2019 Fall PD Days

October 15-18, 2019

FERPA for Faculty and Staff

Presented by Ana Hunt, Registrar

October 15, 2019, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Main Campus Tom Steves

October 16, 2019, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Main Campus Tom Steves

October 18, 2019, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, South Campus LRS Library Classroom

This presentation will provide an overview of students’ rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and provide guidance for faculty and staff regarding their responsibilities as school officials.

Situational Awareness

Presented by Officer Dennis Ball, Police & Public Safety

October 15, 2019, 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM, Main Campus Tom Steves

October 16, 2019, 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM, Main Campus Tom Steves

October 18, 2019, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, South Campus LRS Library Classroom

The class will focus on ways to improve your ability to identify, process, and comprehend information about how to survive in an emergency, at home or work, by being aware what is going on around you.  You will learn de-escalation skills and verbal de-escalation techniques to use with students.  The session will also include practical exercises and self-defense instruction.

PTSD Anxiety Disorder 

Presented by Officer Mark Brasseur, Police & Public Safety

October 15, 2019, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Main Campus Tom Steves

October 16, 2019, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Main Campus Tom Steves

October 18, 2019, 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM, South Campus LRS Library Classroom

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events characterized by such symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images. PTSD is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. With our unique location next to the VA hospital and being the largest two-year college in the state, we have a very diverse clientele. Many of our students are veterans and they, along with others, may suffer from PTSD. Living with PTSD is not easy. It can be confusing, scary, and often stressful. Rates of current PTSD in college students is between 6-17%, which is higher than the general public. 

An individual with PTSD may display certain traits such as, withdrawal, restlessness, emotional outburst, being anti-social, suspicious, and drug or alcohol abuse. This course would help you to understand the causes of PTSD, some of the triggers, and some simple ways to handle disruptions so that we can co-exist and enhance every ones learning experience. 

Excel Basics

Presenter:  Molly Mitchell, BIC Special Instructor

October 15, 2019, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Main Campus IT 206 (Limit 16)

October 16, 2019, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Main Campus IT 206 (Limit 16)

October 18, 2019, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, South Campus LRS Library Classroom (Limit 25)

In this two-hour class, we will cover the basics of Excel. Topics will include entering and editing data, formatting cells, common keystroke shortcuts, worksheet calculations, managing multiple worksheets, and using basic functions in formulas.

Collaboration Skills (Recorded Webinar)

October 25, 2019, 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM, Main Campus IT 206 (Limit 16)           

October 25, 2019, 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM, Main Campus IT 206 (Limit 16)           

October 25, 2019, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, South Campus Crain Team Room  

Successful collaboration is all about relationships and teamwork. You need to find a way to leverage your personal relationships with other employees to really get things done. But this isn’t always easy to do. Do you know how to work with others to get maximum results?

In this webinar, you will learn vital teamwork skills like:

• Building bridges with colleagues to get things done
• Developing an atmosphere of honesty and open communication
• Framing projects as win-win situations

Dealing with Difficult People (Recorded Webinar)

November 1, 2019, 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM, Main Campus RJ Wills Lecture Hall     

November 1, 2019, 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM, Main Campus RJ Wills Lecture Hall     

November 1, 2019, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, South Campus LRS Library Classroom (Limit 25)

Discover time-tested techniques and strategies for defusing volatile situations and bringing out the best in people.

You’ll learn how to:

• Get a grip on your own anger and strong emotions
• Be more assertive
• Defuse a volatile situation before it occurs
• Develop the confidence to speak up—and the wisdom to quiet down