EVENT SCHEDULE
FALL 2015
COMING ATTRACTION – SPRING 2016
Book in Common
Educating a Diverse Nation
Lessons from Minority-Serving Institutions
By Drs. Marybeth Gasman and Clifton Conrad
In an increasingly diverse United States, minority and low-income students of all ages
struggle to fit into mainstream colleges and universities that cater predominantly to
middle-income and affluent white students fresh out of high school. Anchored in a
study conducted at twelve minority-serving institutions (MSIs), Educating a Diverse
Nation turns a spotlight on the challenges facing nontraditional college students and
highlights innovative programs and practices that are advancing students’ persistence
and learning.
The Book in Common series will consist of one drop-in open house for book pick up,
and five brown-bag lunch meetings of approximately one hour each (lunch meetings
are FLEX eligible) scheduled on Fridays throughout the Spring 2016 semester. More
information will follow…
Sponsored by: The Office of Access and Equity, EOPS/DSPS, and the Professional
Development Committee
SEPTEMBER
National Preparedness Month
DATE/TIME
METHOD
FLEX
ELIGIBLE
TITLE
09/24/15
Thursday
10:00-11:30 AM
WEBINAR
(1.5 Hours)
YES
Managing Disruptive Classroom Behavior: Strategies for Creating A
Safe & Dynamic Learning Environment
Room: 2204
2200 Building
Whether you’ve been teaching for 20 years or you just started in the
profession, there’s always the possibility that you will have a student in
your class whose behavior is disruptive. Disruptive classroom behavior
not only interferes with teaching and learning, but it can also have a
negative impact on classroom civility and the overall enjoyment of the
learning experience. The best classroom management strategy is to
prevent disruptions before they occur. Participants of this webinar will
learn strategies for creating and sustaining a dynamic learning
environment PLUS effective methods for early intervention AND
MINIMIZING PROBLEMS WHEN THEY FIRST OCCUR. We will also
explore basic principles related to classroom management and learn a
variety of strategies for managing disruptive behavior. Click here for
more information>> http://www.innovativeeducators.org/ManagingDisruptive-Classroom-Behavior-p/3442.htm
Training provided by: Innovative Educators
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9/30/15
Wednesday
9:00-10:00 AM
WEBINAR
(1 Hour)
NO
How to Effectively Support Multiple Bosses
You need a system — a way to make sure that you understand each
boss’s needs and are able to support individual goals. You have to
prioritize multiple projects; effectively communicate your other obligations;
and do it all while making sure nobody’s feeling slighted, neglected, or left
out of the loop. And you need a way to make sure your bosses are
communicating when their directions and demands conflict — so you
don’t get stuck in the middle! In How to Effectively Support Multiple
Bosses, we’ve boiled down the essentials into a powerful one-hour
webinar. The strategies and techniques you’ll learn will be the best of the
best — the ones that, like your supervisors, will have an immediate and
positive impact on your career. Click here for more information>>
http://www.findaseminar.com/event1.asp?eventID=11896
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Training provided by: National Seminars
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Bullying Prevention Month
OCTOBER
DATE/TIME
METHOD
10/02/15
Friday
11:30 AM12:30 PM
WEBINAR
(1.0 Hour)
FLEX
ELIGIBLE
TITLE
BROWN BAGGER WEBINAR
Coaching Skills – Beyond Basic Supervision
NO
Are you struggling with employee engagement? Do you wonder what
motivates your team? Do you want to help your exceptional employees
realize their full potential? You’re not alone. Countless managers
struggle every day with those same issues. Every day managers work
with divided teams, problem players and frustrated top performers. You
have the will and desire to make a difference – but lack the tools and
know how. The goal is to inspire or weed out the weak links, guide and
develop your stars and build strong, cohesive bonds among the members
of your team. You want to go beyond just supervising them and possess
the tools to coach your staff to success. Click here for more
information>> http://www.pryor.com/site/webinar-audio/coaching-skillsbeyond-basic-supervision
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Feel free to
bring your
lunch!
Training provided by: Fred Pryor Seminars - CareerTrack
10/08/15
Thursday
11:30 AM1:00 PM
WEBINAR
(1.5 Hours)
BROWN BAGGER WEBINAR
Bullying in Academia: Prevention and Response
YES

Room:
Board Room
100 Building
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Feel free to
bring your
lunch!
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
Gain a better understanding of what workplace bullying in academia
involves and the legal issues triggered.
Learn how to create an environment that minimizes the risk of
bullying
Take away strategies for effectively responding when a problem
arises.
Identify the early warning signs when bullying begins to move toward
the possibility of workplace violence
Learn practical steps necessary to deal with potentially dangerous
employees
Training provided by: PaperClip Communications
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10/23/15
Friday
1:30-3:00 PM
WEBINAR
(1.5 Hours)
YES
Frontline Staff: Strategies for Defusing & Responding to Difficult
and Disruptive People
On a daily basis, frontline staff are asked to respond to and manage
disruptive customers, challenging parents, a flood of questions, rude
behavior, and it seems these interactions are only increasing over time.
This webinar is designed to examine real-life situations with disruptive
people and identify realistic alternatives that can improve outcomes and
interactions. We will help you learn how to defuse difficult situations
and create positive service experiences — for the person you are
serving, and you! Click here for more information>> https://www.paperclip.com/Main/Product-Catalog/Frontline-Staff-Strategies-for-DefusingResponding-2602.aspx
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Training provided by: PaperClip Communications
10/27/15
Tuesday
12:00 PM
RECORDED
EVENT
(20 Minutes)
NO
BROWN BAGGER TED Talk
Roselinde Torres: What it Takes to be a Great Leader
The world is full of leadership programs, but the best way to learn how to
lead might be right under your nose. In this clear, candid talk, Roselinde
Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and
shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be company chiefs
need to ask to thrive in the future.
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Feel free to
bring your
lunch!
American Indian Heritage Month
Veteran’s Day
NOVEMBER
DATE/TIME
METHOD
FLEX
ELIGIBLE
TITLE
11/05/15
Thursday
2:00 PM
WEBINAR
(1.5 Hours)
YES
Understanding the New Non-Traditional Student: Supporting Their
Success In & Out of the Classroom
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Colleges are so caught up with trying to anticipate the needs of their
incoming Millennials and technology-savvy freshmen that sometimes the
greatest population of students—the majority in many colleges—is
overlooked. This group of students, between the ages of 26 and 30, are
“adult” learners who are baffled by college jargon. They are unemployed
adults who are serious about their education. They are parents trying to
determine how they fit into classes filled with recent high school
graduates. They are veterans, baby boomers that cannot afford to retire,
unemployed degree holders looking for retraining, refugees, international
students, and immigrants. This webinar will examine the characteristics
of today’s “21st Century Learners,” including their life experiences,
knowledge base, family circumstances, and professional commitments
outside of the college setting. Participants will learn how to best support
this group of students in and out of the classroom by reviewing their
current needs. Click here for more information>>
http://www.innovativeeducators.org/Understanding-The-New-NonTraditional-Student-p/3300.htm
Training provided by: Innovative Educators
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11/12/15
Thursday
12:00 PM
WEBINAR
(30 Minutes)
With over 900,000 apps for the iPhone and over a million apps for
Android, it can be hard to determine which ones are worth your time.
Find out the most popular (and useful) apps for work when you attend
this 30-minute webinar.
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Feel free to
bring your
lunch!
11/17/15
Tuesday
1:00 PM
BROWN BAGGER WEBINAR:
The Most Popular Smartphone Apps for Work
NO
Training provided by: National Seminars
WEBINAR
(1 Hour)
NO
Survive the 10 Toughest Conversations Every Supervisor Dreads
In today's workplace, many employees seem to be guided only by their
own personal standards. With the variety of personalities and
philosophies that are brought together in any organization, supervisors
and managers have a tough job on their hands. It can be very
challenging — even uncomfortable — to confront employees about
certain issues. If you find yourself dreading these conversations or
putting them off, you are not alone.
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Learn not only how to address these critical situations and endure the
toughest conversations, but also how to end each encounter on a
positive note. This 1-hour Webinar will equip you with the communication
strategies and confrontation management skills you need to survive and
thrive as a successful manager. Click here for more information>>
http://www.pryor.com/site/webinar-audio/survive-the-10-toughestconversations-every-supervisor-dreads
Training provided by: Fred Pryor Seminars - CareerTrack
DECEMBER
DATE/TIME
METHOD
FLEX
ELIGIBLE
12/03/15
Thursday
2:00 PM
WEBINAR
(1.5 Hours)
YES
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
TITLE
Generation Z on Your Campus: Meeting the Needs of the Next
Generation – Respond to New Expectations & Characteristics
 Short attention span
 Digital. Digital. Digital.

Expect speedy response

FOMO – Fear of Missing Out
These are just a few of the new characteristics your campus needs to
consider as you adapt your services and systems to respond to the next
student generation coming through your doors — Generation Z. Your
Gen Z students are savvy consumers of social media, never knowing a
world without computers or cell phones. You face a very difficult
challenge in connecting to this new generation and in identifying new
student behaviors you will likely start seeing more often.
Join our presenters where you will learn how to engage the Generation Z
student community. We will position you with tools and resources to give
this future generation what they need and offer a forecast for what your
campus can do now to prepare today. Click here for more information>>
https://www.paper-clip.com/Main/Product-Catalog/Generation-Z-on-YourCampus-Meeting-the-Needs-of-t-2598.aspx
Training provided by: PaperClip Communications
SC Professional Development Event Schedule – Fall 2015
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12/04/15
Friday
12:00 PM
RECORDED
EVENT
(20 Minutes)
NO
WEBINAR
(1 Hour)
NO
WEBINAR
(1 Hour)
NO
What's the secret to unlocking the creativity hidden inside your daily
work, and giving every great idea a chance? Harvard professor Linda
Hill, co-author of "Collective Genius," has studied some of the world's
most creative companies to come up with a set of tools and tactics to
keep great ideas flowing — from everyone in the company, not just the
designated "creatives."
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Feel free to
bring your
lunch!
12/10/15
Thursday
3:00 PM
BROWN BAGGER TED Talk
Linda Hill: How to Manage for Collective Creativity
How to Manage, Train and Motivate the Change-Resistant Employee
There's no doubt about it, change can be stressful, frustrating and
confusing for anyone … but some employees seem to be particularly set
in their ways. If you deal regularly with people who are resistant,
apathetic, negative or just plain suspicious of anything new, we can help!
We've created an exciting new webinar designed specifically to address
the needs of managers, supervisors and team leaders who are faced
with change-resistant employees. With the solutions, ideas and tools
you'll learn in this webinar, you'll be well-prepared to gain cooperation
and buy-in from even the most unmanageable of employees. Click here
for more information>> http://www.pryor.com/Site/webinar-audio/how-tomanage-train-and-motivate-the-change-resistant-employee
Training provided by: Fred Pryor Seminars - CareerTrack
12/11/15
Friday
12:00 PM
Room:
Board Room
100 Building
Feel free to
bring your
lunch!
BROWN BAGGER WEBINAR
Simple, Quick & Stress-Free Organization Strategies
If you’re like most professionals, struggling to keep your work space and
projects organized can be extremely stressful and time-consuming.
You’ve got 101 things on your plate for the day, and taking the time to
place everything in an organized file (or in its place) isn’t exactly a priority
on your list. But imagine how much more efficient your workdays would
be if you were able to quickly find paperwork in a flash — the frantic file
search would be eliminated. Your ability to remain organized as you
juggle a variety of projects, deadlines, and duties would enable you to
perform your job more easily and with less stress! Click here for more
information>> http://www.findaseminar.com/event1.asp?eventID=11718
Training provided by: National Seminars
FREE WEBINARS
Innovative Educators offers free webinars on topics applicable to all staff. To view a list of free
webinars, click here>> http://www.innovativeeducators.org/Free-Training-Innovative-Educatorss/55.htm
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