Professional Development Day is set for Tuesday, Feb. 12, and everyone is invited to participate at some level. The day will include breakfast at all locations, collegewide announcements, professional development workshops and departmental meetings. Please consult with your supervisor to learn how your team will participate. The full program can be viewed here and printed
CF will host the 31st Annual Early Childhood Conference in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Saturday, March 30, at its Ocala Campus. The conference will be held from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center. Registration is $40 before Feb. 25, and $60 after that date. Attendees can
Join the next OPD Workshop as the Business Office reviews a variety of items along with providing hands on experience on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. If you are new to the college, need a refresher course, or just have some questions, this workshop is for you.
Join the next professional development workshop on “Diving Deeper into Canvas, Assignments” on Monday, Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. Topics include: assignment groups, different submission types, creating extra credit, Turnitin, peer reviews, SpeedGrader and other settings. For more information, contact Steve Hill at ext. 1762 or OPD@cf.edu. Add to
Join the next professional development workshop on “Americans with Disabilities Act-Service and Emotional Animals” on Monday, Feb. 25, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. Learn more about service and emotional support animals and the differences, the distinctions, and what it means for faculty and staff. For more information or to reserve
Join the next professional development workshop on “Word: Tables, Styles and Themes” on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. Want to really give your documents the wow factor? Join Nancy Abshier as she presents how to effectively incorporate tables within your documents and how styles and themes impact your
Join the next professional development workshop on “Social Media” on Friday, Feb. 22, from 10-11 a.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. This workshop will discuss managing a social media account on behalf of an organization or group. Social media is a great way to connect with others who have a common interest. With time,
Join the next professional development workshop on “Social Media” on Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. or on Friday, Feb. 22, from 10-11 a.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. This workshop will discuss managing a social media account on behalf of an organization or group. Social media is a great way to connect with
Join the next professional development workshop on “Microsoft Word 2016” on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. This workshop will feature a variety of commands to make your word processing more efficient. Fonts, quick key commands, tips and tricks will be covered. A sneak peak at what is coming
You are invited to attend a workshop that will demystify Excel, especially as it relates to the creation of Meta-Major Pathways for our students on Wednesday, Jan. 23 in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. There will be tips, tricks and even some treats. Come with questions! The lab will be open for you to
Join OPD as they do the final deep dive into Canvas on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 12:30-1 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. This workshop will cover apps and tools that may be useful to engage faculty and students, as well as Q&A and tips and tricks. Discussion will be hosted by Cole Diaz. For more
Join the next professional development workshop on “Getting Organized,” on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. This workshop will cover tips and tricks for Outlook. For more information, contact Steve Hill at ext. 1762 or OPD@cf.edu.To reserve your seat, please contact Steve Hill at hills@cf.edu or ext. 1762. Add to my calendar
Join OPD as they do the next deep dive into Canvas on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 12:30-1 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. This workshop will cover the Modules page, more advanced use of the People page and creating student groups. For more information, contact Steve Hill at ext. 1762 or OPD@cf.edu. Add to my calendar
Join the next professional development workshop on “Dealing with Disruptive and Distressed Students,” on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from noon-1 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. This workshop is designed to help faculty and staff learn how to handle disruptive and/or distressed students. A variety of topics will be covered. Prevent disruptions, including those
For two weeks, Oct. 22-Nov. 2, faculty and staff are invited to visit a variety of classrooms to become a student again. For an hour or two, enjoy learning from some of CF’s best and brightest instructors. Click here for a list of classrooms to visit. This event is brought to you be the Teaching
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about financial aid. Join OPD and Patrick Hoffman, financial aid director on Monday, Nov. 19 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. Seating is limited to 25. Topics include: how aid is determined, types of aid, limitations of certain aid types, what happens if
Join the next professional development workshop on “Conquering Student Loan Debt, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from noon-1 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. Lunch will be provided. Did you know? Nationally seven out of 10 college graduates owe an average of $30,000 in student loans. Americans owe more than $1.3 trillion in student loan
Join OPD for this 90-minute workshop on “Taking Control of Your Finances” on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 107. This workshop is designed to help evaluate your current spending habits and create a plan to help accomplish your financial goals. You will learn tips for reducing expenses, managing
Join the next professional development workshop on Monday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m.-noon in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. This workshop will cover information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Red Flag Rules. Attendees will learn about privacy rights regarding students records and more. To reserve your seat, please contact
Join the next professional development workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from noon-1 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. This workshop is designed to help faculty and staff learn how to handle disruptive and/or distressed students. A variety of topics will be covered. Prevent disruptions, including those caused by students with disabilities. Identify the
