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9:00am CST

Creating Images with AI Tools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST

This presentation will showcase how AI tools can generate images for use in documents and Canvas, enhancing course materials and student engagement. Learn about image creation platforms, effective prompting, integration into Canvas, and best practices for using AI-generated visuals effectively.

Speakers

Philip Arnold

Director - Instructional Support, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CST
NKM 104

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

9:00am CST

Canva Basics: Make it Pretty

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am CST

Through guided, hands-on activities, attendees will explore Canva's core features and learn how to apply essential design principles to enhance their presentations and course instructional graphics. Participants are encouraged to bring an existing design or design idea with them.

Speakers

Jacque Harris

Instructional Designer, Ozarks Tech

I am a passionate education professional. I am driven to construct learning experiences that help students find relevance in their learning and make connections that will enrich and empower their lives beyond the classroom. Two of the best parts of my job are working with amazing... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am CST
NKM 124

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

9:00am CST

Personal Wi-Fi Networking

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am CST

In this session we talk about how to set up a secure wireless network and some of the options that should be picked when setting up a new Wi-Fi network, then we bring out an access point that is configured bad and have everyone break into it. Get your home Wi-Fi network into a safe place and learn best practices.

Speakers

Tiffany Ford

Department Chair - Computer Information Sciences, Ozarks Tech

Gabriel Hamlet

Instructor - Cybersecurity, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - 10:45am CST
PMC 157

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience Staff
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

10:00am CST

Maximizing Department Chair Tools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CST

This session will specifically focus on some of the tools that department chairs and program directors use regularly, providing guidance on how to maximize their utility. Whether you’re a seasoned department chair/program director or new to the role, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable takeaways to elevate your leadership and administrative skills. We will cover: class monitor, requisite waivers, instructor consent, course substitutions, and schedule revisions.

Speakers

Amy Payne

Director - Academic Logistics, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CST
ICW 240

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

10:00am CST

Microsoft 365 Collaboration Tools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CST

Discover how Microsoft 365’s collaboration tools—Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint—streamline teamwork, communication, and file management. Learn how Teams fosters real-time collaboration with chat, meetings, and app integrations, how OneDrive simplifies personal file storage and sharing, and how SharePoint enables structured team collaboration and content management. Gain practical insights to boost productivity and make the most of these powerful tools.

Speakers

Neil Mann

Director - Network Software, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CST
PMC 156

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

10:00am CST

TimeClock Plus Tips and Tricks for Managers

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CST

You might be surprised by the many features in TCP that can make approving your employees' time faster and more efficient. From customizing how times are displayed to filtering specific employees or hours worked by department, TCP offers a variety of options to streamline your process. You can even choose the default screen that appears when you log in. If you have specific questions, bring them along—this session is for you!

Speakers

Ren Adams

Administrative Assistant - Tutoring & Learning Center, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CST
PMC 161

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

11:00am CST

AI for Good: Promoting Responsible Use in Education

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST

As conversations around AI often focus on misuse, it is essential to shift toward empowering students to use AI ethically. At Ozarks Tech, after students showed interest in learning more, we hosted an event to explore their engagement with AI. This presentation will showcase AI prompts that help students manage time, create study guides, and boost performance ethically. We welcome a discussion on how others are guiding students to use AI effectively.

Speakers

Amethyst DiTieri

Director of Student Success - Admissions, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST
NKM 127

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience Faculty
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

11:00am CST

How to Use EMS

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST

This session will review how to reserve a room around the college utilizing the EMS system. You will be shown how to select the time, location, building, and items needed for the event, as well as any additional details the event may require. We will follow this up with the approval process and how you can know if the reservation has been approved.

Speakers

Angelea Bound

Event Setup Coordinator, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST
PMC 161

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience Faculty
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

11:00am CST

Note-Worthy: Mastering Documentation Skills

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST

Helpful tips for note-writers! If you are new to writing case notes or documentation, this session is for you! In this session, we will discuss what should be included and how best to document difficult conversations, when needed.

Speakers

Kat Westmoreland

College Navigator - Health Sciences, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST
ICW 220

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

11:00am CST

Patching Drywall

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST

A Short demonstration on how to patch small, medium, and large holes in typical drywall walls.

Speakers

Justin Frese

Instructor - Construction Technology, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST
LCN 139

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

11:00am CST

Stay in the Loop Without Going in Circles

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST

Tired of chasing down notes, documents, and emails across OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams? Microsoft Loop lets you keep everything organized in one place, so you can manage documents, tasks, and resources without the hassle of searching everywhere. If OneNote and Planner had a baby, it would be Microsoft Loop! In this session, we’ll explore the basics of Loop and how it can help you stay on top of everything—without running in circles.

Speakers

Jacque Harris

Instructional Designer, Ozarks Tech

I am a passionate education professional. I am driven to construct learning experiences that help students find relevance in their learning and make connections that will enrich and empower their lives beyond the classroom. Two of the best parts of my job are working with amazing... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST
NKM 124

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

11:00am CST

Think Beyond: Empowering Higher Education Staff by Unlocking AI's Potential with Chat GPT

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST

This session focuses on the importance and potential uses of GenerativeAI (specifically ChatGPT) for college staff and how it can become an essential part of their productivity toolkit. This presentation is designed to help you better understand GenAI in an effort to increase your efficiency and learn how to develop your AI skills.

Speakers

Jonathan Staats

Assistant College Director - Project Management, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am CST
PMC 157

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience Faculty
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

1:15pm CST

3D Printing 101

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST

Curious about 3D printing? This session will guide you through the basics and show you how anyone can dive into this exciting technology. We’ll explore the various types of 3D printing, how to prepare files using a 3D slicer program, printer settings, and the steps to successfully create your first print.

Speakers

Ryan Friend

Instructor - Drafting Design Technology, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
PMC 220

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

1:15pm CST

Intro to Personal Cybersecurity

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST

This session will provide an overview of essential cybersecurity practices to help you protect your personal information and devices from online threats. Learn about password security, recognizing phishing attempts, safe browsing habits, and how to secure your digital presence in today’s connected world.

Speakers

Tiffany Ford

Department Chair - Computer Information Sciences, Ozarks Tech

Gabriel Hamlet

Instructor - Cybersecurity, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
PMC 156

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

1:15pm CST

Salesforce, TargetX, CRM...What are These and What Do They Mean to You?

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST

As an Ozarks Tech employee we hear the terms CRM, Salesforce, and TargetX all the time, but how do these relate to me? In this session, we will give an overview of what a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is, and how Ozarks Tech is leveraging Salesforce and TargetX to tell the story of our students through data for not only our colleagues in Student Success but the college as a whole.

Speakers

James Foutch

Coordinator - CRM Business Processes & Data Analysis, Ozarks Tech

Preston Wright

Director - CRM Systems, Ozarks Tech

Stacey Funderburk

Coordinator - CRM Communications, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
ICW 238

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

1:15pm CST

Using Your Tools: uAchieve Batch

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST

Unlock the full potential of your academic advising tools in this focused session on uAchieve batch functions. Learn how to use the batch feature in the degree audit to streamline the review of multiple student records. Additionally, discover the new batch option in the degree planner, designed to simplify the process of creating student plans in bulk. This session will equip you with the skills to enhance your workflow, save time, and provide better support to your students.

Speakers

Amy Payne

Director - Academic Logistics, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
NKM 105

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience Faculty
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

1:15pm CST

Artificial Intelligence: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm CST

This presentation will explore the current state of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education, highlighting its impact on teaching, learning, and administrative processes. We will discuss the latest advancements in AI technologies, their applications in higher education, and emerging trends shaping the future. Attendees will be able to explore Microsoft Copilot AI in this session and will leave with a basic understanding of how GenAI can be used.

Speakers

Philip Arnold

Director - Instructional Support, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm CST
PMC 161

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

1:15pm CST

Genially Jam: Create, Enhance, Engage

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm CST

Participants will learn the basic functions of Genially, including how to add interactive features to their content. They will explore practical examples of Genially's use across various subjects. Through a hands-on design planning activity, participants will brainstorm and outline a Genially project tailored to their curriculum. By the end of the session, they will have a clear understanding of Genially’s features and a plan to bring interactive, engaging content into their classrooms.

Speakers

Jacque Harris

Instructional Designer, Ozarks Tech

I am a passionate education professional. I am driven to construct learning experiences that help students find relevance in their learning and make connections that will enrich and empower their lives beyond the classroom. Two of the best parts of my job are working with amazing... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm CST
LCN 207

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type General
Presenter Type External

1:15pm CST

Professors, Papers, and Productivity: How to Get Stuff Done (Without Losing Your Mind)

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm CST

Implementing productivity tips in academia is challenging for educators and administrators, as there’s no universal solution, despite abundant resources. The difficulty lies in understanding individual work styles and the unique tasks in educational settings. Focus is often disrupted by meetings, emails, and student demands, along with internal diversions. By addressing misconceptions and carefully evaluating new methods, we can adopt strategies to enhance time management and reduce overwhelm.

Speakers

Collin Funkhouser

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm CST
ICW 237

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience Staff
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

2:15pm CST

Bait and Switch: Recognizing and Avoiding Phishing Scams

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST

We've all heard of phishing scams - deceptive emails from bad actors trying to access your data. But have you heard of 'spear phishing'? What about 'whaling'? What in the world is 'vishing'? 'Clone phishing'? Come join IT as we demonstrate different types of phishing scams and show how they can get to you... hook, line, and sinker!

Speakers

Kimberly Lyons

Coordinator - Help Desk, Ozarks Tech

Owen Plaster

Help Desk Support Analyst II, Ozarks Tech

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
PMC 147

Skill-Building & Technology

Audience All Employee
Session Type Breakout
Presenter Type Internal

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