Upcoming Workshops
400734 - Level 2 VN General Orientation
January 20, 2026 9:00 AM - January 20, 2026 4:30 PM
January 20, 2026 9:00 AM - January 20, 2026 4:30 PM
General Orientation for incoming level 2 VN students
401828 - Level 1 General Orientation
January 20, 2026 9:00 AM - January 20, 2026 3:00 PM
January 20, 2026 9:00 AM - January 20, 2026 3:00 PM
Level 1 General Orientation
This orientation is designed to provide new students with a comprehensive introduction to the Vocational Nursing program and the resources available to support their success
402910 - Back to School: Get your Blackboard Course Ready - Open Lab
January 22, 2026 10:00 AM - January 22, 2026 12:00 PM
January 22, 2026 10:00 AM - January 22, 2026 12:00 PM
Start the new term with dedicated DL support designed to make your teaching experience smoother and more efficient. Instead of rushing at the last minute, join us in the open lab to review your Blackboard course with help from our Digital Learning team. We’ll walk with you through course copies, syllabus checks, content updates, module organization, visibility settings, and anything else you want to fine-tune before students arrive. This session is a space created for faculty to work comfortably, ask questions, and feel fully supported as you prepare for a strong start to the semester.
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
402913 - Back to School: Get your Blackboard Course Ready - Open Lab
January 22, 2026 2:00 PM - January 22, 2026 4:00 PM
January 22, 2026 2:00 PM - January 22, 2026 4:00 PM
Start the new term with dedicated DL support designed to make your teaching experience smoother and more efficient. Instead of rushing at the last minute, join us in the open lab to review your Blackboard course with help from our Digital Learning team. We’ll walk with you through course copies, syllabus checks, content updates, module organization, visibility settings, and anything else you want to fine-tune before students arrive. This session is a space created for faculty to work comfortably, ask questions, and feel fully supported as you prepare for a strong start to the semester.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
401829 - Level 1 Orientation Wrap-Up
January 23, 2026 8:30 AM - January 23, 2026 3:00 PM
January 23, 2026 8:30 AM - January 23, 2026 3:00 PM
The wrap-up session serves as a conclusion to the Level 1 Orientation, ensuring that all participants leave with clarity and confidence as they begin their journey in the Vocational Nursing program.
400104 - Starfish Retention and Resilience Institute
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
The Retention & Resilience Institute empowers Faculty Advisors to proactively support student success through evidence-based advising practices, early alert systems, and resilience-building strategies.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
400341 - Hazardous Material Training (Pecan Plaza)
January 27, 2026 9:00 AM - January 27, 2026 10:00 AM
January 27, 2026 9:00 AM - January 27, 2026 10:00 AM
Exposure to hazardous chemicals on the job is a safety concern for South Texas College (STC) faculty and staff. Teaching, administration, and maintenance staff commonly use chemicals for cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, and school laboratories. As per the Hazard Communication Act, this course aims to educate South Texas College employees on the required Hazardous Communication (HazCom) Plan. Additionally, learn to identify employer and employee responsibilities for safely communicating hazardous chemicals in the workplace
398138 - Best Practices: The Power of Ownership and Accountability
January 27, 2026 10:00 AM - January 27, 2026 11:00 AM
January 27, 2026 10:00 AM - January 27, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores the importance of taking ownership and being accountable in the workplace. Participants will learn practical strategies to embrace responsibility, and make proactive decisions.
402915 - Back to School: Get your Blackboard Course Ready - Open Lab
January 27, 2026 10:00 AM - January 27, 2026 12:00 PM
January 27, 2026 10:00 AM - January 27, 2026 12:00 PM
Start the new term with dedicated DL support designed to make your teaching experience smoother and more efficient. Instead of rushing at the last minute, join us in the open lab to review your Blackboard course with help from our Digital Learning team. We’ll walk with you through course copies, syllabus checks, content updates, module organization, visibility settings, and anything else you want to fine-tune before students arrive. This session is a space created for faculty to work comfortably, ask questions, and feel fully supported as you prepare for a strong start to the semester.
402919 - Back to School: Get your Blackboard Course Ready - Open Lab
January 27, 2026 2:00 PM - January 27, 2026 4:00 PM
January 27, 2026 2:00 PM - January 27, 2026 4:00 PM
Start the new term with dedicated DL support designed to make your teaching experience smoother and more efficient. Instead of rushing at the last minute, join us in the open lab to review your Blackboard course with help from our Digital Learning team. We’ll walk with you through course copies, syllabus checks, content updates, module organization, visibility settings, and anything else you want to fine-tune before students arrive. This session is a space created for faculty to work comfortably, ask questions, and feel fully supported as you prepare for a strong start to the semester.
401964 - Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED – Pecan Plaza
January 28, 2026 8:00 AM - January 28, 2026 5:00 PM
January 28, 2026 8:00 AM - January 28, 2026 5:00 PM
With this course students will learn how to use CPR to improve survival on adults, children, and infants. Students will be taught to recognize when someone needs CPR and how to perform with help from other bystanders. Students will also learn how to give effective breaths, demonstrate how to use and AED, describe when and how to help a choking adult or child, and learn first aid skills.
401917 - ACEN Prep Workshop
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
This workshop is designed for RN-BSN nursing faculty to review and become thoroughly familiar with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria and expectations for program accreditation, as well as practical strategies for preparing a comprehensive self-study report. The session will focus on aligning curriculum, assessment, and documentation with ACEN requirements to ensure readiness for the upcoming re-accreditation process. Faculty will leave equipped with tools and insights to support successful compliance and continuous program improvement.
402920 - Back to School: Get your Blackboard Course Ready - Open Lab
January 28, 2026 10:00 AM - January 28, 2026 12:00 PM
January 28, 2026 10:00 AM - January 28, 2026 12:00 PM
Start the new term with dedicated DL support designed to make your teaching experience smoother and more efficient. Instead of rushing at the last minute, join us in the open lab to review your Blackboard course with help from our Digital Learning team. We’ll walk with you through course copies, syllabus checks, content updates, module organization, visibility settings, and anything else you want to fine-tune before students arrive. This session is a space created for faculty to work comfortably, ask questions, and feel fully supported as you prepare for a strong start to the semester.
402923 - Back to School: Get your Blackboard Course Ready - Open Lab
January 28, 2026 2:00 PM - January 28, 2026 4:00 PM
January 28, 2026 2:00 PM - January 28, 2026 4:00 PM
Start the new term with dedicated DL support designed to make your teaching experience smoother and more efficient. Instead of rushing at the last minute, join us in the open lab to review your Blackboard course with help from our Digital Learning team. We’ll walk with you through course copies, syllabus checks, content updates, module organization, visibility settings, and anything else you want to fine-tune before students arrive. This session is a space created for faculty to work comfortably, ask questions, and feel fully supported as you prepare for a strong start to the semester.
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
400476 - Manager Essentials: Developing a Leader's Mindset
January 30, 2026 10:00 AM - January 30, 2026 11:00 AM
January 30, 2026 10:00 AM - January 30, 2026 11:00 AM
his session explores foundational elements of a leader's mindset to explore moving beyond task management for leadership effectiveness.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
400344 - STC Fire Prevention Review (PCN Plaza)
February 03, 2026 9:00 AM - February 03, 2026 10:00 AM
February 03, 2026 9:00 AM - February 03, 2026 10:00 AM
This training course will provide an overview of South Texas College’s fire prevention and safety program. We will cover topics such as our Fire & Life Safety Plan, fire systems overview, regulatory requirements, inspections, and the common deficiencies encountered college-wide.
401920 - RN-BSN Rubrics Committee
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
RN-BSN Faculty will meet to ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment of all curriculum rubrics across the RN-BSN program. The committee’s primary role is to review, evaluate, and update grading rubrics for every course to maintain academic rigor, promote transparency in assessment, and support student success.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing rubrics for all RN-BSN courses.
Ensure rubrics align with program learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.
Standardize language and criteria across courses to improve clarity and fairness.
Incorporate faculty feedback and evidence-based strategies for assessment.
Recommend revisions and approve final versions for implementation.
Provide guidance and resources to faculty on effective rubric use.
400308 - Power Up: Professional Development System
February 03, 2026 1:30 PM - February 03, 2026 3:00 PM
February 03, 2026 1:30 PM - February 03, 2026 3:00 PM
In this training, participants will learn how to create workshops and meetings in the Professional Development System. By the end of the workshop participants will have learned how to register and sign in attendees, print reports for attendance, evaluation, and participant information, as well as rosters for each workshop created and learn how to upload out of STC certificates.
402886 - Jaguar Academy Spring 2026
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
The Jaguar Academy engages new employees beyond the standard first day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College's Comprehensive Mission. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC's regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. Each session will be held at a different STC campus and include presentations from campus leadership on services and resources available to students, staff, and the community. Participants will be responsible for their individual transportation to each session. Please speak with your supervisor regarding resources such as mileage reimbursement for staff.
There are a total of seven in-person sessions. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee's participation in the academy.
Presentations begin promptly at 9:00am.
402756 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
February 04, 2026 4:00 PM - February 04, 2026 5:00 PM
February 04, 2026 4:00 PM - February 04, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
403051 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - ONLINE Training
February 05, 2026 1:00 PM - February 05, 2026 2:00 PM
February 05, 2026 1:00 PM - February 05, 2026 2:00 PM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
403057 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - IN PERSON Training
February 05, 2026 1:00 PM - February 05, 2026 2:00 PM
February 05, 2026 1:00 PM - February 05, 2026 2:00 PM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
398423 - Spring 2026 FOCUS Academy
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned.
The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices.
This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students.
COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF)
The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education.
Collaborative Group Work
Scaffolding
Questioning
Literacy Groups
Classroom Talk
Writing to Learn
400104 - Starfish Retention and Resilience Institute
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
The Retention & Resilience Institute empowers Faculty Advisors to proactively support student success through evidence-based advising practices, early alert systems, and resilience-building strategies.
399058 - Teaching Political Science Online 2.6.26
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 12:00 PM
This workshop is designed to help STC Political Science faculty members to better teach online courses. Topics explored will include online course creation, adoption of new material, earning Life-long Learning credits, troubleshooting your class, etc.
401564 - Getting to Know Padlet - An Introductory Training on the Collaboration/Presentation Tool (Beginner Training) - IN PERSON
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 11:00 AM
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 11:00 AM
*This is a beginner training for Padlet.
Padlet is a great tool to use for collaborative group projects, as it eliminates the need to schedule time in advance for the group members to meet face-to-face. It allows an online notice board to be set up where your students can contribute by pinning their own ideas. This is an ideal online tool for teachers if you are looking to quickly capture students' ideas in one place. Students can add pictures, videos, opinions, links, documents all in one place and they can also see what other people have contributed.
401571 - Getting to Know Padlet - An Introductory Training on the Collaboration/Presentation Tool (Beginner Training) - ONLINE
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 11:00 AM
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 11:00 AM
*This is a beginner training for Padlet.
Padlet is a great tool to use for collaborative group projects, as it eliminates the need to schedule time in advance for the group members to meet face-to-face. It allows an online notice board to be set up where your students can contribute by pinning their own ideas. This is an ideal online tool for teachers if you are looking to quickly capture students' ideas in one place. Students can add pictures, videos, opinions, links, documents all in one place and they can also see what other people have contributed.
401527 - Panel Discussion: Fostering Connections for Student Success
February 06, 2026 10:30 AM - February 06, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 10:30 AM - February 06, 2026 12:00 PM
The purpose is to highlight best practices for building rapport with students so that faculty can become better acquainted with students holistically to inform how they can support student success.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
400348 - STC Fire Prevention Review (Mid-Valley Campus)
February 10, 2026 9:00 AM - February 10, 2026 10:00 AM
February 10, 2026 9:00 AM - February 10, 2026 10:00 AM
This training course will provide an overview of South Texas College’s fire prevention and safety program. We will cover topics such as our Fire & Life Safety Plan, fire systems overview, regulatory requirements, inspections, and the common deficiencies encountered college-wide.
401931 - RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting Spring 2026
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
The RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting serves as a collaborative forum for faculty and administrative staff to discuss program updates, share best practices, and address key initiatives that support student success and program excellence. This meeting provides an opportunity to review curriculum developments, accreditation requirements, and operational processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and nursing education standards.
402847 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
February 10, 2026 10:30 AM - February 10, 2026 11:30 AM
February 10, 2026 10:30 AM - February 10, 2026 11:30 AM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
401936 - RN-BSN Curriculum Committee
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
The RN-BSN Curriculum Committee Meeting is a collaborative session where faculty members and program leaders review, evaluate, and enhance the RN-BSN curriculum to ensure alignment with program goals, accreditation standards, and evolving nursing practice competencies. These meetings serve as a platform for continuous improvement and innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
401687 - Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED – STARR Campus
February 12, 2026 8:00 AM - February 12, 2026 5:00 PM
February 12, 2026 8:00 AM - February 12, 2026 5:00 PM
With this course students will learn how to use CPR to improve survival on adults, children, and infants. Students will be taught to recognize when someone needs CPR and how to perform with help from other bystanders. Students will also learn how to give effective breaths, demonstrate how to use and AED, describe when and how to help a choking adult or child, and learn first aid skills.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
402840 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
February 12, 2026 10:00 AM - February 12, 2026 11:00 AM
February 12, 2026 10:00 AM - February 12, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
401600 - Getting to Know Poll Everywhere - An Introductory Training on the Interactive Questioning Tool you can use in your Classroom (Beginner Training)
February 12, 2026 10:30 AM - February 12, 2026 11:30 AM
February 12, 2026 10:30 AM - February 12, 2026 11:30 AM
*This is a beginner training for Poll Everywhere.
Poll Everywhere is a dynamic online polling platform that allows presenters to engage with their audience using surveys, polls, and live-response feedback. For an instructor, Poll Everywhere can be used to engage, spark discussion, or to perform live assessments to gauge student success. In this session, we will learn the basics of setting up Poll Everywhere for your class. We will also look at the most common activity types.
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
398454 - TIPS Spring Division-Wide Meeting
February 13, 2026 8:00 AM - February 13, 2026 12:00 PM
February 13, 2026 8:00 AM - February 13, 2026 12:00 PM
Spring Division professional development meeting for all Technology, Information, and Planning Services Division employees.
398079 - Chemistry Department Meeting
February 13, 2026 9:00 AM - February 13, 2026 12:00 PM
February 13, 2026 9:00 AM - February 13, 2026 12:00 PM
Chemistry Spring 2026 Department Meeting to discuss departmental updates, academic developments, upcoming events, and strategic goals for the upcoming semester.
398403 - BSN Data Summit 2026 Department Meeting
February 13, 2026 9:30 AM - February 13, 2026 2:30 PM
February 13, 2026 9:30 AM - February 13, 2026 2:30 PM
Data Summit for BSN
398685 - Human Resources Specialist, Office Administration and Paralegal Department Meeting
February 13, 2026 1:30 PM - February 13, 2026 4:00 PM
February 13, 2026 1:30 PM - February 13, 2026 4:00 PM
Department Meeting
401601 - AI: A Beginner's Guide
February 16, 2026 10:30 AM - February 16, 2026 12:00 PM
February 16, 2026 10:30 AM - February 16, 2026 12:00 PM
This is an introductory AI training session covering fundamental concepts, including how to effectively prompt AI and key terminology. The session will feature live or recorded demonstrations of AI-powered tools, showcasing chat models, image generation, and music creation.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
401926 - RN-BSN PLO Taskforce
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
The RN-BSN Program PLO (Program Learning Outcomes) Taskforce is a collaborative faculty team charged with reviewing, revising, and aligning Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) across the RN-BSN curriculum. This taskforce ensures that all learning outcomes reflect current professional standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in nursing education.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing PLOs and CLOs for alignment with program goals and national standards.
Revise outcomes to ensure clarity, measurability, and relevance to evolving nursing competencies.
Map PLOs and CLOs throughout the curriculum to maintain logical progression and integration.
Collaborate with faculty to ensure course objectives support program-level outcomes.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and documentation for accreditation compliance.
Purpose & Impact:
The taskforce plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and coherence of the RN-BSN curriculum. By aligning PLOs and CLOs, the taskforce ensures that graduates meet essential competencies for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning.
400350 - STC Fire Prevention Review (Starr Campus)
February 17, 2026 10:00 AM - February 17, 2026 11:00 AM
February 17, 2026 10:00 AM - February 17, 2026 11:00 AM
This training course will provide an overview of South Texas College’s fire prevention and safety program. We will cover topics such as our Fire & Life Safety Plan, fire systems overview, regulatory requirements, inspections, and the common deficiencies encountered college-wide.
399546 - College Advisor Training Program Spring 2026 (Spring 2026 Staggard Schedule)
February 18, 2026 7:30 AM - April 02, 2026 4:30 PM
February 18, 2026 7:30 AM - April 02, 2026 4:30 PM
Dear Colleagues, We invite you to participate in our College Advising Training Program for the Fall Semester—an exciting opportunity to strengthen your advising skills and deepen your impact on student success. This training is designed to enhance foundational advising practices that are essential for supporting our students. Built on the National Academic Advising Association’s (NACADA) core values, the program emphasizes holistic support and equips you with a solid understanding of South Texas College’s student services and enrollment processes. You’ll gain valuable insights into: Important foundational advising practices Key student support services available at STC Federal and state financial aid requirements Whether you're new to advising or looking to refresh your knowledge, this program will empower you to guide students with confidence and clarity. ?? Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of a community committed to student success! Training Dates: February 18th & 19th, March 25th & April 2nd, 2026 (8:30 am to 5pm) at the South Texas College Pecan Campus
402886 - Jaguar Academy Spring 2026
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
The Jaguar Academy engages new employees beyond the standard first day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College's Comprehensive Mission. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC's regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. Each session will be held at a different STC campus and include presentations from campus leadership on services and resources available to students, staff, and the community. Participants will be responsible for their individual transportation to each session. Please speak with your supervisor regarding resources such as mileage reimbursement for staff.
There are a total of seven in-person sessions. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee's participation in the academy.
Presentations begin promptly at 9:00am.
399546 - College Advisor Training Program Spring 2026 (Spring 2026 Staggard Schedule)
February 18, 2026 7:30 AM - April 02, 2026 4:30 PM
February 18, 2026 7:30 AM - April 02, 2026 4:30 PM
Dear Colleagues, We invite you to participate in our College Advising Training Program for the Fall Semester—an exciting opportunity to strengthen your advising skills and deepen your impact on student success. This training is designed to enhance foundational advising practices that are essential for supporting our students. Built on the National Academic Advising Association’s (NACADA) core values, the program emphasizes holistic support and equips you with a solid understanding of South Texas College’s student services and enrollment processes. You’ll gain valuable insights into: Important foundational advising practices Key student support services available at STC Federal and state financial aid requirements Whether you're new to advising or looking to refresh your knowledge, this program will empower you to guide students with confidence and clarity. ?? Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of a community committed to student success! Training Dates: February 18th & 19th, March 25th & April 2nd, 2026 (8:30 am to 5pm) at the South Texas College Pecan Campus
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
399818 - An Overview of College and Career Services: Featuring Big Interview
February 19, 2026 3:00 PM - February 19, 2026 4:30 PM
February 19, 2026 3:00 PM - February 19, 2026 4:30 PM
Join us for an informative session designed specifically for adjunct instructors to learn how Career & Employer Services supports students' professional growth. This workshop will provide an overview of our resources- including résumé tools, employer connections, and the Big Interview platform- so you may confidently guide students toward career readiness. Discover how partnering with our office can enhance classroom engagement and student success.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
398423 - Spring 2026 FOCUS Academy
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned.
The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices.
This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students.
COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF)
The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education.
Collaborative Group Work
Scaffolding
Questioning
Literacy Groups
Classroom Talk
Writing to Learn
400104 - Starfish Retention and Resilience Institute
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
The Retention & Resilience Institute empowers Faculty Advisors to proactively support student success through evidence-based advising practices, early alert systems, and resilience-building strategies.
402101 - 2026 Spring - February Mathematics Department Meeting
February 20, 2026 9:00 AM - February 20, 2026 12:00 PM
February 20, 2026 9:00 AM - February 20, 2026 12:00 PM
February Mathematics Meeting February 20, 2026, from 9AM - 12PM at Pecan Campus F-102
401586 - Getting to Know YuJa - An Introductory Training on the Video Management Software (Beginner Training)
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
*This is a beginner training for YuJa.
Welcome to Yuja, an all-in-one video management software where you can record yourself and your screen, upload, edit, caption (with 95%+ accuracy), and turn your videos into quizzes – all from the same platform! In this session we’ll show you how to get started with the platform and how to share your content through Yuja and Blackboard. Hope to see you there!
402757 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
400351 - STC Hazard Communication Plan (Pecan Plaza)
February 24, 2026 9:00 AM - February 24, 2026 10:00 AM
February 24, 2026 9:00 AM - February 24, 2026 10:00 AM
Exposure to hazardous chemicals on the job is a safety concern for South Texas College (STC) faculty and staff. Teaching, administration, and maintenance staff commonly use chemicals for cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, and school laboratories. As per the Hazard Communication Act, this course aims to educate South Texas College employees on the required Hazardous Communication (HazCom) Plan. Additionally, learn to identify employer and employee responsibilities for safely communicating hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
401917 - ACEN Prep Workshop
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
This workshop is designed for RN-BSN nursing faculty to review and become thoroughly familiar with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria and expectations for program accreditation, as well as practical strategies for preparing a comprehensive self-study report. The session will focus on aligning curriculum, assessment, and documentation with ACEN requirements to ensure readiness for the upcoming re-accreditation process. Faculty will leave equipped with tools and insights to support successful compliance and continuous program improvement.
398139 - Best Practices: Active Listening-Unlocking Better Communication
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - February 24, 2026 11:00 AM
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - February 24, 2026 11:00 AM
This session focuses on the art of active listening to build trust, understanding and collaboration. Participants will gain practical techniques to enhance conversations and strengthen relationships at work.
400694 - Manager Essentials: Creating a Culture of Innovation
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - February 24, 2026 11:00 AM
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - February 24, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores practical strategies for fostering a culture of innovation with teams. Topics will include discussion on how managers can support experimentation, encourage creative thinking and build environments that encourage innovation.
401632 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: AI Series - IN PERSON
February 24, 2026 3:00 PM - February 24, 2026 4:30 PM
February 24, 2026 3:00 PM - February 24, 2026 4:30 PM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on AI tools that will get you and your students researching, creating and learning in new ways!
IN PERSON
401778 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: AI Series -ONLINE
February 24, 2026 3:00 PM - February 24, 2026 4:30 PM
February 24, 2026 3:00 PM - February 24, 2026 4:30 PM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on AI tools that will get you and your students researching, creating and learning in new ways!
-ONLINE
402848 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
February 24, 2026 4:00 PM - February 24, 2026 5:00 PM
February 24, 2026 4:00 PM - February 24, 2026 5:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
402842 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
February 25, 2026 4:00 PM - February 25, 2026 5:00 PM
February 25, 2026 4:00 PM - February 25, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
364650 - HCSS Program meeting
February 26, 2026 11:30 AM - February 26, 2026 1:00 PM
February 26, 2026 11:30 AM - February 26, 2026 1:00 PM
HCSS Program meeting for CSFH faculty
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
398423 - Spring 2026 FOCUS Academy
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned.
The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices.
This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students.
COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF)
The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education.
Collaborative Group Work
Scaffolding
Questioning
Literacy Groups
Classroom Talk
Writing to Learn
399001 - Political Science Department Meeting 2.27.2026
February 27, 2026 10:00 AM - February 27, 2026 12:00 PM
February 27, 2026 10:00 AM - February 27, 2026 12:00 PM
Monthly Department Meeting
403019 - Class, Cameras, Action!
February 27, 2026 10:00 AM - February 27, 2026 12:00 PM
February 27, 2026 10:00 AM - February 27, 2026 12:00 PM
Hands on workshop over the principles of cameras and how to utilize these tools for capturing class materials, lessons, and content. We'll touch on basics of uploading to social media platforms and understand how that can serve as a resource to past, current, and future students.
Offical Location:
Pecan Campus
Building P
1.135 Comm Media Lab
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
400353 - STC Fire Prevention Review (Technology)
March 03, 2026 9:00 AM - March 03, 2026 10:00 AM
March 03, 2026 9:00 AM - March 03, 2026 10:00 AM
This training course will provide an overview of South Texas College’s fire prevention and safety program. We will cover topics such as our Fire & Life Safety Plan, fire systems overview, regulatory requirements, inspections, and the common deficiencies encountered college-wide.
401920 - RN-BSN Rubrics Committee
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
RN-BSN Faculty will meet to ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment of all curriculum rubrics across the RN-BSN program. The committee’s primary role is to review, evaluate, and update grading rubrics for every course to maintain academic rigor, promote transparency in assessment, and support student success.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing rubrics for all RN-BSN courses.
Ensure rubrics align with program learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.
Standardize language and criteria across courses to improve clarity and fairness.
Incorporate faculty feedback and evidence-based strategies for assessment.
Recommend revisions and approve final versions for implementation.
Provide guidance and resources to faculty on effective rubric use.
402886 - Jaguar Academy Spring 2026
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
The Jaguar Academy engages new employees beyond the standard first day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College's Comprehensive Mission. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC's regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. Each session will be held at a different STC campus and include presentations from campus leadership on services and resources available to students, staff, and the community. Participants will be responsible for their individual transportation to each session. Please speak with your supervisor regarding resources such as mileage reimbursement for staff.
There are a total of seven in-person sessions. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee's participation in the academy.
Presentations begin promptly at 9:00am.
401595 - Integrating YuJa with Blackboard: A Comprehensive Training (Advanced Training)
March 04, 2026 2:00 PM - March 04, 2026 3:00 PM
March 04, 2026 2:00 PM - March 04, 2026 3:00 PM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Yuja. Prior knowledge and experience with Yuja recommended before attending this session.
You may know the basics about YuJa, but there's a lot YuJa can do that you might not know about. Join us for an advanced session on YuJa where we discuss the different kinds of quizzes available, the YuJa gradebook, how to set up discussions and assignments in Blackboard that'll get your students recording, the YuJa Mobile App, and more!
402758 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
March 04, 2026 4:00 PM - March 04, 2026 5:00 PM
March 04, 2026 4:00 PM - March 04, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
400104 - Starfish Retention and Resilience Institute
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
The Retention & Resilience Institute empowers Faculty Advisors to proactively support student success through evidence-based advising practices, early alert systems, and resilience-building strategies.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
400357 - STC Fire Prevention Review (Health Science Professions Campus)
March 10, 2026 9:00 AM - March 10, 2026 10:00 AM
March 10, 2026 9:00 AM - March 10, 2026 10:00 AM
This training course will provide an overview of South Texas College’s fire prevention and safety program. We will cover topics such as our Fire & Life Safety Plan, fire systems overview, regulatory requirements, inspections, and the common deficiencies encountered college-wide.
401931 - RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting Spring 2026
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
The RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting serves as a collaborative forum for faculty and administrative staff to discuss program updates, share best practices, and address key initiatives that support student success and program excellence. This meeting provides an opportunity to review curriculum developments, accreditation requirements, and operational processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and nursing education standards.
401936 - RN-BSN Curriculum Committee
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
The RN-BSN Curriculum Committee Meeting is a collaborative session where faculty members and program leaders review, evaluate, and enhance the RN-BSN curriculum to ensure alignment with program goals, accreditation standards, and evolving nursing practice competencies. These meetings serve as a platform for continuous improvement and innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
402849 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
March 10, 2026 3:00 PM - March 10, 2026 4:00 PM
March 10, 2026 3:00 PM - March 10, 2026 4:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
402886 - Jaguar Academy Spring 2026
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
The Jaguar Academy engages new employees beyond the standard first day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College's Comprehensive Mission. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC's regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. Each session will be held at a different STC campus and include presentations from campus leadership on services and resources available to students, staff, and the community. Participants will be responsible for their individual transportation to each session. Please speak with your supervisor regarding resources such as mileage reimbursement for staff.
There are a total of seven in-person sessions. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee's participation in the academy.
Presentations begin promptly at 9:00am.
401596 - Innovative Teaching Tools: Padlet in Blackboard (Advanced Session)
March 11, 2026 11:00 AM - March 11, 2026 12:00 PM
March 11, 2026 11:00 AM - March 11, 2026 12:00 PM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Padlet. Prior knowledge and experience with Padlet recommended before attending this session.
Padlet TA is an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks. It offers a variety of tools and features, including generators for lesson plans, presentations, worksheets, and class activity's--just to name a few. Padlet can also be used in Blackboard! Find out more about Padlet TA and Padlet in Blackboard in this advanced session on Padlet!
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
402674 - Discover The JagStudio
March 12, 2026 3:30 PM - March 12, 2026 4:30 PM
March 12, 2026 3:30 PM - March 12, 2026 4:30 PM
Join us for a guided tour of The JagStudio, our multimedia space. In this one-hour overview, you’ll see how JagStudio’s equipment and spaces support lecture recordings, faculty video introductions, interviews for presentations, and podcast production. We’ll walk you through the setup, demonstrate some samples of recordings, and discuss how our staff can help you produce your own content. Come explore the possibilities—no hands-on experience required during the tour.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
403052 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - ONLINE Training
March 13, 2026 9:00 AM - March 13, 2026 10:00 AM
March 13, 2026 9:00 AM - March 13, 2026 10:00 AM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
403058 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - IN PERSON Training
March 13, 2026 9:00 AM - March 13, 2026 10:00 AM
March 13, 2026 9:00 AM - March 13, 2026 10:00 AM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
399061 - Teaching Political Science Online 3.13.26
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM - March 13, 2026 12:00 PM
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM - March 13, 2026 12:00 PM
This workshop is designed to help STC Political Science faculty members to better teach online courses. Topics explored will include online course creation, adoption of new material, earning Life-long Learning credits, troubleshooting your class, etc.
402843 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM - March 13, 2026 11:00 AM
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM - March 13, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
401783 - Poll Everywhere Activities: Competitions, Clickable Image, and Word Cloud (Advanced Session) - IN PERSON
March 13, 2026 10:30 AM - March 13, 2026 11:30 AM
March 13, 2026 10:30 AM - March 13, 2026 11:30 AM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Poll Everywhere. Prior knowledge and experience with Poll Everywhere recommended before attending this session.
In this session, we will create three of the most used activities: Competition, Clickable images, and Word Cloud. Capture audience attention with Competitions. Energize your audience with a fun but informative Word cloud and get your audience clicking with Clickable images. The audience will answer questions on their phones and interact with the presenter.
IN PERSON
401800 - Poll Everywhere Activities: Competitions, Clickable Image, and Word Cloud (Advanced Session) - Online
March 13, 2026 10:30 AM - March 13, 2026 11:30 AM
March 13, 2026 10:30 AM - March 13, 2026 11:30 AM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Poll Everywhere. Prior knowledge and experience with Poll Everywhere recommended before attending this session.
In this session, we will create three of the most used activities: Competition, Clickable images, and Word Cloud. Capture audience attention with Competitions. Energize your audience with a fun but informative Word cloud and get your audience clicking with Clickable images. The audience will answer questions on their phones and interact with the presenter.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
400359 - STC Hazard Communication Plan (Pecan Plaza)
March 24, 2026 9:00 AM - March 24, 2026 10:00 AM
March 24, 2026 9:00 AM - March 24, 2026 10:00 AM
Exposure to hazardous chemicals on the job is a safety concern for South Texas College (STC) faculty and staff. Teaching, administration, and maintenance staff commonly use chemicals for cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, and school laboratories. As per the Hazard Communication Act, this course aims to educate South Texas College employees on the required Hazardous Communication (HazCom) Plan. Additionally, learn to identify employer and employee responsibilities for safely communicating hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
401926 - RN-BSN PLO Taskforce
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
The RN-BSN Program PLO (Program Learning Outcomes) Taskforce is a collaborative faculty team charged with reviewing, revising, and aligning Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) across the RN-BSN curriculum. This taskforce ensures that all learning outcomes reflect current professional standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in nursing education.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing PLOs and CLOs for alignment with program goals and national standards.
Revise outcomes to ensure clarity, measurability, and relevance to evolving nursing competencies.
Map PLOs and CLOs throughout the curriculum to maintain logical progression and integration.
Collaborate with faculty to ensure course objectives support program-level outcomes.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and documentation for accreditation compliance.
Purpose & Impact:
The taskforce plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and coherence of the RN-BSN curriculum. By aligning PLOs and CLOs, the taskforce ensures that graduates meet essential competencies for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning.
398142 - Best Practices: Financial Literacy
March 24, 2026 10:00 AM - March 24, 2026 11:00 AM
March 24, 2026 10:00 AM - March 24, 2026 11:00 AM
This session introduces the fundamentals of financial literacy to help participants make informed decisions about budgeting, saving, and managing personal finances.
401642 - GenAI - AI Tricks for Content Creation
March 24, 2026 1:30 PM - March 24, 2026 3:00 PM
March 24, 2026 1:30 PM - March 24, 2026 3:00 PM
This session explores a powerful and accessible "prompt-to-video" workflow using generative AI. We will demonstrate how any faculty or staff member can start with a simple text concept, generate a unique image, and then animate that image into a short video.
402759 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
March 24, 2026 4:00 PM - March 24, 2026 5:00 PM
March 24, 2026 4:00 PM - March 24, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
399546 - College Advisor Training Program Spring 2026 (Spring 2026 Staggard Schedule)
February 18, 2026 7:30 AM - April 02, 2026 4:30 PM
February 18, 2026 7:30 AM - April 02, 2026 4:30 PM
Dear Colleagues, We invite you to participate in our College Advising Training Program for the Fall Semester—an exciting opportunity to strengthen your advising skills and deepen your impact on student success. This training is designed to enhance foundational advising practices that are essential for supporting our students. Built on the National Academic Advising Association’s (NACADA) core values, the program emphasizes holistic support and equips you with a solid understanding of South Texas College’s student services and enrollment processes. You’ll gain valuable insights into: Important foundational advising practices Key student support services available at STC Federal and state financial aid requirements Whether you're new to advising or looking to refresh your knowledge, this program will empower you to guide students with confidence and clarity. ?? Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of a community committed to student success! Training Dates: February 18th & 19th, March 25th & April 2nd, 2026 (8:30 am to 5pm) at the South Texas College Pecan Campus
402886 - Jaguar Academy Spring 2026
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
The Jaguar Academy engages new employees beyond the standard first day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College's Comprehensive Mission. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC's regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. Each session will be held at a different STC campus and include presentations from campus leadership on services and resources available to students, staff, and the community. Participants will be responsible for their individual transportation to each session. Please speak with your supervisor regarding resources such as mileage reimbursement for staff.
There are a total of seven in-person sessions. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee's participation in the academy.
Presentations begin promptly at 9:00am.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
402850 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
March 26, 2026 11:00 AM - March 26, 2026 12:00 PM
March 26, 2026 11:00 AM - March 26, 2026 12:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
398423 - Spring 2026 FOCUS Academy
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned.
The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices.
This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students.
COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF)
The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education.
Collaborative Group Work
Scaffolding
Questioning
Literacy Groups
Classroom Talk
Writing to Learn
399712 - 2026 Spring - March Mathematics Department Meeting
March 27, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 12:00 PM
March 27, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 12:00 PM
March Mathematics Meeting March 27, 2026, from 9AM - 12PM at Pecan Campus P 1.114
400104 - Starfish Retention and Resilience Institute
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
January 23, 2026 9:00 AM - March 27, 2026 10:30 AM
The Retention & Resilience Institute empowers Faculty Advisors to proactively support student success through evidence-based advising practices, early alert systems, and resilience-building strategies.
400719 - Manager Essentials: AI's Role in Strengthening Workplace Culture
March 27, 2026 10:00 AM - March 27, 2026 11:00 AM
March 27, 2026 10:00 AM - March 27, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores the impact that AI is having on reshaping workplace culture to help foster employee engagement, smarter collaboration, enhanced communication and personalized learning to build more resilient teams.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401917 - ACEN Prep Workshop
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
This workshop is designed for RN-BSN nursing faculty to review and become thoroughly familiar with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria and expectations for program accreditation, as well as practical strategies for preparing a comprehensive self-study report. The session will focus on aligning curriculum, assessment, and documentation with ACEN requirements to ensure readiness for the upcoming re-accreditation process. Faculty will leave equipped with tools and insights to support successful compliance and continuous program improvement.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
401819 - Fueling Well-Being: Exploring Nutrition, Movement, and Mindful Goal setting
March 31, 2026 12:00 PM - March 31, 2026 1:00 PM
March 31, 2026 12:00 PM - March 31, 2026 1:00 PM
This interactive workshop invites faculty to explore the connection between nutrition, physical movement, and overall well-being. Participants will engage in reflective self-assessments of their current health and wellness habits, participate in vision board and goal-setting activities, and conclude with light, accessible physical movement. The session is designed to provide practical strategies and meaningful reflection to support balance, energy, and well-being throughout the semester.
402844 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
March 31, 2026 4:00 PM - March 31, 2026 5:00 PM
March 31, 2026 4:00 PM - March 31, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
399546 - College Advisor Training Program Spring 2026 (Spring 2026 Staggard Schedule)
February 18, 2026 7:30 AM - April 02, 2026 4:30 PM
February 18, 2026 7:30 AM - April 02, 2026 4:30 PM
Dear Colleagues, We invite you to participate in our College Advising Training Program for the Fall Semester—an exciting opportunity to strengthen your advising skills and deepen your impact on student success. This training is designed to enhance foundational advising practices that are essential for supporting our students. Built on the National Academic Advising Association’s (NACADA) core values, the program emphasizes holistic support and equips you with a solid understanding of South Texas College’s student services and enrollment processes. You’ll gain valuable insights into: Important foundational advising practices Key student support services available at STC Federal and state financial aid requirements Whether you're new to advising or looking to refresh your knowledge, this program will empower you to guide students with confidence and clarity. ?? Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of a community committed to student success! Training Dates: February 18th & 19th, March 25th & April 2nd, 2026 (8:30 am to 5pm) at the South Texas College Pecan Campus
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
401647 - Poll Everywhere Pageant
April 06, 2026 2:30 PM - April 06, 2026 3:30 PM
April 06, 2026 2:30 PM - April 06, 2026 3:30 PM
*Please note that this event is not a training session, but rather a unique opportunity to hear from your colleagues at South Texas College on their creative uses for Poll Everywhere.
Join us for an engaging session where our very own STC faculty will highlight the many ways Poll Everywhere can enhance your experience at South Texas College. They’ll demonstrate their experience and creative ways to incorporate Poll Everywhere into in-person classes, virtual sessions, and college events! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to discover new possibilities!
401920 - RN-BSN Rubrics Committee
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
RN-BSN Faculty will meet to ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment of all curriculum rubrics across the RN-BSN program. The committee’s primary role is to review, evaluate, and update grading rubrics for every course to maintain academic rigor, promote transparency in assessment, and support student success.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing rubrics for all RN-BSN courses.
Ensure rubrics align with program learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.
Standardize language and criteria across courses to improve clarity and fairness.
Incorporate faculty feedback and evidence-based strategies for assessment.
Recommend revisions and approve final versions for implementation.
Provide guidance and resources to faculty on effective rubric use.
402851 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
April 07, 2026 3:00 PM - April 07, 2026 4:00 PM
April 07, 2026 3:00 PM - April 07, 2026 4:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
402886 - Jaguar Academy Spring 2026
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
The Jaguar Academy engages new employees beyond the standard first day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College's Comprehensive Mission. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC's regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. Each session will be held at a different STC campus and include presentations from campus leadership on services and resources available to students, staff, and the community. Participants will be responsible for their individual transportation to each session. Please speak with your supervisor regarding resources such as mileage reimbursement for staff.
There are a total of seven in-person sessions. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee's participation in the academy.
Presentations begin promptly at 9:00am.
401597 - Yuja Pageant
April 08, 2026 2:00 PM - April 08, 2026 3:00 PM
April 08, 2026 2:00 PM - April 08, 2026 3:00 PM
**Please note that this event is not a training session, but rather a unique opportunity to hear from your colleagues at South Texas College on their creative uses for YuJa.
Join us for an engaging session where our very own STC faculty will highlight the many ways YuJa can enhance your experience at South Texas College. They’ll demonstrate their experience and creative ways to incorporate YuJa into in-person classes, virtual sessions, and college events! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to discover new possibilities!
402760 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
April 08, 2026 4:00 PM - April 08, 2026 5:00 PM
April 08, 2026 4:00 PM - April 08, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
398080 - Chemistry Department Meeting
April 10, 2026 9:00 AM - April 10, 2026 12:00 PM
April 10, 2026 9:00 AM - April 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Chemistry Spring 2026 Department Meeting to discuss departmental updates, academic developments, upcoming events, and strategic goals for the upcoming semester.
398423 - Spring 2026 FOCUS Academy
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned.
The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices.
This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students.
COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF)
The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education.
Collaborative Group Work
Scaffolding
Questioning
Literacy Groups
Classroom Talk
Writing to Learn
401789 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: Presentation Tools - ONLINE
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on presentation tools that'll wow you're students and keep them engaged!
401795 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: Presentation Tools - IN PERSON
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on presentation tools that'll wow you're students and keep them engaged!
402845 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
401931 - RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting Spring 2026
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
The RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting serves as a collaborative forum for faculty and administrative staff to discuss program updates, share best practices, and address key initiatives that support student success and program excellence. This meeting provides an opportunity to review curriculum developments, accreditation requirements, and operational processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and nursing education standards.
401598 - Unlocking Creativity with Padlet Recipes and Sandbox (Advanced Session)
April 14, 2026 10:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
April 14, 2026 10:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Padlet. Prior knowledge and experience with Padlet recommended before attending this session.
Discover how to enhance your teaching and collaboration with Padlet's innovative features: Recipes and Sandbox. This presentation will cover an introduction to Padlet Recipes, the AI tool that helps instructors generate Padlet's using AI, and Padlet Sandbox, the annotative collaboration tool that gets students sharing and drawing together in real time!
401936 - RN-BSN Curriculum Committee
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
The RN-BSN Curriculum Committee Meeting is a collaborative session where faculty members and program leaders review, evaluate, and enhance the RN-BSN curriculum to ensure alignment with program goals, accreditation standards, and evolving nursing practice competencies. These meetings serve as a platform for continuous improvement and innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
403053 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - ONLINE Training
April 15, 2026 10:30 AM - April 15, 2026 11:30 AM
April 15, 2026 10:30 AM - April 15, 2026 11:30 AM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
403059 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - IN PERSON Training
April 15, 2026 10:30 AM - April 15, 2026 11:30 AM
April 15, 2026 10:30 AM - April 15, 2026 11:30 AM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
402761 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
April 16, 2026 10:00 AM - April 16, 2026 11:00 AM
April 16, 2026 10:00 AM - April 16, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402675 - Discover The JagStudio
April 16, 2026 3:30 PM - April 16, 2026 4:30 PM
April 16, 2026 3:30 PM - April 16, 2026 4:30 PM
Join us for a guided tour of The JagStudio, our multimedia space. In this one-hour overview, you’ll see how JagStudio’s equipment and spaces support lecture recordings, faculty video introductions, interviews for presentations, and podcast production. We’ll walk you through the setup, demonstrate some samples of recordings, and discuss how our staff can help you produce your own content. Come explore the possibilities—no hands-on experience required during the tour.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
398423 - Spring 2026 FOCUS Academy
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned.
The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices.
This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students.
COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF)
The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education.
Collaborative Group Work
Scaffolding
Questioning
Literacy Groups
Classroom Talk
Writing to Learn
399847 - 2026 April - Mathematics Department Meeting
April 17, 2026 9:00 AM - April 17, 2026 12:00 PM
April 17, 2026 9:00 AM - April 17, 2026 12:00 PM
April Mathematics Meeting April 17, 2026, from 9AM - 12PM at Pecan Campus Y-1.101
399065 - Teaching Political Science Online 4.17.26
April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - April 17, 2026 12:00 PM
April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - April 17, 2026 12:00 PM
This workshop is designed to help STC Political Science faculty members to better teach online courses. Topics explored will include online course creation, adoption of new material, earning Life-long Learning credits, troubleshooting your class, etc.
401798 - Harnessing AI to Enhance Accessibility
April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - April 17, 2026 11:00 AM
April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - April 17, 2026 11:00 AM
Join us as we delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in making the world more accessible and inclusive. This thought-provoking session explores the innovative ways in which AI technologies are breaking down barriers and revolutionizing accessibility across various domains. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, accessibility advocate, or simply curious about the transformative potential of AI, this presentation offers valuable insights and inspires dialogue on how we can leverage AI to create a more accessible and inclusive world.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
402886 - Jaguar Academy Spring 2026
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - April 21, 2026 12:00 PM
The Jaguar Academy engages new employees beyond the standard first day orientation and helps them connect to South Texas College's Comprehensive Mission. The Academy will focus on providing guidance, support and instill confidence in new employees as they adapt to their roles at the College. Participants will complete a service area tour to enlarge their vision of STC's regional impact as well as connect employees with the many valuable resources available to them. Each session will be held at a different STC campus and include presentations from campus leadership on services and resources available to students, staff, and the community. Participants will be responsible for their individual transportation to each session. Please speak with your supervisor regarding resources such as mileage reimbursement for staff.
There are a total of seven in-person sessions. Supervisors are asked to sign a time commitment form to demonstrate their support of the employee's participation in the academy.
Presentations begin promptly at 9:00am.
401926 - RN-BSN PLO Taskforce
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
The RN-BSN Program PLO (Program Learning Outcomes) Taskforce is a collaborative faculty team charged with reviewing, revising, and aligning Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) across the RN-BSN curriculum. This taskforce ensures that all learning outcomes reflect current professional standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in nursing education.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing PLOs and CLOs for alignment with program goals and national standards.
Revise outcomes to ensure clarity, measurability, and relevance to evolving nursing competencies.
Map PLOs and CLOs throughout the curriculum to maintain logical progression and integration.
Collaborate with faculty to ensure course objectives support program-level outcomes.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and documentation for accreditation compliance.
Purpose & Impact:
The taskforce plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and coherence of the RN-BSN curriculum. By aligning PLOs and CLOs, the taskforce ensures that graduates meet essential competencies for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning.
400309 - Power Up: Professional Development System
April 21, 2026 1:30 PM - April 21, 2026 3:00 PM
April 21, 2026 1:30 PM - April 21, 2026 3:00 PM
In this training, participants will learn how to create workshops and meetings in the Professional Development System. By the end of the workshop participants will have learned how to register and sign in attendees, print reports for attendance, evaluation, and participant information, as well as rosters for each workshop created and learn how to upload out of STC certificates.
402853 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
April 21, 2026 3:00 PM - April 21, 2026 4:00 PM
April 21, 2026 3:00 PM - April 21, 2026 4:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402896 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
April 23, 2026 4:00 PM - April 23, 2026 5:00 PM
April 23, 2026 4:00 PM - April 23, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
398423 - Spring 2026 FOCUS Academy
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 9:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
The FOCUS Academy is designed to provide support and structure for faculty working together in professional learning communities. The Academy provides in-depth training on andragogy, contextualized in the teaching and learning environment. For a period of one semester, participants are immersed in an interactive classroom environment to include active learning strategies and technologies around which they enhance their courses based on the principles and techniques they have learned.
The delivery of these strategies creates an embedded form of professional development that can be observed by academy participants. The faculty member and his/her peers then engage in reflective dialogue on student learning and corresponding teaching practices.
This process creates a community of reflective practitioners who are committed to embracing modern theories of learning to create an engaging classroom experience for all students.
COMMON INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK (CIF)
The CIF is an approach to teaching and learning that incorporates six powerful student engagement strategies that require the students to take an active role in their own education.
Collaborative Group Work
Scaffolding
Questioning
Literacy Groups
Classroom Talk
Writing to Learn
399007 - Political Science Department Meeting 4.24.2026
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Monthly Department Meeting
400747 - Manager Essentials: Mentoring for Impact
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores the essential elements of effective mentoring. Participants will learn practical strategies for becoming impactful mentor and cultivating relationships that support development and long-term success.
401780 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: Engagement Series - ONLINE
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on engagement tools that will get you and your students learning in new and creative ways!
401786 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: Engagement Series - IN PERSON
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on engagement tools
that will get you and your students learning in new and creative ways!
402677 - Discover The JagStudio
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Join us for a guided tour of The JagStudio, our multimedia space. In this one-hour overview, you’ll see how JagStudio’s equipment and spaces support lecture recordings, faculty video introductions, interviews for presentations, and podcast production. We’ll walk you through the setup, demonstrate some samples of recordings, and discuss how our staff can help you produce your own content. Come explore the possibilities—no hands-on experience required during the tour.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
401917 - ACEN Prep Workshop
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
This workshop is designed for RN-BSN nursing faculty to review and become thoroughly familiar with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria and expectations for program accreditation, as well as practical strategies for preparing a comprehensive self-study report. The session will focus on aligning curriculum, assessment, and documentation with ACEN requirements to ensure readiness for the upcoming re-accreditation process. Faculty will leave equipped with tools and insights to support successful compliance and continuous program improvement.
398143 - Best Practices: AI as Your Workplace Ally
April 28, 2026 10:00 AM - April 28, 2026 11:00 AM
April 28, 2026 10:00 AM - April 28, 2026 11:00 AM
This session introduces employees to practical ways AI can be used as a powerful tool in everyday work for enhanced productivity and creativity.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
401538 - AI Faculty Fête - Part 2
May 01, 2026 9:30 AM - May 01, 2026 11:30 AM
May 01, 2026 9:30 AM - May 01, 2026 11:30 AM
Relaxed round table discussions over AI tools, teaching strategies and ethics.
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
402581 - Spring 2026 PCT Test Writing Workshop
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
January 16, 2026 8:00 AM - May 08, 2026 11:00 AM
PCT test writing strategies and question review.
399874 - 2026 Spring - May Mathematics Department Meeting
May 08, 2026 9:00 AM - May 08, 2026 12:00 PM
May 08, 2026 9:00 AM - May 08, 2026 12:00 PM
May Mathematics Meeting May 8, 2026, from 9AM - 12PM at Pecan Campus J-1.216
402582 - Spring 2026 PCT BB Curriculum Development
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - May 08, 2026 2:00 PM
Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
398509 - BSN Department Meeting
May 12, 2026 9:30 AM - May 12, 2026 2:30 PM
May 12, 2026 9:30 AM - May 12, 2026 2:30 PM
BSN End of Semester Reporting Meeting
401935 - RN-BSN End of Semester Reporting
May 12, 2026 9:30 AM - May 12, 2026 1:30 PM
May 12, 2026 9:30 AM - May 12, 2026 1:30 PM
The RN-BSN End-of-Semester Reporting Meeting is a structured forum for faculty and program leadership to review and evaluate the outcomes of the semester. This meeting focuses on analyzing student performance data, assessing curriculum effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for improvement to ensure program quality and compliance with accreditation standards.
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
398144 - Best Practices: Emotional Intellifence and Your Career
May 26, 2026 10:00 AM - May 26, 2026 11:00 AM
May 26, 2026 10:00 AM - May 26, 2026 11:00 AM
Discover how emotional intelligence can transform your professional journey. This session explores the core components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills—and their impact on workplace success.
400741 - Manager Essentials: The Power of One-on-Ones
May 28, 2026 10:00 AM - May 28, 2026 11:00 AM
May 28, 2026 10:00 AM - May 28, 2026 11:00 AM
The session focuses on making one-on-ones more purposeful and impactful. Participants will learn how to structure effective conversations to support development, alignment and engagement to create a stronger team.
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
401395 - VN Admin Leadership Meeting
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
January 05, 2026 2:00 PM - June 01, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting
401400 - VN Leadership Meeting
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
January 08, 2026 2:00 PM - June 04, 2026 5:00 PM
Weekly VN leadership meeting
400732 - Manager Essentials: Leading Through Change
June 18, 2026 10:00 AM - June 18, 2026 11:00 AM
June 18, 2026 10:00 AM - June 18, 2026 11:00 AM
Change is constant and effective leadership is key to navigating it successfully. This session equips leaders with practical strategies to manage transitions, communicate with transparency and support teams through uncertainty.
398146 - Best Practices: Networking: Builing Connections That Matter
July 28, 2026 10:00 AM - July 28, 2026 11:00 AM
July 28, 2026 10:00 AM - July 28, 2026 11:00 AM
Discover in this session how strategic networking can impact your professional growth. Join us to explore how networking can be your career superpower.
400737 - Manager Essentials: Understanding Personality Types to Lead with Awareness and Flexibility
July 30, 2026 10:00 AM - July 30, 2026 11:00 AM
July 30, 2026 10:00 AM - July 30, 2026 11:00 AM
This session helps manager explore how personality type influences communication, collaboration, and motivation in the workplace. Participants will learn practical strategies to adapt their leadership style to foster stronger
team dynamics.
398996 - Political Science DCF and Adjunct Meeting 1.17.26
January 17, 2026 1:30 PM - August 17, 2026 3:30 PM
January 17, 2026 1:30 PM - August 17, 2026 3:30 PM
NACEP Faculty Standard annual discipline specific professional development
398147 - Best Practices: Influencing Others Into Action
August 25, 2026 10:00 AM - August 25, 2026 11:00 AM
August 25, 2026 10:00 AM - August 25, 2026 11:00 AM
Positive influence can help drive outcomes without relying on authority. Explore practical strategies to communicate persuasively and create alignment for your team.
400752 - Manager Essentials: Communicating for Team Success
August 28, 2026 10:00 AM - August 28, 2026 11:00 AM
August 28, 2026 10:00 AM - August 28, 2026 11:00 AM
This session equips managers with practical tools to communicate assertively and authentically in a variety of workplace situations. Participants will explore techniques for delivering clear messages and projecting confidence through body language and tone.
398150 - Best Practices: Finding Joy in the Work You Do
September 22, 2026 10:00 AM - September 22, 2026 11:00 AM
September 22, 2026 10:00 AM - September 22, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores practical ways to bring positivity and purpose into your daily work. Learn strategies to boost motivation and cultivate a mindset that makes work more fulfilling.
400787 - Manager Essentials: Navigating Difficult Conversations
September 24, 2026 10:00 AM - September 24, 2026 11:00 AM
September 24, 2026 10:00 AM - September 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Whether addressing performance issues, delivering tough feedback or managing conflict, participants will learn strategies to stay focused, listen actively and foster constructive dialogue.
398302 - Best Practices: Perspectives-Seeing Beyond Your View
October 27, 2026 10:00 AM - October 27, 2026 11:00 AM
October 27, 2026 10:00 AM - October 27, 2026 11:00 AM
Our experiences, beliefs, and roles shape how we see the world, but what happens when we step outside our own viewpoint? This session explores the power of diverse perspectives when collaborating for enhanced personal growth.
400789 - Manager Essentials: Building High Performing Teams
October 30, 2026 10:00 AM - October 30, 2026 11:00 AM
October 30, 2026 10:00 AM - October 30, 2026 11:00 AM
This session provides managers with practical strategies to cultivate high-performing teams. Participants will explore key elements such as trust, clear roles, psychological safety, and shared goals to better learn how to foster collaboration, accountability
and improvement.
398138 - Best Practices: The Power of Ownership and Accountability
January 27, 2026 10:00 AM - January 27, 2026 11:00 AM
January 27, 2026 10:00 AM - January 27, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores the importance of taking ownership and being accountable in the workplace. Participants will learn practical strategies to embrace responsibility, and make proactive decisions.
401917 - ACEN Prep Workshop
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
This workshop is designed for RN-BSN nursing faculty to review and become thoroughly familiar with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria and expectations for program accreditation, as well as practical strategies for preparing a comprehensive self-study report. The session will focus on aligning curriculum, assessment, and documentation with ACEN requirements to ensure readiness for the upcoming re-accreditation process. Faculty will leave equipped with tools and insights to support successful compliance and continuous program improvement.
400476 - Manager Essentials: Developing a Leader's Mindset
January 30, 2026 10:00 AM - January 30, 2026 11:00 AM
January 30, 2026 10:00 AM - January 30, 2026 11:00 AM
his session explores foundational elements of a leader's mindset to explore moving beyond task management for leadership effectiveness.
401920 - RN-BSN Rubrics Committee
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
RN-BSN Faculty will meet to ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment of all curriculum rubrics across the RN-BSN program. The committee’s primary role is to review, evaluate, and update grading rubrics for every course to maintain academic rigor, promote transparency in assessment, and support student success.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing rubrics for all RN-BSN courses.
Ensure rubrics align with program learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.
Standardize language and criteria across courses to improve clarity and fairness.
Incorporate faculty feedback and evidence-based strategies for assessment.
Recommend revisions and approve final versions for implementation.
Provide guidance and resources to faculty on effective rubric use.
400308 - Power Up: Professional Development System
February 03, 2026 1:30 PM - February 03, 2026 3:00 PM
February 03, 2026 1:30 PM - February 03, 2026 3:00 PM
In this training, participants will learn how to create workshops and meetings in the Professional Development System. By the end of the workshop participants will have learned how to register and sign in attendees, print reports for attendance, evaluation, and participant information, as well as rosters for each workshop created and learn how to upload out of STC certificates.
402756 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
February 04, 2026 4:00 PM - February 04, 2026 5:00 PM
February 04, 2026 4:00 PM - February 04, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
403051 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - ONLINE Training
February 05, 2026 1:00 PM - February 05, 2026 2:00 PM
February 05, 2026 1:00 PM - February 05, 2026 2:00 PM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
399058 - Teaching Political Science Online 2.6.26
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 12:00 PM
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 12:00 PM
This workshop is designed to help STC Political Science faculty members to better teach online courses. Topics explored will include online course creation, adoption of new material, earning Life-long Learning credits, troubleshooting your class, etc.
401571 - Getting to Know Padlet - An Introductory Training on the Collaboration/Presentation Tool (Beginner Training) - ONLINE
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 11:00 AM
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - February 06, 2026 11:00 AM
*This is a beginner training for Padlet.
Padlet is a great tool to use for collaborative group projects, as it eliminates the need to schedule time in advance for the group members to meet face-to-face. It allows an online notice board to be set up where your students can contribute by pinning their own ideas. This is an ideal online tool for teachers if you are looking to quickly capture students' ideas in one place. Students can add pictures, videos, opinions, links, documents all in one place and they can also see what other people have contributed.
401931 - RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting Spring 2026
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
The RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting serves as a collaborative forum for faculty and administrative staff to discuss program updates, share best practices, and address key initiatives that support student success and program excellence. This meeting provides an opportunity to review curriculum developments, accreditation requirements, and operational processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and nursing education standards.
402847 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
February 10, 2026 10:30 AM - February 10, 2026 11:30 AM
February 10, 2026 10:30 AM - February 10, 2026 11:30 AM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
401936 - RN-BSN Curriculum Committee
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
The RN-BSN Curriculum Committee Meeting is a collaborative session where faculty members and program leaders review, evaluate, and enhance the RN-BSN curriculum to ensure alignment with program goals, accreditation standards, and evolving nursing practice competencies. These meetings serve as a platform for continuous improvement and innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
402840 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
February 12, 2026 10:00 AM - February 12, 2026 11:00 AM
February 12, 2026 10:00 AM - February 12, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
401600 - Getting to Know Poll Everywhere - An Introductory Training on the Interactive Questioning Tool you can use in your Classroom (Beginner Training)
February 12, 2026 10:30 AM - February 12, 2026 11:30 AM
February 12, 2026 10:30 AM - February 12, 2026 11:30 AM
*This is a beginner training for Poll Everywhere.
Poll Everywhere is a dynamic online polling platform that allows presenters to engage with their audience using surveys, polls, and live-response feedback. For an instructor, Poll Everywhere can be used to engage, spark discussion, or to perform live assessments to gauge student success. In this session, we will learn the basics of setting up Poll Everywhere for your class. We will also look at the most common activity types.
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
401601 - AI: A Beginner's Guide
February 16, 2026 10:30 AM - February 16, 2026 12:00 PM
February 16, 2026 10:30 AM - February 16, 2026 12:00 PM
This is an introductory AI training session covering fundamental concepts, including how to effectively prompt AI and key terminology. The session will feature live or recorded demonstrations of AI-powered tools, showcasing chat models, image generation, and music creation.
401926 - RN-BSN PLO Taskforce
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
The RN-BSN Program PLO (Program Learning Outcomes) Taskforce is a collaborative faculty team charged with reviewing, revising, and aligning Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) across the RN-BSN curriculum. This taskforce ensures that all learning outcomes reflect current professional standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in nursing education.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing PLOs and CLOs for alignment with program goals and national standards.
Revise outcomes to ensure clarity, measurability, and relevance to evolving nursing competencies.
Map PLOs and CLOs throughout the curriculum to maintain logical progression and integration.
Collaborate with faculty to ensure course objectives support program-level outcomes.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and documentation for accreditation compliance.
Purpose & Impact:
The taskforce plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and coherence of the RN-BSN curriculum. By aligning PLOs and CLOs, the taskforce ensures that graduates meet essential competencies for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning.
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
399818 - An Overview of College and Career Services: Featuring Big Interview
February 19, 2026 3:00 PM - February 19, 2026 4:30 PM
February 19, 2026 3:00 PM - February 19, 2026 4:30 PM
Join us for an informative session designed specifically for adjunct instructors to learn how Career & Employer Services supports students' professional growth. This workshop will provide an overview of our resources- including résumé tools, employer connections, and the Big Interview platform- so you may confidently guide students toward career readiness. Discover how partnering with our office can enhance classroom engagement and student success.
401586 - Getting to Know YuJa - An Introductory Training on the Video Management Software (Beginner Training)
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
*This is a beginner training for YuJa.
Welcome to Yuja, an all-in-one video management software where you can record yourself and your screen, upload, edit, caption (with 95%+ accuracy), and turn your videos into quizzes – all from the same platform! In this session we’ll show you how to get started with the platform and how to share your content through Yuja and Blackboard. Hope to see you there!
402757 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - February 20, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
401917 - ACEN Prep Workshop
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
This workshop is designed for RN-BSN nursing faculty to review and become thoroughly familiar with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria and expectations for program accreditation, as well as practical strategies for preparing a comprehensive self-study report. The session will focus on aligning curriculum, assessment, and documentation with ACEN requirements to ensure readiness for the upcoming re-accreditation process. Faculty will leave equipped with tools and insights to support successful compliance and continuous program improvement.
398139 - Best Practices: Active Listening-Unlocking Better Communication
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - February 24, 2026 11:00 AM
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - February 24, 2026 11:00 AM
This session focuses on the art of active listening to build trust, understanding and collaboration. Participants will gain practical techniques to enhance conversations and strengthen relationships at work.
400694 - Manager Essentials: Creating a Culture of Innovation
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - February 24, 2026 11:00 AM
February 24, 2026 10:00 AM - February 24, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores practical strategies for fostering a culture of innovation with teams. Topics will include discussion on how managers can support experimentation, encourage creative thinking and build environments that encourage innovation.
401778 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: AI Series -ONLINE
February 24, 2026 3:00 PM - February 24, 2026 4:30 PM
February 24, 2026 3:00 PM - February 24, 2026 4:30 PM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on AI tools that will get you and your students researching, creating and learning in new ways!
-ONLINE
402848 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
February 24, 2026 4:00 PM - February 24, 2026 5:00 PM
February 24, 2026 4:00 PM - February 24, 2026 5:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
402842 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
February 25, 2026 4:00 PM - February 25, 2026 5:00 PM
February 25, 2026 4:00 PM - February 25, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
364650 - HCSS Program meeting
February 26, 2026 11:30 AM - February 26, 2026 1:00 PM
February 26, 2026 11:30 AM - February 26, 2026 1:00 PM
HCSS Program meeting for CSFH faculty
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
399001 - Political Science Department Meeting 2.27.2026
February 27, 2026 10:00 AM - February 27, 2026 12:00 PM
February 27, 2026 10:00 AM - February 27, 2026 12:00 PM
Monthly Department Meeting
401920 - RN-BSN Rubrics Committee
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
RN-BSN Faculty will meet to ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment of all curriculum rubrics across the RN-BSN program. The committee’s primary role is to review, evaluate, and update grading rubrics for every course to maintain academic rigor, promote transparency in assessment, and support student success.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing rubrics for all RN-BSN courses.
Ensure rubrics align with program learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.
Standardize language and criteria across courses to improve clarity and fairness.
Incorporate faculty feedback and evidence-based strategies for assessment.
Recommend revisions and approve final versions for implementation.
Provide guidance and resources to faculty on effective rubric use.
401595 - Integrating YuJa with Blackboard: A Comprehensive Training (Advanced Training)
March 04, 2026 2:00 PM - March 04, 2026 3:00 PM
March 04, 2026 2:00 PM - March 04, 2026 3:00 PM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Yuja. Prior knowledge and experience with Yuja recommended before attending this session.
You may know the basics about YuJa, but there's a lot YuJa can do that you might not know about. Join us for an advanced session on YuJa where we discuss the different kinds of quizzes available, the YuJa gradebook, how to set up discussions and assignments in Blackboard that'll get your students recording, the YuJa Mobile App, and more!
402758 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
March 04, 2026 4:00 PM - March 04, 2026 5:00 PM
March 04, 2026 4:00 PM - March 04, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
401931 - RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting Spring 2026
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
The RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting serves as a collaborative forum for faculty and administrative staff to discuss program updates, share best practices, and address key initiatives that support student success and program excellence. This meeting provides an opportunity to review curriculum developments, accreditation requirements, and operational processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and nursing education standards.
401936 - RN-BSN Curriculum Committee
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
The RN-BSN Curriculum Committee Meeting is a collaborative session where faculty members and program leaders review, evaluate, and enhance the RN-BSN curriculum to ensure alignment with program goals, accreditation standards, and evolving nursing practice competencies. These meetings serve as a platform for continuous improvement and innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
402849 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
March 10, 2026 3:00 PM - March 10, 2026 4:00 PM
March 10, 2026 3:00 PM - March 10, 2026 4:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
401596 - Innovative Teaching Tools: Padlet in Blackboard (Advanced Session)
March 11, 2026 11:00 AM - March 11, 2026 12:00 PM
March 11, 2026 11:00 AM - March 11, 2026 12:00 PM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Padlet. Prior knowledge and experience with Padlet recommended before attending this session.
Padlet TA is an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks. It offers a variety of tools and features, including generators for lesson plans, presentations, worksheets, and class activity's--just to name a few. Padlet can also be used in Blackboard! Find out more about Padlet TA and Padlet in Blackboard in this advanced session on Padlet!
403052 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - ONLINE Training
March 13, 2026 9:00 AM - March 13, 2026 10:00 AM
March 13, 2026 9:00 AM - March 13, 2026 10:00 AM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
399061 - Teaching Political Science Online 3.13.26
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM - March 13, 2026 12:00 PM
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM - March 13, 2026 12:00 PM
This workshop is designed to help STC Political Science faculty members to better teach online courses. Topics explored will include online course creation, adoption of new material, earning Life-long Learning credits, troubleshooting your class, etc.
402843 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM - March 13, 2026 11:00 AM
March 13, 2026 10:00 AM - March 13, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
401800 - Poll Everywhere Activities: Competitions, Clickable Image, and Word Cloud (Advanced Session) - Online
March 13, 2026 10:30 AM - March 13, 2026 11:30 AM
March 13, 2026 10:30 AM - March 13, 2026 11:30 AM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Poll Everywhere. Prior knowledge and experience with Poll Everywhere recommended before attending this session.
In this session, we will create three of the most used activities: Competition, Clickable images, and Word Cloud. Capture audience attention with Competitions. Energize your audience with a fun but informative Word cloud and get your audience clicking with Clickable images. The audience will answer questions on their phones and interact with the presenter.
401926 - RN-BSN PLO Taskforce
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
The RN-BSN Program PLO (Program Learning Outcomes) Taskforce is a collaborative faculty team charged with reviewing, revising, and aligning Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) across the RN-BSN curriculum. This taskforce ensures that all learning outcomes reflect current professional standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in nursing education.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing PLOs and CLOs for alignment with program goals and national standards.
Revise outcomes to ensure clarity, measurability, and relevance to evolving nursing competencies.
Map PLOs and CLOs throughout the curriculum to maintain logical progression and integration.
Collaborate with faculty to ensure course objectives support program-level outcomes.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and documentation for accreditation compliance.
Purpose & Impact:
The taskforce plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and coherence of the RN-BSN curriculum. By aligning PLOs and CLOs, the taskforce ensures that graduates meet essential competencies for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning.
398142 - Best Practices: Financial Literacy
March 24, 2026 10:00 AM - March 24, 2026 11:00 AM
March 24, 2026 10:00 AM - March 24, 2026 11:00 AM
This session introduces the fundamentals of financial literacy to help participants make informed decisions about budgeting, saving, and managing personal finances.
401642 - GenAI - AI Tricks for Content Creation
March 24, 2026 1:30 PM - March 24, 2026 3:00 PM
March 24, 2026 1:30 PM - March 24, 2026 3:00 PM
This session explores a powerful and accessible "prompt-to-video" workflow using generative AI. We will demonstrate how any faculty or staff member can start with a simple text concept, generate a unique image, and then animate that image into a short video.
402759 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
March 24, 2026 4:00 PM - March 24, 2026 5:00 PM
March 24, 2026 4:00 PM - March 24, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
398843 - Ambassador Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A) Spring 2026
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM - April 30, 2026 12:00 PM
What is Ambassador's Cross Training Academy (A.C.T.A)?
The Ambassador’s Cross-Training Academy is designed to provide STC employees the opportunity to continually improve their knowledge of all aspects of the college and increase their ability to assist students and colleagues. Ambassadors (cross-trained employees) will help to:
Eliminate road-blocks for students and employees
Provide better assistance to their colleagues
Create greater transparency, understanding, and collegiality among all areas of the college
402850 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
March 26, 2026 11:00 AM - March 26, 2026 12:00 PM
March 26, 2026 11:00 AM - March 26, 2026 12:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
400719 - Manager Essentials: AI's Role in Strengthening Workplace Culture
March 27, 2026 10:00 AM - March 27, 2026 11:00 AM
March 27, 2026 10:00 AM - March 27, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores the impact that AI is having on reshaping workplace culture to help foster employee engagement, smarter collaboration, enhanced communication and personalized learning to build more resilient teams.
401917 - ACEN Prep Workshop
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
This workshop is designed for RN-BSN nursing faculty to review and become thoroughly familiar with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria and expectations for program accreditation, as well as practical strategies for preparing a comprehensive self-study report. The session will focus on aligning curriculum, assessment, and documentation with ACEN requirements to ensure readiness for the upcoming re-accreditation process. Faculty will leave equipped with tools and insights to support successful compliance and continuous program improvement.
402844 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
March 31, 2026 4:00 PM - March 31, 2026 5:00 PM
March 31, 2026 4:00 PM - March 31, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
401647 - Poll Everywhere Pageant
April 06, 2026 2:30 PM - April 06, 2026 3:30 PM
April 06, 2026 2:30 PM - April 06, 2026 3:30 PM
*Please note that this event is not a training session, but rather a unique opportunity to hear from your colleagues at South Texas College on their creative uses for Poll Everywhere.
Join us for an engaging session where our very own STC faculty will highlight the many ways Poll Everywhere can enhance your experience at South Texas College. They’ll demonstrate their experience and creative ways to incorporate Poll Everywhere into in-person classes, virtual sessions, and college events! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to discover new possibilities!
401920 - RN-BSN Rubrics Committee
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
February 03, 2026 9:30 AM - April 07, 2026 12:15 PM
RN-BSN Faculty will meet to ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment of all curriculum rubrics across the RN-BSN program. The committee’s primary role is to review, evaluate, and update grading rubrics for every course to maintain academic rigor, promote transparency in assessment, and support student success.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing rubrics for all RN-BSN courses.
Ensure rubrics align with program learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.
Standardize language and criteria across courses to improve clarity and fairness.
Incorporate faculty feedback and evidence-based strategies for assessment.
Recommend revisions and approve final versions for implementation.
Provide guidance and resources to faculty on effective rubric use.
402851 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
April 07, 2026 3:00 PM - April 07, 2026 4:00 PM
April 07, 2026 3:00 PM - April 07, 2026 4:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
401597 - Yuja Pageant
April 08, 2026 2:00 PM - April 08, 2026 3:00 PM
April 08, 2026 2:00 PM - April 08, 2026 3:00 PM
**Please note that this event is not a training session, but rather a unique opportunity to hear from your colleagues at South Texas College on their creative uses for YuJa.
Join us for an engaging session where our very own STC faculty will highlight the many ways YuJa can enhance your experience at South Texas College. They’ll demonstrate their experience and creative ways to incorporate YuJa into in-person classes, virtual sessions, and college events! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to discover new possibilities!
402760 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
April 08, 2026 4:00 PM - April 08, 2026 5:00 PM
April 08, 2026 4:00 PM - April 08, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
401789 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: Presentation Tools - ONLINE
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on presentation tools that'll wow you're students and keep them engaged!
402845 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
April 10, 2026 10:00 AM - April 10, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
401931 - RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting Spring 2026
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
February 10, 2026 9:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
The RN-BSN Faculty and Staff Meeting serves as a collaborative forum for faculty and administrative staff to discuss program updates, share best practices, and address key initiatives that support student success and program excellence. This meeting provides an opportunity to review curriculum developments, accreditation requirements, and operational processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and nursing education standards.
401598 - Unlocking Creativity with Padlet Recipes and Sandbox (Advanced Session)
April 14, 2026 10:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
April 14, 2026 10:30 AM - April 14, 2026 11:30 AM
*This training covers advanced topics related to Padlet. Prior knowledge and experience with Padlet recommended before attending this session.
Discover how to enhance your teaching and collaboration with Padlet's innovative features: Recipes and Sandbox. This presentation will cover an introduction to Padlet Recipes, the AI tool that helps instructors generate Padlet's using AI, and Padlet Sandbox, the annotative collaboration tool that gets students sharing and drawing together in real time!
401936 - RN-BSN Curriculum Committee
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
February 10, 2026 11:30 AM - April 14, 2026 1:30 PM
The RN-BSN Curriculum Committee Meeting is a collaborative session where faculty members and program leaders review, evaluate, and enhance the RN-BSN curriculum to ensure alignment with program goals, accreditation standards, and evolving nursing practice competencies. These meetings serve as a platform for continuous improvement and innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
403053 - Learning with LinkedIn Learning - ONLINE Training
April 15, 2026 10:30 AM - April 15, 2026 11:30 AM
April 15, 2026 10:30 AM - April 15, 2026 11:30 AM
Are you looking for opportunities to learn new professional skills and knowledge to take you to the next level? Learn about the ways the LinkedIn Learning online courses can help you meet your professional development goals at your convenience and at no cost to you! Topics include certifications, creating & assigning learning paths, and more!
402761 - Blackboard Ultra AI - Enhancing Content and Assignments
April 16, 2026 10:00 AM - April 16, 2026 11:00 AM
April 16, 2026 10:00 AM - April 16, 2026 11:00 AM
This session offers a clear look at how Blackboard’s AI tools can elevate your course design. Building on the AI trainings already shared with faculty, we’ll focus on practical ways to apply these tools to strengthen content and assignments. You’ll see how the AI Conversation feature can support deeper learning through Socratic questioning, role-playing, and scenario-based dialogue. We’ll also highlight how AI can help refine instructional flow, improve clarity, and enhance engagement while maintaining academic integrity. If you’re interested in learning how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your course without additional complexity, this session will give you solid ideas and direction you can use right away.
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
399065 - Teaching Political Science Online 4.17.26
April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - April 17, 2026 12:00 PM
April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - April 17, 2026 12:00 PM
This workshop is designed to help STC Political Science faculty members to better teach online courses. Topics explored will include online course creation, adoption of new material, earning Life-long Learning credits, troubleshooting your class, etc.
401798 - Harnessing AI to Enhance Accessibility
April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - April 17, 2026 11:00 AM
April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - April 17, 2026 11:00 AM
Join us as we delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in making the world more accessible and inclusive. This thought-provoking session explores the innovative ways in which AI technologies are breaking down barriers and revolutionizing accessibility across various domains. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, accessibility advocate, or simply curious about the transformative potential of AI, this presentation offers valuable insights and inspires dialogue on how we can leverage AI to create a more accessible and inclusive world.
401926 - RN-BSN PLO Taskforce
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
February 17, 2026 9:30 AM - April 21, 2026 12:15 PM
The RN-BSN Program PLO (Program Learning Outcomes) Taskforce is a collaborative faculty team charged with reviewing, revising, and aligning Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) across the RN-BSN curriculum. This taskforce ensures that all learning outcomes reflect current professional standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in nursing education.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing PLOs and CLOs for alignment with program goals and national standards.
Revise outcomes to ensure clarity, measurability, and relevance to evolving nursing competencies.
Map PLOs and CLOs throughout the curriculum to maintain logical progression and integration.
Collaborate with faculty to ensure course objectives support program-level outcomes.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and documentation for accreditation compliance.
Purpose & Impact:
The taskforce plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and coherence of the RN-BSN curriculum. By aligning PLOs and CLOs, the taskforce ensures that graduates meet essential competencies for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning.
402853 - Fix It with Bb Ally: Improving Accessibility in Your Blackboard Course
April 21, 2026 3:00 PM - April 21, 2026 4:00 PM
April 21, 2026 3:00 PM - April 21, 2026 4:00 PM
This session gives faculty a practical introduction to Anthology Ally and how it works inside Blackboard to strengthen the accessibility of course materials. We’ll explore Ally’s guidance tools, including indicators, feedback panels, alternative formats, and file improvement suggestions that walk you through fixes for PowerPoint, Word, PDF, and other common file types. You’ll also learn how to design accessible presentations and documents by using clear structure, readable fonts, proper color contrast, and meaningful headings. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how Ally supports inclusive course design and how to create and share accessible PowerPoint and PDF files that help every student succeed.
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
402896 - Interactive Learning in Blackboard: An Introduction to H5P
April 23, 2026 4:00 PM - April 23, 2026 5:00 PM
April 23, 2026 4:00 PM - April 23, 2026 5:00 PM
This session offers a simple introduction to H5P, a tool already built into Blackboard Ultra that makes it easy to add interactive elements to your course. We’ll explore popular content types like interactive videos, image hotspots, knowledge checks, and booklets, and look at how these features support engagement and active learning without adding extra complexity. Faculty will leave with a clear starting point and practical ideas for bringing H5P into their own courses.
399007 - Political Science Department Meeting 4.24.2026
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Monthly Department Meeting
400747 - Manager Essentials: Mentoring for Impact
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores the essential elements of effective mentoring. Participants will learn practical strategies for becoming impactful mentor and cultivating relationships that support development and long-term success.
401780 - Educational Tools & Apps You Can Get Started Using Today: Engagement Series - ONLINE
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - April 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Interested in adding some new web apps to your existing tool kit? Or just wanting to see what’s out there? Join us for a session on engaging tools and apps you can get started using today with your students! For this session, we’ll focus on engagement tools that will get you and your students learning in new and creative ways!
401917 - ACEN Prep Workshop
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
January 28, 2026 9:30 AM - April 28, 2026 12:15 PM
This workshop is designed for RN-BSN nursing faculty to review and become thoroughly familiar with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the criteria and expectations for program accreditation, as well as practical strategies for preparing a comprehensive self-study report. The session will focus on aligning curriculum, assessment, and documentation with ACEN requirements to ensure readiness for the upcoming re-accreditation process. Faculty will leave equipped with tools and insights to support successful compliance and continuous program improvement.
398143 - Best Practices: AI as Your Workplace Ally
April 28, 2026 10:00 AM - April 28, 2026 11:00 AM
April 28, 2026 10:00 AM - April 28, 2026 11:00 AM
This session introduces employees to practical ways AI can be used as a powerful tool in everyday work for enhanced productivity and creativity.
400229 - Faculty Advising Certification Training
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
February 05, 2026 2:30 PM - April 30, 2026 4:00 PM
Faculty advising is vital to student success at South Texas College. This comprehensive training program covers essential advising skills and knowledge, including degree and curriculum requirements, campus resources, advising theories, Degree Works technology, and practical advising scenarios.
The training consists of ten sessions, each lasting approximately 1.5 hours, held on Thursday afternoons. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to confidently advise, mentor, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Sessions are conducted live online via Microsoft Teams and are also recorded for later viewing. Participants can earn credit by engaging with the live or recorded sessions. Access to the recorded sessions will remain available until the last day of the current semester.
To receive certification, participants must complete 90% of the sessions, which may include a combination of live and recorded attendance. Upon successful completion, participants will be officially certified as 'Faculty Advisors'.
Full-time staff members who frequently interact with students are strongly encouraged to participate. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to recertify if more than two years have passed since their last certification, although recertification is not mandatory.
401935 - RN-BSN End of Semester Reporting
May 12, 2026 9:30 AM - May 12, 2026 1:30 PM
May 12, 2026 9:30 AM - May 12, 2026 1:30 PM
The RN-BSN End-of-Semester Reporting Meeting is a structured forum for faculty and program leadership to review and evaluate the outcomes of the semester. This meeting focuses on analyzing student performance data, assessing curriculum effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for improvement to ensure program quality and compliance with accreditation standards.
398144 - Best Practices: Emotional Intellifence and Your Career
May 26, 2026 10:00 AM - May 26, 2026 11:00 AM
May 26, 2026 10:00 AM - May 26, 2026 11:00 AM
Discover how emotional intelligence can transform your professional journey. This session explores the core components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills—and their impact on workplace success.
400741 - Manager Essentials: The Power of One-on-Ones
May 28, 2026 10:00 AM - May 28, 2026 11:00 AM
May 28, 2026 10:00 AM - May 28, 2026 11:00 AM
The session focuses on making one-on-ones more purposeful and impactful. Participants will learn how to structure effective conversations to support development, alignment and engagement to create a stronger team.
400732 - Manager Essentials: Leading Through Change
June 18, 2026 10:00 AM - June 18, 2026 11:00 AM
June 18, 2026 10:00 AM - June 18, 2026 11:00 AM
Change is constant and effective leadership is key to navigating it successfully. This session equips leaders with practical strategies to manage transitions, communicate with transparency and support teams through uncertainty.
398146 - Best Practices: Networking: Builing Connections That Matter
July 28, 2026 10:00 AM - July 28, 2026 11:00 AM
July 28, 2026 10:00 AM - July 28, 2026 11:00 AM
Discover in this session how strategic networking can impact your professional growth. Join us to explore how networking can be your career superpower.
400737 - Manager Essentials: Understanding Personality Types to Lead with Awareness and Flexibility
July 30, 2026 10:00 AM - July 30, 2026 11:00 AM
July 30, 2026 10:00 AM - July 30, 2026 11:00 AM
This session helps manager explore how personality type influences communication, collaboration, and motivation in the workplace. Participants will learn practical strategies to adapt their leadership style to foster stronger
team dynamics.
398996 - Political Science DCF and Adjunct Meeting 1.17.26
January 17, 2026 1:30 PM - August 17, 2026 3:30 PM
January 17, 2026 1:30 PM - August 17, 2026 3:30 PM
NACEP Faculty Standard annual discipline specific professional development
398147 - Best Practices: Influencing Others Into Action
August 25, 2026 10:00 AM - August 25, 2026 11:00 AM
August 25, 2026 10:00 AM - August 25, 2026 11:00 AM
Positive influence can help drive outcomes without relying on authority. Explore practical strategies to communicate persuasively and create alignment for your team.
400752 - Manager Essentials: Communicating for Team Success
August 28, 2026 10:00 AM - August 28, 2026 11:00 AM
August 28, 2026 10:00 AM - August 28, 2026 11:00 AM
This session equips managers with practical tools to communicate assertively and authentically in a variety of workplace situations. Participants will explore techniques for delivering clear messages and projecting confidence through body language and tone.
398150 - Best Practices: Finding Joy in the Work You Do
September 22, 2026 10:00 AM - September 22, 2026 11:00 AM
September 22, 2026 10:00 AM - September 22, 2026 11:00 AM
This session explores practical ways to bring positivity and purpose into your daily work. Learn strategies to boost motivation and cultivate a mindset that makes work more fulfilling.
400787 - Manager Essentials: Navigating Difficult Conversations
September 24, 2026 10:00 AM - September 24, 2026 11:00 AM
September 24, 2026 10:00 AM - September 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Whether addressing performance issues, delivering tough feedback or managing conflict, participants will learn strategies to stay focused, listen actively and foster constructive dialogue.
398302 - Best Practices: Perspectives-Seeing Beyond Your View
October 27, 2026 10:00 AM - October 27, 2026 11:00 AM
October 27, 2026 10:00 AM - October 27, 2026 11:00 AM
Our experiences, beliefs, and roles shape how we see the world, but what happens when we step outside our own viewpoint? This session explores the power of diverse perspectives when collaborating for enhanced personal growth.
400789 - Manager Essentials: Building High Performing Teams
October 30, 2026 10:00 AM - October 30, 2026 11:00 AM
October 30, 2026 10:00 AM - October 30, 2026 11:00 AM
This session provides managers with practical strategies to cultivate high-performing teams. Participants will explore key elements such as trust, clear roles, psychological safety, and shared goals to better learn how to foster collaboration, accountability
and improvement.
Due to liability issues, we respectfully request that workshop participants refrain from bringing children, regardless of age, to Region One Education Service Center while attending professional development sessions.
It is the policy of Region One Education Service Center not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its vocational programs, services, or activities required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
