Keynote Address: Creating Statistical Anomalies: Insights toward a more just and equitable
world
Presenter(s): Yves Salomon-Fernández, Ph.D., the President of Greenfield Community
College in Massachusetts
Dr. Salomon-Fernandez shares her personal story of being raised in poverty as a young
Haitian immigrant attending a top-ranked high school in Boston and pursuing education
that includes a degree from the London School of Economics, a certificate from Oxford
University, and a Ph.D. from Boston College. Her journey provides insights for beating
the odds in advancing equity through a better understanding of the issues people of
color face – whether they are your students or your colleagues.
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Weathering the Storm
Presenter(s): Pat Salzer, RD
We are all in this together! Learn how to reduce anxious feelings by reducing risk
and learn how to practice self-care. Tips include reduce anxious feelings by reducing
risk, control what you can control, nourish and move your body, be mindful and present
and more. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
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Online Class Hacks for ADHD Students That Help Everyone
Presenter(s): Melissa Barlett
ADHD affects many of MVCC’s students, and includes difficulties with executive functions
like self-activation, figuring out the proper steps and order to complete complex
projects, and properly gauging time and energy. Executive functions are necessary
for effective online learning. Come learn some easy ways to set-up and work with online
classes to help better direct these functions, which help not only those with ADHD,
but everybody who takes your class, and maybe even the person running it! NOTE:
THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
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BERT, Ernie and Big Bird (no, really just BERT)
Presenter(s): Stephanie Reynolds
The session will answer all of the burning questions about BERT including how to
report and what happens next, who is on the team, what do we talk about, boundary
tips for connecting with students on social media, categories of concerns that we
typically see and your ideas for how we promote awareness.
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Supervisors' Training Series: How to Run an Effective Meeting
Presenter(s): Tim Thomas
This session is being offered as an elective in the Supervisors' Training Series.
During this session, participants will explore effective meeting facilitation strategies
and will be provided with the opportunity to put exploration into practice. As a
reminder, MVCC supervisors are required to complete two (2) electives a year. NOTE:
THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
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Microaggressions: Avoiding and Managing Them to Create Comfortable Learning Spaces
for All Our Students
Presenter(s): Erin Severs
Through discussion and activity, we will identify what microaggressions are, what
they look like, why and how they are problematic, and we will determine how we can
avoid them in our work with students and manage them when they occur in our classrooms.
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Overview of SUNY retirement plans and the roles they play in planning for your retirement
income
Presenter(s): Stephen P. Donella, Jr. CFP & Courtenay Donella-Sheley
This in-depth seminar will help you understand how to manage your income throughout
retirement. By attending Voya's webinar, you’ll learn about retirement income sources
– including Social Security - SUNY retirement options - and understand how to potentially
close any gaps in your income goals. Some eye-opening facts about retirement expenses,
combined with awareness of the different risks that may need to be managed along with
professional advice options will give you strategies to make your retirement income
last. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
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Supervisors' Training Series: Process Improvement Management
Presenter(s):Cory Albrecht & Andy Longway
This session is being offered as an elective in the Supervisors' Training Series.
During this session, attendees will learn the foundation and history of process improvement
methodology and also learn how it can be applied to higher education. As a reminder,
MVCC supervisors are required to complete two (2) electives a year. NOTE: THIS SESSION
WILL BE RECORDED.
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Ask A Microbiologist about COVID19
Presenter(s): Melissa Barlett
I'm not that kind of a doctor, but with a background in biological and microbial
research, I have been keeping up on the research and information associated with COVID19,
and would be glad to help explain in plain language some of the details of transmission,
infection, and treatments/vaccines. If you have specific scientific questions, feel
free to email me ahead of time at mbarlett@mvcc.edu so I can do the research ahead
of time. I will not be providing any personal medical advice. NOTE: THIS SESSION
WILL BE RECORDED.
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Creating Educational Equity for All through OER
Presenter(s): Aaron Lewis & Michelle Speach
How do we create equitable access to learning? As we begin to explore the challenges
that hinder students from education, this session will discuss resources, tools and
teaching practices that aid in diminishing the obstacles within the classroom, along
with outlining a collaborative and participative pathway to build and share information.
NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
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Behind, Beneath, and Beyond MVCC's Anti-Racism Statement
Presenter(s): Todd Marshall
After a series of appalling and tragic events this past summer that triggered peaceful
demonstrations, angry protests, and overall social unrest, it became imperative that
MVCC prepare a response to our college community that would not just acknowledge comparable
racial biases, disparities, and injustices in own institution, but also address them
in a way that would demonstrate MVCC's commitment to support Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion. The Diversity Council was charged with the task to create a document that
would communicate MVCC's determination and resolve to eradicate racial inequities
from our campuses and foster a learning environment free from racism, be it conscious
or unconscious. What is the purpose of the Anti-Racism Statement? How can we get our
MVCC community to support it in word and deed? How can we move from a statement to
a call-to-action? This session will answer these questions.
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Your Mail Order Pharmacy Benefit: An Overview by MaxorPlus
Presenter(s): Sarah Sanders
MaxorPlus will present an overview of MVCC's Mail Order Pharmacy benefit. During
the presentation we will provide an overview of the Mail Order pharmacy benefit, its
benefits for members, options to enroll, along with details of the MXP (MaxorPlus'
own Mail Order Pharmacy). Questions will be welcome at the end of the presentation.
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Supervisors' Training Series: MVCC Budget Process
Presenter(s): Tom Squires & Brian Molinaro
This session is being offered as an elective in the Supervisors' Training Series.
This session will provide an overview of the budget calendar and process, the budget
request forms used by budget managers in College departments, explore the revenue
budget development process and review the College-wide expenditures such as employee
benefits, insurance, etc. This session will have something new for everyone regardless
of their previous involvement in the budget process. There will be time for Q&A at
the end of the session. As a reminder, MVCC supervisors are required to complete
two (2) electives a year. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
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Culturally Responsive Teaching: An Eye-Opening Model
Presenter(s): Kristen Raab & Sam McManus
This workshop will focus on culturally responsive teaching practices, including syllabus
construction and class engagement through a culturally focused lens.
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Lets Talk about MS
Presenter(s): Sharon Zohne
Learn about the ailment that puts Syracuse on the map as having the nation's largest
number of people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis; 45 per 10,000 commercially insured
people in 2017.
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Designing Equitable Research Projects
Presenter(s): Claire Ehrlich & Jocelyn Ireland
Students come to MVCC with widely varying levels of research skill. For a variety
of reasons, those with the least skill and experience are often the least likely to
ask for help. In this round-table discussion, we will discuss current Library and
Information Science (LIS) research about creating equitable research projects at which
all students can excel. Participants are encouraged to share their strategies on creating
equitable research projects, as well as continuing struggles. NOTE: THIS SESSION
WILL BE RECORDED.
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How to Be Better White Allies
Presenter(s): Carolyn DeJohn & Jen DeWeerth
For many in our society, the murder of George Floyd in 2020 felt like a tipping point
for generations of racial injustices. Many white people realized they wanted to make
their own communities and organizations better, but were unsure of the best ways to
do so. What is racism and how does it work? What is a white ally and how can I be
a better one? In this workshop, we will provide you with an understanding of the role
of a white ally, as well as specific actions and tactics that you can employ immediately.
We will also make you aware of the challenges and pitfalls people often fall into
even with the best intentions. Move from best intentions to best outcomes.
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Relying on our Strengths, The Importance of an Individualized Approach to Wellbeing
Presenter(s):Tracy Coulson & Liz Doherty
COVID got you down? Join us for a conversation about how to use your strengths to
enhance your wellbeing. We will talk about stress triggers and stress relief unique
to each theme, and make plans for a healthy strength-based navigation of stress. We
hope you will bring your strengths results and join us for a healthy chat. If you
don’t have access to your strengths results contact us in advance and we’d be happy
to help. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
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How to Make & Find Videos for Your Classes
Presenter(s): Alex Meszler
To model diversity, we must continually reevaluate our academic canon(s). As teachers,
we have immense power by how we select and assign course materials, and it is sometimes
easiest to go with what we already know. It can be difficult to find the time to devote
to this sort of structural change because of our busy schedules. This short presentation
will include practical ideas for including course materials from peoples of diverse
backgrounds and, through discussion, invite participants to share their own ideas
and experiences. NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.
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Creating a Safe Space for the LGBTQ+ Community Part 1 of 2
Presenter(s): Melissa Barlett, Erin Severs, Tamara Mariotti, & Katey Cordary
This in depth training (4 hours over two days) will provide you with the tools to
better understand the LGBTQ+ community and make sure that you create a welcoming space
for those who identify this way on campus. We cover the terminology of sex and gender,
biases associated with identification, and concrete ways to create a more inclusive
environment. MUST ALSO ATTEND SECOND SESSION ON WED, JAN 27 AT 2:00PM
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