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The Special Topics Series is an annually planned group of seminars. Topics are chosen collectively by KCPDC board members based on identified development needs from each member institution.
The Special Topics Series is an annually planned group of seminars. Topics are chosen collectively by KCPDC board members based on identified development needs from each member institution.
Employees participating in the seminars can learn new skills, build relationships and share ideas with colleagues from other institutions, having some fun in the process. Special Topics sessions may be used to satisfy the elective requirements for the Supervisory and Faculty Development Certificate Programs.
Registration
Registration
Advanced registration is required for all KCPDC events. Registration is free for employees of KCPDC member institutions. Registrations must be submitted to your campus KCPDC representative. Your KCPDC representative will provide you with information for the session.
2025-2026 Events (click the dropdown for more information)
2025-2026 Events (click the dropdown for more information)
Digital Accessibility in Higher Education
Digital Accessibility in Higher Education
Presented by: Robert Beach
Date: Tuesday, October 14th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Description: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released updated regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), establishing clear standards for digital accessibility. These changes directly impact how public institutions, including colleges and universities, design and deliver digital content and services.
What are these new requirements? How will they impact higher education institutions? What can we do to prepare? Are there exceptions or exemptions?
Join us for an informational session that will outline the key changes, explain what compliance now entails, and provide guidance on how our institutions can adapt to ensure equitable access for all.
Leading Through Change
Leading Through Change
Presented by: Jennifer Olberding
Date: Tuesday, November 4th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Description: Changes in the workplace are constantly occurring. It is important for leaders to understand the positives of change for themselves and their team members. You will learn about different types of responses to change, the change process, and how to deal with resistance. You will learn strategies to help change be accepted and successfully implemented.
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution
Presented by: Dr. Kevin Sansberry
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Description: Join us as we explore together to find answers to the following questions: How can resilience and post-traumatic growth be fostered in the wake of trauma? What can we learn from highly resilient individuals that will help ourselves and inform our work with others? Using the six key principles from SAMSHA’s Trauma Informed Approach, we will provide you practical tools of how you can go about helping yourself and your students build resilience, begin the path to posttraumatic growth, and survive in the midst and thrive in the aftermath of trauma.
Outcomes: Participants will gain a greater understanding of the current research of how individuals are struggling with emotional and mental health issues.
Teaching and Learning in the Wild West: The Brave New World in Education
Teaching and Learning in the Wild West: The Brave New World in Education
Presented by: Tom Grady
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Description: "O brave new world, that hath such people in it!" This line from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest captures the awe and wonder we feel when encountering transformative change. November 30, 2022—the launch date of ChatGPT—marked a pivotal moment for education as generative AI entered classrooms worldwide. Educators have responded with excitement about its potential to personalize learning and streamline tasks but also with concern about its implications for academic integrity, creativity, and critical thinking. This session will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching practices and learning and how educators can prepare students for the current and future workforce. Together, we will navigate this brave new world thoughtfully, embracing innovation while preserving the values at the heart of education.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Presented by: Carissa Sadique
Date: Thursday, March 5th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Description: Join us to learn more about the pillars of Emotional Intelligence, how you can improve your own EQ and how to better your skills in common workplace situations – Conflict Resolution, Bettering your Adaptability, Increasing your motivation, dealing with negativity in the workplace and more!
Coaching Through Goal Setting and Feedback
Coaching Through Goal Setting and Feedback
Presented by: Jennifer Olberding
Date: Tuesday, April 28th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Description: Develop coaching skills that help improve individual performance and develop your team. Guide your employees as you help them identify their strengths and create plans to overcome their challenges. Learn how to set SMART goals to ensure that goals are clearly written, realistic, and achievable. Provide effective feedback that is timely, balanced, and specific during a two-way process to help your employees succeed.
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