Webinar Series
MCCA has developed a webinar series, Adapting to COVID-19: Higher Ed and the Transition to Online Learning, for college and university faculty and staff to learn tips, tricks, and best practices for this accelerated transition to teaching online and working remotely. Thought leaders are from a range of institutions and businesses and will share their strategies and experiences.
This series is fluid, meaning we welcome future topic proposals and presenters. Please reach out to our Professional Development Team at [email protected].
This webinar series is provided to all at no cost.
Upcoming Sessions
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Q&A: Accelerating Your Transition to Remote Instruction View webinar recording »
A four person panel answers questions from virtual attendees.
Presenters
Jack Lee Hayes Chemistry Program Coordinator & Lead Instructor State Fair Community College [email protected]
Stephanie Witcher English Instructor Crowder College [email protected]
Angela Walker Associate Professor, Mathematics Moberly Area Community College [email protected]
Barbie Underwood, MSW, LCSW Associate Professor of Sociology Moberly Area Community College [email protected]
Previous Sessions
Tips for Moving Courses Online Quickly View webinar recording »
This accelerated transition to teaching remotely in a disrupted environment is a big challenge for any instructor. This session provides broad guidance and insights on best practices and tips for online learning.
Presenters
Donna Pritchard, RHIA LPN HIT Program Instructor Ozarks Technical Community College [email protected]
Leslie Buck Professor, Psychology Jefferson College [email protected]
Scott Taylor Professor of Business Moberly Area Community College [email protected]
Q&A: Accelerating Your Transition to Remote Instruction View webinar recording »
A four person panel answers questions from virtual attendees.
Presenters
Jack Lee Hayes Chemistry Program Coordinator & Lead Instructor State Fair Community College [email protected]
Stephanie Witcher English Instructor Crowder College [email protected]
Angela Walker Associate Professor, Mathematics Moberly Area Community College [email protected]
Barbie Underwood, MSW, LCSW Associate Professor of Sociology Moberly Area Community College [email protected]
#EdTech Tools and Resources View webinar recording »
After colleges and universities around the nation moved on-ground courses to an online modality in response to the spread of COVID-19, many education technology companies have started offering free (or discounted) resources to educators to help with the transition from in-person to online learning. Learn how MCCA’s partners are here to support you. Presentations will be in the form of lightning talks: a high-energy, 10-minute showcase.
Presenters
Peter Phippen Director of Global Sales ConexED [email protected]
Alicia Jahant Enterprise Sales Director Honorlock [email protected]
Jessica Hoskins Learning Experience Designer Ellucian [email protected]
Art Janowiak III Vice President of Sales and Marketing The Conover Company [email protected]
Derrick Reives CEO and Co-Founder Careerquo [email protected]
Chad Adams Account Executive Insight Public Sector [email protected]
Student Presence in Remote Instruction View webinar recording »
We will examine how an online learning environment affects the way to which a student feels personally connected with other students and the instructor in a virtual environment and ways instructors can create a personal connection with students.
Presenters
Grace Moser Associate Professor, History St. Charles Community College [email protected]
Anna Blackford, MSN-Ed, RN Assistant Professor of Practical Nursing Moberly Area Community College [email protected]
Melissa Wittmer Math Instructor Ozarks Technical Community College [email protected]
Lauren Dickens Associate Dean Workforce and Industry Programs St. Charles Community College [email protected]
Tips and Tricks: Working from Home View webinar recording »
For many, working from home for the first time means figuring out how to stay on task in a new environment that may not lend itself to productivity, but there are ways to deliver results and avoid going stir-crazy. From setting up a good workspace to the way you communicate with your team, we’re sharing everything you need to know to be successful.
Presenters
Ana Hernandez Blackstad, M.Ed. Dean of Students Anglo-American University [email protected]
Dr. Chris DeGeare Dean of Instruction Jefferson College [email protected]
Laura Romero Senior Enterprise Account Executive Salesforce
Ambrosia Harrison SkillUP Project Support Specialist St. Louis Community College [email protected]
Virtual Student Support Services View webinar recording »
With the closure of many campuses, continuing student support services in a virtual environment is paramount. We’ll discuss how to create and nurture a virtual campus community that incorporates the support services and systems students need to be successful during this challenging time.
Presenters
Debbie Fowler SVP of Student Success Western Governors University [email protected]
Dr. Joe Parisi Vice President for Enrollment Management Central Methodist University [email protected]
Dr. Rita Gulstad Provost Central Methodist University [email protected]
Roy Simmons Interim Vice President for Student Affairs BridgeValley [email protected]
James McDougle Dean of Students BridgeValley [email protected]
Kathleenn Rewey Account Executive Aunt Bertha [email protected]
How to be an Effective Supervisor, Remotely View webinar recording »
In response to the uncertainties presented by COVID-19, many colleges and universities have asked their employees to work remotely. This new policy leaves many employees and their managers working out of the office and separated from each other for the first time. Our panel will provide specific steps that managers can take without great effort to improve the engagement and productivity of remote employees, even when there is little time to prepare.
Presenters
Christina Hubbard Senior Director, Community College Strategic Research EAB [email protected]
John Linhorst Information Technology Analyst Jefferson College [email protected]
Crystal Berry Vice President of Marketing and Communications 25th Hour Communications [email protected]
Difficult, but doable: Enrollment Management and Marketing in a Pandemic View webinar recording »
Throughout the country, colleges are trying to figure out how to recruit (and retain) students in a time of closed campuses and social distancing. Many are adding online workarounds: virtual tours, live events, and more. Hear from four Missouri enrollment managers and marketers as they share trends they're currently seeing, as well as innovative strategies.
Presenters
Matt Huber Districtwide Director of Enrollment Management St Louis Community College [email protected] Jessica Gamarra Admissions Coordinator Metropolitan Community College–Penn Valley [email protected] Carrie Greer Director of Admissions Jefferson College [email protected] Jordan Schreiber Director of Student Recruitment Ozarks Technical Community College [email protected]
Overcoming Enrollment Obstacles View webinar recording »
The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed higher education as easily as it did the health system. But the virus shows few signs of fading as summer and fall semesters loom, so how do you plan with no reliable predictor of how many students will show up, on campus or online? Hear first-hand how colleges across the country are adapting their approach in creative ways.
Presenters
Guisselle Nuñez Director, Public Relations, Marketing and Government Relations Chabot-Las Positas Community College District [email protected] Grace Kendall Director of Marketing and Communications Peninsula College [email protected]
Liz Gross (@LizGross144) CEO Campus Sonar [email protected]
Crystal Berry Vice President of Marketing and Communications 25th Hour Communications [email protected]
Webinar: Stay Connected: Virtual Networking View webinar recording »
In this session Stephanie will discuss the importance of staying connected, various ways to connect virtually, how to avoid virtual burnout (who else is tired of zoom?!). She will also discuss the dynamic we are seeing between those that are successful working from home and those that are…wait…was that the dryer? I have to go change the laundry real quick, I’ll be right back. Now, what was I saying? Oh yeah, those that are not.
Presenter
Stephanie Pettis, APR, CPRC Vice President of Planning & Strategy 25th Hour Communications, Inc. [email protected]
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