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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.
2026-2027 Events (click the dropdown for more information)
2026-2027 Events (click the dropdown for more information)
Skills to Lead from Any Position
Skills to Lead from Any Position
Presented by: Susan Hoffman and Ryan McElmurry
Date: Tuesday, September 29th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Description: Leadership isn’t limited to a job title. Every day, employees have opportunities to influence others, build relationships, communicate effectively, and make a positive difference in the workplace. This interactive session explores practical skills that can help you lead with confidence—whether you supervise others, work on a team, or are simply looking for ways to have a greater impact in your role. Participants will learn how everyday leadership behaviors can build trust, encourage accountability, strengthen communication, and create a more engaged and supportive workplace.
Align Your Inner Compass
Align Your Inner Compass
Presented by: Nicoya Helm
Date: Tuesday, October 6th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Online
Description: Like an inner compass, our core values guide our choices and actions, big and small, even if we’re not conscious of them. If our life begins to veer too far from our core values, or if we lose sense of what those values are, we may end up feeling confused, stuck, or pulled in too many directions. This session offers a series of simple yet powerful reflective exercises to help you align your inner compass and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution
Presented by: Dr. Kevin Sansberry
Date: Monday, November 9th
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.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Presented by: Carissa Sadique
Date: Thursday, March 4th
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!
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