Purchasing Reqs/PO's vs. Payment Vouchers , Travel Vouchers/Authorizations & Reimbursement
Presenter(s): Chelli Kaufman
Learn when a Purchasing Req/PO should be used vs. when a Payment Voucher should be
used. Learn when to fill out a Travel Voucher, Authorizations and Reimbursements
Onsite: WH116
Learn to Pronounce (Almost) Everything in Mandarin Chinese in Less Than One Hour!
Presenter(s): Yue Riesbeck
I've been teaching beginning Mandarin Chinese for several years, and what I usually
start with are phonetics and tones for my students. This workshop is designed to introduce
Chinese pronunciations, basic Chinese language elements including character formations,
syntax, cultures, etc. We will also go over some common phrases and tips for continued
learning. At the end of the workshop you will be able to gain a better understanding
of the Chinese language, and (although you may not know what they mean) you will be
able to pronounce (almost) everything in Mandarin Chinese!
Onsite: WH119
Prioritizing Your Sleep
Presenter(s): Melissa Thomas
A brief overview of sleep from a psychological and theoretical perspective emphasizing
sleep health promotion by improving sleep duration and quality.
Onsite: WH117
The Inclusive CATs
Presenter(s):Shahida Dar
As classrooms become increasingly diverse, inclusive assessment practices are essential
to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to demonstrate their learning.
In this session, you will learn innovative classroom assessment techniques to accommodate
students' diverse learning styles and needs.
Onsite: PH300
Faculty Promotion Workshop
Presenter(s): Brian Judycki
This workshop is an opportunity for eligible faculty members to attend for insight
on the promotion process. Faculty candidates may also bring their digital packet for
input from Committee members too.
Onsite: WH117
Dialogue around Teaching Excellence with CITE
Presenter(s): Danielle Del Giudice, Todd Marshall, & Jocelyn Ireland
Join Center for Inclusive Teaching Excellence (CITE) members to sample our new resource
bank, brainstorm needed resources, learn about our fall book club, propose topics
for this semester’s lunch and learn events, and help us understand what instructors
need to support inclusive teaching excellence. This session will include a demonstration
of teaching bank resources, paired dialogue, and group discussion.
Onsite: WH116
When Students Use AI: Perspectives and Strategies
Presenter(s): Jeff Birt
Student use of AI has caused many problems for faculty that have already been wrestling
with online (cheating) services. In this hour, we will present a logical approach
to the subject and some ways to address the issues. As it is a moving target with
many facets, no silver bullets will be proposed, but a candid, lively discussion is
expected!
Onsite: WH225
SUNY Transfer Partners: Early engagement
Presenter(s): Debra Sisco, Advisor in Residence
The Transfer Partnership is designed to support the transfer pipeline earlier and
with more frequency. The intention is to develop early engagement, access, course
articulation, and advisement to expand the pipeline, improve the admissions and enrollment
process, and time to degree. How can faculty and departmental advisors on both campuses,
in conjunction with the advisor in residence, work to holistically support SUNY seamless
transfer? What are the challenges to course articulation for transfers? How can we
ensure course correlation within majors? Join me in exploring these questions and
developing strategies for students to use in the transfer process!
Onsite: WH119
AI in the Classroom 2.0
Presenter(s): Shahida Dar, Dina Radeljas, Claire Ehrlich. & Jocelyn Ireland
An open discussion on how AI has impacted and changed the classroom. We will share
how AI has changed our assessments, assignments, and overall impacted our pedagogy.
Join in!
Onsite: WH225
Empowering Futures: Introducing the Career Transition Program
Presenter(s): Andrew Carpenter Brockway & Karin Salas
Pre-Employment Transition Services is a new initiative between Acces-VR, MVCC, and
OHM BOCES which provides practical experiences for students facing barriers to employment. Through
this program we are not only able to establish internships, but we can pay them for
them as well! Additionally we can assist students with other work readiness skills,
self-advocacy, and more to make sure that students are supported throughout their
college experience.
Onsite: WH119
The Power of Storytelling with PTK
Presenter(s): Lorin Williams, Sam McManus & Danielle Del Guidice
This session will discuss the power of storytelling and its ability to connect us,
and even heal us. Along with select PTK students, we will provide a brief review of
the science, apply it to current therapeutic techniques, and provide a "how to get
started".
Onsite: WH116
Middle States
Presenter(s): Jill Heintz & Jim Lynch
Our self-study site visit is scheduled for spring 2027. In this session we will discuss
what accreditation is and how you can be a part of the process.
Onsite: WH117
Basic Canning Using a Hot Water Bath Process
Michael Brown
Basic Canning,Hot Water Bath ProcessBasic Canning (Hot water bath technique). I will
be sharing personal basic hot water bath process canning techniques, equipment and
personal experience with canning for many years. I will also share personal Apple
Sauce and Bread and Butter Pickle Recipes and samples.
Onsite: WH 116
Understanding Book Bans & How We Can Help
Presenter(s): Jen Krohn & Nick Evanoff
Book bans have been all over the news in recent years, but they're nothing new. Come
to this session to learn about what book bans actually are, why materials are banned,
who is banning them, and what can be done to support everyone's access to literature.
Onsite: WH117
Agile Brain
Presenter(s): The Daneli Team
Emotional health and wellness matter! With 44% of associate degree students indicating
they have thought about stopping out in the past six months because of emotional stress,
(Gallup/Lumina publication 2023), MVCC is deeply committed to student wellbeing. The
Daneli team will present our newest student initiative, Inspo powered by AgileBrain.
Join us to learn more about this exciting tool.
Onsite: WH116Virtual (Zoom)
CRM Advisement Preview
Presenter(s): Patti Antanavige
Learn about CRM Advise before formal training is launched for the Fall 2024 semester.
Onsite: WH119
Agile Brain
Presenter(s): The Daneli Team
Emotional health and wellness matter! With 44% of associate degree students indicating
they have thought about stopping out in the past six months because of emotional stress,
(Gallup/Lumina publication 2023), MVCC is deeply committed to student wellbeing. The
Daneli team will present our newest student initiative, Inspo powered by AgileBrain.
Join us to learn more about this exciting tool.
Onsite: WH116Virtual (Zoom)
Demo of Dog Training
Presenter(s): Beth Dubeck
Come meet my dog as we talk about the history of positive training and the importance
of both preparation and flexibility. I will demonstrate a variety of behaviors, and
some of the techniques for building them.
Onsite: WH117
CPR, Acting in an Emergency, & Adult Basic Life Support
Presenter(s): Nick Evanoff
This presentation will cover the basics of Adult CPR and what to do in an emergency
medical situation. I will show and demonstrate proper CPR compression depth/rate
and use of an AED. Attendees will also practice doing compressions on a mannequin
during the session. On a college campus, we come across a lot of different situations,
and knowing the proper steps in what to do can help save a life.
Onsite: JC202
Yoga - All Levels
Presenter(s): Sara Miller
We'll get out of the head and into the body with breath and movement in this all-levels
flow. As we head into another busy school year, take this time for yourself to center,
ground, and find strength, mobility and, most importantly, stillness amidst the many
moving parts of our lives. Beginners welcome. Wear exercise/comfy clothes and bring
a yoga mat if you have one. No sneakers needed.
Onsite: JC115
