Fall Development Day 2024

• Fresh cut seasonal fruit
• Individual yogurts with granola
• Egg & cheese biscuits
• Regular & decaf coffee, orange juice, and water.

• Taco Buffet
  • Hard and soft shells
  • Seasoned beef and chicken
  • Refried beans
  • Spanish rice
  • Toppings to include: guacamole, sour cream, black olives, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and salsa.
• Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten Free Plated Meal
  Sautéed vegetables, mushrooms, butter beans, wild rice blend and tomato quinoa.
• Water, Coca-Cola Soft Drinks, Regular & Decaf Coffee

Innovation & Strategic Planning: How to effectively plan for and use Perkins V funding

HLC Comprehensive Visit Prep: The Dynamic Duo Edition!

Collaboration Between Career Academies and Exploration of Additional Opportunities

Professional Communication: The Challenge of Active Listening

Short Readings Group: A Professional Learning Community

Student Inclusivity Through Universal Design

The OSCQR: A Framework for Course Design 

What is the OSCQR? Join the eLearning department to explore the OSCQR course design framework. Understand why the framework has been trusted for decades, why you should know it, and why you should use it! 

This is an abbreviated encore to the session held for faculty at Welcome Back Days. Faculty are welcome to attend and refresh themselves. Staff are encouraged to attend to learn more about this framework.

Presenter: Michelle Rasmussen, Dean of eLearning and Instructional Technology
Location: Rio De Janeiro 

Pursing Higher Education as a Higher Ed Professional - Panel Q&A Forum 

Have you been thinking about pursuing a higher credential, but have questions about what it's like to be a professional at EICC *and* a student? Panelists/colleagues who have recently completed a degree program or are currently working on their degree will share their experiences with you in this session. Your questions are the priority; topics may include balancing time, study strategies, costs and funding, project management, motivation, collaboration with colleagues outside of EICC, and putting classroom learning/research into practice at EICC. 

Moderator: Catherine Brown Petersen, Associate Professor

Panel: Dr. Shari Ruehling, Military and Veteran Student Affairs Facilitator, Dr. Brooke Oehme, Assistant Professor, Christopher Legel, Professor, Dr. Steve Cravens, Director - TRIO Student Support Services, Kari Hanson, TRIO Success Coach - TRIO Student Support Services

Location: Salon B

Andragogy: The Study of How Adults Learn

Have you ever heard a student say, "I understood how to do this when I was doing the homework, but I don't remember it for the test?" This session looks at how adults learn and retain information.

Presenter: Anna Pint, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Distinguished Faculty Member

Location: Salon C

Open Enrollment

Did you know that EICC offers a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the basics of medical, dental, and vision insurance?  Learn how EICC can keep you and your family healthy and secure. 

Presenters: Sarah Dorathy

Location: Salon A 

PeopleAdmin

PeopleAdmin is EICC’s Human Resources Information System and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). In this session you'll learn more about this all-in-one system and how it applies to each employee. PeopleAdmin has enhanced efficiency for job postings, organizes job applications in real-time, and quickly provides feedback to applicants about job status. Employees can also use PeopleAdmin to request a job posting, onboard full-time new hires using pre-filled information from their application, review employee job descriptions and view individual employee documents in the database. This session will go over accessing PeopleAdmin, viewing your job description and how to request to post a job opening, any additional time will be used for questions. 

Presenter: Melissa Mapes

Location: Monte Carlo

SkillsUSA 

We will talk about the benefits of the Skills USA Framework and how to incorporate it into classes. Daily and weekly examples will be given. The framework is not only for CTE classes, because every class also teaches at least some of the Essential Elements of the framework.

Presenter: Kim Miller, Instructor 

Location: Riviera

Question Persuade, Refer (QPR): How To Assist A Student Who Is Suicidal

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. Similar to CPR, QPR is an emergency response protocol to help someone in crisis. QPR is an evidence based, gatekeeper training program designed to train individuals how to assist and respond to someone who is in crisis or who may be suicidal. 

Presenter: Sarah Brennan, Mental Health Counselor 

Location: St. Croix

What's in my Canvas shell?

"What's in my Canvas shell?" is a professional development series started with the goal of sharing ideas and promoting collaboration and innovation among EICC faculty. Faculty show and explain interesting aspects in their Canvas shells to give others ideas of how they can improve their own Canvas shells. In this "Arrested (Fall) Development (Day)" special episode, find out some quick Canvas tips and get a look at icons designed by EICC's marketing team that you can use in your own Canvas shells!

Presenters: Ashley Hartwig, SCC Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Sheila Harris, SCC Assistant Professor of Business

Location: Monte Carlo 

Adult Education and Literacy: An On-Ramp to Guided Pathways

Discover who adult education students are and how to capitalize on their momentum and accomplishments to help them envision their lifelong learning journey.  Learn about what motivates them and explore how we can engage them "where they are" to guide them toward their ultimate potential.

Presenters: Scott Schneider, Executive Director of Adult and Continuing Education, Karri Frank, Associate Dean of Adult Education

Location: Rio De Janeiro 

EICC and K12 Strategic Partnerships: Equity for all Students

If you have the desire to know 'why' we partner with K12 and equitably offer concurrent enrollment courses for high school students, this session is for you. We will also share how often we meet with stakeholders and in what capacity to provide equitable opportunities for all students. 

Presenters: Nikki Gullion, Dean of Curriculum & Concurrent Enrollment, Alex Batten, Associate Director of Concurrent Enrollment Students, Jill Johnson, Associate Director of Concurrent Enrollment Faculty

Location: Salon C

Teamwork and Collaboration

This interactive session allows participants to experience teamwork through an activity requiring effective communication, dialogue, and problem-solving skills. Attendees will also learn about six key elements for developing effective teams.

Presenter: Jess Fah, Facilitator, EICC Continuing Education

Location: Salon B 

All Things Maxient 

What is Maxient? Come learn more about what Maxient is and how EICC is currently utilizing it. Have you experienced a concern for a student and you were unsure of what to do or where to report it? Come join this session to learn more about reporting forms like Academic Dishonesty, the Behavioral Intervention Team and more.  

Presenter: Michael Beane, Dean of Students SCC

Location: Riviera

Frontline - Moving Forward

Attendees do not have to have attended the July 18 training day at the West Davenport Center but should have received an invitation. This session is a facilitated discussion about the communication struggles of frontline staff. We will share explanations for common terminology that are working well and review and troubleshoot any recent situations encountered. We will discuss the first draft of the Frontline Staff Standards of Behavior. We will also engage in an activity that releases stress and gives back to our co-workers.

Presenter: Mardell Mommsen

Location: St. Croix

Ask the Chancellor

In this interactive session, engage directly with the Chancellor, Dr. Wee. Bring your questions, insights, and ideas as we explore key topics affecting our institution, future initiatives, and strategies for growth. Whether you're curious about policy, leadership vision, or the direction of our organization, this is your chance to gain valuable perspective and have an open dialogue with our executive leadership. Don’t miss this chance to participate in shaping the conversation!

Presenter: Dr. Wee
Location: Salon A