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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Schedule
2024
Thursday, October 17th
8:30 AM

Registration/Coffee

Michigan Technological University

MUB Ballroom

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Introduction to mtu.edu/experience (part 1 of 3) - Student Self Service 9, Faculty Advisor Student Self Service 9

Shellie Hubert, Michigan Technological University

Library 242

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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

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

9:45 AM

Break

Michigan Technological University

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

How to Boost Productivity Using Kanban Boards

Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological University
Michelle Little, Michigan Technological University

Library 244

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

I'm First. HELP! - A Guide to Helping 1st Generation Students be Successful

Kailee Laplander, Michigan Technological University

MUB B1/B2

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

Introduction to mtu.edu/experience (part 2 of 3) - Student Registration, Payment/Student Billing and Financial Aid

Shellie Hubert, Michigan Technological University

Library 242

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

Break

Michigan Technological University

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Behind the Scenes of the Research Landscape at Michigan Tech: A Staff Perspective

Jessica Brassard, Michigan Technological University
Peter Larsen, Michigan Technological University

MUB B1/B2

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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

11:00 AM

Resolve Conflict with Restorative Practices

Rob Bishop, Michigan Technological University

Library 244

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

12:00 PM

Lunch

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

12:30 PM

Keynote

Eric Waara

MUB Ballroom

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

1:15 PM

Creating Accessible Documents: Removing barriers to access

Jeff Toorongian, Michigan Technological University

Library 243

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

1:15 PM

Google Drive 101: Organization and Efficiency Tips for Success

Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological University
Paige Short, Michigan Technological University

Library 242

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

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

2:00 PM

Break

Michigan Technological University

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

2:15 PM

Caring for Your Nervous System

Sarah Dowd, Michigan Technological University
Zoe Lincoln, Michigan Technological University
Amanda Schwass, Michigan Technological University
Jim Grider, Michigan Technological University

Library 242

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

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

2:15 PM

Shifting Perspectives: Unlocking Positive Conversations

Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological University

Library 244

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Break/Snack

Michigan Technological University

MUB Ballroom

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3:15 PM

Closing Remarks

Richard J. Koubek, Michigan Technological University

MUB Ballroom

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM