Professional development offers faculty and staff the chance to enhance their knowledge and refine their skills, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes. Interested in learning how to boost student success? We encourage you to register for a professional development session. Remember, continuous learning fosters ongoing growth!
PD: Substance use and the college student
Westview Behavioral Health Services (Westview) is a South Carolina-licensed and nationally-accredited facility focusing on behavioral issues which negatively effect a person’s well being and personal interaction. This particular PD session will explore alcohol and marijuana’s effect on the student. Two sessions at different times and locations are being provided:
Friday September 6th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual
Tuesday September 10th from 12:50 pm – 1:50 pm ET – In-person at the Newberry Campus – Room 420 NN
Click on registration link to register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/substance-use-and-the-college-student/
Professional Development Series: Focused on advising
PD Advising: Tools of Trade
Description: Join us for a focused session on effectively utilizing PTC’s advising technologies to streamline your advising process. We’ll cover essential features in Navigate such as managing advisor availability, documenting interactions, and leveraging new message templates. You’ll also learn how to review student records, navigate tools like DegreeWorks and Banner, and use Pathway to help with the advising process. This session will enhance your ability to support students through efficient use of technology and streamlined processes. Three session options are available.
Friday September 13th, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual
Wednesday October 16th, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET – Virtual
Tuesday November 12th, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET- Virtual
Click on registration link to register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z19462j21w2ms62/
PD Advising: Basics and Beyond
Description: Join us for an engaging session designed to deepen your understanding of academic advising at PTC. We’ll explore how advising is structured and walk through key tools like the Dynamic Catalog and DegreeWorks. You’ll learn how to guide students through academic planning, assess their career goals, and navigate policies such as SAP plans and course sequencing. This session is designed to enhance your ability to support student success and streamline your advising process. Three session options are available.
Wednesday September 25th from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET – Virtual
Friday October 25th, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual
Friday November 15th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET – Virtual
Click on registration link to register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z19462j21w2ms62/