Spring Inservice is on Friday, May 10, 2024. Nominations and proposals will be open through April 5, 2024. Nominee and proposed breakouts will be notified no later than Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Submit nominations and proposals here!
Get ready to supercharge your professional growth at this year’s Spring Inservice! We’re thrilled to announce that we’re introducing conference-style tracks to take your learning experience to the next level. Dive deeper into topics that matter most to you with specialized sessions designed to enhance your skills and expertise. Whether you’re passionate about teaching strategies, technology integration or student engagement, we’ve got you covered!
We’re not just revolutionizing Spring Inservice with conference-style tracks; we’re also inviting you to be a part of the magic as a breakout presenter. Whether you’ve been inspired by insights from external conferences or you’re bursting with innovations from within our own college, now’s your chance to shine!
Nominate a colleague whose expertise deserves the spotlight, or submit your own proposal to share your knowledge and experiences with our institution. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, cutting-edge strategies and transformative ideas that will inspire and empower our educational community.
Let’s harness the collective brilliance within our midst and make this Spring Inservice an unforgettable celebration of learning and growth! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference. Nominate or submit your proposal today!
This year’s tracks include:
Innovative Teaching & Learning
Description: This track delves into the latest educational tools and practices, with a focus on effectively utilizing Blackboard ULTRA. It aims to provide educators with essential knowledge and skills to adeptly navigate and employ innovative teaching strategies.
Example Breakouts:
Navigating ULTRA Blackboard: An in-depth exploration of the ULTRA update to Blackboard, highlighting new features, user interface enhancements and ways to integrate these updates into your teaching to boost student engagement and learning outcomes.
Universal Design Principles: Guidance on implementing universal design principles in course design to foster accessible and inclusive learning environments for all students.
Course Assessments: Streamlining the assessment process with effective tools and strategies to evaluate student learning. Leave the session with a completed course assessment.
Empowering Adjuncts: A session aimed at providing adjunct faculty with essential resources, professional development pathways and a supportive community to enhance their teaching impact and foster student success.
Empowering Student Success
Description: This track equips employees with strategies and insights to connect students with critical campus resources, fostering engagement and success to improve student retention.
Example Breakouts:
Enhancing Engagement – Clubs and Athletics: This session focuses on the pivotal role of extracurricular activities in promoting student engagement. We’ll explore strategies for encouraging participation in student clubs and athletics, emphasizing their impact on fostering a sense of community, belonging and overall student retention.
Strengthening Learning – Library & Tutoring Resources: This session delves into the academic support of the institution, specifically highlighting the power of the library and tutoring services. We will share strategies for guiding students to these resources, and how leveraging them can enhance learning, improve academic outcomes and contribute to student retention.
SOS – A Student’s Journey: This immersive session offers a unique perspective on the Save Our Students (SOS) initiative by walking participants through the experience from a student’s viewpoint. Discover firsthand the process, resources and support mechanisms available through SOS, gaining insights on how it effectively identifies, supports and retains at-risk students.
ARC Essentials: Explore the core functions of the Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC), focusing on how it supports student success and well-being through accessible services and advocacy.
Cultivating Leadership & Operational Excellence
Description: This enriched track welcomes community college employees at all levels, aiming to enhance key skills in both leadership and operational domains. Whether you’re nurturing your leadership competencies, aspiring to grow into a leadership role or focused on excelling in your current position, this series offers targeted insights and tools for everyone. By blending leadership development with practical operational skills, we aim to foster an environment where every employee feels empowered to contribute significantly to our collective success.
Example Breakouts:
Leadership Pathways – Crafting Your Journey: Explore how to hone leadership competencies and navigate career growth within the college. This session focuses on actionable strategies for developing key skills, engaging in meaningful experiences and understanding the routes to leadership roles. Gain insights into becoming a standout candidate for future opportunities with tips on mentorship, professional development and strategic involvement.
Emotional Intelligence – A Universal Tool: Discover how emotional intelligence benefits all, improving communication, teamwork and personal growth, whether you’re in a leadership position or not.
Tech Tips for Operational Excellence: A session for employees at all levels to embrace technology in their roles, making tasks easier and supporting the college’s operational goals.
Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Staff: Tailored for those outside the business office, this breakout demystifies budgeting and financial decision-making, highlighting its relevance to various operational roles.
If you have questions, email Cara Lumpkin at clumpkin@roguecc.edu.