fostering student leadership, navigating challenges, and legal and ethical considerations related to the advisor role. This interactive session will also allow participants to share their experiences and learn from each other. Whether you're a seasoned advisor or new to the role, we hope you leave feeling more empowered to be a supportive and effective advisor.

11:15 AM

How to Tell Compelling Student Stories

Cyndi Perkins, Michigan Technological University
Haley Goodreau, Michigan Technological University

Library 244

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376079

The data shows that prospective students deciding where to go to college most want to hear from current students. Sharing student stories also strengthens alumni affinity, illuminates faculty-led research, bolsters reputation, and builds participation in specific programs. Join University Marketing and Communications team members Cyndi Perkins, senior content specialist, and Haley Goodreau, social media manager, for tips and tactics to create shareable and engaging student-centered stories that connect with the audiences you want to reach.

11:15 AM

Intro to Restorative Practices

Rob Bishop, Michigan Technological University

MUB B3

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376067

In restorative practices, harmed parties have the opportunity to tell those responsible how they have been affected. Those responsible can gain empathy and understanding — not only for those directly affected, but for family, friends, co-workers and others. Then, the responsible parties have a chance to make amends and shed the "offender" label, hopefully breaking the cycle of violence, misbehavior and/or disruption.

11:15 AM

Testing Center Open House

Margaret Landsparger, Michigan Technological University

Rekhi 215

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/11376082

The Testing Center is celebrating 10 years of operation. As part of our 10-year celebration, we would like to invite staff/instructors in to ask questions, tour, and come get some coffee and a cookie.