8:00 AM ∙ Faculty Social

Plaster Manufacturing Center Atrium

Join your fellow faculty for a welcome-back social with coffee and snacks while they last.

9:00 AM ∙ Faculty Meeting

Plaster Manufacturing Center 103 & Assembly Stairs

• Dr. Hal Higdon will welcome the faculty.
• Dr. Tracy McGrady will address the faculty.
• Mark Schindler will provide Safety & Security Updates.
• Dr. Erin Wehrman, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies with Missouri State University’s Department of Communication, Media, Journalism, and Film, will present on communication with students.

Department & Division Meetings

See your Division Dean and Department Chair or Program Director for details.

8:00 – 10:00 AM ∙ Waffles with the Center for Academic Innovation & Professional Development Institute

IC-104

Kickstart your workday with freshly made waffles at CAI, where the griddle is hot, and the coffee is always on.

10:00 – 11:00 AM ∙ Syllabus Updates & Training ∙ Dr. Gavin O’Connor

NKM-108 ∙ Teams

How can you effectively communicate classroom expectations in your syllabi? This session will show you how to create a syllabus that clearly reflects your expectations, letting students know what the course is about and what will be required for them to be successful. Additionally, this session will review the acceptable AI verbiage that is provided for use and new classroom expectations guidance for students.

9:00 – 9:50 AM ∙ Canvas Studio ∙ Jacque Harris

PMC-156 ∙ Teams

Canvas Studio is a new Canvas feature for creating, managing, and sharing instructional videos. Join this session to explore essential functions, including recording, sharing, and interactive quizzing, all aimed at boosting student engagement and enhancing learning experiences.

10:00 – 10:50 AM ∙ Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance ∙ Kevin Luebbering

NKM-103 ∙ Teams

This session will equip faculty with essential knowledge and tools to ensure a safe and equitable learning environment. Key legal requirements, reporting responsibilities, and strategies for fostering an inclusive campus culture will all be covered.

11:00 – 11:50 AM ∙ International Students & English Language Learners ∙ Merrilee Kohout

NKM-103 ∙ Teams

Enhance your teaching toolkit with effective methods for supporting international students and English language learners. This session offers practical techniques and insights for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment that promotes academic growth for all students.

1:00 – 1:50 PM ∙ Generative Artificial Intelligence & Adapting Assignments ∙ Dr. Julie Coltharp & Philip Arnold

PMC-156 ∙ Teams

Discover strategies to adapt your assignments for the era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). This session will equip you with tools and ideas for integrating GenAI into your curriculum to enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and learning outcomes.

2:00 – 3:00 PM ∙ Governance Council Member Training ∙ Misty Tollett

Board Room – Information Commons ∙ Teams link available upon request – tollettm@otc.edu

This session is required for all faculty serving on a Governance Council. Both new and returning members should attend to learn more about OTC’s principles of shared governance and individual member responsibilities.