Come sample the amazing and delicious desserts entered into this years' 2020 Campus Professional Development Days Bake-Off. Who will win the coveted "Golden Whisk?" A panel of judges will determine the first, second and third place winners. Attendees will vote for their favorite dessert in the "People's Choice Award" category. Come socialize with friends and colleagues as you enjoy the yumminess provided. A great way to kick off Campus Professional Development Days.
This session is the annual refresher course for the Right to Know (Hazard Communication). Also included with this program will be the annual update of the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regarding oil containing materials as well as the annual Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Training for maintainers. Participation in the session will fulfill annual training on these topics required under state and federal regulations for facilities employees. Anyone interested is welcome to attend the sessions.
Speakers: Louise Cataldo, Dr. F. Javier Cevallos, Erin Nechipurenko Louise Cataldo will open the event, followed by a Welcome address by President Dr. Cevallos. Assistant Vice President, Erin Nechipurenko will present the RAM Award to the 2020 recipients.
Suzanne V. Benoit has some simple words of wisdom to kick off our learning and development activities. Suzanne will share her personal story and an uplifting message: Be the best person you can be by keeping the focus on yourself. We all have the power to create a different environment for ourselves and those around us. This keynote will help reframe the ways we think about our work relationships and our power to help create a positive, healthy culture around us. Most of these lessons will sound familiar; some of them come from Kindergarten. Yes, sharing and kindness are essential! But these are not sufficient to bring about strong, productive relationships with our workmates. Listen, laugh and let’s figure it out together!
Suzanne Benoit Bio Author, speaker and consultant, Suzanne Benoit is a human resource strategist working with organizations and HR professionals to provide tools and solutions for complex work relationships. Doing business for over 30 years at Benoit Consulting, LLC, Ms. Benoit’s clients include municipalities, nonprofits and commercial businesses. Building a positive and healthy culture is a particular specialty. She served on the Board of Human Resources Association of Southern Maine from 2012 to 2018 and has achieved a number of professional certifications in her field: LCSW, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. She is an insightful and humorous speaker on the challenging topic of human behavior. Workshop and webinar participants receive both theory and practical tools for improving relationships at work.
We will be discussing how to handle bomb threats. This includes; taking a call, what information you should be gathering and what you should do next. Additionally, we will be reviewing the overall functions of Emergency Management and safety at FSU.
In this presentation, we will provide an overview of the characteristics of Generation Z, including evolving views, and their use of technology. We will then turn to develop strategies to use to engage students in and out of the classroom.
Robin Robinson is the Director of Education Technology and eLearning at Framingham State University (FSU) reporting to the CIO. At FSU, Robin is responsible for implementing strategies for the integration of technology throughout the curriculum; facilitating related continuous academic... Read More →
This Social Security workshop will include information about: 1. When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits? 2. How does early retirement affect your benefits? 3. Do you qualify for disability, survivors, and spouse benefits? 4. How do you get the most from your benefit? 5. Will your pension based on non-covered earnings affect any potential Social Security benefits? 6. What is the future of Social Security? 7. When should you file for Medicare? Learn how to use my Social Security online account and other online services. You could go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to create a my Social security account and print out your Social Security Statement before attending the workshop.
The best way to make a document accessible is to start with the original source program, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, but what if the document is not available in its original format? We’ll walk through how to check documents for accessibility, and address some of the most common document accessibility issues.
In this session, we will go over the basics of how to use the Print Services Gateway, set personal default printing options, how to submit your order, and have a Q&A session at the end.
The workshop will explain how the state budget is developed every year, and the various steps it passes through on its way to the Governor. The role of the higher education committee will also be discussed and the legislation that comes before it. Other topics that we read about will be brought up. I am hoping to have a legislator or two as a guest(s). Politics will also be discussed and how both parties tend to work together in Massachusetts. The discussion will show how many of the University goals are addressed in the legislative process.
"Renda" is Portuguese style crochet. Come and learn the beautiful, timeless art of Renda. Using small crochet hooks and thread, one can create lovely patterns used for tablecloths, edgings, doilies, runners, and clothing. Instruction will be given for beginners to learn the basic stitch, and then to create a simple pattern. Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Open to 15 beginners, however, experienced knitters and crocheters are welcome to come and work on current projects, you do not need to sign up. Just come and join the fun.
*For classes with capacity limits, please add your cell phone number in the space that says location in your settings, so we are able to reach you quickly in case a spot opens up. We will try to reach you by office phone or email if we do not have a cell phone number.
Take a lunch break and enjoy an upscale taco and fajita salad bar served with tortilla chips and delicious churros for dessert. During lunch, please welcome Dr. Constanza Cabello as she presents the Fall Beacon Award to our staff recipients.
Thursday January 9, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Dining Annex
The presenters will review the essential elements of any contract that the University is considering. The review process will be described and each component of the contract engagement and management will be described. Participants will have an opportunity to review a contract for key information and bring forward real life issues that arise in contracting for their departments. Cookies will be served because even contracts can be enjoyable when you're eating cookies!
In 2019, Massachusetts General Laws were changed to implement OSHA regulations at Public Sector institutions. We have implemented many OSHA regulations already. Please join in a discussion about what this means to all of us at Framingham State University.
The goal of this workshop is to provide a brief overview of the “Big 4” social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) and how our faculty and staff can best utilize them, both personally and professionally.
Have you ever wondered how raw earth becomes a functional piece of tableware? Come explore the fascinating world of ceramics with Professor Straka. All participants will create a small hand built bowl that will be food safe and functional for everyday use. No previous art or ceramics experience required, and all of the necessary materials and tools will be provided. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to choose one solid color for the bowl to be glazed after the first firing has been completed. Bowls will be ready for pick-up from the ceramics studio in 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
There will be a shuttle bus to pick up participants and bring them across Route 9 to the studio as well as back to campus after the class.
*For classes with capacity limits, please add your cell phone number in the space that says location in your settings, so we are able to reach you quickly in case a spot opens up. We will try to reach you by office phone or email if we do not have a cell phone number.
Come and spend a relaxing couple of hours making and eating a simple focaccia bread. This easy recipe comes together in a snap and is a great bread addition to many meals. Open to 15 participants.
*For classes with capacity limits, please add your cell phone number in the space that says location in your settings, so we are able to reach you quickly in case a spot opens up. We will try to reach you by office phone or email if we do not have a cell phone number.
This workshop will explore the Millennial Generation’s (those born between 1981 and 1996-age range 23-38) perceptions of how their formative experiences affected their transition into adulthood. Two of the questions we will look at are: How do Millennials' describe the experiences which guided their transition into adulthood? What are the predominant common formative experiences of Millennials'? Understanding the answers to these questions can help us understand the behaviors and mindset of this cohort, which is useful in advising and relating to students who fall into this group.
How can we stay organized with all the tasks and projects on our plates? From advanced ways to use the Outlook calendar to a great to-do list app, we will share a few methods we use to stay sane at work. We all have our own methods for staying organized, so we hope that you will share yours, too!
Robin Robinson is the Director of Education Technology and eLearning at Framingham State University (FSU) reporting to the CIO. At FSU, Robin is responsible for implementing strategies for the integration of technology throughout the curriculum; facilitating related continuous academic... Read More →
Stacy Cohen is the Instructional Technologist at Framingham State University. In addition to supporting the teaching and learning systems on campus, she works closely with the Education Technology and Interactive Media teams to assist faculty, staff, and students in the appropriate... Read More →
I am the Instructional Designer with the Education Technology team. I'm passionate about instructional design and how to make learning programs effective and efficient. I work with faculty to connect learning objectives, pedagogy and online technologies. I do this through one-on-one... Read More →
Please join Dr. Angela Salas and Meghan Maxfield and become 10% Happier! Okay, we can't actually guarantee attending this workshop will make you 10% Happier, but we think you will enjoy it. We will discuss the book 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and found Self-Help That Actually Works-A True Story by Dan Harris. What if you could learn to calm your mind, relax under pressure, and de-stress your life without losing your edge? Impossible, you say? 10% Happier offers a practical way to approach mindfulness in the modern world.
The Whittemore Library will have books at the front desk to borrow.
Start your day by gathering with your colleagues to enjoy a delicious breakfast sandwich buffet which includes fruit, yogurt, granola and coffee, tea and juice before the first session begins.
Refresh the way you interact with your students, coworkers, and in your personal lives! We don't always say "yes" but when we do, something changes for our students, our relationships, our opportunities and for ourselves. Using the most basic tenet of improvisational theater and comedy, you can build a stronger team and better relationships across campus. This interactive workshop will explore how saying "yes" can improve your work (and personal) life, help you and your team communicate better and create a collaborative and creative environment focused on moving things forward. Join us for a variety of team and trust-building games and directed interactions designed to motivate participants to rethink how they engage the world and the work they do.
I will give a power point presentation giving a brief history of the buildings here on campus. I will include who the building is named for, when it was built, and a brief bio on each person, and if possible, a history of why the building was named for that person. I will show historic images and as many iterations as possible of the evolution of specific buildings. It is important for staff & faculty to know a bit about where they work, and in the process they’ll get a focused and brief history of the University.
We will work on an art journal and techniques to create artist trading cards, tags and envelopes to embellish our journals using mixed media. Art journals will be provided, but if you have a journal you are working on, please bring that as well. Backgrounds for pages using acrylic paints and inks and various techniques will also be demonstrated and you will have the opportunity to experiment with the different mediums. Session is limited to 15 participants.
*For classes with capacity limits, please add your cell phone number in the space that says location in your settings, so we are able to reach you quickly in case a spot opens up. We will try to reach you by office phone or email if we do not have a cell phone number.
This is a hands on adult CPR and AED training session. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, pants are recommended. There is a limit of 12 participants for this workshop.
*For classes with capacity limits, please add your cell phone number in the space that says location in your settings, so we are able to reach you quickly in case a spot opens up. We will try to reach you by office phone or email if we do not have a cell phone number.
Email is the most common way we communicate on campus and with our outside communities. In our efforts to create a more inclusive campus community, it’s important that that we create emails that are mobile-friendly and accessible to all. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore ways to ensure that your announcements, marketing messages, and event listings are easier to consume in any form and for every audience. Bring your questions!
Stacy Cohen is the Instructional Technologist at Framingham State University. In addition to supporting the teaching and learning systems on campus, she works closely with the Education Technology and Interactive Media teams to assist faculty, staff, and students in the appropriate... Read More →
Friday January 10, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am PST
HH 308
Talking about race can be difficult. However, in order to work towards racial justice and liberation, we must engage in dialogue that centers race and racism. During this introductory session participants will reflect on feelings, thoughts, and fears regarding race dialogue. As a group, we will explore helpful and harmful behaviors when engaging in race dialogue. Tools, strategies, and language will be shared so that participants can thoughtfully and authentically engage in discussion and action. Come prepared to share with your colleagues.
In a recent survey, 28% of polled individuals reported losing work time to avoid a confrontational colleague. Conflict is normal, natural, and to be expected in the workplace. If left to fester, however, it can curtail communication, tear at teams, and decrease productivity. In this seminar, participants will examine common causes of conflict, discuss when to confront or not confront, and learn how to address aggression and prevent conflict with a variety of strategies and conversation starters.
Steven Bernstein Bio Steven Bernstein is an Account Manager at AllOne Health EAP. There he provides organizational support to varied client organizations. Steven has been in the mental health and employee assistance fields for over a decade, combining his business and clinical interests. In his work, Steven looks to offer compassionate and effective solutions for various employee assistance challenges. Steven also maintains a small psychotherapy practice, specializing in couples’s work. In his downtime, Steven likes a good movie, joke, and/or meal. His newest passion is his puppy, Dallas.
Enjoy a delicious southern style lunch buffet of pulled pork or chicken, macaroni and cheese, southwest salad, corn bread and warm apple crisp served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Friday January 10, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
Dining Annex
For the second year in a row, the Professional Development Community Service committee will focus on gathering donations for our very own Rams Resource Center (RRC). Faculty and staff are encouraged to donate via an online portal or bring non-perishable food items/toiletries to lunch during one of the Professional Development Days. We will distribute a list of the most needed items closer to date. As for the Friday, January 10th session, please join us as we help refresh the Rams Resource Center before the Spring semester starts up. Participants will help organize donations that were collected from bins at lunch during the Campus Professional Development Days. Together we will bring the donations to the RRC to organize, sort, stock shelves, and tidy up if needed.
70% of employees say they receive no praise in the workplace. Yet appreciation is a basic need of all employees. Even when praise and appreciation are delivered, it is often ineffective. Imagine if you like verbal feedback and yet your colleague typically offers help to show that they care. Their charitable offer of time and expertise may be seen as controlling, and consequently is neither welcomed nor appreciated. This workshop will cover how to meet the appreciation needs of colleagues and reports, how to express appreciation even with no budget and how to build a culture of trust.
Daphney Valcinor Bio: Daphney Valcinor is AllOne Health’s Organizational Development Training Specialist. In her role, she provides dedicated care and response to critical incidents and delivers training support on topics related to personal and professional development. Daphney is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and earned her master’s degree in dual counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hampton MA. As a Mental Health and Marriage and Family clinician, Daphney’s experience includes providing therapeutic support to couples, families, at risk youths as well as serving adults with co-occurring mental health disorders.
Building on Social Media 101, this course helps department administrators and their staff determine which social media platforms are most beneficial for their departments. Attending Social Media 101 isn't necessary before attending this course, as long as participants have a basic understanding on "The Big 3" platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Come explore Shibori, a surprisingly easy and wonderfully addictive ancient Japanese hand-dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. We will use silk scarves as our canvas and enjoy seeing the variety of patterns created by fellow students using an identical technique. Students will make 2 silk scarves each. You will leave with detailed instruction to practice your new technique on your own.
*For classes with capacity limits, please add your cell phone number in the space that says location in your settings, so we are able to reach you quickly in case a spot opens up. We will try to reach you by office phone or email if we do not have a cell phone number.
Join us for an FSU Cooks special Mix and Bake event! Come learn what it takes to mix up a classic muffin recipe then select your mix-ins to make your own signature muffin. Baking is about sharing and that’s just what we’ll do as we mix and bake and share the goodies that we make.
*For classes with capacity limits, please add your cell phone number in the space that says location in your settings, so we are able to reach you quickly in case a spot opens up. We will try to reach you by office phone or email if we do not have a cell phone number.
This is a hands-on First Aid training session. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, pants are recommended. There is a limit of 12 participants for this workshop. We will contact you the day before to make sure you can attend.
*For classes with capacity limits, please add your cell phone number in the space that says location in your settings, so we are able to reach you quickly in case a spot opens up. We will try to reach you by office phone or email if we do not have a cell phone number.
Meet the Business Office Team and come play (or watch) Jeopardy. We will start the day with any questions you may have related to the business office and a quick workflow cheat sheet we create for reference. The questions for jeopardy will be Business Office related which include Budgets, Accounts Payable, Receiving, Procurement, Contracts, Grants, Petty Cash, and Deposits.
Employees will get information about the negative effects of substance use and how to get help. They will also be encouraged to stop enabling a co-worker’s substance use. Participants will: • Examine the drugs that most often get abused • Identify resources for assistance and how to use them • Determine the extent of substance abuse in the workplace • Recognize signs and symptoms that may impact a safe and productive work environment.
Adam Mintz Bio: Adam is a licensed mental health counselor and trainer from the Boston area. He has a proven track record of helping individuals and organizations remove the barriers that can get in their way. He is a seasoned facilitator (over 20 years) and is known for his engaging style, creativity, and sense of humor. He is the primary local contact for the Mass4You EAP program and is available to provide consultations, training, and program overviews upon request.
In this workshop we will move through a series of writing exercises intended to spark inspiration and get words down almost anywhere at anytime. We will also take a few moments to share what we created.
