Staff Development Days

Learn, share, and grow with us!

The tenth annual Clark College Staff Development Days Conference! August 13 & 14, 2024

Calling all Penguins of Productivity and Growth Experts!

Join us for two days dedicated to empowering our employees. The college could not run without all the hard work of the dedicated staff. This event is developed with you in mind! Agenda items will focus on, building relationships, participate in hands on learning and activities to sharpen your skills, and department information sessions.

This two-day event provides training, learning, and professional development for Clark College classified, part-time, and administrative/exempt staff. Classes will remain in session, but all business offices will close to the public to allow all staff the chance to participate. Faculty are welcome to voluntarily participate as their schedule allows and are encouraged to present (a stipend will be offered to faculty presenters). Free morning refreshments and lunch will be provided on both days for participants!

Conference Theme: To be determined

A theme has not yet been identified, but it could emerge based on the workshop proposals and/or the keynote speaker brings in one for us to use.

• Self
• Campus & Community
• Knowledge & Skills
• Cultural Competence & Social Justice

Call for Proposals:

We invite you to submit a workshop proposal to share your expertise with our community. The Professional Development Planning Work Group seeks a balance of 20-minute, 60-minute, 90-minute dynamic, interactive and fun sessions. 

Share insights from a conference, clever work being done in your department, new procedures to increase productivity, or expertise in an area that will benefit your co-workers. Faculty presenters will receive a stipend for hosting a session. 

• Self: Foster personal growth, wellbeing, and resilience. Topics like mental health wellness, mindfulness strategies, coping skills, and change management would be welcome.  
• Campus & Community: Share your team’s work and break down the barriers between departments. Connect names and faces. Create new relationships and find ways to collaborate!
• Knowledge & Skills: Upskill through practical and technical skills, leadership techniques, communication tips, and procedure and process updates.
• Cultural Competence & Social Justice: Build cultural competence and improve social justice in your role at Clark. How is your team using the Equitable Decision-Making Tool? Share ideas for creating a more inclusive workplace! 

Proposal Guidelines:

• Your idea for a 20-minute, 60-minute, or 90-minute session
• Session description
• Primary contact and co-presenters' names and emails
• Plans to make your session engaging and interactive
• Media, resources, or support you need to lead your session
• Submit your proposal form by May 10, 2024

What to expect:

This annual event provides an opportunity for reconnection and development - time for refreshing our skills, meeting new faces at the college, and learning about all of the changes that different departments have gone through. This year, look forward to an exciting keynote, updated PPI trainings, opportunities to complete required Supervisor Trainings, space for updated headshot photos, and "microlearning" sessions - short sessions designed to hone in on specialized skills!

Schedule

While the schedule details are still being determined, sessions will be held between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day in person on Clark College's main campus.

Location

We are looking forward to meeting in person again on Clark College's main campus. Free lunch will be provided both conference days.

Contact

2024 Staff Development Days Planning Work Group Members:

Andra Spencer, Vanessa Bural, Alyssa Montminy, Carolyn Stark, De’Gundrea Harris, Donna Larson, Haley Tucker, Lindsey Schumacher, Maggie Li, Michelle Golder, Sandra Bush, Wendé Fisher 

Please contact, events@clark.edu with any questions.

If you need accommodation due to a disability to participate in this event, please contact Human Resources before the event at (360) 992-2105 or hr@clark.edu.