Professional Development - Upcoming Opportunities (October 25)
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Week of October 25
October 26 - Indigenous Information Session - Land Acknowledgments & Treaties (1 hour) - hosted by Indigenous Student Services
October 26 - Experiential Learning Workshops - Riipen (45 mins) - hosted by CTL (see information below)
October 26 - Compassion Fatigue: Balancing Student Support and Self-care (1 hour) - hosted by Accessible Learning Services
October 27 - Know Your Rights: A Guide for LGBTQ2+ Employees (90 mins) - hosted Pride at Work Canada (see information below)
October 27 - OCASA Leaders and Innovators Conference: Vice-Presidents Panel (1 hour) (see information below)
October 28 - Experiential Learning Workshops - Riipen (45 mins) - hosted by CTL (see information below)
Week of November 1
November 5 - Hidden Limitations of Chronic Illnesses and Invisible Disabilities (1 hour) - hosted by Accessible Learning Services
Week of November 8
November 9 - Hidden Limitations of Chronic Illnesses and Invisible Disabilities (1 hour) - hosted by Accessible Learning Services
November 10 - FLASH Workshop: Intercultural Communication (30 mins) - hosted by the International Department
November 11 - FLASH Workshop: Engaging International Students in the Online Learning Environment (30 mins) - hosted by the International Department
November 12 - Course 1: EDI 101-Equity Diversity and Inclusion (3.5 hrs) - hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Week of November 15
November 17 - National Member Webinar: Creating Space for Uncomfortable Conversations (1 hour) - hosted Pride at Work Canada (see information below)
November 17 - Course 2: Inclusion at Mohawk (3.5 hrs) – hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
November 19 - Dichotomy of Empowerment & Vulnerability (1 hour) - hosted by Accessible Learning Services
Week of November 22
November 22 - Course 3: Looking Inward (3.5 hrs) - hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
November 22 - FLASH Workshop: Inclusive Pedagogy (30 mins) - hosted by the International Department
November 23 - Dichotomy of Empowerment & Vulnerability (1 hour) - hosted by Accessible Learning Services
November 24 - FLASH Workshop: Explore Culture (30 mins) - hosted by the International Department
November 26 - FLASH Workshop: Intercultural Teaching Competencies (30 mins) - hosted by the International Department
Week of November 29
December 1 – FLASH spin-off: Spotlight on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (30 mins) - hosted by the International Department
December 3 - Compassion Fatigue: Balancing Student Support and Self-care (1 hour) - hosted by Accessible Learning Services
Visit our events calendar using My Learning to register for upcoming sessions!
Online Courses and Learning Events
OCASA Leaders and Innovators Conference is Virtual!
October 27, 2021 from 12-1 pm
The Ontario College Administrative Staff Association (OCASA) is hosting a virtual Leaders and Innovators Conference with monthly sessions from September 2021 through to June 2022, with many sessions offered during the lunch hour. Mohawk College is a Presenting Partner College and sponsor, providing unlimited access and seating for our employees at no cost to the individual, with no membership requirement.
OCASA Vice Presidents Panel: Join Kevin Weaver (VP Academic, Georgian), Bernie Beaulieu (VP Human Resources, Seneca), and Rick Anderson (VP Student Success, Niagara) for a panel discussion exploring the post-pandemic work environment, transitioning back to campus life and managing the academic experience for international students in an evolving environment.
To register for FREE as a Mohawk administrative employee, please visit OCASA's event page, and use your Mohawk College email to register within the “Member Registration” selection.
LinkedIn Learning – October 2021: The “New” Work Team
Available now!
The pandemic changed the way we work: remote work, hybrid work, flexible work schedules, virtual meetings, virtual collaboration, and learning of many new skills. The jury is still out on what the future of work will look like, but one thing is certain: we can expect the impact of the pandemic to be long lasting. With some of us already back on campus, others scheduled to return in the coming months and some who are still uncertain, we must continue to be creative, resilient, and adaptive. This month’s challenge focuses on the “new” work team by exploring ways to increase collaboration and teamwork in a remote or hybrid team, improving connections with co-workers, recalibrating home and work life and reflecting on our collective experiences of the past year.
**All previous challenges remain available for you to explore at your own pace in our LinkedIn Learning Challenge Playlist - with daily learning tasks taking less than five minutes to complete! Follow the playlist for notifications as new themes are added.
CAAT Pension Plan Sessions
CAAT - Retirement Planning: October 26, 28, November 1, 3 – various times (90 minute sessions)
This popular session answers the most common questions from members as they prepare for retirement.
You should attend if you’re a member of the Pension Plan and thinking about retiring, but it’s never too early or too late to attend a retirement planning session. The session is for all members, whether contributing under DBprime or DBplus.
Know Your Rights: A Guide for LGBTQ2+ Employees (from Pride at Work Canada)
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners collectively employ over one million Canadians and include leading employers from across the Canadian economy. Each of these employers recognizes LGBTQ2+ individuals as key to a productive, engaged workforce. Their membership brings them into a network of sharing good practice, and helps them establish best-in-class workplace initiatives. Mohawk College is a Proud Partner!
Every worker has the right to be free from gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace. Yet too often the burden falls on the worker to advocate for themselves. Recognizing this, Pride at Work Canada has created a new resource for LGBTQ2+ workers who are seeking information about their rights in the workplace. Join us for this virtual panel event to celebrate the launch of our new resource, “Know Your Rights: A Guide for LGBTQ2+ Employees”. Our discussion will bring together legal experts and advocates to examine what workplace discrimination looks like for LGBTQ2+ employees, the rights that they are entitled to, and the responsibilities of employers to create non-discriminatory and safe(r) workplaces.
Learning Objectives:
- The legal protections of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation in Canada
- What workplace discrimination looks like for LGBTQ2+ employees
- How LGBTQ2+ employees and job seekers can advocate for their rights
This discussion is open to all who wish to register.
Experiential Learning Workshops
Tuesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 28, 2021
Bring Experiential Learning to Your Students by partnering with an organization.
Join us this fall for one of our workshops to discover how you can connect your students with projects from businesses and non-profit organizations.
During the session, we will introduce you to Riipen, our online platform for project-based experiential learning.
By the end of the session, you will have learned:
- How to join Mohawk’s online project-based experiential learning ecosystem
- How to easily design an experiential activity for your students and post it to a marketplace of 10,000+ industry partners
- How to connect with employers to provide your students with curriculum-aligned project
Register for one of the following workshop dates:
If you have any questions, please reach out to Nadine Williams-Brown or Katherine Shirton
Supporting Trans, Nonbinary, & 2Spirit Students in Your Teaching and Learning Spaces
Tuesday, November 16 - 1:30 - 3:00 pm
The Centre for Academic Excellence (CAE) at Niagara College invites you to join us for Supporting Trans, Nonbinary, & 2Spirit Students in Your Teaching and Learning Spaces.
This 90-minute webinar will provide you with a deeper understanding of gender identity and expression to allow you to be a more informed and aware ally to trans students in the college sector. In this session, you will consider the lived experiences of trans, non-binary and 2spirt students and how it impacts their educational experiences, learn about strategies and approaches for building trans-inclusive learning spaces, and reflect on your approaches as an educator.
Limited spaces are available - You can register for this webinar via the Niagara College CAE website.
A zoom link will be sent out to participants closer to the date. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Whit Ross, Educational Developer, Inclusivity at wross@niagaracollege.ca
National Member Webinar: Creating Space for Uncomfortable Conversations (from Pride at Work Canada)
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners collectively employ over one million Canadians and include leading employers from across the Canadian economy. Each of these employers recognizes LGBTQ2+ individuals as key to a productive, engaged workforce. Their membership brings them into a network of sharing good practice, and helps them establish best-in-class workplace initiatives. Mohawk College is a Proud Partner!
One of the biggest inclusion challenges for many employers is how to communicate on the subjects gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Engaging on these topics can result in conversations that are uncomfortable for LGBTQ2+ employees and those working in allyship with them. Join diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) professional B Adair (he/him) as he unpacks the importance of strong communication skills when navigating tough conversations, from a workplace DEI perspective.
In this session, case studies will be provided of how to talk to those who know little about LGBTQ2+ communities, as well as how to provide welcoming feedback. You’ll learn why diverse voices matter in the workplace and how to overcome “diversity fatigue”. Most of all, you’ll gain new skills and knowledge about maintaining a calm and open-minded approach to having difficult conversations.
Learning Goals:
- Navigating difficult conversations related to gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation
- How to address comments of diversity fatigue or prejudice
- How to approach difficult questions as an LGBTQ2+ ally
This event is exclusive for employees of Proud Partners and Community Partners. Mohawk College is a Proud Partner!
Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase (TESS)
November 15-16 & 18-19, 2021
eCampusOntario’s annual TESS conference will be held online, throughout the week providing flexible half day sessions.
Conversations will highlight learning from the pandemic – and the actions we can take, individually and collectively, to crystallize that learning.
Ongoing Sessions and Resources (FREE!)
“Mo-Flow”: Mindful practice of Meditation and/or Yoga
Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, meditation begins at 11:30 am and yoga follows at 12 pm
Treat yourself to some time to focus on you! Find joy in a wonderful community of Mohawk colleagues where together we practice meditation or yoga virtually via Zoom. During these challenging times, an opportunity to take pause and focus on the present moment can be useful. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, practices like meditation and yoga can help quiet your mind and allow you to look at problems from a calmer and more balanced viewpoint (CMHA, 2020). Over time, these practices can help you manage your response to stressful situations. Additionally, yoga is excellent for overall health, giving you an opportunity to lengthen and strengthen areas of the body that get compressed and out of balance with a technology driven lifestyle. This restorative style of yoga is good for any level - from new to experienced.
Join on Zoom: https://mohawkcollege.zoom.us/j/165905801
- Or calling: 1-855-703-8985 Canada Toll-free
- Meeting ID: 165 905 801
- Passcode: 917429
All levels of experience in both meditation and Yoga are welcome! You are free to join just the mindfulness/mediation portion, just the Yoga, or both. No equipment is necessary, although eventually you may consider investing in a Yoga block and band. Household items can also replicate these tools and will be discussed in the Yoga sessions. We hope to “see” you there!
We are also looking for volunteers with experience to facilitate meditations/mindfulness sessions on Fridays from 11:30 to 11:50 and a certified Yoga teacher to share Yoga on Fridays at 12pm to 12:45pm. Please reach out to kelley.hoyt@mohawkcollege.ca if you have some time to share on Fridays.
For further questions, please email one of the facilitators: kelley.hoyt@mohawkcollege.ca / linda.rourke@mohawkcollege.ca / michelle.turan@mohawkcollege.ca
Live Zoom Demonstrations
Recurring event (Mondays @ 5 pm, Tuesdays @ 1 and 5 pm, Thursdays @ 1 and 5 pm, and Fridays @ 1 pm)
In this info-packed webinar, you will learn the basics of Zoom Meetings and dive into all the must-know features such as calendar integrations, recording, screen sharing, breakout rooms, chat, annotation, and virtual backgrounds.
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