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Center for Teaching Instructional Skills Workshops

Have you ever wanted to learn about and experiment with new methods of instruction? Would you like to meet with other dedicated professionals and receive careful feedback from one another on your teaching methods? Does an intensive workshop solely dedicated to helping you become a better teacher sound appealing? If so, an Instructional Skills Workshop may be for you. An I.S.W. is a great way to explore the teaching and learning process and to improve your instructional skills.

The Center for Teaching is offering two Instructional Skills Workshops this winter.  If you are interested in participating, fill out the registration form  and return it to the person indicated. 

Please note that by clicking on the name of each event you will be able to automatically download the event to your calendar or obtain further information.  

Regional Economic Summit

January 13, 2012, 7:45 AM-11:30 AM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium

The Regional Economic Summit brings leaders from small and large business, local and state governments, the community and higher education together to discuss the critical partnership role of Connecticut community colleges in regional business development and economic growth.

Register for free now!  ($20 for late registration at the door)

College Goal Sunday

January 29, 2012, 1:30 PM, MCC
 

The College Goal Sunday program is designed to assist prospective college students and their parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid administrators and other volunteers offer this service at no charge. In addition to receiving assistance in filling out the FAFSA, participants will receive general information regarding state and federal financial aid programs.

For more information, contact Ivette Rivera-Dreyer  at x3382 or Larissa O. Urquilla at x3388.

Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery Opening

February 2, 2012 6:00 PM, Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery

African-American History Month Opening Ceremony

February 7, 2012, 12:30 PM, Great Path Academy Community Commons

Part of the celebration of African-American History Month will include the presentation of the second annual Leadership Awards to recognize those who have exhibited outstanding leadership and activism within the community.   

Nominations for the Leadership Awards are being accepted until January 20, 2012. Please feel free to make a nomination for one or multiple recipients. Forms can be emailed to Kendrick T. Roundtree, Coordinator of Mentoring and Minority Student Program or faxed to 860-512-3351.

International Film Series

February 10, 2012, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium

The Help (United States) - Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter Phelan is a southern society girl who returns from college. She is determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives - and a Mississippi town - upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Howard and Octavia Spencer star. Nominated for 2012 Golden Globe Best Motion Picture - Drama. English. 146 mins.
 

For additional information, contact Evelyn Angry-Smith at x2874. Admission is free.

Planning to Update Your Federal or State Withholding Forms?

Here are the 2012 Federal and State withholding forms in case you would like to make any updates. Please drop off the forms to the Payroll Office in Lowe-133 if you want to make any changes.  No action is required if you do not want to change your withholding elections at this time.

Reserve Your Space Today...More Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities!

Building Blocks of Effective Supervision II: Expectations (presented by Debbie Colucci & Darlene Mancini-Brown)                      

January 12, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, B-149

As a supervisor, can you answer these three questions: What do you expect of your staff? What do they expect of each other? What do they expect of you? If not, we invite you to join the discussion! This workshop will focus on productive and respectful ways to set and communicate expectations.  

So You Want to be a Leader: Strategies for Career Growth in Higher Education (roundtable facilitated by Gena Glickman)

January 19, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, D-229

Leadership means different things to different people and career growth in higher education requires an understanding of leadership! President Glickman and the Leadership Institute invite all faculty and staff to join this discussion of strategies for career growth.  

Teach me to Fish: Introduction to Mediation (presented by Debbie Colucci)        

January 24, 2012 12:30 PM - 1:30PM, B-149

Conflict is icky and when conflict occurs in the workplace it is even ickier!! This workshop will help participants identify and understand the conflict around them...as well as provide tools to approach and resolve it. This session is open to everyone; but will be especially beneficial for supervisors!   

iPad User Group: Facilitated by Sandra Rimetz

January 25, 2012, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, D-229

Join your colleagues with your iPads (and smart phones) to learn about apps and tools to make you a more productive device user. On-going program - 4th Wednesday of every month. 

Integrated Health and Energy Work (presented by Maura O'Connor and Kathy Bottaro)

January 27, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, B-149  

Come explore a variety of approaches to creating a balanced and healthy life. We'll look at the basics of good nutrition, stress reduction and energy enhancing exercises, as well as the fundamentals of setting goals and achieving lasting change. You'll learn how to integrate all areas of your life for optimal health.        

SPACE IS LIMITED! Please RSVP for your session(s) of choice to Debbie Colucci.