| 34 | | Kellie | Sigh | Miles Sigh, Ysaye Sigh | All Employees | Best Place to Work | This session will encourage participants to: (1) remember who their internal customers are and understand why this is important; (2) determine their Internal Customer Service Quotient (ICSQ) and (3) learn practical tips to improve the service they provide to their internal customers. Improved internal customer service always leads to improved external customer service. This session is fun, interactive and may be a tad uncomfortable at times, but participants will benefit professionally and personally!
| Provides an overview of the importance of internal customer service and techniques to enhance it within Dallas College. | 3 | Cumberland A | 30 | 1 | Yes |
| 35 | | Melissa | Gregg | LaQuoter Hashaway | All Employees | Operations | The CRASE course is centered around the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy, offering guidance and a proven plan to survive an active shooter event.
| Learn the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy and gain survival tactics for active shooter events through the Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course. | 2 | Cumberland B | 30 | 1 | Yes |
| 36 | | Scharri | Walker | | All Employees | Technology | Are you a department chair seeking a structured approach to monitor faculty interactions? Or a dean assisting chairs in simplifying administrative duties related to the Holistic Faculty Evaluation Process? Join us for practical guidance! The shift to Workday and the new faculty evaluation system has presented challenges for many department leaders. Discover how to leverage Workday tools effectively to streamline faculty interaction documentation, ensuring readiness for annual performance reviews amid these changes. | Learn to use Workday tools to streamline faculty evaluation, simplify administrative duties and prepare effectively for annual performance reviews. | 1 | Cumberland C | 30 | 1 | Yes |
| 38 | | Karen | Stills | Jermain Pipkins, Pauline Anderson, Jared Landin | | High Performance Culture | Participants will learn about the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), an important component to Dallas College's accreditation reaffirmation process and how we are improving five focus areas to create a "Smart Start" for first-time college students. | Learn 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. | 3 | Pegasus A | 37 | 1 | Yes |
| 39 | | Danielle | Johnson | | | Wellness | Let's define "winning!" Whether on the basketball court, on the soccer field, in the classroom or in the boardroom, you can win! Join Coach Danielle for an inspiring presentation on everyday winning, where she translates sports strategies and winning concepts into practical tools for daily life. Learn how to overcome obstacles, stay motivated and cultivate a winning mindset. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach and unlock your full potential. Winning isn't just a goal; it's a way of life!
Note: This session will be recorded.
| Session focuses on developing a winning mindset through goal setting, motivation and resilience, applicable in sports and professional settings. | 1 | Cumberland F | 75 | 1 | Yes |
| 40 | | Michael | Hunt | LaShawn Grant, Latrenda Thomas, Aubrey Tarantine, Brandon Turner, Anthony Boyd, Johnetta Banks | | Change Management | In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released a new version of the regulations for the federal civil rights law known as Title IX (which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or gender). This version has significant changes from 2020 regulations that may impact students and employees. We'll share what you need to know regarding the changes, as well as the current Title IX structure at Dallas College: mandatory reporting and consequences of nonreporting, confidentiality requirements and protections, Title IX educational accommodations and more. | Learn about Title IX regulations, Dallas College's new Title IX structure, mandatory reporting, confidentiality and educational accommodations. | 7 | Cumberland G | 50 | 1 | Yes |
| 41 | | Laura | Mirochna | Cynthia Henderson, Monica Mullins | | Best Place to Work | The Human Resources Learning & Development (L&D) team designed a board game for use at New Employee Welcome sessions that maps out the student journey at Dallas College. Come play the game with us, learn how it was created, learn where your role fits on the student journey, and get a copy to play with your team. | This presentation will explore innovative strategies for engaging students through gamification and introduce the Student Journey Game. Want to play a game? Come on in! | 2 | Cumberland H | 50 | 1 | Yes |
| 42 | | Antonio | Soresh | Jeremiah Stinnett | | Student Success | This session equips Dallas College faculty, administrators and staff with innovative strategies for student engagement. Facilitators share practical insights and real-world examples to create a welcoming and supportive environment, enhance communication and leverage college resources. Participants will learn to foster strong connections and understand available support services to help students achieve personal growth. | "Building Connections" equips Dallas College staff with innovative engagement strategies, practical insights and resources to foster student success. | 2 | Cumberland I /J | 85 | 1 | Yes |
| 43 | | Camille | Lee | | | Change Management | Change is inevitable and often unavoidable. Although we don’t have to like it, we can learn to improve our level of comfort with it. But, why exactly don’t we like change, even though we understand that it’s constant? Let’s look at managing change using the upcoming launch of Workday Student as the example. This new platform will impact the entire Dallas College community, so for those who are change-averse, let’s get to the root cause and find solutions to those aversions!
| "A Survival Guide for the Change Averse" uses the launch of Workday Student to help Dallas College manage change, understand aversions and find solutions. | 1 | Cumberland K | 50 | 1 | Yes |
| 44 | | Dawna | Horton | Angie Trujillo, Ellen Diao, Peace Imarenezor | | High Performance Culture | Are you ready to take your performance to the next level? Join us for a workshop designed to enhance your performance and maximize your contribution to Dallas College’s success. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the 2024-2025 performance management process, including the framework and key steps. They will learn practical strategies for personal success, access essential resources and get answers to frequently asked questions.
| Enhance your performance with a comprehensive understanding of the performance management process, practical strategies, and essential resources. | 4 | Cumberland L | 50 | 1 | Yes |
| 45 | | Praveena | Dhayanithy | Dol Khanal, Narayan Thapa | | Teaching Excellence | This presentation introduces project based learning (PBL) and how it can be used to introduce community-based problems in the classroom. The session discusses the advantages of PBL in helping students better understand course materials.
| Explore project based learning to integrate community problems into the classroom, enhancing student understanding of course materials. | 3 | Cumberland E | 85 | 1 | Yes |
| 46 | | Ricardo | Rodriguez | | | High Performance Culture | In this session, participants will be exposed to return on investment (ROI) methodology and explore the fundamentals of measuring ROI for various initiatives. This session covers the basics of calculating ROI, understanding program contributions and translating intangible benefits into monetary value. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of ROI evaluation and its significance for organizational success and will be encouraged to continue to learn how to apply these concepts in the workplace. | Learn the fundamentals of return on investment (ROI) methodology, understand program contributions and translate intangible benefits into monetary value for success. | 1 | Pegasus B | 105 | 1 | Yes |
| 47 | | Myesha | Applewhite | Deidre Redmond | | Teaching Excellence | The purpose of this session is to expose faculty to innovative methods using eCampus to enhance student success, engagement and retention. Upon completion of the session, participants will be able to identify the efficiency and effectiveness of the eCampus Intelligent Agent tool. Authors will use data from Fall and Spring courses to show trends in student outcomes.
| Discover eCampus methods to enhance student success and retention, focusing on Intelligent Agent's efficiency and effectiveness, with data insights. | 2 | Reunion A | 85 | 1 | Yes |
| 48 | | Shani | Brown | | | Best Place to Work | This course equips higher education employees with practical skills to enhance emotional intelligence (EI) in the workplace. Participants will learn to increase self-awareness, manage emotions, promote empathy and improve social skills. Through interactive activities and real-world applications, attendees will develop actionable strategies to incorporate EI into their daily professional interactions, creating a more supportive and effective educational environment.
*This course is designed to be interactive, engaging and practical, ensuring that participants leave with a solid understanding of (EI).
| Examines the principles of emotional intelligence and provides practical tips for enhancing interpersonal and organizational communication skills. | 1 | Reunion B | 85 | 1 | Yes |
| 49 | | Vincent | Gilhooley | Prakash Paul, Kquinta Jackson
| | Technology | Discover the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in education including personalized experiences, enhanced efficiency and improved satisfaction with 24/7 access. Review case studies of successful AI adoption with examples of AI in higher education, including positive outcomes and lessons learned, as well as AI at Dallas College with a Copilot demonstration. Consider the challenges in AI adoption such as technical expertise and cost. And explore strategies for sustainable AI adoption — developing policy and preparing staff for AI-powered education. | Learn about the strategies and best practices for the sustainable adoption of artificial intelligence solutions within Dallas College. | 3 | Reunion C | 85 | 1 | Yes |
| 50 | | Wade | Hyde | J.P. Winston, Beaman Floyd, Fred Newbury | | Change Management | Don't miss the chance to hear from the new TCCTA Executive Director, J.P. Winston, and renowned TCCTA lobbyist Floyd Beaman as they discuss what might be in store for Texas higher ed following the pivotal November election. As the 89th Legislative Session approaches, get the inside scoop on how new state laws might impact colleges and universities, from possible marriage and family formation education bills to reforming faculty senates. Note: This session will be live streamed.
| Gain insights from TCCTA's new executive director and lobbyist on Texas higher ed's future post-November election and potential legislative impacts. | 4 | Reunion E | 105 | 1 | Yes |
| 51 | | Sharon | Manna | | | Teaching Excellence | The Dallas College Digital Badging (DCDB) program seeks to provide our students — regardless of completion status — with a microcredential that demonstrates acquisition of sought-after skills. The DCDB program promotes a “both/and” approach to academic achievement and career preparation, by identifying the marketable skills developed within academic programs and connecting the development of those skills to an imperative to prepare for future careers. This session will present the rationale for the move to digital badging, the benefits to students and the timeline for implementation. | Discover how the DCDB program offers microcredentials for skill acquisition, enhancing both academic achievement and career preparation. | 1 | Reunion F | 150 | 1 | Yes |
| 52 | | Michael | Allred | Anna Birukoff | | Teaching Excellence | In this session we will explore different ways for faculty to be more intentional in their communication and connection with students and colleagues to minimize misunderstanding and improve college community. The broader goals for this presentation are to give support that will hopefully increase student retention and success and make students' experience with us more valuable. | Explore ways for faculty to enhance communication and connections, reduce misunderstandings, improve community, and boost student retention and success. | 2 | Reunion G | 105 | 1 | Yes |
| 53 | | Karen | Stills | Camille Lee | | Student Success | Dallas College has committed to the Level Up 2030 project, but what are the downstream effects? As part of Dallas College’s goal to grow enrollment by the year 2030, we are developing solutions that will entice, support and guide students during their journey and provide an exceptional learning experience. Improvements to our processes and programming today will greatly impact the students of tomorrow. Let’s take a glimpse into how we’re doing it and how you are part of the design. | Explore the downstream effects of Dallas College's Level Up 2030 project, focusing on enticing, supporting and guiding students for future success. | 2 | Cumberland A | 30 | 2 | Yes |
| 54 | | Jasmine | Parker | Ernesto Sanchez, Cristina Garcia | | Best Place to Work | (This session has been CANCELLED) Join us for a concise overview of the Dallas College 2024 Full Voice Employee Engagement and Experience Survey findings. Discover key themes like trust, communication, collaboration and leadership with insights from HR leaders. Engage with dashboard data, interactive activities and discussions. Learn how these insights will shape our next steps, including the launch of cohort-based focus groups starting in fall 2024. | Discover the key findings from the Dallas College 2024 Employee Engagement and Experience Survey, including trust, communication and leadership insights. | 3 | Cumberland B | 30 | 2 | Yes |
| 55 | | Tina | Pryor | | | Best Place to Work | This training course is about learning and transformation. The course will emphasize the importance of providing daily recognition as well as an overview of the five languages of appreciation. It will cover ways in which managers can reward and acknowledge the efforts of others, all of which are essential components of effective leadership. By the end of this course, you will be inspired to recognize others in new ways and motivated to continue effective leadership. | We 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. | 2 | Cumberland C | 30 | 2 | Yes |
| 56 | | Amber | Raley | Tracie Lowe, Tatyana McCoy, Lfe Edwards, Arthurine Wade, Raga Kosaraju | | Student Success | From classroom questionnaires to post-event surveys and engagement with other participatory feedback sessions, you likely interact with qualitative data on some level. This session will first actively participate in a brief engagement and demonstration of methods for collecting quality qualitative feedback. Next, attendees will actively work with qualitative data to translate feedback responses into insights to help inform their work. Finally, a concluding thinking routine will reinforce the learning and encourage continued practice of qualitative analysis. | Learn methods to collect and analyze qualitative data, transforming feedback into actionable insights for enhancing student success and engagement. | 6 | Cumberland F | 50 | 2 | Yes |
| 57 | | Alexander | Flores | | | Best Place to Work | Alexander Flores will present how listening skills can help interpersonal communications in the workplace and personal setting. He will discuss effective, caring and practical listening techniques from his experiences as a chaplain. | Learn from Alexander Flores about enhancing interpersonal communications with effective, caring, listening techniques from his experiences as a chaplain. | 1 | Cumberland G | 50 | 2 | Yes |
| 58 | | Dr. Darryl | Howard | | | Wellness | As education professionals we regularly encounter situations requiring high levels of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual acuity. The B-B-L (boundaries, budgeting and legacy) produces outcomes facilitating self-awareness, self-care and resilience. Neglecting to apply these life strategies result in personal fragility and vulnerability leading to mental and emotional as well as physical breakdown. Positive outcomes are boosted when we intentionally develop skillfulness in these areas and consciously cultivate a lifestyle of personal wellness. It’s Time to Level Up! | Learn the boundaries, budgeting and legacy strategy to enhance self-awareness, self-care and resilience, prevent breakdown and promote personal wellness. | 1 | Cumberland H | 50 | 2 | Yes |
| 59 | | Joan | Zelaya | Gabrielle Nguyen, Chandreia Owens, Nicholas Patterson | | Teaching Excellence | "Empowering Dual Credit Students” is an invaluable resource for educators dedicated to fostering academic excellence among dual credit learners. In this engaging session, success coaches will discuss the unique challenges these students face. Gain insights and practical strategies to enhance your support for dual credit learners throughout their academic journey at Dallas College. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a significant impact on student success! | Learn strategies to support dual credit students, address their unique challenges and enhance their academic journey for greater success. | 4 | Cumberland I/J | 50 | 2 | Yes |
| 60 | | Amanda | Sargent | Isaiah Listenbee | | Technology | This workshop teaches you to leverage social media! Learn how to build your personal brand, promote college initiatives and network for the future. You'll gain social media expertise, a content guide, and even your first post. We'll show you how to engage your audience and get noticed, no matter your goals! | Learn to leverage social media for branding, promoting college initiatives and networking. Gain expertise and create your first post. | 2 | Cumberland K | 50 | 2 | Yes |
| 61 | | Rahsaan | Dawson | | | Teaching Excellence | Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of urban education, equipping Dallas College faculty with insights and strategies to effectively engage and support students in our vibrant city.
| Explore challenges and opportunities in urban education, equipping Dallas College faculty with strategies to engage and support students effectively. | 2 | Cumberland L | 50 | 2 | Yes |
| 62 | | Dorothy | Jones | | | Student Success | Trends show as the “college doors reopened” during the pandemic — students didn’t come “back.” Post-pandemic, conventional wisdom no longer applies to driving enrollments and retention. Many of today’s students do not have a frame of reference of what a college experience is or why it matters. Rising high schoolers are even further removed. In this session, through an innovative marketing research lens, you will learn about student’s attitudinal mindsets, satisfaction drivers and other tactics to drive enrollment and retention. | Identify strategies to address changing student enrollment patterns and behaviors, intervening effectively to motivate students and improve retention. | 1 | Pegasus A | 60 | 2 | Yes |
| 63 | | Ronda | Hayes | Praveena Dhayanithy, Rod Lamb | | Technology | Join us for an informative presentation outlining recommended guidelines for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies into Dallas College syllabi. Aimed at enhancing teaching and learning experiences while upholding academic integrity and freedom, these recommendations will assist professors in effectively and ethically incorporating AI into their courses. You will also ensure students understand AI's boundaries and acceptable uses in the classroom. | Learn guidelines for ethically integrating AI into courses, enhancing teaching and learning while ensuring students understand AI's boundaries. | 3 | Pegasus B | 60 | 2 | Yes |
| 64 | | Cynthia | Henderson | | | Best Place to Work | Join us for an engaging session that will empower leaders at all levels to take ownership of their actions and drive exceptional results. Discover the importance of accountability in building trust, integrity and a culture of excellence. Learn practical strategies to set clear expectations, embrace feedback, and foster a proactive approach to problem-solving. Whether you're an individual contributor or a team leader, this session will equip you with the tools to unlock your full potential and achieve remarkable success. | Empower leaders with strategies for accountability, building trust, setting expectations, embracing feedback and problem-solving for exceptional results. | 1 | Reunion A | 80 | 2 | Yes |