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Winter/Spring 2020 Course Schedule

Strategy #5 of Ocean County College’s Strategies for Success 2015-2020, is to “create a highly effective, challenging, supportive, and sustainable work environment.” In pursuit of this goal, the college is investing substantial resources in professional development and training programs for all employees. The goal is to build an employee base with a mix of talents that are needed to become a national leader in community college education. As Ocean County College employees, it is imperative we stay current in our knowledge, skills, and competencies in order to function at the level our job requires. We are excited to release the Winter/Spring 2020 Chart Your Success learning and organizational training program. Check out the course offerings and discuss with your manager how attending will benefit you and your department. Register now! Space is limited.

Employees requesting an accommodation due to disability should contact Human Resources at 732-255-0336 or email hr@ocean.edu a minimum of one week prior to the event.

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College Knowledge –College Business Processes Whether you are a new or experienced employee, keeping up-to-date with college business processes and office technology skills is essential.

Computer ApplicationsStay current with the latest software. Get the tools you need to do your job more efficiently.

Innovative TeachingEnhance your teaching techniques and skills to support excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. Workshops and online resources are designed to help you enhance students’ learning experiences.

Leadership AcademyOcean County College’s Leadership Academy is a component of Ocean County College’s Strategies for Success, specifically Strategy #3: Strengthen Leadership at All Levels.

Legal, Regulatory, and SafetyLegal, Regulatory, and Safety trainings explore Ocean County College’s adherence to safety and security, federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Managers’ Institute Get equipped with essential tools and principles to enhance your management skills.

The Ocean Way training program supports Ocean County College’s Strategies for Success, specifically Strategy #2: Build Resilience through Innovation, Reinvention, and New Programs and Strategy #5: Create a Highly-Effective, Challenging, Supportive, and Sustainable Work Environment.

Work Life BalanceLearn to balance your professional and personal life. Be happier, healthier, and more productive.

Workplace Skills Enhance your ability to do your job well and readily adapt to the changing demands of the workplace.

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College Knowledge

College Business ProcessesWhether you are a new or experienced employee, keeping up-to-date with college business processes and office technology skills is essential. Choose the relevant training based upon your position’s role. Your manager’s approval is required.

Accounts PayableDelivery: Classroom or individual session.Audience: Staff and Faculty who incur expenses for conferences, seminars, travel, professional organization memberships, and those who approve vouchers for payment.This training will review the college’s accounts payable process and related procedures to include travel expense authorizations and memo invoice processes. Attendees will gain an understanding of the requirements for submission of vendor invoices and methods of controlling expenses by verifying and reconciling invoices. For more information or to request training session contact:Bridget Durbin, Accounts Payable LeadEmail: bdurbin@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2058

College RelationsAudience: Employees entering work orders for their departments.Working on a program or event? College Relations wants to help you get the word out! In this workshop, learn about the services provided by the College Relations team. Get ideas and tips to help craft the perfect message for your intended audience, learn how to complete the College Relations intake form, and increase engagement from the college community.For more information or to register, contact: Alyssa Tipton, Talent & Organizational Development Coordinator Email: atipton@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2826

Grants Management & Compliance at OCCAudience: Staff and faculty members interested in pursuing grant funding opportunities.Online training available employee.ocean.edu/offices-and-services/grant-information/(Note: A Grants Development and Management Reference Handbook specific to OCC procedures is on this site.)This training introduces the basics of grant writing (steps, terms, types of grants, funding sources, etc.) and provides an overview of the grants development process at OCC. Topics include the policies and procedures for grant implementation and specific federal requirements for grant reporting.For more information or to request training session contact:Kayci Clayton • Email: kclayton@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2962

https://employee.ocean.edu/offices-and-services/grant-information/

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PurchasingAudience: Staff involved in purchase decision making or processing online purchase requisitions.Delivery: Classroom or employee’s workstation.This training will review the purchasing process and related procedures. It covers the “how-to” of submitting requests to purchase goods or services using online requisitions, required compliance documentation for meeting NJ State statute thresholds and requirements, and best practices for vendor contract management. Information on timelines will be provided to aid departments with planning projected purchasing needs.For more information or to request training session contact:Matt Banner, Senior Buyer Email: mbanner@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2051

Using Classroom TechnologiesAudience: All employees using classroom technologiesThis class will demonstrate how to use the many features of classroom technologies available on OCC Campuses. From turning on the projector and using the VDI (Terminal PC) to operating the Blu-Ray/DVD Player via the touch panel. An introduction and general overview of the Epson Brightlink Interactive Whiteboard and its interactive tools will be provided. Time is allotted to answer technical questions.

Check out training videos on Ocean Connect and explore the various classroom technologies.For more information or to request training session contact: Kevin Braendly, Instructional Technology Systems Manager Email: kbraendly@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2261

Work OrdersAudience: Employees entering work orders for their departmentsQuestions on the process and procedure for creating and submitting facility work orders? Contact an expert who will walk you through the process!Call Work Control for answers to your questions or concerns.For more information or to request training session contact: Work Control Office • Phone: ext. 4444

https://oceancc.sharepoint.com/sites/aa/facultyresources/SitePages/Classroom%20Technology.aspx

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Computer Applications

Stay current with the latest software and learn tips for mastering your computer skills by attending the following workshop.

ExcelEnd your Excel frustrations! Learn tips and shortcuts to breeze through spreadsheets, graphs, and financial reporting.

Excel Advanced: Build on your current Excel skills and learn how to use data analysis functions, create and modify tables, create charts and insert graphics to reflect your data, create PivotTables, and enhance workbooks.To register, contact Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu

# Date: Wednesday, February 12 from 2:00pm-4:00pm # Location: LIBR 006

Innovative Teaching

Enhance your teaching techniques and skills to support excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. Workshops and online resources are designed to help you enhance students’ learning experiences. Materials include information on how to motivate students to increase engagement and intellectual curiosity, as well as how to develop probing questions, promote comprehensive class discussions, and more! Resources on teaching digitally native students are also available. These workshops utilize research-proven models and are designed for Faculty, Lecturers, and Adjunct Faculty.

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Arts and Humanities Adjunct WebEx SeriesThe Arts and Humanities Adjunct WebEx meetings are designed to provide professional development opportunities for adjunct faculty with particular regard to Arts and Humanities disciplines. While the live meetings are invitation-only, recordings of the meetings and the pedagogical resources discussed are available as a module under the Center for Instructional Empowerment. Presentation topics include reaching the English-Language Learner, engaging students in the classroom and on campus, utilizing technological tools such as the Peer Review feature on Canvas, and developing curriculum that reflects current societal issues and events, among others. These virtual meetings allow for adjunct faculty to highlight their expertise and facilitate pedagogical discussion. The CIE is accessible to faculty on campus through Canvas or by visiting go.ocean.edu/cie. The “Arts and Humanities School Content” module houses recordings of the meetings, presentation material, and discussion board. This module is located on the home page and in the “Modules” section.For more information, contact Heather Sciarappa at hsciarappa@ocean.edu.

CARE ReportingAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 15 participantsIn September 2018, OCC implemented an online CARE reporting system, designed to address concerns about students’ behavior, in-class activities, attendance, concerning issues, writings, health concerns, and other issues impacting safety and students’ academic success. CARE reports must be completed promptly and with appropriate information. This workshop will review how to write a CARE report, when to submit a report, and what happens after submission.To register, contact Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu.

# Date: Friday, January 31 from 2:00pm-3:00pm # Date: Friday, February 21 from 10:00am-11:00am # Location: LIBR 017

Center for Instructional EmpowermentThe Center for Instructional Empowerment (CIE) is an online resource designed to provide a central location for instructor resources related to Online and Face-to-Face learning. Inside, you will find audio and video resources related to professional development, information on best practices related to compliance with ADA, Creative Commons, Copyright and Fair Use, as well as support information for Canvas and all of our integrated publishers. Access the CIE by visiting go.ocean.edu/cie. For more information, contact Eric Daniels at edaniels@ocean.edu.

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Differentiation StrategiesClass size limited to 18 participantsStudents enter our classrooms with diverse abilities and needs. As educators, our challenge is to “meet the needs of all.” Explore turn-key, differentiated strategies that model Differential Instruction (DI) including Tiered Assignments, Think-Pair-Share, Flexible Grouping, the power of Formative Assessment, and Google Chat. Join us to see how DI strategies can be used to motivate students and to raise student achievement. Sponsored by the Ocean County College Professional Development Academy. To register, contact Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu.

# Date: Friday, March 27 from 11:00am-2:00pm # Location: INST 107

E-Learning Professional Development SeriesThe e-Learning Department hosts a virtual professional development webinar each month. These educational webinars provide pedagogical best practices and practical strategies for instructors to effectively utilize OCC technological online resources. If you are interested in hosting a webinar in your area of expertise, you can email Vivian Lynn at vlynn@ocean.edu. You will find a list of the upcoming workshops on the CIE (Center for Instructional Development). You can access the CIE by visiting: go.ocean.edu/cie.

Engaging Students in the ClassroomClass size limited to 18 participantsTo truly engage students, we must provide them with the opportunity to become engineers of their learning. Achieving this level of student engagement involves employing various instructional strategies, providing interventions, developing relationships, and utilizing tiered instruction to address equity and access for each learner. This workshop will explore the strategies that help educators turn instruction into learning by creating a classroom experience that is relevant and meaningful through social, emotional, and connected learning. Sponsored by the Ocean County College Professional Development Academy. To register, contact Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu.

# Date: Friday, June 5 from 11:00am-2:00pm # Location: INST 107

Identifying and Reporting Student Conduct ConcernsAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 25 participantsThis session will identify behaviors that violate the Code of Student Conduct, how to report inappropriate conduct using our “Report a Concern” form, and the process the Student Conduct office follows when investigating and sanctioning conduct violations. To register, contact Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu.

# Date: Friday, February 7 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Date: Friday, March 27 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Date: Friday, April 24 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Location: BART 203

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Inquiry-Based InstructionClass size limited to 18 participantsWith a few small shifts, your students can become motivated to observe, conduct research, expand their common learning practices, and collaborate via “student think tanks” that promote new, exciting points of understanding. Wondering how to grow your capacity? Join us to explore how to jump-start your INQUIRY-BASED lessons and transform learning to reflect that deep, below-the-surface knowledge that inquiry yields. Sponsored by the Ocean County College Professional Development Academy. To register, contact Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu.

# Date: Friday, February 28 from 10:00am-1:00pm # Location: INST 107

Questioning TechniquesClass size limited to 18 participantsTeachers will walk away from this workshop with common-sense strategies for asking deeper questions that will keep the students accountable and paying attention. Sponsored by the Ocean County College Professional Development Academy. To register, contact Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu.

# Date: Friday, April 3 from 10:00am-1:00pm # Location: INST 107

Teaching Students with DisabilitiesClass size limited to 18 participantsStudents are coming to our classrooms today with a variety of learning disabilities. In order to be successful learners, student accommodations include specified assistive technologies, extended time for assignments, and other support. In this workshop, different teaching strategies and instructional tools will be discussed to meet the needs of this growing population of students better. There will be an opportunity for staff to address and workshop some situations that they are facing in their classes. Sponsored by the Ocean County College Professional Development Academy.To register, contact Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu.

# Date: Friday, May 1 from 10:00am-1:00pm # Location: INST 107

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Leadership Academy

Ocean County College’s Leadership Academy is a component of the “Strategies for Success 2015-2020” Strategic Plan.

The year-long program is intended to allow selected participants to learn about, discuss, and practice leadership using a variety of methods. The program will also provide comprehensive feedback in the form of a 360-degree review and facilitated self-assessment through one-on-one coaching.

If you are a full-time Administrative employee with division or department responsibility (generally defined as Director or above) or an Administrative employee or faculty member who serves in leadership roles at OCC; or have served in leadership roles in past employment, you are eligible to apply for the program.

A broadcast message will be sent when applications are being accepted for the next cohort.

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Legal, Regulatory, & Safety

NOTE: Registration for all courses requires a manager’s approval. Legal, Regulatory, and Safety training explore Ocean County College’s adherence to safety and security federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Training ProgramsAudience: All employeesThe goal of the Ocean County College Office of Security and Safety is to support the educational mission of the college by promoting safety, providing a variety of emergency services, and working in collaboration with the entire college and the community. The Office of Security and Safety will partner with students, faculty, and staff to provide a safe and secure learning environment. Many safety lectures and customized training programs are available by request.Programs include:

#Active Shooter/Hostile Intruder Training #Front Desk Safety #Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) # Identity Theft Prevention #Personal Safety Awareness #Fire Safety/Building Marshall #Bystander Intervention # Internet Safety #Drug and Alcohol Awareness

For more information or to register, contact: Officer Wayne Reed, Security Officerwreed@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2478

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Managers’ Institute

Equip yourself with the essential tools and competencies necessary as a manager.For more information or to register for the following classes, contact:Alyssa Tipton, Talent & Organizational Development CoordinatorEmail: atipton@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2826

The Art of Delegating EffectivelyAudience: Managers and aspiring Managers • Class size limited to 15 participants Delegation is a crucial skill for managers, and it is essential to know there is an art to delegating. When delegation is done right, it means everyone on your team wins! Attend this workshop to learn what and how to delegate and to whom to delegate.

# Date: Wednesday, May 13 from 8:30am-12:30pm # Location: BART 203

Budget Manager BasicsAudience: Managers and those employees who manage budgetsGo beyond the mechanics of accessing financial data. This training will help managers understand the level of flexibility within their control to make their budgets meet department needs, and includes a review of timelines and threshold requirements to assist with planned purchases. Tools available for projecting purchasing needs and best practices for vendor management will also be discussed.

# Training available upon request.

Bulletproof Documentation Audience: Managers and aspiring managers • Class size limited to 15 participantsIn this workshop, you will learn why documentation is necessary, the difference between inadequate and proper documentation, and an easy-to-follow process for creating clear and concise documentation that will protect you in employment decisions.

# Date: Wednesday, February 26 from 9:00am-11:00am # Location: TECH 107

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CARE ReportingAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 15 participantsIn September 2018, OCC implemented an online CARE reporting system, designed to address concerns about students’ behavior, in-class activities, attendance, concerning issues, writings, health concerns, and other issues impacting safety and students’ academic success. CARE reports must be completed promptly and with appropriate information. This workshop will review how to write a CARE report, when to submit a report, and what happens after submission.

# Date: Friday, January 31 from 2:00pm-3:00pm # Date: Friday, February 21 from 10:00am-11:00am # Location: LIBR 017

Finance for the Non-Financial ManagerAudience: Managers • Class size limited to 16 participantsAll managers need a solid working knowledge of how the institution operates from a financial perspective. In this workshop, participants will learn about funding sources of the operating budget, the budget cycle at OCC, and how the budget supports the “Charting Our New Course” strategic plan. Differences between the capital, auxiliary, restricted, and operating budgets, as well as nuances of the legislated procurement environment OCC operates in, and how to prepare a case for proposed funding of an initiative or item will also be covered.

# Date: Tuesday, March 31 from 9:00am-12:00pm # Location: GATE 401

First Time SupervisorAudience: New Managers or Aspiring Managers • Class size limited to 15 participantsThis program will help supervisors develop or strengthen basic and practical skills of supervision. It is designed for new or aspiring supervisors who must begin building a solid foundation of proven management techniques and powerful strategies to become confident and respected leaders.

# Date: Wednesday, April 15 from 8:30am-12:30pm # Location: BART 203

Identifying and Reporting Student Conduct ConcernsAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 25 participantsNavigating the reporting of student conduct concerns does not need to be complicated. This session will identify behaviors that violate the Code of Student Conduct, how to report inappropriate conduct using our “Report a Concern” form, and the process the Student Conduct office follows when investigating and sanctioning conduct violations.

# Date: Friday, February 7 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Date: Friday, March 27 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Date: Friday, April 24 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Location: BART 203

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Leading Meetings that WorkAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 15 participantsGet the most from your meetings—make them productive vehicles for communicating, connecting, and accomplishing real work. This course will provide you with the skills needed to lead meetings effectively.

# Date: Wednesday, March 11 from 8:30am-12:00pm # Location: TECH 107

Managing One-on-One PerformanceAudience: Managers • Class size limited to 12 participantsUsing the One-on-One Performance Management Continuum, participants will learn how to identify performance issues and select appropriate solutions to help employees achieve a satisfactory performance level. Managers will learn to improve performance through a change in behavior, enhance their ability to create a constructive communication environment, and learn to provide performance feedback that is clear, concise, and behavior specific.

# Dates: Wednesday, February 5 & Thursday, February 6 from 8:15am-1:30pm # Dates: Thursday, March 19 & Friday, March 20 from 8:15am-1:30pm # Location: GATE 401

Managing Stress in the WorkplaceAudience: Managers • Class size limited to 25 participantsLearn how to communicate and facilitate a positive working relationship with any personality type. We will examine the role of attitudes and perceptions and how to make the most of our diverse relationships with others. Learn the causes of professional and personal items that manifest stress. The goal for this session is to provide you with information applicable to the workplace stressors unique to you so that you can begin to address and manage these stressors effectively.

# Date: Friday, March 6 from 10:00am-11:00am # Location: BART 203

Performance Management: The EvaluationAudience: Managers • Class size limited to 15 participants This workshop will provide an overview of the Performance Program- establishing a plan for your employees, finalizing goals, creating developmental objectives, and conducting performance evaluations. During this training, you will review and discuss the evaluation template and use scenarios that will illustrate how to select appropriate performance category ratings for your employees.

# Date: Wednesday, April 22 from 2:00pm-4:00pm # Date: Tuesday, April 28 from 9:00am-11:00am # Location: TECH 107

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Performance Management: The PlanAudience: Managers • Class size limited to 15 participantsFailing to plan is planning to fail. Setting goals and developmental activities for your staff is the first and most critical step in performance management. This session will cover goal setting basics, determining appropriate development activities, and review the online PeopleAdmin process.

# Date: Thursday, June 18 from 2:00pm-4:00pm # Date: Tuesday, June 30 from 9:00am-11:00am # Location: TECH 107

Personnel Agenda TrainingAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 20 participantsLearn what is involved in producing the Personnel Agenda for the Board of Trustees. Discover which personnel actions must be approved by the Board of Trustees and why you are critical to ensuring compliance. Special attention will be given to the monthly timeline and why it is in place. We will leave lots of time for questions!

# Date: Monday, May 4 from 2:00pm-3:00pm # Location: TECH 107

Policies, Contracts, and Laws, OH MY! (Part 1)Audience: Managers • Class size limited to 15 participantsLeaves of Absence and Your Staff. This workshop, designed for supervisors, will help them understand their role in managing employee absences, and the various federal and state laws regulating job-protected leaves of absence. You will learn how to recognize requests and handle absences to ensure you follow and enforce college policies and federal/state law requirements consistently, uniformly, and in a nondiscriminatory manner.

# Date: Tuesday, March 17 from 2:00pm-4:00pm # Location: BART 203

Policies, Contracts, and Laws, OH MY! (Part 2)Audience: Managers • Class size limited to 15 participantsEmployment Laws that Managers Need to Know. Every manager needs to understand the basics of employment laws and to avoid potential legal landmines that impact the workplace. This workshop will introduce you to various employment laws and best practices for ensuring you are compliant.

# Date: Friday, April 3 from 9:00am-11:00am # Location: LIBR 006

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QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)Audience: All employees • Class size limited to 70 participantsParticipants will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to respond in a potentially life-saving way to encourage a person to get help. To register, contact Counseling Services at ext. 2911 or couselingservices@ocean.edu.

# Date: Monday, February 3 from 12:30pm-2:30pm # Snow Date: Monday, February 10 from 12:30pm-2:30pm # Location: TECH 115

Records: Retention and DestructionAudience: Employees who manage department/division retention files and records Class size limited to 15 participantsDid you know there are legal requirements placed upon the retention of files and records by the State of New Jersey and the federal government? Attend this training to learn what to do with the files and records, how to do it, and when to do it.

# Date: Tuesday, June 23 from 10:00am-11:00am # Location: TECH 107

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The Ocean Way training program supports Ocean County College’s Strategies for Success, specifically Strategy #2: Build Resilience through Innovation, Reinvention, and New Programs and Strategy #5: Create a Highly-Effective, Challenging, Supportive and Sustainable Work Environment.

For more information or to register for the following classes, contact:Alyssa Tipton, Talent & Organizational Development Coordinator Email: atipton@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2826

This workshop equips participants with OCC’s vision for a culture of service excellence. It provides tools to assist each person in their pursuit of excellent service delivery and more positive student experience.Workshop attendees will explore techniques and approaches to providing excellent customer service while learning new ways to problem-solve. Looking at generational differences, the role of ethical and civil behavior within our campus community, and non-verbal and verbal communication skills, participants will come away with more tools to effectively deal with student issues and behaviors and recognize the signs of a student in trouble.

Training to be offered: # Date: Friday, February 7 & Friday, February 14 from 1:00pm-5:00pm # Date: Friday, May 1 from 8:30am-5:00pm # Location: TECH 115

First Things First: The Importance of a Civil Environment and Ethical Conduct at Ocean County CollegeAudience: For employees who attended The Ocean Way training before August 2019 Class size limited to 25 participants. Employees will learn why OCC regards a civil working and learning environment and ethical conduct in all matters as foundational to OCC’s success. The college’s Civility Statement, Code of Ethics (Policy #3005), Trustee Code of Ethics (Policy #1450), and Student Code of Conduct (Policy #5247) will be reviewed and discussed. Avenues for resolving or reporting instances of uncivil or unethical behaviors will be presented. At the end of this session, each employee should understand their role in upholding these two fundamental institutional tenants.

# Date: Friday, February 7 from 1:00pm-2:30pm # Date: Friday, May 1 from 8:30am-10:00am # Date: Wednesday, June 3 from 10:00am-11:30am # Location: BART 203

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Work-Life Balance

Get the tools you need to balance your professional and personal life. Be happier, healthier, and more productive.For more information or to register for the following classes, contact:Alyssa Tipton, Talent & Organizational Development Coordinator Email: atipton@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2826

Employee Assistance ProgramAudience: All employeesThe Employee Assistance Program is a confidential program that helps employees deal effectively with personal problems that may affect their well-being, their home lives, and their job performance. Reach out to HR to schedule a 15-minute Ocean Express HR Mini Clinic at your next department meeting!

Stress ManagementAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 16 participantsStress is an unavoidable part of life. Sometimes the demands and pressure of the workplace, combined with the demands of your personal life, can feel overwhelming. This workshop explores the causes of such stress and offers stress management strategies that you can utilize at work and home.

# Date: Wednesday, May 6 from 9:00am-12:00pm # Location: BART 203

Time ManagementAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 16 participantsTime is money, the saying goes, and much of it is lost in disorganization and disruption. We deal with a constant barrage of technology, people, and tasks that can contribute to that disorganization. Many people find they float from one task to another, trying to get everything done, and getting stressed in the process. In this workshop, you will learn how to make the most of your time by getting a grip on your workflow, workload, and office space.

# Date: Tuesday, March 3 from 8:30am-12:30pm # Location: BART 203

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Workplace Skills

Enhance your ability to do your job well and readily adapt to the changing demands of the workplace.For more information or to register for the following classes, contact:Alyssa Tipton, Talent & Organizational Development Coordinator Email: atipton@ocean.edu • Phone: ext. 2826

CARE Reporting Audience: General • Class size limited to 15 participantsIn September 2018, OCC implemented an online CARE reporting system, designed to address concerns about students’ behavior, in-class activities, attendance, concerning issues, writings, health concerns, and other issues impacting safety and students’ academic success. CARE reports must be completed promptly and with appropriate information. This workshop will review how to write a CARE report, when to submit a report, and what happens after submission.

# Date: Friday, January 31 from 2:00pm-3:00pm # Date: Friday, February 21 from 10:00am-11:00am # Location: LIBR 017

Conflict Resolution: Getting Along in the WorkplaceAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 15 participantsThis session will help participants develop the skills needed to address challenging situations with peers to create a work environment that demonstrates respect for one another, aligns with the college’s Civility Statement, and eliminates barriers to productivity. Learn a five-step conflict resolution process to use when conflicts or difficult situations arise.

# Date: Tuesday, February 18 from 8:30am-12:30pm # Location: BART 203

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Effective Communication SkillsAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 20 participantsClear and assertive communication helps you express your thoughts with clarity and validity. It enables you to deal with all types of situations and express your point of view adequately. Our highly interactive, hands-on workshop helps you master all aspects of becoming a better communicator. From establishing rapport and building strong relationships to making an impact and communicating with difficult people in tough situations, this workshop will give you the confidence to navigate through any situation requiring clear and concise communication in writing or face-to-face.

# Date: Thursday, May 7 from 8:30am-4:30pm # Location: GATE 500

Help! I Need to Write My Self-EvaluationAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 16 participantsSelf-evaluations and performance evaluations can make even the most confident employees anxious, but that does not have to be the case. An accurate self-evaluation will give your supervisor insight into your accomplishments, growth, personal goals, and challenges during the performance year. It can also provide you with benchmarks as “goal setters: for your future career aspirations! Attend this workshop for tips on completing your self-evaluation, practice writing goals and development plans, and prepare for a productive performance evaluation meeting with your supervisor.

# Date: Monday, March 23 from 2:00pm-4:00pm # Date: Thursday, April 2 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Location: BART 203

How to be a Team PlayerAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 16 participantsTeamwork is an essential part of workplace success. It involves working with others and building relationships. Many of us would consider ourselves to be team players, but are we? In this workshop, learn what qualities make a person a good or great team player, identify individual skills and strengths, and understand how to use those skills within the context of a team is vital to help an organization succeed.

# Date: Monday, March 30 from 1:30pm-4:30pm # Location: BART 203

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Identifying and Reporting Student Conduct ConcernsAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 25 participantsNavigating the reporting of student conduct concerns does not need to be complicated. This session will identify behaviors that violate the Code of Student Conduct, how to report inappropriate conduct using our “Report a Concern” form, and the process the Student Conduct office follows when investigating and sanctioning conduct violations.

# Date: Friday, February 7 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Date: Friday, March 27 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Date: Friday, April 24 from 10:00am-12:00pm # Location: BART 203

The Internal Candidate: Competing for a Posted PositionAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 16 participantsAre you ready for your next job role? Prepare yourself to take that next step by enhancing your ability to effectively apply, attract, and secure the job of your dreams. This workshop will cover the OCC application process, writing a résumé and cover letter, and effective interviewing skills. Sign up for this session and learn how to develop and market yourself through a job hunt using your résumé, cover letter, and the essentials of behavioral interviewing techniques to land that next job.

Leading Meetings that WorkAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 15 participantsGet the most from your meetings—make them productive vehicles for communicating, connecting, and accomplishing real work. This course will provide you with the skills needed to to lead meetings effectively.

# Date: Wednesday, March 11 from 8:30am-12:00pm # Location: TECH 107

Managing ChangeAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 20 participantsToday we can access more information in a week than a president two decades ago could access during an entire term in office. This workshop is designed to help reframe issues and understand how to create a plan for change that can adapt to exponential growth. Beyond just identifying the critical steps in the change process, this workshop provides the tools for handling the “speed bumps” in a changing environment and crafting a personal change recipe.

# Date: Friday, May 8 from 8:30am-4:30pm # Location: GATE 500

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Need Help with Submitting Your Online Self-Evaluations?Audience: All employees. • Class size is limited to 15 participants Preferred prerequisite: Help! I Need to Write My Self-Evaluation!Don’t know where to start to complete your Self-Evaluation online? Challenged by the Performance Management module? Attend a session with Human Resources for assistance in completing your Self-Evaluation.

# Date: Wednesday, April 8 # Session times: 2:00pm-3:00pm • 3:00pm-4:00pm • 4:00pm-5:00pm # Date: Thursday, April 9 # Session times: 1:30pm-2:30pm • 2:30pm-3:30pm • 3:30pm-4:30pm # Date: Tuesday, April 14 # Session times: 8:00am-9:30am • 9:30am-11:00am • 11:00am-12:30pm # Location: LIBR 006

Personnel Agenda TrainingAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 18 participantsLearn what is involved in producing the Personnel Agenda for the Board of Trustees. Discover which personnel actions must be approved by the Board of Trustees and why you are critical to ensuring compliance. Special attention will be given to the monthly timeline and why it is in place. We will leave lots of time for questions and discussion!

# Date: Monday, May 4 from 2:00pm-3:00pm # Location: TECH 107

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)Audience: All employees • Class size limited to 70 participantsParticipants will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to respond in a potentially life-saving way to encourage a person to get help. To register, contact Counseling Services at ext. 2911 or email couselingservices@ocean.edu.

# Date: Monday, February 3 from 12:30pm-2:30pm # Snow Date: Monday, February 10 from 12:30pm-2:30pm # Location: TECH 115

Records: Retention and DestructionAudience: Employees who manage department/division retention files and records Class size limited to 18 participantsDid you know there are legal requirements placed upon the retention of files and records by the State of New Jersey and the federal government? Attend this training to learn what to do with the files and records, how to do it, and when to do it.

# Date: Tuesday, June 23 from 10:00am-11:00am # Location: TECH 107

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Search Committee TrainingAudience: Managers/All employees • Class size limited to 16 participantsThis training is a requirement for all employees wishing to serve on Search Committees. Review employment laws and how they apply to the college’s hiring policies and procedures, learn how to evaluate applications and résumés against published position requirements, develop your behavioral interviewing skills, hone your knowledge of OCC’s hiring procedures, and put it all together in the PeopleAdmin applicant workflow.Training conducted on an as-needed basis. Email Alyssa Tipton at atipton@ocean.edu or Christina Matuszewski at cmatuszewski@ocean.edu.

Workplace Success: Eight Key Skills You’ll NeedAudience: All employees • Class size limited to 16 participantsThere have been many studies that identify the critical skills that workers need to be successful. Various studies call them different things: critical employability skills, soft skills, or transferrable skills. Regardless of the name, these skills are critical for workplace success. Eight of the most commonly identified skills are: Being a Productive Team Member, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Self-Confidence, Creative Thinking, and Emotional Intelligence. Many of us possess one or more of these attributes already and perhaps all of them. These skills can be improved through training. This course looks to take you from where you are now to a new level of understanding for the essential skills that will help to make you successful at work.

# Date: Wednesday, June 10 from 8:30am-12:30pm # Location: BART 203

Employees requesting an accommodation due to disability should contact Human Resources at 732.255.0336 or email hr@ocean.edu a minimum of one week prior to the event.