Fairmount College Staff Development Day, June 7, 2024

 

Program Overview

The Fairmount College Staff Development Day is an event designed to address staff needs regarding the diversity of duties and responsibilities in positions across the college. The program is open to all Fairmount College university support staff and unclassified professional staff, with positions ranging from directors to administrative professionals to academic advisors and everyone in between. The day includes remarks from the dean, a keynote luncheon speaker, and three concurrent sessions. Round-robin tabletop discussions provide staff with exposure to on-campus resources. The day ends with door prizes.

Schedule at a Glance 

9-9:30 a.m. Check in and networking, 266 Pike

Meet your Staff Council!

9:30-9:45 a.m. Welcome & Introductions 

Welcome and Overview, Cheryl Miller, Senior Assistant Dean for Academic and Staff Operations 

Remarks, Dr. Brien Bolin, Associate Dean for Student Success, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 

9:45–9:50 a.m. Break 

9:50–10:35 a.m. Session I

Professional Development: Team Building and Decision Making, Chukwunenye Nweke, Mental Health Counselor, Counseling and Prevention Services, 261 Olive

Financial Wellness, Janet Hartley, Financial Aid Advisor, Office of Financial Aid, 262 Hermann

10:40–11:25 a.m. Session II 

Civil Rights, Title IX and ADA Compliance, Courtney D. McHenry, Ph.D., CAAP, CDE, Associate Vice President, University Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC), 261 Olive

Strategically Planning Departmental Budgeting, Jean-Pierre Fortin, Business Manager, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 262 Hermann

11:25-11:30 Break 

11:30-1:00 Lunch, Staff Awards and Keynote, 266 Pike

Wellness and Work Dr. Jessica Provines, Assistant Vice President for Wellness and Chief Psychologist at Wichita State University  

1:00–1:45 p.m.  Session III 

Using Generative AI, Carolyn I. Speer PhD, CPTM, CPACC, Director Office of Instructional Resources, MRC- Instructional Design & Technology, 264 Spencer

Current Trends Accommodations and Testing Services (OSAT) Isabel Medina Keiser M.A., Director, The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing, 262 Hermann

1:45-1:50 p.m. Break 

1:50–2:35 p.m. Tabletop Sessions, 261 Olive, 262 Hermann

  • Student Outreach and Support
  • CARE Team
  • Office of Human Resources
  • Budgeting
  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Purchasing Office

2:35-3:00 p.m. Wrap up and fabulous door prizes, 266 Pike