“Emotional blackmail” is often practiced in the workplace through attempts to control others in relationships through fear, obligation and guilt. Join Dr. Henri Benlolo to learn how to use transactional analysis to improve your emotional intelligence by communicating more effectively and by understanding psychological games individuals play in interpersonal communication, in order to reduce emotional ... Read more
CF faculty and staff are invited to attend the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission "Back to our Roots" spring conference on Thursday, May 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus. This professional development seminar is for beginners and experts alike! Gain expertise, network with communications professionals from colleges across the ... Read more
Monday, May 8, is the last day to register for the Back to the Roots Communication & PR Conference to be held at the Ocala Campus on Thursday, May 18. Attendees also are invited to a preconference mixer on Wednesday, May 17, at the World Equestrian Center. Click here to view the full description of ... Read more
Need to create forms? Join Amy Osborne as she presents Fun with Fillable PDFs on Wednesday, May 31, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Stearns Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. Want to collect data from a shareable PDF? In this workshop, we will walk through turning any form into a digital, fillable PDF using Adobe Acrobat. To ... Read more
All staff and faculty are invited to "Reading People, Body Language and Detecting Suspicion and Deceit," a professional development workshop presented by Dr. Henri Benlolo, on Tuesday, June 13. Body language is as important in communication as speaking, reading and writing. When we communicated nonverbally, we rely on signals to indicate what we mean and ... Read more
Want to create more powerful presentations? On Friday, Sept. 15, at 8:30-9:30 a.m., Nancy Keefer will present “The Nuts and Bolts of PowerPoint” in the Stearns Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. She will cover using templates, deciding when and how to use animation, and finding and using graphics that add to – not detract from ... Read more
Need to brush up on your Excel skills or learn helpful tips and tricks? Please Join Dave Lanzilla on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D, for the first in a series of three workshops on Excel. This workshop will take you through some of the basics and get you ... Read more
Need a refresher on Zoom? Join Cole Diaz for a workshop about Zoom on Monday, Oct. 23, at 12:30 p.m., in the Stearns Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. In this workshop, you will learn how to use Zoom within Canvas, Zoom outside of Canvas, and settings and features that might come in handy during your ... Read more
Dave Lanzilla will continue your Excel training with Intermediate Excel, the second in our workshop series, sharing more of what the software offers such as creating formulas, using functions, and conditional formatting. Workshops are open to all CF staff and faculty members. Please register in advance by contacting Lois Kohlweiss at kohlweil@cf.edu or extension 1656.
Celebrate the professionals who make offices work at the fifth annual Administrative Professionals Event Friday, April 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the Klein Conference Center at the Ocala Campus. This event features award-winning speaker and office technology expert Corinne Hoisington, along with Kristine Goebel from Accompany Suite. Breakout sessions will include Microsoft Office Tips and ... Read more
What are the red flags to watch for regarding student records and identity theft? Find out at the Red Flag Rules training on Monday, April 29 at 11 a.m., in the Stearns Learning Resources Center, Building 3 on the Ocala Campus, Room 112. Please contact Eva Martinez with Student Accounts at martinee@cf.edu with any questions. ... Read more
Join Danny Camacho for “Supervisory Essentials: Building a Positive Team Culture,” Friday, Nov. 1, 3-4 p.m. This session focuses on the details of building and leading a cooperative and engaged team. We’ll discuss practical ways to encourage teamwork, resolve conflict, and create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued. You’ll come away with simple, ... Read more
It is on all of us to create a welcoming, respectful campus environment. Immediately addressing and eliminating discrimination/harassment within our campus community is one of the ways we can create and maintain this environment. “Title IX: Purpose, Responsibility and Resources” will be presented by Dr. Mary Ann Begley, director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness – Title ... Read more
Reveal the secrets to capturing and editing screenshots like a pro! Join Cole Diaz, instructional designer, E-Learning on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m. for “Snag-It Magic.” In this session, you will learn how to quickly capture, annotate and enhance images, making your visuals more impactful and your communication more effective. Topics and concepts presented at this ... Read more
Explore how to integrate AI tools into your everyday tasks. Join us for “Practicing Practical AI – Harness the Power of AI” with Dr. John Licato, director of Advancing Machine and Human Reasoning Lab at the University of South Florida, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m. In this session, you will discover practical ways to ... Read more
Supervisors play a key role in helping employees grow and succeed. Join Danny Camacho for “Supervisory Essentials: Coaching for Success,” Friday, Nov. 15, 9-10 a.m. This session will guide you through the basics of setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and supporting your team members as they develop their skills. You will learn practical ways to ... Read more
Join Danny Camacho Friday, Nov. 15, 10-11 a.m., for “T.E.A.M.S.: Use Your Strengths in the Workplace.” In this session, participants will build on their assessment results and initial training, arriving with a clear understanding of their identified leadership path or paths. We will focus on how to see complementary behaviors in others while using your ... Read more
Building on the insights from our "Introduction to Autism and Related Disabilities," please join us Monday, Nov. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m., for “Part 2: Effective Strategies for Supporting People with Autism and Related Disabilities” presented by Dr. Danielle Liso, associate director, University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD). This session delves into practical, ... Read more
Join Danny Camacho for “Navigating Challenges with Patriot PRIDE,” Tuesday, Nov. 19, 3-4 p.m. You can discover effective strategies for de-escalating tensions, resolving conflicts, and building trust even in the most difficult situations. By applying the “Patriot PRIDE” principles, you can turn challenging interactions into opportunities to strengthen customer and colleague relationships and enhance your ... Read more
This fast-paced, intensive session is designed for professionals eager to elevate their data analysis skills and streamline their workflows. “Advanced Excel” with Dave Lanzilla, associate professor, Business & Technology on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 12:30-1:30 p.m. is a dive into advanced functions, sophisticated formulas, and powerful data visualization techniques that will transform how you handle spreadsheets. ... Read more
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