Breakout Sessions Page Content Note: The breakout sessions listed below are all in-person only.Virtual attendees will have access to a different menu of on-demand virtual options. Morning In-Person Sessions Afternoon In-Person Sessions Morning In-Person Sessions - 9 a.m. Good morning! Check out the first block of sessions below. No individual session registration is required. Just pick a session and show up! A Survival Guide for the Change Averse: Workday Student Implementation ExperienceCamille LeeCumberland KChange Management"A Survival Guide for the Change Averse" uses the launch of Workday Student to help Dallas College manage change, understand aversions and find solutions.Building Connections: Effective Engagement for Student SuccessAntonio SoreshCumberland I /JStudent Success"Building Connections" equips Dallas College staff with innovative engagement strategies, practical insights and resources to foster student success.Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)Melissa GreggCumberland BOperationsLearn the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy and gain survival tactics for active shooter events through the Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course.Connecting the Dots: Creating Meaningful Connections with Students and ColleaguesMichael AllredReunion GTeaching ExcellenceExplore ways for faculty to enhance communication and connections, reduce misunderstandings, improve community, and boost student retention and success.Dallas College Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): Smart Start—Strengthening the First-Year Student ExperienceKaren StillsPegasus AHigh Performance CultureLearn about Dallas College's Quality Enhancement Plan to enhance the first-year experience by improving five focus areas to support new students and aid accreditation.Digital Badging at Dallas College: Purpose and ProcessSharon MannaReunion FTeaching ExcellenceDiscover how the DCDB program offers microcredentials for skill acquisition, enhancing both academic achievement and career preparation.Discovering Impact: The Student Journey Game at New Employee WelcomeLaura MirochnaCumberland HBest Place to WorkThis presentation will explore innovative strategies for engaging students through gamification and introduce the Student Journey Game. 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Come on in!Getting Through the Work Day with Workday: A Chair's Guide to Navigating the Holistic Faculty Evaluation ProcessScharri WalkerCumberland CTechnologyLearn to use Workday tools to streamline faculty evaluation, simplify administrative duties and prepare effectively for annual performance reviews.Innovative eCampus Tools of Student RetentionMyesha ApplewhiteReunion ATeaching ExcellenceDiscover eCampus methods to enhance student success and retention, focusing on Intelligent Agent's efficiency and effectiveness, with data insights.Pulling Back the Curtain: Internal Customer Service and Tips for ImprovementKellie SighCumberland ABest Place to WorkProvides an overview of the importance of internal customer service and techniques to enhance it within Dallas College.Quantifying Impact: Return on Investment (ROI) Evaluation for Sustainable SuccessRicardo RodriguezPegasus BHigh Performance CultureLearn the fundamentals of return on investment (ROI) methodology, understand program contributions and translate intangible benefits into monetary value for success.Student Engagement Through Project Based LearningPraveena DhayanithyCumberland ETeaching ExcellenceExplore project based learning to integrate community problems into the classroom, enhancing student understanding of course materials.Sustainable Adoption of AI Solutions at Dallas CollegeVincent GilhooleyReunion CTechnologyLearn about the strategies and best practices for the sustainable adoption of artificial intelligence solutions within Dallas College.Take Charge of Your Success: Master the 2024-2025 Performance Management ProcessDawna HortonCumberland LHigh Performance CultureEnhance your performance with a comprehensive understanding of the performance management process, practical strategies, and essential resources.The Future of Texas Higher Ed: Insights from the New TCCTA E.D. and LobbyistWade HydeReunion EChange ManagementGain insights from TCCTA's new executive director and lobbyist on Texas higher ed's future post-November election and potential legislative impacts.Title IX 2024: It Changed Again?Michael HuntCumberland GChange ManagementLearn about Title IX regulations, Dallas College's new Title IX structure, mandatory reporting, confidentiality and educational accommodations.Unlocking Your Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Shani BrownReunion BBest Place to WorkExamines the principles of emotional intelligence and provides practical tips for enhancing interpersonal and organizational communication skills.Winning Every Day with Coach DanielleDanielle JohnsonCumberland FWellnessSession focuses on developing a winning mindset through goal setting, motivation and resilience, applicable in sports and professional settings. Afternoon In-Person Sessions - 1:45 p.m. Good afternoon! After lunch, we continue with sessions scheduled from 1:45-2:30 p.m. Just pick a session and show up! Accountability and Performance: Strategies for Leaders at All LevelsCynthia HendersonReunion ABest Place to WorkEmpower leaders with strategies for accountability, building trust, setting expectations, embracing feedback and problem-solving for exceptional results.Building Your Brand: Social Media for Professional Networking 2.0Amanda SargentCumberland KTechnologyLearn to leverage social media for branding, promoting college initiatives and networking. Gain expertise and create your first post.CANCELLED - Unlocking Insights: Dallas College 2024 Employee Engagement and Experience Survey FindingsJasmine ParkerCumberland BBest Place to WorkDiscover the key findings from the Dallas College 2024 Employee Engagement and Experience Survey, including trust, communication and leadership insights.CANCELLED: In Defense of the Quiet ClassroomPatrick MurphyReunion ETeaching ExcellenceExplore the benefits of a quiet classroom, understanding quiet students not as a problem but as an opportunity for productive learning.Empowering Dual Credit StudentsJoan ZelayaCumberland I/JTeaching ExcellenceLearn strategies to support dual credit students, address their unique challenges and enhance their academic journey for greater success.Got AI? Crafting Effective and Ethical Policies for the ClassroomRonda HayesPegasus BTechnologyLearn guidelines for ethically integrating AI into courses, enhancing teaching and learning while ensuring students understand AI's boundaries.Introducing the Continuous Improvement Office at Dallas College: Driving Success Through Collaboration, Adaptability and Engagement! Lenora ReeceReunion FOperationsDiscover Dallas College's new Continuous Improvement Office, focusing on engagement, collaboration and project management to achieve institutional goals.Introduction on Ways Managers Can Reward and Recognize PeopleTina PryorCumberland CBest Place to WorkWe will introduce daily ways to recognize others and the five languages of appreciation: words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, tangible gifts and physical touch.Mastering the Art of Connecting Through CommunicationRick WalkerReunion CHigh Performance CultureLearn to enhance connections through communication, drawing insights from the Pygmalion myth to improve student performance and work dynamics.Students are “Never Coming Back” — What’s Next Moving Forward? Dorothy JonesPegasus AStudent SuccessIdentify strategies to address changing student enrollment patterns and behaviors, intervening effectively to motivate students and improve retention.The Downstream Effects of Leveling UpKaren StillsCumberland AStudent SuccessExplore the downstream effects of Dallas College's Level Up 2030 project, focusing on enticing, supporting and guiding students for future success.Tips for Practicing Self Awareness, Self-Care and Resilience PART 2: Achieving the B-B-LDr. Darryl HowardCumberland HWellnessLearn the boundaries, budgeting and legacy strategy to enhance self-awareness, self-care and resilience, prevent breakdown and promote personal wellness.Unleashing the Power of Effective Communication: Strategies for Building Connections and Driving SuccessGabriela Simion-HowardReunion BBest Place to WorkMaster strategies for effective communication to build trust, enhance productivity and drive success across diverse organizational contexts.Unlocking Insights: The Art and Science of Qualitative Data for Student SuccessAmber RaleyCumberland FStudent SuccessLearn methods to collect and analyze qualitative data, transforming feedback into actionable insights for enhancing student success and engagement.Urban Education in DallasRahsaan DawsonCumberland LTeaching ExcellenceExplore challenges and opportunities in urban education, equipping Dallas College faculty with strategies to engage and support students effectively.Welcome to Barbieland: Advice for Leading at All LevelsMarielle McGregorReunion GHigh Performance CultureExplore leadership lessons from Barbie, encouraging Dallas College women to embrace varied roles and use tools like voice and network to evolve and lead.What did you say? A Listening WorkshopAlexander FloresCumberland GBest Place to WorkLearn from Alexander Flores about enhancing interpersonal communications with effective, caring, listening techniques from his experiences as a chaplain.