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Focused Learning Opportunities
Pre- and post-convention workshops offer unique opportunities for focused professional development before and after convention. 

Note: You do not need to attend convention to register for these workshops, but you will use the same registration system and make your selection from Section 3 (a-la-carte tickets). Pre-registration and an additional fee is required. Pre- and post-convention workshops are included with Full Convention and Single-Day packages.

If you've already registered for convention and would like to add a pre- or post-convention offering, contact the MCCA Convention Team directly at admin@mccatoday.org.

Pre-convention Workshops

Wednesday, November 6

Get a head start on your convention experience with small-group session through MCCA's Councils and Committees. Delve into deep discussions and explore thought-provoking topics. (Lunch is provided.)
MCCA Committee or Council
Session Time
Location
Contact
2019 Leadership Academy Class
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Jay McShann A, Level 3
​Dr. Leslie Gragg
​lgragg@trcc.edu
Advancement Officers
12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Julie Lee B, Level 3
Jessica Ramirez
​Jessica.Ramirez@MCCKC.EDU
​Career and Technical Education Professionals
1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Lester Young B, Level 3
Joseph Roche
​joseph.roche@mcckc.edu
​Chief Academic Officers
12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
​Bennie Moten A, Level 3
Tracy McGrady
​mcgradyt@otc.edu
​Chief Financial Officers
12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
​Lester Young A
Susan
​susans@macc.edu
Chief Marketing and Communications Officers
​​12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Big Joe Turner A, Level 3
Bobby Remis
​bobby.remis@mccatoday.org
​​Chief Student Affairs Officers
​12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
​Mary Lou Williams A, Level 3
​Kathrine Swanson
​karen.moore@mcckc.edu
​​Classified Staff Department
​​12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
​Mary Lou Williams B, Level 3
​Wendy Brown
​wbrown@stchas.edu
​​[CANCELED] Executive Assistants
​12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Yardbird B, Level 3
​Kristy Edmondson
​kristy.edmondson@mcckc.edu
​​Fire Subcommittee
1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
​Yardbird A, Level 3
Chuck Perry
​Chuck.Perry@mcckc.edu
Human Resource Directors ​
​2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
​Big Joe Turner B, Level 3
Kathryn Neff
​kneff@mineralarea.edu
Institutional Research Council
​​12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
​Lester Young B, Level 3
​Chris Hubbard-Jackson
chubbard@stchas.edu

​Melissa Giese

​Melissa.Giese@MCCKC.EDU
Information Technology Directors
​12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
​Yardbird A, Level 3
​Doug Houston
​doug.houston@eastcentral.edu
MoAMP Grant Leads
​12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Julie Lee A, Level 3
Jordan L. Williams
jordan.williams@mccatoday.org

​Kelly Deloch
kdeloch@stlcc.edu
Presidents & Chancellors Council
​12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
12th Street Room, Level 1
Brian Millner
​brian.millner@mccatoday.org
[CANCELED] Presidents & Chancellors Council and Trustees
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
12th Street Room, Level 1
Brian Millner
​brian.millner@mccatoday.org
Payroll Directors
12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Big Joe Turner B, Level 3
Stacey Blum
​stacey.blum@mcckc.edu
Trustees
12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Big Joe Turner B, Level 3
Stacey Blum
stacey.blum@mcckc.edu
Workforce Development Council
12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Bennie Moten B, Level 3
Sherry Coker
​cokers@otc.edu
Faculty
12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Jay McShann A, Level 3
Margaret Orlando

Post-Convention Workshops

Friday, November 8  •  10 a.m.​–2 p.m.

The learning continues. Slow down and dig deeper into relevant topics. Register early as seating is limited. ​(Lunch is provided.)
[CANCELED] Preparing for Difficult Classroom Conversations: Strategies for Expert and Novice Facilitators

Difficult classroom conversations can arise in any discipline. Contentious current events, challenging course content, and events on campus and in students’ lives can all be the impetus for unexpected comments, a challenging turn in dialogue, or a need to proactively acknowledge an issue. How can you lead conversations that create a more supportive, respectful course climate? How can you tie these discussions to your course content? How do you navigate such circumstances without derailing your lesson plan? During this workshop, you’ll discuss how the structure of classroom discussion, classroom ground rules, and your facilitation skills all work together to help you navigate difficult conversations while creating a positive course climate and enhancing student learning. These strategies are designed for faculty in any discipline with any level of experience, from skilled facilitators who regularly teach topics involving difficult conversations to those who have little disciplinary training or experience in navigating tough topics.
By the end of this workshop, participants know or are able to:
  • Reflect on experiences and challenges with difficult dialogues.
  • Learn strategies for creating a positive course climate.
  • Brainstorm how to create and use course ground rules.
  • Create discussion structures that lead to deeper listening, respect, and equitable participation.
  • Apply insights into how course climate, ground rules, and structured conversations can work together to help you navigate unexpected difficult conversations.
Activities:
This workshop is almost entirely hands-on. You’ll experience many of the strategies you can immediately put into practice in your courses.
  • Structured small and large group discussions about past experiences with difficult conversations.
  • Hands-on activities for creating a positive course climate and ground rules.
  • Jigsaw discussion on four discussion strategies for difficult conversations.
  • Applying strategies to case studies.
Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completing the workshop.
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Facilitator

Dr. Jennifer H. Herman has developed, facilitated, or overseen hundreds of research-based faculty development programs around teaching and scholarship. Jennifer’s presentations, workshops, and research focus on faculty development programs and Center development, course design, teaching strategies, learning theory, teaching for inclusive excellence, student learning outcomes assessment, and online education. Her publications include Creating Engaging Discussions: Strategies for “Avoiding Crickets” in Any Size Class and Online (Stylus, 2018; with L. Nilson). Jennifer teaches courses on teaching, assessment, learning theory, and curriculum development for the Health Professions Education CAGS and doctoral program. Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University at Buffalo and a M.A. in International Training and Education from American University.
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