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
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.
2024 – 2025 Seminars
ANTS in the BRAIN Presented by Diane Mannion and Dee Chesnut
- Date: Thursday, October 3rd
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
Stress and Time Management Presented by Jennifer Olberding
- Date: Tuesday, October 29th
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
Conflict Resolution Presented by Dr. Kevin Sansberry
- Date: Thursday, November 7th
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Location: Hybrid
- The purpose of this session is to provide individuals with the knowledge to recognize causes of workplace conflict, how to facilitate resolution of conflict, and how to manage the work relationships once the conflict has been resolved. Individuals are provided a short assessment to identify their preferred conflict style and an understanding of other styles.
Easing Workplace Stress with Chair Yoga Presented by Kim Lutgen
- Date: Thursday, January 30th
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
Disrupting Bias in Evaluation: Theory and Tactics for Educators and Supervisors Presented by Dr. Stephen Norton
- Date: Thursday, April 3rd
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Location: Zoom