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Weekly VN Administration Leadership Meeting

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.

This session introduces employees to practical ways AI can be used as a powerful tool in everyday work for enhanced productivity and creativity.

Join the Digital Learning team for an open lab session offering hands-on support with gradebook setup, content updates and organization, visibility settings, accessibility, batch edits, Microsoft Education tools, and more. This session provides a comfortable space for faculty to work, ask questions, and receive individualized support throughout the semester.

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The workshop will emphasize the importance of self-awareness and intentional self-care in reducing workplace stress, preventing burnout and compassion fatigue. The workshop also includes an Introduction to Laughter Yoga, a therapeutic and engaging practice shown to reduce stress, increase connection, and improve overall mood and resilience.

Department Meeting

This workshop includes five essential Core Sessions, including a Graduation Day, specifically designed for the Spring 2026 cohort of the Emerging Technologies Academy. Registration is exclusively open to applicants of the Emerging Technologies Academy.

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

The Blackboard Gradebook in Ultra can be a very effective tool in keeping both you and your students up to date on their performance. This session covers navigating the Gradebook, settings, creating columns, categories and setting up the overall grades. This will be a hands-on session so participants must be already assigned a class to attend.

Weekly VN leadership meeting

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.

This training provides a comprehensive overview of reconciliation procedures, including key requirements, best practices, and common challenges. Participants will walk through a sample reconciliation step-by-step to build confidence and ensure accuracy in their own processes. The training will be held via Microsoft Teams; a meeting link will be provided upon registration.

PCT test writing strategies and question review.

Relaxed round table discussions over AI tools, teaching strategies and ethics.

Monthly Department Meeting

AMT faculty and Dual Credit Faculty will review potential changes for the AMT CT1 & AAS degrees.

May 2026 IT Department Meeting

Press Brake Training Workshop for AMT faculty and dual credit faculty

Blackboard curriculum development for program courses.

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Transform the way you design courses with Blackboard Ultra’s AI Design Assistant. From building course structures and assessments to sourcing images and creating rubrics, this powerful tool streamlines every step of the process. Generate quizzes, design learning modules, and use AI Conversation—an interactive tool that crafts engaging, real-time discussion prompts to spark deeper student participation. Discover how AI can save time, enhance creativity, and elevate the learning experience for both educators and students.

Join us in exploring Blackboard Ultra’s new Microsoft Education integration! This exciting update enhances collaboration and productivity by connecting your Blackboard course with Microsoft tools.

May Mathematics Meeting May 8, 2026, from 9AM - 12PM at Pecan Campus J-1.216

BSN End of Semester Reporting Meeting

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.

Join the Digital Learning team for an open lab session offering hands-on support with gradebook setup, content updates and organization, visibility settings, accessibility, batch edits, Microsoft Education tools, and more. This session provides a comfortable space for faculty to work, ask questions, and receive individualized support throughout the semester.

Empower yourself with the essential skills and insights needed to streamline the management of gradebook. This comprehensive training session is tailored to equip faculty members with the knowledge and techniques required to set up, organize, and revise gradebook efficiently, while preparing them for a seamless final grade submission.

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.

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.

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: June 15th,16th, and 25th & 26th, 2026 (8:30 am to 5pm) at the South Texas College Pecan Campus

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.

Discover in this session how strategic networking can impact your professional growth. Join us to explore how networking can be your career superpower.

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.

NACEP Faculty Standard annual discipline specific professional development

Adjunct Professional Development Day South Texas College is committed to providing professional development to all the faculty, which includes over 100 adjunct faculty in the Division of Academic Affairs and Economic Development. The event is held twice a year and features presentations on the State of the Academic Affairs and Economic Development Address, upcoming goals and initiatives and engagement activities. This gives the adjunct faculty an opportunity to align with our common objectives and goals.

South Texas College is committed to providing professional development to all the faculty, which includes over 400 adjunct and dual credit faculty in the Division of Academic Affairs and Economic Development. The event is held twice a year and features presentations on the State of the Academic Affairs and Economic Development Address, updates on the Dual Credit Program, upcoming goals and initiatives, and engagement activities. This gives the dual enrollment faculty an opportunity to align with our common objectives and goals. This general session is for all dual credit faculty whose home base is a high school.

Positive influence can help drive outcomes without relying on authority. Explore practical strategies to communicate persuasively and create alignment for your team.

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.

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.

Whether addressing performance issues, delivering tough feedback or managing conflict, participants will learn strategies to stay focused, listen actively and foster constructive dialogue.