Western Iowa Tech Staff Development Spring 2025

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Staff Development Agenda - March 10 & 11, 2025

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Monday, March 10

  Start - End  Title 
7:30am-8:30am  Breakfast in the Rocklin
Rocklin Conference Center
8:30am-8:45am  5 for 5 Connection Challenge - Counseling Services Team
Rocklin Conference Center
8:45am-9:30am  Message from the President - Terry Murrell
Rocklin Conference Center
9:30am-9:45am  Students Spotlight - Jatzumy Castillo-Gonzalez and Harley Nolze
Rocklin Conference Center
9:45am-10:15am  Employee Recognition - Jackie Plendl
Rocklin Conference Center
10:15am-10:30am  Break
10:30am-12:00pm  Strategic Plan Implementation - Strategic Initiatives Committee
Rocklin Conference Center
12:00pm-1:00pm  Lunch in the Rocklin - Buffet Style
Rocklin Conference Center
1:00pm-1:45pm  Presentation of Workshop Series & Students In Distress Guide - Counseling Services Team
2:00pm-4:00pm  Arts and Science Faculty Assessment Workshop
Room L304
2:00pm-4:00pm  CTE Faculty Assessment Workshop
Rocklin Conference Center
2:00pm-4:00pm  Staff Individual Department Professional Development
Location decided by Supervisors
2:30pm-2:45pm  Break
Various locations

Tuesday, March 11

  Start - End  Title 
8:30am-9:45am  Department Meetings
10:00am-10:45am  AI & Design: Creating Visuals with Smart Prompts - Lynne Wilcke, Lana Brown, Jamie Bell
10:00am-10:45am  Alumni Spotlight: Damon Peirce, Thrive Wellness - Damon Peirce, THRIVE Wellness
10:00am-10:45am  Better Sleep, Better You: The Science Behind Healthy Sleep Habits - Frank O'Neill
10:00am-10:45am  Building Future Leaders: Exploring FCCLA's Opportunities and Impact - Nicholas DeLeon
10:00am-10:45am  Design for All: Part 2 - Ralph Swain
10:00am-10:45am  The Impact of Purposeful Learning Activities - Rebbel Henningfeld
10:00am-10:45am  Title II and Title IX Regulation Changes; How this affects our Campus and Classrooms - Michelle Fiechtner, Amy Hueser, and Wendy Ohl
11:00am-11:45am  403 (b) Tax Sheltered Annuity Retirement Information - Danielle Potter, State of Iowa RIC
11:00am-11:45am  Empowering Futures: Transformative Impact of TRIO Programs on Student Success - Sara Klatt, Alejandra Flores and Kathy Lehmann
11:00am-11:45am  Faculty Resources to assist with academic and behavioral classroom behaviors - Tawnya Beermann and Darin Moeller
11:00am-11:45am  Narcan Training - Siouxland District Health
11:00am-11:45am  Quilting for Mental Health - Sandra Silbernagel
11:00am-11:45am  Safety De-Escalation Techniques - Matt Pettit and Mike Craig
11:00am-11:45am  The BEST Formula for Success: Understanding Yourself & Others - Brent Jarvis
1:00pm-1:45pm  AI Through a Legal Lens: Challenges and Opportunities - F3 Law Firm
1:00pm-1:45pm  FBLA Collegiate Informational Session – Empower Your Students for Career Success! - Jamie Bell
1:00pm-1:45pm  Narcan Training - Siouxland District Health
1:00pm-1:45pm  Smart Nutrition: Using AI to Generate Personalized Meal Plans - Frank O'Neill
1:00pm-1:45pm  Supporting Employee Professional Development - Our Vision in Action - Vision Team
2:00pm-2:45pm  Apple Intelligence - Michael Scott from Apple
2:00pm-2:45pm  Elevate, Engage, Excel with CTSO - SkillsUSA & HOSA! - Tina Miller
2:00pm-2:45pm  Faculty Senate - Frank O'Neill
2:00pm-2:45pm  Meal Prepping for Work - Brenda Wright
2:00pm-2:45pm  Quilting for Mental Health - Sandra Silbernagel
2:00pm-2:45pm  Rx for Success: Exploring the Pharmacy Technician Program - Jullina Williams
2:00pm-2:45pm  What is Esports? - Cale Conner
3:00pm-3:45pm  AI website and Western Iowa Tech Transcript Evaluator - AFIT 2024
3:00pm-3:45pm  International Student Admission and Visa Process - International Dept Staff
3:00pm-3:45pm  Risk Management - Brandon Treft
3:00pm-3:45pm  Roundtable: Anyone considering pursuit of further education or training - Amy Hueser
3:00pm-3:45pm  Students' Changing Perceptions of Higher Education: A Roundtable Discussion - Charles Valentine
3:00pm-3:45pm  The Delectable World of Chocolate - Chef Gasaway and Chef Rocha
3:00pm-3:45pm  Unlocking Knowledge: Maximizing Library Resources for Teaching, Learning, and Success - Morgan Konz