WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
REGISTRATION & VOTING FOR MCCA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. │ Grand Foyer
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
12:00-5:00 p.m. │ Arch View Foyer/Ballroom
CLASSIFIED STAFF DEPARTMENT WORKSHOP
12:00-4:00 p.m. │ Lindberg Room
Lunch will be provided.
PRESIDENTS/CHANCELLORS COUNCIL MEETING
12:00-4:00 p.m. │ Broadway 1 & 2
Lunch will be provided. Group photo at 2:00 p.m.
DIVISION MEETINGS │ 2:00-4:00 p.m.
A+ Coordinators Lobby Bar (Reserved Tables)
Alumni & Development Professionals Market Street Bar (Reserved Tables)
Career & Tech Ed Council Lobby Bar (Reserved Tables)
Chief Academic Officers Council Soulard Room
Chief Financial Officers Council Grand Ballroom G
Chief Student Affairs Officers Council Grand Ballroom E
Communications/Marketing Professionals Grand Ballroom F
Deans/Direct Reports Market Street Room
Distance Learning Professionals Market Street Bar (Reserved Tables)
Presidents/Chancellors Council Assistants Grand Suite 1
Workforce Development Council Grand Suite 2
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREER COACH TOURS
3:00-6:00 p.m. │ West Tower Lobby
KEYNOTE ADDRESS AND LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS AWARD CEREMONY
4:30-6:00 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom
Welcome: Zora Mulligan, Missouri Community College Association Executive Director
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bennie Lambert
Presiding: Joan Barrett, OTC Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & 2013 MCCA Board of Directors Chair
Awards presented:
Administrative/Professional Leadership Award
Classified Staff Achievement Award
Mel Aytes Faculty Innovation Award
Global Educator Award
Technology Innovation Award
Trustee Leadership Award
Senior Service Award
Missouri Community College Association
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RECEPTION
6:00-7:00 p.m. │ Arch View Foyer & Ballroom
Congratulate the day’s award winners and connect with colleagues and exhibitors at this reception, which will feature a hosted bar and
complimentary appetizers.
DINNER ON YOUR OWN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
MORNING RUN/WALK
6:30-7:30 a.m. │ Meet in lobby by hotel registration desk.
Join MCCA Board Member Joanie Friend for an early morning run/walk through downtown St. Louis.
REGISTRATION
7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. │ Grand Foyer
VOTING FOR MCCA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. │ Grand Foyer
MORNING REFRESHMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS
7:30-8:30 a.m. │ Arch View Foyer & Ballroom
Sponsored by CliftonLarsonAllen. All convention attendees are invited.
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. │ Arch View Foyer & Ballroom
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREER COACH TOURS
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. │ West Tower Lobby
PRESIDENTS/CHANCELLORS COUNCIL AND MCCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS BREAKFAST
7:30-8:15 a.m. │ Market Street Room
GOOGLE DOCS IN AND OUT OF A CHANGING CLASSROOM
8:45-9:30 a.m. │ Broadway 1 & 2
Google documents is a great tool that allows you to easily create, share, and edit documents online. Come see how it can transform your classroom
and how easy it is to get started.
John Riley and Denise Tate-Kuhler, MOREnet Technical Trainers
UTILIZING DATA TO KEEP YOUR PROGRAM SUSTAINABLE
8:45-9:30 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom E
State and federal officials are demanding more and more information about career and technical education programs. Institutions must adapt their
current processes to meet these new demands. Learn how Metropolitan Community College is using institutional and labor market data to evaluate
each program to ensure sustainability.
Tami Knight, Metropolitan Community College Research Analyst, and Dr. Tristan Londre, Metropolitan Community College Career & Technical Education Director
OVER AND OUT: HOW ACADEMIC "BOOT CAMPS" CAN HELP RETAIN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDENTS
8:45-9:30 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom F
Several community colleges have created "boot camps" to better prepare students for college-level courses. OTC created one such course to get
students ready for college-level coursework in English. The presenter will share data about the outcomes this course has produced and how the
lessons learned might guide future developmental education programs.
Jennifer Dunkel, Ozarks Technical Community College Developmental English Lead Instructor
Missouri Community College Association
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THE EVOLUTION OF ONLINE SCIENCE COURSES
8:45-9:30 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom G
Colleges face significant challenges in offering science education because of the demands and rapid growth of online education. This informational
session will outline the current landscape of online science lab courses and review emerging trends. Come prepared to engage with other education
professionals and discuss your own experiences and questions.
Rachel Dillon, eScience Labs Vice President of Sales & Marketing
VISION FOR SUSTAINABILITY – REALITY WITH RESULTS
8:45-9:30 a.m. │ Grand Suite 1
Lake Land College's vision for sustainability yields results with energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint. College leaders worked with CTS
Group to implement progressive solutions including wind, passive solar, photovoltaic, daylight harvesting, and geothermal to help achieve a carbon
neutral campus. Add a tailored curriculum for "green" technology jobs, and LLC is a model for campuses nationwide.
Mark Graves, CTS Group Account Executive, and Raymond Rieck, Lake Land College Vice President for Business Services
WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
8:45-9:30 a.m. │ Grand Suite 2
Join this presentation to learn how two cabinet-level professionals handle the everyday challenges of working with a diverse group of students,
faculty, and staff – while also balancing the other demands of their lives. The presenters will share their observations about how men and women
perform in the work environment and how to acknowledge that differences can be leveraged to strengthen the team.
Charlotte Eubank, Three Rivers College Chief Financial Officer, and Dr. Angela Totty, Three Rivers College Vice President for Student Success
SO NOW WHAT? EXPLORING THE SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES OF CAMPUS ASSOCIATIONS
8:45-9:30 a.m. │ Market Street Room
Leaders of OTC's campus associations (Classified Staff Association, Faculty Association, etc.) will discuss how their organizations identify and
respond to their members' needs and will lead a "town hall" style conversation about the successes and opportunities experienced by campus
leaders.
Terri Fahnestock, Ozarks Technical Community College Admissions/Enrollment Manager, and Bettie Newton, Ozarks Technical Community College Accounting
Technician
WORKING WITH WGU
8:45-10:45 a.m. │ Soulard Room
Representatives from Western Governor’s University will present their model of competency designed degrees and information regarding WGU’s
pending articulation agreements with MCCA colleges. Time will be provided for an open forum with MCCA’s chief academic officers to address
additional initiatives. This session is recommended for dhief academic officers, deans and instructional administrators, and faculty.
GOOGLE FORMS
9:45-10:30 a.m. │ Broadway 1 & 2
Come find out why more and more colleges are using this powerful free online tool with students and staff to collect, organize, compare, and
structure all kinds of data.
John Riley and Denise Tate-Kuhler, MOREnet Technical Trainers
RESTORING AMERICA'S CULTURE OF LEARNING
9:45-10:30 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom E
National and global trends are influencing higher education policy, especially policies pertaining to developmental education. These trends
commonly involve course or program redesign but often miss an essential element: the importance of raising expectations for students at every level
of education. This highly interactive session will offer attendees an opportunity to explore this important topic.
Dr. Mirra Anson, University of Iowa TRiO Upward Bound Project Director, and Dr. Juliet Scherer, St. Louis Community College English Professor
OPEN SOURCE FIREWALL SOLUTIONS
9:45-10:30 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom F
Open source firewalls offer a less expensive alternative to commercial firewall solutions while still providing security and usability. This session will
provide information about open source firewalls, especially the Untangle firewall/router, including basic setup, product features, and best practice
deployments.
Cole Allen, Three Rivers College Network Administrator
Missouri Community College Association
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A DO-IT-YOURSELF GUIDE TO SELECTING A NEW COLLEGE PRESIDENT
9:45-10:30 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom G
When it was time to select State Fair's fifth president, the college's board of trustees opted to conduct the search on their own. The process was
transparent, all-inclusive, and thorough – and it saved the college more than $25,000. Board members and staff will share what they learned in this
interactive session.
Cara Barth-Fagan, State Fair Community College Past Faculty Association President; Linda Church, State Fair Community College Human Resources and Payroll
Services Director; Gary Noland, State Fair Community College Trustee and Board President; and Ron Wineinger, State Fair Community College Trustee and Past
Board President
WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU DIDN'T KNOW
9:45-10:30 a.m. │ Grand Suite 1
New students aren't the only ones who need first-year experience programs – professionals finding their feet in new positions can benefit from them
too. Learn about the first-year experience of a new vice president and receive valuable information for professionals who want to hold a cabinetlevel position.
Dr. Angela Totty, Three Rivers College Vice President for Student Success
BACK IN BLACK: OTC'S STRATEGIES FOR INCREASED COMPLETION
9:45-10:30 a.m. │ Grand Suite 2
Like many institutions, OTC is making efforts to increase the number of students who complete certificate and degree programs. Those efforts,
which include encouraging students to participate in the college's commencement ceremony, takes an "across the college" approach. This session
will outline the college's efforts over the last two years, provide analytics showing that the program works, and describe lessons learned along the
way.
Joan Barrett, Ozarks Technical Community College Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; Jack Dozier, Ozarks Technical Community College Director of
Administrative Computing & Technical Services; and Matt Simpson, Ozarks Technical Community College Associate Director of Research & Strategic Analysis
FAB FIVE! TECHNIQUES FOR CREATING ACCESSIBLE COURSE MATERIALS
9:45-10:30 a.m. │ Market Street Room
This session will help participants identify "DIY" practices that increase the accessibility of learning materials. The presenters will share techniques
that align to Quality Matters Standard 8 and general Universal Design principles. Participants will gain awareness of the challenges encountered by
individuals with visual, auditory, and motor disabilities.
Scott Armstead, STLCC-Meramec Adaptive Technology Specialist; Linda Hubble, STLCC-Meramec Senior Instructional Designer; and Katy Smith, STLCC-Meramec
Reference Librarian/Associate Professor
COFFEE BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10:30-11:00 a.m. │ Arch View Foyer & Ballroom
Grab a snack and a cup of coffee and take advantage of this chance to connect with our exhibitors at this year’s convention. There’ll
also be door prize drawings, so don’t miss this coffee break!
PREPARE FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS (FOR FREE!) WITH LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Broadway 1 & 2
Come explore this online resource currently available to all MOREnet member organizations and see what you and your students have been
missing. Discover instantly scored certification tests, online career preparation resources, and other vital information for success in a wide variety of
occupations.
John Riley and Denise Tate-Kuhler, MOREnet Technical Trainers
SPARKLINES, SLICERS, AND PIVOTS…OH MY!
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom E
This session will offer invaluable insight into the fancy display features available in Excel and how to add clickable navigation to an Excel workbook.
But wait…there's more! A brief introduction to Excel PowerPivot – a FREE add-on to the Excel you know and love – will be shared for power-users.
Kelli Burns, St. Louis Community College Director of Institutional Research, and Jennifer Peterlin, St. Louis Community College Research Associate
Missouri Community College Association
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND ADMINISTRATORS: STRATEGIES AND TACTICS FOR EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom F
Community college presidents and administrators who are active in social media can create personal connections with a vast digital audience that
includes students, colleagues, alumni, college faculty and staff, and even prospective students. This session will offer tips on the dos and don’ts of
an effective social media presence for community college leaders.
Heather McDorman, St. Charles Community College Vice President for Marketing & Communications
PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER: MACC'S TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom G
MACC's Teamwork and Leadership Program participants will discuss this year-long experience, including its challenges and rewards and how the
team pulled it all together to offer a kids' camp program called Summer2Discover.
Terry Bichsel, Moberly Area Community College Practical Nursing Program Coordinator; Kimberly Erwin, Moberly Area Community College Support Services
Coordinator; Michelle Frey, Moberly Area Community College Nursing Instructor/Coordinator; Amy Johns, Moberly Area Community College Director of Instructional
Technology; Amanda Moore, Moberly Area Community College Administrative Assistant to the Director of Plant Operations; Ann Ostermann, Administrative Assistant
to the Dean of Off-Campus Programs/Instructional Technology; Tammy Richardson, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Academic Affairs; Joyce Riley,
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Instruction; and Ellen Williams, Financial Aid Specialist.
CIVIC EDUCATION: ESSENTIAL TO OUR NATION'S FUTURE
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Suite 1
Civic education has come to national attention through the work of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Constitution Day
mandates, and the publication of A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy's Future. Learn why civic education needs to be a priority
and find out what resources are available to community colleges from this panel of esteemed experts.
The Honorable Patricia Breckenridge, Judge of the Missouri Supreme Court; Dr. Helen Washburn, Cottey College President Emerita; and Chris Adams, Office of
State Courts Administrator Education Technology Program Coordinator
REVERSE TRANSFER – MISSOURI STYLE
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Suite 2
In this panel discussion, six members of the Missouri Reverse Transfer (MRT) Steering Committee will provide updates on the MRT initiative,
including the timeline for implementing the committee's recommendations on a statewide basis. The presenters will solicit feedback on the proposed
process and ways the MRT committee can help make implementation easier.
Dr. Kim Harvey, Jefferson College Director of Admissions & Student Records; Melissa Hattman, University of Missouri-St. Louis Director of Community College
Relations; Dr. Crystal Kroner, Missouri Department of Higher Education Research Associate & Director of Missouri Academic Program Review; Tyson Schank,
Missouri Western State University Associate Dean for Enrollment Management & Director of Admissions; Larry Westermeyer, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Director of Institutional Research; and Dixie Williams, Missouri State University Assistant Director of Admissions & Transfer Coordinator
TRUSTEE COUNCIL MEETING
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Market Street Room
Trustees are invited to attend this session to brainstorm for ideas about how to strengthen trustees' role in MCCA in the coming year and beyond.
RESPECT: CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Soulard Room
Many community colleges have seen a dramatic increase in the number of complaints of harassment and discrimination over the past two years.
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office of Civil Rights has elevated the importance of handling those complaints in a manner that
complies with Title IX. This session will provide information about OTC's Title IX/Compliance Assurance Team, as well as lessons learned during
two recent OCR investigations.
Julia Edwards, Ozarks Technical Community College Assistant Dean for Disability Support Services, and Ramona George, Ozarks Technical Community College
Director of Adult Literacy & Education
LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM
12:00-1:30 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom
Presiding: Dr. Craig Larson, STLCC Board of Trustees Chair and MCCA Board of Directors Vice Chair
Speaker: Chris Koster, Missouri Attorney General
Awards presented:
Business/Industry Award
MoWINs Partnership Award
News Media Award
Missouri Community College Association
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GOOGLE CHROME – YOUR CUSTOMIZED GOOGLE BUDDY
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Broadway 1 & 2
Google Chrome is more than just a browser – it's a platform for apps and extensions you can customize to meet your needs. Features include
timers, photo editors, virtual science, and much more. Come check out what you've been missing.
John Riley and Denise Tate-Kuhler, MOREnet Technical Trainers
THE RIPPLE EFFECT: HOW PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES SKILLS BUILDING, EDUCATION, AND
AWARENESS CAN BENEFIT YOUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom E
State Fair's Project Search is a grant-funded transition program that offers high school seniors with disabilities opportunities to gain job and life skills
before they enter the workforce. This presentation will provide information about Project Search and explain why it is valued by the entire college
community.
Katrina Grunzlinger, State Fair Community College Access Advisor, and Steven Thomas, State Fair Community College Director of Student Life & Development
EARN CASH INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom F
This presentation will discuss ways community colleges can take advantage of cash incentives that are available through Ameren Missouri’s
BizSavers program for improving energy efficiency in their facilities. Session participants will learn about specific incentives and hear about
successful past projects that have resulted in significant savings.
Claudia Gabay-Jones, Ameren Missouri Business Development
DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC, DIVERSE EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom G
This session will offer pointers on successfully implementing a rewarding, diverse employee training program rich in lifelong learning opportunities
and founded on your college's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values, and your employees' individual aspirations. Preview SCC’s program and
receive samples and checklists for creating a strategic training program for your campus.
Donna Davis, St. Charles Community College Vice President for Human Resources, and Matthew Kroll, St. Charles Community College Director of Employment &
Training
CAMPUS SAFETY: HOW BIT AND CAMPUS POLICE WORK TOGETHER AT SCC TO INCREASE
SAFETY
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Grand Suite 1
When SCC leaders developed the college's behavioral intervention team in 2008, they considered team membership and size carefully. The
resulting mix of people and positions has positively impacted student life and safety. This session will highlight the team's philosophy and the
expected and unexpected ways the group has worked together to keep SCC safe.
Beth Finders, St. Charles Community College Interim Dean of Students & Psychology Professor; Robert Ronkoski, St. Charles Community College Director of Public
Safety & Chief of Police; and Lisa Stoner, St. Charles Community College Psychology Professor
STARFISH: IMPROVING RETENTION AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Grand Suite 2
Fulfilling an open access mission while ensuring student success can be a challenge. Providing valuable efficiencies and insights, the
Starfish system supports the institution's need to track student performance, engage students through student services, and improve datadriven decision-making. The presentation will include two case studies from community colleges.
Annamarie Rice, Starfish Retention Solutions Regional Manager
THE BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Market Street Room
As globalization increases student mobility, the number of international students on community college campuses continues to grow. This
presentation will examine the benefits international students bring to community colleges as well as some of the roadblocks those students
often encounter upon arrival.
Holly Schuessler, STLCC-Meramec International Student Advisor
Missouri Community College Association
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THE CONDITION OF WORK-READINESS IN THE UNITED STATES
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Soulard Room
A key component of community colleges' mission is providing education and training that meets the skill requirements of today's workforce
– but can we assume that more education means more skills? This session will present a recent ACT study that questions the assumption
that individuals with a certain level of education have the requisite skills for occupations requiring that level of education.
Steve Anderson, ACT State Program Manager
REFRESHMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS
2:15-2:30 p.m. │ Arch View Foyer & Ballroom
Snacks and beverages will be available in the exhibit hall throughout the afternoon. MCCA’s photographer will be on-site to take highquality “headshots” that you can use to present yourself professionally and “I Work at a Community College Because” photos that you
can use to show why you’ve dedicated yourself to serving community college students.
ALTERNATIVES TO STUDENT RESPONSE SYSTEMS – CLICKERS WITHOUT CLICKERS
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Broadway 1 & 2
Engage your students in real time and obtain quick, honest, and easily managed feedback through free (or almost free) cloud-based response
systems. We will look at alternatives to expensive clicker systems and get hands-on experience using cloud-based applications to track student
performance, poll audiences, and make your assessments more accurate and fun.
John Riley and Denise Tate-Kuhler, MOREnet Technical Trainers
DEALING WITH DISRUPTION
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom E
Low-level student disruptions are a part of life at every college and university. Sometimes those disruptions foreshadow dramatic events like student
violence, but even at a low level they can make working at a community college challenging. This session will focus on low-level student disruptions
in the classroom and on campus and how college leaders can respond appropriately.
Dr. Joe Gilgour, State Fair Community College Dean of Student & Academic Support Services, and Michele Hunolt, State Fair Community College Director of
Student Services & Retention
CONNECTING WITH STUDENTS AND DRIVING ADVOCACY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom F
Three Rivers College uses simple, low-cost tactics on Facebook and Twitter to bring students and faculty together with the community. Learn how
you can use those tactics to help your institution forge a deeper connection with your student body and help advance your legislative agenda.
Jonathan Atwood, Three Rivers College Coordinator of Media Services
DEADLY LEADERSHIP MISTAKES
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom G
Leadership can make all the difference in the world, either in a positive way or a negative way. By examining the 10 most common "death traps" of
leadership, the presenters will provide the audience with an increased ability to avoid these common pitfalls and continue to make a positive
difference at their institutions.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, Three Rivers College President, and Dr. Wesley Payne, Three Rivers College Vice President for Learning
NAVIGATING A CHANGING CULTURE TOWARD ONLINE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Grand Suite 1
What factors contribute to the development of an effective online program at a community college? Join us to explore the relationships between
organizational structure, institutional growth, and change management, and share your experiences with developing online programs at your
institution.
Matt Harris, Ozarks Technical Community College Director of OTC Online, and Sherry Phelan, Ozarks Technical Community College Director of Online Instructional
Design & Faculty Development
Missouri Community College Association
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HOW STLCC FACULTY MAKE THE MOST OF THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS TO INCREASE STUDENT
SUCCESS
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Grand Suite 2
Since 2011, STLCC faculty have participated in the college's First Four Weeks (F4W) program. F4W asks faculty members to implement at least
four student success strategies out of 26 tried-and-true classroom approaches. Come hear about how a small investment of time by faculty had a
large impact on STLCC students.
Dr. Scott Gevaert, STLCC Life Science Lab Assistant Program Coordinator; Teresa Huether, STLCC Math Professor/Achieving the Dream Coordinator; and Dahna
Willis, STLCC Early Care & Education Program Coordinator
INSTITUTIONAL AWARENESS OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Market Street Room
Last year legislators passed Senate Bill 205, which requires that youth in the Division of Youth Services or foster care must meet with a college or
military official before release. This new requirement will be discussed, along with OTC's current practices to reach out to these students.
Daniel Gutirrez and Vicki MacDonald, Ozarks Technical Community College Admissions Representatives
CHANGING THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Soulard Room
Every college president says it: "I expect this project to be vision-driven, mission-focused, on time, on budget, operationally optimized, and life-cycle
sustainable." Is that realistic? These panelists say it is. Come learn how new technologies and disciplined processes called BIM (Building
Information Modeling) are enabling community college planners, designers, and builders to develop better campus facilities.
Jerry Hagerman, Bates & Associates Director of Architecture; Harlan Hill, Ozarks Technical Community College Campus Architect; and Marin Pastar, Bates &
Associates Director of BIM Technology
MEGA SESSION: TAKING THE COMPLETION ACADEMY FROM IDEAS TO IMPLEMENTATION
3:30-4:15 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom
Complete College America is a Gates- and Lumina-funded nonprofit dedicated to working with states to significantly increase the number of Americans
with quality career certificaties or college degrees and to close achievement gaps for traditionally underrepresented students. Representatives of five
Missouri community colleges participated in Complete College America’s “completion academy” in September. They learned what other open-access
colleges and universities have done to move the needle on completion and developed plans to make changes on their own campuses. This panel will
focus on leaders’ first steps and share their vision for the future.
VOTING FOR MCCA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLOSES
4:00 p.m. │ Arch View Foyer
EXHIBIT HALL DISMANTLING PERIOD
4:00-6:00 p.m. │ Arch View Foyer & Ballroom
CARPET BOWLING
4:15-6:00 p.m. │ Grand Suite 2
RECEPTION
5:00-6:00 p.m. │ Arch View Foyer
Cash bar. Hors d’oeuvres provided.
DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION
6:00-7:30 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom
Presiding: Karen Fink, Crowder College Agriculture Division Administrative Assistant
Announcement of election results for MCCA’s Board of Directors and the Winner of the MCCA Membership Cup
Awards presented:
Distinguished Alumni
Award of Distinction
AFTER-DINNER ENTERTAINMENT WITH ARVELL & COMPANY
7:30-9:30 p.m. │ Arch View Foyer
Missouri Community College Association
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
MORNING RUN/WALK
6:30-7:30 a.m. │ Meet in hotel lobby by registration desk
Join MCCA Board Member Joanie Friend for an early morning run/walk through downtown St. Louis.
REGISTRATION
8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. │ Grand Foyer
PRESIDENTS/CHANCELLORS COUNCIL AND TRUSTEES BREAKFAST
8:00-8:45 a.m. │ Market Street Room
MEGA SESSION: DEB WALKENHORST
9:00-9:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom
CLASSIFIED STAFF DEPARTMENT MEETING
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Broadway 1 & 2
All classified staff are invited to attend this meeting to discuss plans for the upcoming year, campus issues, and other topics of shared interest.
THE VALUE OF AN ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER: EFFECTS ON STUDENT OUTCOMES
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom E
Academic support centers can make a real difference for community college students. This session will provide information about the characteristics
of students who use these centers as well as data about outcomes, such as course success, GPA, and retention.
Cynthia Jenkins, St. Louis Community College Academic Support Center Manager, and Gregory Works, St. Louis Community College Senior Research Associate
ACTIVE SHOOTER: HISTORY AND PREPARATION
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom F
The assailants in recent school shootings displayed common "red flags" that might have predicted their violent attacks. Learn what those red flags
are and find out what measures can be taken to reduce the risk of violent incidents at your college in this interactive session.
Dr. Joe Gilgour, State Fair Community College Dean of Student & Academic Support Services
BOOSTING EMPLOYEE MORALE
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom G
In today's busy office setting, keeping employee morale up is often challenging. This session will discuss morale "downers" and give tips to help
boost employee morale within individual departments and offices.
Christina Cullers, Crowder College Accounts Receivable Manager
ONLINE LEARNING – TRY IT, YOU MIGHT LIKE IT!
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Grand Suite 1
Online learning has the potential to expand postsecondary learning opportunities, but how can students determine if online classes will be a good fit
for them before they enroll? STLCC has designed and implemented a new student success course, Smart Start, that includes an LMS (Blackboard)
orientation module and an online learning week to provide students with a low-stakes opportunity to "be an online student." This panel discussion
will offer insights on the new program as well as feedback from students and instructors.
Linda Hubble, St. Louis Community College Senior Instructional Designer; Lisa Stepanovic, St. Louis Community College Senior Instructional Designer; and Dennis
White, St. Louis Community College Smart Start Program District Coordinator
Missouri Community College Association
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FROM SERVICE TO STUDENT: STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORTING AND EDUCATING OUR MILITARY
AND VETERAN STUDENTS
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Grand Suite 2
Learn how SCC evolved into a "military friendly school" by providing exceptional service, support, and education to military and veteran students.
This interactive presentation will focus on creating a culture that empowers and embraces military and veteran students as they transition from
service member to student.
Beth Finders, St. Charles Community College Interim Dean of Students & Psychology Professor, and Tomi Schwandt, St. Charles Community College Veteran
Services Coordinator
NEUTRALIZING MICROAGGRESSION IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSROOM
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Market Street Room
Microaggression is a relatively new term for subtle insults – whether intended or unintended. It relates to groups that people might belong to,
including race, ethnicity, disability, and gender identification. If we on community college campuses are encouraging diverse populations to learn,
teach, and work, we must make sure that we offer welcoming communities.
Kim Berry, Ozarks Technical Community College Communication & World Languages Department Chair; Julia Edwards, Ozarks Technical Community College
Assistant Dean for Disability Support Services; and Kay Murnan, Ozarks Technical Community College Social Science Department Chair
SOMEONE FOR EVERYONE: BRINGING PEER LEADERS AND SERVICE LEARNING TO FIRST-YEAR
STUDENTS
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Soulard Room
MCC's peer leaders participated in a service learning and leadership class that inspired them to come up with a budget-conscious enhancement to
the college's mandatory first-year seminar. The new program offers a low-cost way to ensure that every new student makes a personal connection
with the college and offers peer leaders an opportunity to earn money while helping others. Come learn about the impact this program has had on
MCC students, faculty, and the college as a whole.
Misty Chandler, Metropolitan Community College Campus Life & Leadership Coordinator, and Casey Reid, Metropolitan Community College Orientation Coordinator
STUDENT GOAL ATTAINMENT
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom E
We all know that students enroll in community colleges for a variety of reasons, but colleges often do not collect detailed information about each
student's goal. State Fair recently developed a process through which the college collects data about each student's goal, contact information, and
major. Come learn about the process as well as how college staff have used the information it yields.
Dr. Joe Gilgour, State Fair Community College Dean of Academic & Student Support Services, and Becky Rose, State Fair Community College AQIP Coordinator &
Data Analyst
SURVEY DESIGN GUIDELINES: TIPS FOR COLLECTING THE DATA YOU NEED
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom F
Need data? Administer a survey! But will your survey really collect the information you need? Come to this session to learn how to design and
administer effective surveys. The discussion will be a good refresher and check-up for those who already use surveys and an easy introduction for
those looking to begin.
Marissa Cope, St. Louis Community College Senior Research Associate
HOW TO THROW FACULTY AN "IN-SWERE-VICE" THEY WON'T SOON FORGET!
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Ballroom G
In this panel discussion, presenters will discuss the use of a "reading challenge" to encourage intellectual, cross-discipline discussion for faculty
during the pre-fall and pre-spring semester faculty in-service activities. The program is modeled after the incoming freshman reading programs
many four-year institutions provide for new students during freshman orientation.
Vicky Herbel, St. Charles Community College Sociology Professor
RETENTION ALERT: A STRATEGY TO SUPPORT FIRST-TIME ONLINE STUDENTS
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Suite 1
This session will explore OTC Online's journey in creating and implementing a new online student orientation course that is proving to be successful
in supporting an especially at-risk population: first-time online students. Session participants will learn about OTC's approach and will be
encouraged to share ideas and strategies to enhance retention efforts at their institutions.
Philip Arnold, Ozarks Technical Community College Director of eLearning Systems, and Jacque Harris, Ozarks Technical Community College Instructional Media
Support Specialist
Missouri Community College Association
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WHAT'S LEARNING GOT TO DO WITH IT? A MODEL FOR LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Grand Suite 2
This session will outline a step-by-step process for faculty and administrators who want to create and implement a fully functioning student learning
assessment program. From the creation of programmatic outcomes to the use of results for continuous improvement of student learning, this
session will cover it all.
Dr. Maribeth Payne, Three Rivers College Director of Planning & Continuous Improvement, and Dr. Wesley Payne, Three Rivers College Vice President for Learning
LEGISLATIVE PANEL
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Lindbergh Room
Join MCCA's panel of legislative experts and the recipients of this year's Distinguished Legislator Award for a discussion of the last legislative
session and a look forward at 2014 and beyond.
MISSOURI CONSORTIUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION MEETING
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Market Street Room
MCGE participants are invited to meet to discuss current issues and opportunities.
CLOSING LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM
12:00-1:30 p.m. │ Grand Ballroom
Presiding: Zora Mulligan, Missouri Community College Association Executive Director
Awards presented:
Distinguished Legislator
Student Leadership
Missouri Community College Association
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All MoWINs sessions are intended primarily for college staff who are involved in implementing MoHealthWINs and
MoManufacturingWINs. While these sessions are open to all convention attendees, please note that most presentations will be
detailed “inside baseball” conversations.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
MOWINS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
10:00-10:30 a.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
MoWINs Lead Researchers, Cosgrove & Associates, will provide an update on the curriculum review process, as well as other data collection and
reporting requirements for both MoWINs programs.
John Cosgrove, Maggie Cosgrove, and Denise Coyne, Cosgrove & Associates
MOWINS GRANTS MANAGEMENT – FINANCIAL UPDATE
10:30-11:00 a.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
Grant management team members will provide the October monthly updates for all consortium college grant leads and retention
specialists/navigators/career coaches.
Dawn Busick, MoWINs Statewide Project Manager; Kelly Deloch, St. Louis Community College Manager of Finance & Technology; Betty Denson, Ozarks Technical
Community College Grant Accountant; and Liz Roberts, MoWINs Deputy Project Manager
MOWINS – STATE AGENCY PARTNER UPDATES: TAA AND VETERANS PRIORITY
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
Panelists will provide updates for MoWINs grant staff pertaining to issues with TAA-eligible participants' and veterans’ priority of service. This
session is designed for the benefit of grant retention specialists and leads who work with students and guide them through the enrollment process.
Phyllis Chapman, Washington Career Center Workforce Development Specialist/Trade Act Representative; Shams Chughtai, Division of Workforce Development
Veterans Program Manager; Randy Cottrell, Division of Workforce Development Manager of Adult & Youth Programs; and Steve Weingart, Washington Career
Center Workforce Development Specialist/Local Veterans Employment Representative
SCHOOLCHAPTERS DEMO: STANDARDS-BASED ONLINE PORTFOLIO
12:00-1:00 p.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
Join us for lunch to learn about SchoolChapters’ standards-based online portfolio. The portfolios are easy to use and provides opportunities for
learners to upload evidence (photos, videos, documents, presentations, etc.) against any set of standards your college chooses. We’ll discuss how
the system can help you with formative/summative assessment, grant objectives, and employability.
Tina McMechen, SchoolChapters Executive Director for Retention & Accreditation Initiatives
IN YOUR FACE: BEST PRACTICES IN INTRUSIVE STUDENT SUPPORT
1:00-2:45 p.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
Intrusive student support is one of the most successful strategies identified in MoWINs. Data indicate that the approach has a profound impact on
retention and completion. This session will feature the Colorado Community College System's model of intrusive student support and highlight some
of Missouri's own best practices and practitioners.
Bitsy Cohn, Colorado Community College System Coordinator of Developmental Education; Ginger Champion, State Fair Community College Admissions &
Advisement Coordinator; Laura Klaus, Jefferson College Retention Specialist; Matthew Scott, Ozarks Technical Community College Program Advisor &
Recruiter/Retention Specialist; Manuel Solano-Duran, Metropolitan Community College Performance Manager; and Kara Wheeler, State Fair Community College
Admissions & Advisement Coordinator
Missouri Community College Association
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ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S MOHEALTHWINS PORTAL – CAREER BLUEPRINTING AND THE
ADULT LEARNING ACADEMY
3:00-4:00 p.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
STLCC has developed a successful Career Blueprint model through MoHealthWINs. The model helps students understand their skills, establish
healthcare career goals, and identify training needs in an individual career portfolio that will be used along their career pathway. The Adult Learning
Academy, another innovative model based on student skills assessment, is available to adult learners who need to improve their basic skills within a
successful college experience in order to pursue their identified career goals and pathway. This session will discuss and demonstrate these models.
Cassandra Brown, St. Louis Community College MoHealthWINs Career Pathway Coach; Debbie Char, St. Louis Community College Adult Learning Academy
Mathematics Faculty Lead; Layla Goushey, St. Louis Community College Adult Learning Academy Writing Faculty Lead; Dianne Lee, St. Louis Community College
MoHealthWINs Professor & Academic Lead; and Laurie Lombardo, St. Louis Community College MoHealthWINs Career Pathway Coach; Christine Padberg, St.
Louis Community College Adult Learning Academy Reading Faculty Lead
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
OPEN LEARNING INITIATIVE CO-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: MHW AND THE HEALTH E-WORKFORCE
CONSORTIUM HEALTHCARE INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
8:45-9:30 a.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
This collaborative showcase will discuss how STLCC's and MCC's MoHealthWINs grant staff partnered with Bellevue College and OPEN services to
develop a new program of study. Panelists will share what they developed, their pedagogical approach, their technology strategy, and the project
innovations.
Janet Kraus, St. Louis Community College Assistant Professor; Dianne Lee, St. Louis Community College MHW Professor & Academic Lead; Gary Lockhart,
Metropolitan Community College Performance Manager; and Travis Nimmo, St. Louis Community College Senior Instructional Designer.
OPEN UP! CREATING AND MANAGING OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES WITH CREATIVE
COMMONS
9:45-10:30 a.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
DOL requires TAACCCT grantees to license all new content with Creative Commons. This session will outline Creative Commons' role in the Open
Educational Resources (OER) movement and provide information about the curriculum review process as it relates to the OER mandate. Presenters
will share practical tools and resources to assist in understanding how the license works and how it can be applied to MoWINs and beyond.
John Cosgrove, Cosgrove & Associates, and Billy Meinke, Creative Commons
SCALING WINNING INNOVATIONS: COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE INITIATIVE
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
The primary goal of the TAACCCT program is to change the way community colleges operate – especially the way they serve adult learners and
provide job training. Missouri's community colleges have embraced this change and implemented numerous innovative strategies to seize the
opportunity provided by the TAACCCT grant. Come engage in a discussion about scaling up and sustaining these successful strategies.
Deborah Richie, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Office of Community College Research & Leadership Consultant; Dawn Busick, MoWINs Statewide
Project Manager; and Liz Roberts, MoWINs Deputy Project Manager
TOOLING U-SME STATUS AND MOWINS UPDATE
1:30-2:15 p.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
Tooling U-SME will review the activity to date pertaining to the MoManufacturingWINs grant, including NIMS & MSSC certifications and the number
of classes taken, completed, and passed. The presenters will also go over any additional information necessary to bring everyone up to speed.
Therese Schustrich and Krista Maurer, Tooling U-SME, Business Development, Government, & Education Group
CRUCIAL PARTNERS: DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYER CONSORTIA
2:30-3:15 p.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
Employer partnerships are critical to the success of the MoWINs programs. Metropolitan Community College and North Central Missouri College
have been very successful in not only developing relationships with key employers, but also engaging them in a way that mutually benefits the
employer and college, thereby enhancing students’ employment prospects upon completion. Panelists will discuss how they have been involved in
MoWINs and offer ideas for continuing this extraordinary level of engagement in the future.
David Grady, Metropolitan Community College CIMM Program Coordinator & Instructor; Blaine Freidline, Metropolitan Community College Performance
Consultant/Project Manager; Sue Quinn, North Central Missouri College CTE Recruiter & Retention Specialist; and Employer Panelists
Missouri Community College Association
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
PREPARING A WORK-READY WORKFORCE: NCRC BEST PRACTICES
10:00-10:45 a.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
It’s no secret that meeting the requirement that every MoWINs participant must receive a National Career Readiness Certificate (with an additional
“Plus” assessment for MoManufacturingWINs participants) can present challenges. Join us to learn how these three grant practitioners have outworked these issues to ensure that each participant receives this valuable industry-recognized credential.
Cindy Brewer, East Central College Navigation Coordinator; Janet Kremer, Linn State Technical College Math Instructor; and Mary Vandiver, Three Rivers College
MoHealthWINs Career Mentor
LIFE-LONG LEARNING: AWARDING CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
11:00-11:45 a.m. │ Gateway Ballroom 3
MCCA's Presidents/Chancellors Council adopted a credit for prior learning model in March 2013. Panelists in this session will share the best
practices instituted at their colleges to implement the model.
Dr. Donna Dare, St. Louis Community College Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs; Chris DeGeare, Jefferson College Computer Information Systems
Instructor; Dr. Rod Nunn, St. Louis Community College Vice Chancellor for Economic Development & Workforce Solutions; Amanda Sizemore, St. Charles
Community College Director of Workforce Development; and Nancy Wiley, Linn State Technical College Grant Manager
Missouri Community College Association
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