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Welcome to the Fall 2025 Professional Development Week (PDW)!

Theme: Level Up Your Teaching: Building Foundations

We’re excited for you to join us for professional development week! This event is CETL’s pre-semester conference where you can gain the professional development you need for the upcoming semester. PDW focuses on teaching techniques and tips that you can try this semester, technological trainings to help you gain the skills needed to utilize software and apps that support teaching, and networking to connect our campus community.

As you prepare your schedule, focus on the workshops that best suit your professional development goals and schedule. A wide range of offerings is provided, so pick the ones that will benefit you the most.

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Tuesday, August 12
 

2:15pm MDT

Coffee and Donuts with FLAC
Tuesday August 12, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
TBA
Come hang out with the FLAC team at Pikes Peak State College! It’s the perfect chance to ask questions and learn more about the FLAC process. Find out all about the FLAC team, learn about how you get paid, or just refresh your PDW with some coffee and donuts. We can't wait to meet you and kick off some great conversations!
Speakers
avatar for Trenten Robinson

Trenten Robinson

FLAC Training Coordinator, Instructional Support
Tuesday August 12, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
TBA
  Infobite

5:30pm MDT

CETL Evening PDW Welcome & PAGE Presentation
Tuesday August 12, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Zoom
The Promoting Advancement and Growth for Educators (PAGE) program supports part-time instructor professional development. Learn more about this program during this info session.
CETL Volunteer
avatar for Tobias Brace

Tobias Brace

Faculty, Pikes Peak State College
Speakers
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Krystal Miller

Faculty, Pikes Peak State College
Tuesday August 12, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite
 
Wednesday, August 13
 

2:00pm MDT

"Yer Outta Here!" Communication Lessons from Baseball Umpires
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
When we think of excellent communicators, we probably don't think of the people yelling "Stee-rike!" behind home plate. Ironically, baseball umpires take communication incredibly seriously and offer us excellent lessons we can use at work and in the classroom. In this infobyte, you will learn from a real-life baseball umpire about how umpires consider perspective, audience, and discretion when managing the ball field. You may even have an opportunity to call strike three yourself! (No prior knowledge of baseball required.)
Speakers
avatar for Trenten Robinson

Trenten Robinson

FLAC Training Coordinator, Instructional Support
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:00pm MDT

Curriculum Processes Demystified
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
Making curriculum changes to your program doesn't have to be a mystery. This session will provide resources and explain processes for starting a new degree, revising, or deleting an existing one, as well as adding, revising, or deleting courses, and making changes to the catalog and webpages. If you want to get your changes in the catalog for the subsequent year, you need to get through these processes early in the fall semester. This short session will empower you with the information you need.
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Bjorkman

Sharon Bjorkman

Professor, Pikes Peak State College
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:00pm MDT

PPRUMC-Planning and Impact
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
We hosted the 22nd annual PPRUMC, Pikes Peak Regional Undergraduate Conference for the first time. We would like to share our experience with this event and its impact on our students.  
Speakers
JH
IS

Ivana Seligova

math faculty
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:00pm MDT

Support for English Language Learners
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
This InfoBite is for anyone who wants to support English Language Learners (ELLs) at PPSC. Attendees will learn what assistance is available and will acquire strategies for supporting ELLs in their classes. All attendees will receive a document providing practical ways they can help ELLs be successful at PPSC.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Likins

Andy Likins

Professor
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:00pm MDT

There's a library Here? Partnering with the Learning Commons Can Aid in Your Students' Learning and Persistence
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
Have you ever wondered what everyone is doing in the Learning Commons when you walk by? Have you heard that a colleague had a librarian come speak to their class and wondered what the students learned? Have you ever wondered why we need a library on campus when so much information is online? All these questions and more will be answered in this quick Infobite from your friendly library staff.
Speakers
avatar for Larissa Powers
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:40pm MDT

EAB Navigate 360 Referrals and Progress Reports
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
Zoom
What happens when you submit a referral? A kudo? What about those Progress Report requests? This infobite covers our Tiered Intervention for referrals; when to submit a referral for an individual student and why to complete the Progress Report Campaign requests for multiple students; what happens once a reason is selected; what you can expect as follow-through when a case is opened for a student.
Speakers
RC

Rachael Campbell

Dir. of NS Orientation and Strat. SS Initiatives/Instructor, Pikes Peak State College
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:40pm MDT

TRIO Student Support Services: A Key to Student Success!
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
Zoom
Are you new to PPSC? This is especially for you! As instructors and advisors, you want to point your students to resources that will help them identify and reach their academic and career goals. In this session, you will learn about TRIO Student Support Services, a PPSC resource that supports eligible students to succeed in their classes, graduate, and transfer to four-year colleges and universities through providing a variety of tutoring, advising, and mentoring services. You’ll come away better informed about TRIO and how to direct your students to this valuable resource.
Speakers
avatar for Kathie Keel

Kathie Keel

Learning Specialist, Pikes Peak State College
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - 3:10pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:40pm MDT

NEW Microsoft Outlook Calendar: Tips & Tricks
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - Thursday August 14, 2025 3:10pm MDT
Zoom
Unlock the full potential of the New Outlook Calendar (2025 edition) in this info bite session. Learn how to streamline your scheduling, manage meetings effectively, and personalize your calendar for maximum efficiency. Whether you're an educator fulfilling calendaring requirements, an administrator looking to optimize your workday, or a busy assistant juggling multiple schedules at once, this overview of new features offers valuable insights for all users.
Speakers
avatar for Susi Holmes

Susi Holmes

Assistant to the Vice President, Pikes Peak State College
As a professional Administrative Assistant with extensive experience supporting high-level executives, I've developed expertise in maximizing productivity through Microsoft Outlook's advanced features. My daily work includes managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and ensuring... Read More →
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - Thursday August 14, 2025 3:10pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:40pm MDT

Student Voices in AI: Research and Reflections from the Promise AI Lab
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - Friday August 15, 2025 3:10pm MDT
Zoom
Join us for a student-led session showcasing original research on artificial intelligence tools, conducted by members of the Promise AI Lab. Students will share their findings, demonstrate applications, and reflect on the implications of AI in education and everyday life. This session highlights the power of hands-on learning and the importance of centering student voices in emerging technologies.
Speakers
avatar for Marley Stuever-Williford

Marley Stuever-Williford

Promise Scholar Advisor
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - Friday August 15, 2025 3:10pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

2:40pm MDT

Boosting Enrollment: How Faculty Can Collaborate with Marketing & Recruitment
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - Saturday August 16, 2025 3:10pm MDT
TBA
Join us for an engaging session on how faculty can collaborate with marketing and recruitment to strengthen their academic programs. We’ll explore the enrollment funnel from awareness to registration, highlighting faculty’s role in generating inquiries and increasing program visibility. Learn effective strategies to promote your program and discover how our teams can support your efforts in attracting and enrolling students. This session will provide practical, actionable ideas to enhance your program’s reach and impact, ensuring its continued growth and success.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Hudgens

Kevin Hudgens

Senior Director of Admissions, Recruitment & Enrollment, Pikes Peak State College
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:40pm - Saturday August 16, 2025 3:10pm MDT
TBA
  Infobite

3:20pm MDT

El Concilio and Centro de la Familia Serve Our Community
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
El Concilio and Centro de la Familia serve our community. They provide leadership and support programs, particularly to the Latino community.  El Concilio provides leadership programs, like Adelante. Organizations such as these create great opportunities for collaboration between PPSC and the Hispanic community. The more we learn about these organizations and who they serve, the better we can serve our students and their communities.
Speakers
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Dr. Elsa Dias

Faculty, PPSC
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Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

3:20pm MDT

Fit In Fitness
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
Our Recreation and Wellness Department would like to offer a fitness-centric class as one of a two-part series that should inform staff about our Fitness Center offerings and help employees find time to focus on personal fitness throughout the day. This roundtable-style infobite would allow for employees to ask our personal trainers questions, and will provide participants short workouts or ways to incorporate fitness into their daily schedule. With a fully-equipped fitness center on our Centennial Campus, and a satellite gym in the works at our Rampart Campus, this infobite will help get the word out about what staff members need to do to become gym members, and give them the knowledge and confidence needed to take control of their personal fitness journey, with the help of our Recreation and Wellness Department!
Speakers
JF
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

3:20pm MDT

Use MarkDown to Spice Up Your Courses
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
Learn about MarkDown and how it can help you add visual interest to your Simple Syllabus, and your assignment prompts, and encourage greater student engagement. Several free and open-source MarkDown editors will be introduced.
Speakers
avatar for Martin Conrad

Martin Conrad

Professor, PPSC
Former Pikes Peak Student, Former Adjunct Instructor, Full-Time Faculty for 13 years, Chair of Humanities, CETL HIPs Coordinator, AHSS Faculty Senator, Global Village faculty advisor.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

3:20pm MDT

Want to Join the Curriculum Committee?
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
This session will explain what the Curriculum Committee does. If you are interested in joining the committee in the future or you are a new member, this session will explain what the processes are for the different curriculum related submissions. The Curriculum Committee is a great way to serve the college and gain understanding of the college and state curriculum procedures.
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Bjorkman

Sharon Bjorkman

Professor, Pikes Peak State College
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite

3:20pm MDT

Women's Employee Resource Group - Get to Know Us
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
Come meet the officers of the Women's Employee Resource Group and learn more about upcoming events, how to get involved, and make some new connections on campus.
Speakers
avatar for Brook Koltun

Brook Koltun

Director of Advising and Testing/Instructor
Wednesday August 13, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Infobite
 
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