Concurrent Session ScheduleIn-Service Week
Tuesday, August 20
- Marie Hall Academic Building (MHAB)
- 10am - 3pm
- Lunch will be served to participants
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Keeping our Campus Safe: MC's Emergency Response Protocol Description: This session provides MC employees with the information they need to stay safe in a variety of emergency situations. At this session, we will review the stages of our newly defined Standard Response Protocol (SRP), discuss our collective responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure campus, and unveil new resources and information as part of our comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Presenter(s): Kevin Brunner This session is repeated during every block. Given the importance of the subject matter, employees are encouraged to attend. |
MHAB 101 |
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Dual Credit Liaison Onboarding Description: Participation by invitation only. Presenter(s): Justin Bateman, Amy Webb |
MHAB 112 |
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Student Services Updates Description: Join representatives from Student Services to learn about all of the new updates and initiatives at Midland College to put #StudentsFirst. Presenter(s): Joseph Granado |
MHAB 202 |
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Harnessing AI for Educational Innovation: An Open Forum Description: An open forum on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education. This presentation, followed by an open discussion, will explore how A.I. can enhance teaching methods, personalize learning experiences, and streamline tasks. Attendees are encouraged to share their insights, experiences, and questions about integrating A.I. into educational settings, fostering a collaborative environment for innovative ideas and practical solutions. Presenter(s): Joey Schenkman |
MHAB 203 |
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Purchasing Updates Description: Join our Accounts Payable and Purchasing team to learn and ask questions about the purchasing process, plus any updates for 2024-2025. Presenter(s): Barbara Fennell |
MHAB 208 |
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The Four Tendencies Description: People fit into Four Tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels. Which are you? Our Tendency shapes every aspect of our behavior so come learn more! Presenter(s): Steffie Oakleaf & Moriah Wyche |
MHAB 209 |
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Keeping our Campus Safe: MC's Emergency Response Protocol Description: This session provides MC employees with the information they need to stay safe in a variety of emergency situations. At this session, we will review the stages of our newly defined Standard Response Protocol (SRP), discuss our collective responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure campus, and unveil new resources and information as part of our comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Presenter(s): Kevin Brunner This session is repeated during every block. Given the importance of the subject matter, employees are encouraged to attend. |
MHAB 101 |
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Unveiling the MC Personas: Enhancing Student Engagement & Success Description: Join us for an interactive and informative session where we introduce the MC Personas project. This initiative is designed to better understand and support our diverse student body through the development of detailed student personas. We will also engage in the MC Personas game, an activity aimed at bringing these personas to life and fostering deeper connections among staff and faculty. This session promises to be both enlightening and fun, providing valuable insights and practical tools for enhancing student engagement and success. This session is ideal for faculty, staff, and administrators who are involved in student support, engagement, and success initiatives. It will also benefit those interested in learning more about our student demographics and how to tailor their approaches to meet diverse student needs. Presenter(s): Tom Glenn, Heather Lindley, & Miranda Poage This session is repeated during Block IV. |
MHAB 110/111 |
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Dual Credit Completion Coach Updates Description: Midland College has updated the expectations of dual credit "facilitators." This session is to talk about the updated expectations and the change to the "coaching" model from the "facilitator" model. Presenter(s): Justin Bateman, Amy Webb |
MHAB 112 |
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Helping Students Pay for College Description: In this session you will better understand the options available at Midland College to guide students to the correct location around campus to help them pay for their education. Presenter(s): Meredith Walker |
MHAB 202 |
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Enhancing Student Learning through Metacognitive Self-Regulation and Reflective Problem-Solving Description: This presentation will explore how we can enhance student learning through self-regulation and reflective problem solving. We will discuss why these metacognitive skills are essential for students to achieve their full potential and how they empower students to take control of their learning processes. The session will also provide practical activity ideas for faculty, aimed at integrating these strategies into their teaching practices to enhance students' self-regulation and reflective problem solving. Session will provide actionable tools for faculty to help students become more engaged and effective learners. Presenter(s): Debbie McNeely Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) |
MHAB 203 |
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Electronic Time Cards Description: Full time employees who currently submit time cards will be moving from paper to digital! Come see an overview of the process and ask questions. Presenter(s): Jamie Begeman & Natasha Morgan |
MHAB 208 |
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Phishing and Ransomware Description: How to better avoid online attempts and better understand how Ransomware affects your companies systems. Presenter(s): Jeffrey Reisinger, Federal Bureau of Investigation |
MHAB 209 |
Title/Description |
Location |
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Keeping our Campus Safe: MC's Emergency Response Protocol Description: This session provides MC employees with the information they need to stay safe in a variety of emergency situations. At this session, we will review the stages of our newly defined Standard Response Protocol (SRP), discuss our collective responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure campus, and unveil new resources and information as part of our comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Presenter(s): Kevin Brunner This session is repeated during every block. Given the importance of the subject matter, employees are encouraged to attend. |
MHAB 101 |
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Curriculum Committee Onboarding Description: Participation by invitation only. Presenter(s): Justin Bateman |
MHAB 112 |
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Suicide Prevention Description: Suicide is a critical issue that affects our entire community. As educators and staff members, we play a vital role in supporting our students' mental health and well-being. Join us for an important presentation on suicide prevention to learn more about this topic. Presenter(s): Kimberly Crisp (local counselor) & Shep Grinnan |
MHAB 202 |
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Canvas Refresher & Updates Description: Get up to date on the latest changes and features in Canvas and have your questions answered by our experts! Presenter(s): Will Torres, Jennifer Goolsby |
MHAB 203 |
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College & Career Connections (C3) Description: C3 is a collaborative initiative between MC and MISD to instill college and career readiness in students starting in the sixth grade. Learn more about the difference this program is making! Presenter(s): Lori Haltom |
MHAB 208 |
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QR Codes & Safety Description: Learn to lessen your chances of falling victim to a malicious QR code. Presenter(s): Jeffrey Reisinger, Federal Bureau of Investigation |
MHAB 209 |
Title/Description |
Location |
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Keeping our Campus Safe: MC's Emergency Response Protocol Description: This session provides MC employees with the information they need to stay safe in a variety of emergency situations. At this session, we will review the stages of our newly defined Standard Response Protocol (SRP), discuss our collective responsibility for maintaining a safe and secure campus, and unveil new resources and information as part of our comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Presenter(s): Kevin Brunner This session is repeated during every block. Given the importance of the subject matter, employees are encouraged to attend. |
MHAB 101 |
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Unveiling the MC Personas: Enhancing Student Engagement & Success Description: Join us for an interactive and informative session where we introduce the MC Personas project. This initiative is designed to better understand and support our diverse student body through the development of detailed student personas. We will also engage in the MC Personas game, an activity aimed at bringing these personas to life and fostering deeper connections among staff and faculty. This session promises to be both enlightening and fun, providing valuable insights and practical tools for enhancing student engagement and success. This session is ideal for faculty, staff, and administrators who are involved in student support, engagement, and success initiatives. It will also benefit those interested in learning more about our student demographics and how to tailor their approaches to meet diverse student needs. Presenter(s): Tom Glenn, Heather Lindley, & Miranda Poage This session is repeated during Block II. |
MHAB 110/111 |
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Fundamentals of Curriculum Development: An Overview of THECB Requirements Description: Unlock best practices for aligning course content with state standards and discover strategies to create impactful and compliant educational programs. Presenter(s): Justin Bateman & Jac January |
MHAB 112 |
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Perkins 101 Description: "Who is this Perkins guy, and why is he giving us money? And... can I have some of it?" Learn what the Perkins grant is, who it's for, and how your CTE department and students can benefit from the more than $200,000 of funding Midland College is receiving for the 2024-2025 school year. On top of that, learn how you can request a bigger piece of the pie for next year! Please note that everyone is welcome, but Perkins funding is only for CTE programs. Presenter(s): Megan Brincks & Lulu Powell |
MHAB 202 |
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Ungrading and the Pedagogy of Kindness Description: This session examines how incorporating kindness and ungrading can transform teaching practices. We'll explore how these approaches foster learning environments driven by curiosity rather than grades. Participants will learn about the principles, benefits, and challenges of these methods and discover strategies for implementation to create more inclusive and supportive classrooms. Presenter(s): Sondra Richards & Charity Rohlfs |
MHAB 203 |
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Exceptional, Unreasonable, Friendly Customer Service: Our Differentiator Description: t.b.d. Presenter(s): Kevin Andrews |
MHAB 208 |
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Phantom Hacker Description: What is this new scam and how are people being victimized by it? Presenter(s): Jeffrey Reisinger, Federal Bureau of Investigation |
MHAB 209 |
Additional Information
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