Professional Development Day is a day of opportunities provided for faculty and staff to improve their skills and knowledge through training sessions. The sessions will be led by Michigan Tech faculty and staff and provide development in a learning-centered peer-to-peer environment.
Peruse the complete schedule of events below. Registration links are included for each presentation.
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| Thursday, October 17th | ||
| 8:30 AM |
Michigan Technological University MUB Ballroom 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
Shellie Hubert, Michigan Technological University Library 242 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13197704 |
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| 9:00 AM |
Visualizing Potential and Possibility: Compelling Graphics for Proposals and Pitch Decks Jessica Brassard, Michigan Technological University MUB B1/B2 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13210674 |
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| 9:00 AM |
What is Michigan Tech's Essential Education - Launching in Fall 2025 Stephen Patchin, Michigan Technological University Library 244 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13197477 |
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| 9:45 AM |
Michigan Technological University 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
CANCELED: I'm First. HELP! - A Guide to Helping 1st Generation Students be Successful Michigan Technological University MUB B1/B2 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM This session has been canceled. |
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| 10:00 AM |
How to Boost Productivity Using Kanban Boards Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological University Library 244 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13197752 |
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| 10:00 AM |
Shellie Hubert, Michigan Technological University Library 242 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13197742 |
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| 10:45 AM |
Michigan Technological University 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
Behind the Scenes of the Research Landscape at Michigan Tech: A Staff Perspective Jessica Brassard, Michigan Technological University MUB B1/B2 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13197843 |
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| 11:00 AM |
Introduction to mtu.edu/experience (part 3 of 3) - Finance Self Service 9 & Employee Self Service 9 Shellie Hubert, Michigan Technological University Library 242 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13197866 |
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| 11:00 AM |
Resolve Conflict with Restorative Practices Rob Bishop, Michigan Technological University Library 244 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13197827 |
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| 12:00 PM |
Michigan Technological University MUB Ballroom 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Buy ticket or bring your own Lunch tickets are no longer available online. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please email staffcouncil@mtu.edu |
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| 12:30 PM |
Eric Waara MUB Ballroom 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| 1:15 PM |
Creating Accessible Documents: Removing barriers to access Jeff Toorongian, Michigan Technological University Library 243 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13217128 |
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| 1:15 PM |
Google Drive 101: Organization and Efficiency Tips for Success Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological University Library 242 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13203120 |
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| 1:15 PM |
Immigration Basics: Understanding the Visa Sponsorship Process for Tenure Track Faculty Madeline Voelker, Michigan Technological University MUB B1/B2 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13200592 |
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| 2:00 PM |
Michigan Technological University 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
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| 2:15 PM |
Caring for Your Nervous System Sarah Dowd, Michigan Technological University Library 242 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13208648 |
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| 2:15 PM |
Introduction to the Curricular Approach to Student Affairs Brianna Kratz, Michigan Technological University MUB B1/B2 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13208591 |
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| 2:15 PM |
Shifting Perspectives: Unlocking Positive Conversations Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological University Library 244 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Register here: https://mtu.libcal.com/event/13200725 |
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| 3:00 PM |
Michigan Technological University MUB Ballroom 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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| 3:15 PM |
Kellie Rafaelli, Michigan Technological University MUB Ballroom 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
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