Staff Development Days
It's time to celebrate and sharpen our skills at the Tenth Annual Staff Development Days Conference. This event is all about YOU – the dedicated staff who keep our college running smoothly daily.
What's in Store?
- Free Morning Coffee, Tea, and Chat: Kickstart your day with a cup of joe and a chance to connect with colleagues.
- Free Lunch Both Days: Enjoy delicious meals while networking with peers.
- Keynote Speaker: Calen Ouellette: Hear from Clark College Foundation CEO Calen Ouellette as he shares insights on relationship building and community.
- Featured PPI Speaker: Erin Jones: Dive into a transformative and engaging discussion led by Erin Jones on Power, Privilege, and Inequity, drawing from her inspiring work featured in Erin’s TedTalks "Bridges to Heal Us".
- Micro Learning Sessions: Short, impactful learning sessions designed to fit your busy schedule.
- Department Information Meeting Time: Engage with your team and plan for future successes. This time is scheduled to allow for individual departments to host their own events/meetings/potlucks/celebrations/etc. Do what you all have been wanting to accomplish collectively as a team.
- Supervisor Training Series (STS): Essential training for supervisors, helping them excel under requirement WAC 357-34-055.
Program Highlights
Explore our diverse lineup of sessions, activities, and events – including free ice cream provided by the Bookstore! Get ready to learn, grow, and recharge.
Reminder to bring your water bottle for the event.
Some upcoming sessions are:
- Employee Pictures
- Weight Inclusive Workplaces: Tools and Strategies for Inclusion and Well-being
- *(STS) Conflict Management
- Time Block Planning: How to plan and manage your time.
- ComMark A to Z
- How to Submit an IT ticket and the Types of Ticket Available
- Accessibility: Headings and Alternative Text
- *(STS) How procurement works at the college and in ctcLink
- And much more coming to the website soon.
*(STS) indicates Supervisor Training Series. These sessions are open to all but can be used as credit toward supervisor training hours.
Participation
Clark College classified, part-time, and administrative/exempt staff are expected to participate in the conference unless they have made prior arrangements with their supervisor for an approved absence or leave. This ensures maximum attendance and engagement, contributing to the success and objectives of the conference and supports the Employee Engagement, Empowerment, and Excellence tenet of our college strategic plan. Classes will remain in session, but business offices will close to the public to allow all staff the chance to participate.
Faculty members are encouraged to participate voluntarily and can present sessions, with stipends available for presenters.
Important Details
Open Offices: While most business offices will be closed to the public, essential services like the Security & Safety, the Bookstore, McClaskey Culinary Institute, Tutoring, and Child and Family services will remain open.
Volunteer Opportunities: Want to get more involved? Volunteer positions are still available – contact Michelle Golder at mgolder@clark.edu to learn more.
Accommodations: 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.
Sign up for a volunteer position
Schedule
View the full schedule and plan your sessions ahead of time. Sessions are held between 9:00am and 4:30pm in-person both days. Session PowerPoint presentations and handouts will be available on this website prior to the conference. Please contact, events@clark.edu with any questions.
See You There
Let’s make the Tenth Annual Staff Development Days Conference unforgettable together. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for growth and community building. We can’t wait to see you there!
Clark College Staff Development Days Planning Team:
Vanessa Bural (co-chair)
Andra Spencer (co-chair)
Alyssa Montminy
Carolyn Stark
Degundrea Harris
Donna Larson
Haley Tucker
Lindsey Schuhmacher
Maggie Li
Michelle Golder
Sandra Bush
Wendé Fisher