Workshops and Series Calendar
Organization Development and Learning offers various series aimed at mastering the skills employees need in the essential roles they play in college. These series align with the established competencies for Â鶹ӰÊÓ.
Go to Center for Learning Excellence Calendar
- Workshops and Series Descriptions
Fall 2025 New Faculty Cohort Monthly Meetups
A great way for new faculty to engage in discussion to support their integration as faculty at Â鶹ӰÊÓ.
The Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 New Faculty Cohort Monthly Meetups are:- One (1) meeting per month (first meet-up is in person in the CLE). Date to be announced soon.
- Key topics related to teaching in community colleges are discussed - "things to know as you go"
- Faculty from all areas of the college meet, share experiences, and build mutually beneficial relationships.
- Full-time faculty are asked to attend, and adjuncts are encouraged as appropriate.
The schedule for Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 is tentatively:
- Sept 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the CLE Room, Phillips 3-125. Theme: Initial Meet-up, Kick-off
- October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams.
- November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams
- December 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams
- February 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the CLE Room, Phillips 3-125. Spring 2026 kick-off.
- March 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams.
- March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams.
- April 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. via Teams
*Links for Teams meetings to be updated.
Monthly Leadership Series: The Dean Scene. Get to Know Our Deans
Conversation Moderator: Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director of Organizational Development and Learning
Dates and Deans:- October: Darlene Bullock, Dean of Business and Entrepreneurship
- November: Dr. Chris Mansfield, Dean of Science, Engineering and Math
- January: Dr. David Long, Dean of Creative and Liberal Arts
- February: Dr. Justin Long, Dean of Human Services and Public Safety
- March: Dr. Melissa Ockert, Dean of Health and Wellness
- April: Dr. Chris O'Riordan- Adjah, Dean of Building and Skilled Trades
All discussions are Hybrid in the CLE Room, Phillips Bldg. 3-125 and Teams.
Specific dates/times and Teams links Coming Soon!
PR&E Help Sessions / NeoEd Training for 2025-2026
Wednesday June 23, 2025, at 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Wynn Building 10-301 (register HERE)
Wednesday July 9, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Wynn 10-301 (register HERE)
Thursday July 10, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Wynn 10-301 (register HERE)Presented by: Shaundria Faulkner, Director of Human Resources Talent Management
Recommended for all employees with PR&E responsibilities.
BibliU Training for Fall 2025
Thursday August 7, 2025, in the CLE or via Teams
Sessions for Student Services only:
9:00 a.m. ()
10:00 a.m. ()Sessions for Faculty only:
1:00 p.m. ()
2:00 p.m. ()
3:00 p.m. ()
4:00 p.m. ()Presented by: Dr. Malinda Daniel, Change Management Director for BilbiU
We’re excited to launch BibliU as our new campus store platform—fully integrated with Canvas and designed to simplify course material management.
Trainings are for Faculty and Student Services using the new online bookstore
Project Based Learning - Principles to Practice
October 2, 2025, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. via ()
Presented by: Dr. Barbara A Clarke, Coordinator of ODL
Recommended for faculty
- Adjunct Faculty Self-Paced Series
North Carolina Network for Excellence in Teaching (NC-NET)
On-demand Courses Available: Start Teaching Today! Each course is and self-paced.
- New Faculty Orientation
Welcome New Faculty!
My name is Dr. Barbara A Clarke, and I warmly welcome you to the New Faculty Orientation at Â鶹ӰÊÓ! Please plan to attend the New Faculty Orientation on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via Teams.
In addition to the New Faculty Orientation session via Teams, all full time faculty are invited to self-enroll in the Essentials for Instruction course in our Canvas learning management system (LMS). New full-time faculty will need to enroll in the Essentials for Instructing during your first semester of teaching. The asynchronous Canvas course has modules highlighting the supportive departments and leaders of Â鶹ӰÊÓ and is designed to orient you to instructional competencies as Â鶹ӰÊÓ Faculty. A badge credential is provided upon successful completion of the orientation course. You either have or will receive an email invitation to join and start the course in Canvas. Part-time (adjunct) faculty are encouraged speak with their supervisor about enrolling in the individual Faculty Development courses (numbered 1-5), available to them in Canvas.
As a member of the Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) team, I invite you to attend the numerous faculty development sessions we host for your professional growth. The schedule of professional development (PD) opportunities can be found on the Center for Learning Excellence webpage. You will receive updates periodically throughout the year inviting you to professional developments - sign up for PDs you find of interest. We are a college dedicated to supporting the professional needs of all employees.
Of special note, adjunct faculty who attend at least two sessions on our official CLE Calendar receive the Adjunct Teaching Institute Stipend of $50, paid by our Â鶹ӰÊÓ Foundation. We remain focused on topics aligned with the college’s strategic goals of institutional excellence, student success, and academic excellence; for example, improving instruction, online teaching and culturally responsive classrooms, among others.
Â鶹ӰÊÓ faculty members consistently say our students are an exciting learner population. Our diverse population of students with varying perspectives and life experiences enriches the entire Â鶹ӰÊÓ family. To meet the needs of our diverse student community, please review Â鶹ӰÊÓ’s Strategic Plan. If you have questions about our Strategic Plan for serving each student under a One-College model, I encourage you to discuss it with your supervisor. I am also available for any questions on professional development opportunities as a member of the ODL team.
Welcome to Â鶹ӰÊÓ!Dr. Barbara A. Clarke
Coordinator, Organizational Development and Learning (ODL)
Clarkeb@durhamtech.edu