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NISOD Regional Workshop: Professional Development for Faculty

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The National Institute for Staff and Organization Development (NISOD) is excited to announce a Regional Workshop at South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc). The workshop, titled “Everyone Communicates, But Few Connect: Effectively Engaging Today’s Learner,” will be held this September at SoLAcc’s Lafayette Campus in the Devalcourt Auditorium.

This NISOD Regional Workshop provides a unique opportunity for professional growth and development. It is designed to offer convenient, cost-effective, high-quality, and high-impact learning experiences for educators. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills, along with a digital badge, certificate, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as verifiable documentation of their professional learning journey.

Workshop Details:

  • Title: Everyone Communicates, But Few Connect: Effectively Engaging Today’s Learner
  • Date and Time: Friday, September 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Venue: South Louisiana Community College Lafayette Campus, Devalcourt Auditorium - Devalcourt Building, 320 Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Lunch: Provided by NISOD from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. CDT
  • Registration Link: Sign Up Here
  • Workshop Description: Effective communication is essential for building a strong school community. This workshop will explore how instructors can set a positive tone in the classroom through their approach to work and interactions with students. Participants will learn to connect with students, support stakeholder relationships, build school culture, and use various communication channels effectively.

Additional Benefits:

All participants will receive:

  • A digital badge and certificate, providing web-enabled, verifiable documentation of their professional learning experience.
  • CEUs awarded by passing the post-workshop learning assessment with a score of 80% or better.

SoLAcc aims to foster collaboration and innovation among faculty members while connecting them with colleagues from other colleges. The workshop is an excellent platform for educators from the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) to enhance their communication skills, which are crucial for building a positive school culture and engaging effectively with today’s students.

For more information, please visit: https://www.nisod.org/regional-workshops/

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