Spring Meeting and Professional Development Day is January 3, 2024.
| 8:00 a.m. | Light breakfast available in the Screaming Eagles Arena Lobby |
| 9:00 a.m. | Spring University Meeting |
| 10:30 a.m. | Concurrent professional development sessions begin |
| 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Lunch served in the University Center Loft and Eagles Nest |
| 4:00 p.m. | Concurrent professional development sessions conclude |
Participation in Professional Development Day is voluntary. Registration is only required for organizational purposes, and to ensure sessions do not exceed designated room capacities. Register for Professional Development Day here.
2024 Professional Development Day Sessions:
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Emotional Intelligence 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been found to be an important aspect of individual and organizational success. In this workshop, we will explore the five (EI) domains that include both personal components (self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-motivation) and social components (social awareness and social skills). Join Britney Orth and Crystal Willoughby from the Dean of Students Office (DOSO) in this session on how the incorporation of emotional intelligence strategies in our care and conduct work illustrate how EI can benefit students, faculty, and the institution. If participants would like to learn more about their individual emotional intelligence prior to the presentation, they may go to the following link to complete the free inventory: https://www.truity.com/test/emotional-intelligence-test. |
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Indiana College Core & You 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Indiana high schools are being encouraged to offer the Indiana College Core (ICC), a 30-hour general education certificate comprised of dual credit, dual enrollment, and credit by exam (i.e. Advanced Placement). To date, 223 high schools make this credential available to their students, but the number is growing (mycollegecore.org). We at USI can expect more prospective and matriculating students to arrive with this credential in hand. This session will overview the ICC, how it impacts students of various majors, and will begin a conversation about how we can more thoughtfully support these students in their unique transition to college. This session is appropriate for anyone who encounters prospective and new students, whether in academic, student life, housing, or athletics. |
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Surest: There's No Catch 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
USI’s newest insurance plan is innovative and provides cost transparency in advance. Learn how to make more informed decisions on ways to save on your healthcare expenses. |
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Slate 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
The university will be transitioning to Slate Student Success in the spring semester. This initial implementation of Slate focuses on student advising and review of Formal Application for Graduation. This session is intended for anyone that serves in advising roles for students. |
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Zotero 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
An introduction to (or refresher on) how to make the most of Zotero, everyone’s favorite free, open-source citation manager and research organization tool. Note: registered participants should bring their own laptops to the session, and should arrange to download and install the free Zotero desktop application before they arrive. Get the downloads here: https://www.zotero.org/download/ |
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Chrome River Travel Refresher 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Have a question about University business travel, or need a refresher on Chrome River reports? Then sign up for this session for an overview of travel resources and Chrome River reports. Susanne Stanley and Tricia Tieken will provide guidance and be available to answer your questions. |
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What is Watermark - Faculty Success 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
USI will be launching a better way to capture faculty activity and use the data to create CVs, annual reports, and more in 2024. You are invited to learn about the Watermark Faculty Success tool and take a hands-on preview! Bring an electronic copy of your CV to try out importing information into your profile. This will be held in a computer lab; you are welcome to bring your laptop. This is the first of many preview and in-depth training opportunities that will be available. |
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Cleaning Up After Your Digital Parrot: Practical Tips for Dealing with ChatGPT in the Classroom 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Join us for a beginner-friendly session on how Large Language Models like Chat GPT work (and don't work) and some common-sense guidance and practice for dealing with them when you teach. |
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SOAR 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
The benefits of SOAR (Scholarly Open Access Repository) at USI and Open Access Review and Funding will be explored together. This session will help get your scholarship in gear for 2024 and beyond with useful scholarly communication knowledge. |
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Get Ready for Retirement! 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
This live workshop is ideal for USI employees 5-10 years away from retirement. Learn about USI’s retirement policy offerings, who is eligible and the transition process from an active employee to a retiree status. |
*Location assignments may be subject to change based on registration volume.