The Office of Strategy and Innovation (OSI) strives to provide faculty and staff with uninterrupted training possible via online and in-person seminars in supporting of their roles at Lone Star College-Tomball. If you missed the live sessions, visit the Recorded Webinars page for OnDemand workshops.
Fall Series 2021 - Experience Extraordinary Learning
Major Keys: Path(s) to Effective Communication
November 16, 2021
Instructor: Jeremy Kirk, Director of Diversity & Inclusion
This session will cover emotional intelligence, cultural norms, and different communication styles. Understanding of how all three work in tandem will expose participants to the realities of experiences outside their own.
A Critical Conversation with Mario Castillo:
The Intersection of Academic Freedom, Governance, and a Changing Higher Ed Landscape
November 9, 2021
Mario Castillo, LSC Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel will introduce participants to the role of the Office of General Counsel and provide a space to have an informed discussion about the goal of the OGC as it relates to academic freedom.
Critical Conversations: The Role of the Chief Diversity Officer in a Changing Higher Ed
October 28, 2021
Join us for a Critical Conversations with Carlecia Wright, LSC Chief Diversity Officer. Many institutions are currently examining diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, especially as they relate to closing student achievement and outcome gaps. This session will introduce participants to the role of the Chief Diversity office and provide a space to have knowledgeable discussions about the goal of the CDO and how this intersects with how an organization continues to advance DEI while facing challenges related to academic freedom.
Clifton Strengths
October 21, 2021
Participants will learn about all 34 talent themes and their top five talents.
The LSCFocus: The Lone Star Way Trainings – Part I & Part II
October 7 & October 14, 2021
These sessions are a part of a two-part series that provides the foundation for understanding the LSC culture and how the culture helps us achieve our results.
Explore the LSCFocus cultural beliefs and the LSCFocus models and tools.
Who should attend? New and existing LSC employees. These are “refreshed” models and cultural beliefs, so if you have not attended a training in 2021, you’ll want to attend!
Participants will need to participate in both sessions, so please only register if you can attend both. For more information and to register, click here.
D2L Open Lab
August 23 - 27, 2021 at Harlan Williams’s Personal Room (WebEx)
Critical Conversations Series: What is Critical Race Theory Anyway?
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 3:00pm
Paul Ketchum PhD, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Oklahoma
The purpose of Critical Conversations are to present information and have conversations about topics related to higher education.
Summer Series 2021
Cashier's Office presents, The Magic Behind the Window
August 3, 2021
Instructors: Sonia Ramos & Tina Oliver
The Cashier's Office would like to give a more in-depth explanation of policy and procedure to faculty and staff in order to provide quick and accurate information to students.
Decolonize Justice: Latino Justice Documentary Series
July 14, 2021
Jeremy Kirk, Director, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
The mainstream narrative has depicted Latinos as alien, illegal, somehow predisposed to criminality. This documentary seeks to dispel these myths while also speaking about decolonizing the mind of these thoughts.
*Offered by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion - For more information and to enroll visit: https://www.lonestar.edu/Tomball-Diversity.htm*
Time Management: Protect Yourself from “Time Snatchers"
July 22, 2021
Instructor: Rene Arnold
Managing time can become a challenge in all areas of life. This interactive session will explore inhibitors that challenge our productivity, “time snatchers” and offer practical tips and tools to prevent procrastination and improve time management.
Just Mercy Book Discussion
July 28, 2021
Jeremy Kirk, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Cameron Thomas, Director of Diversity Enrichment & Relations, Samford University
Just Mercy tells the story of revolutionary projects designed to confront Americans with our history of racial injustice. The author, Bryan Stevenson is dedicated to defending the poor, the incarcerated, and the wrongly condemned.
*Offered by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion - For more information and to enroll visit: https://www.lonestar.edu/Tomball-Diversity.htm*
Microaggressions: What’s The Big Deal?
June 2, 2021
Presenter: Jeremy Kirk, Director, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, LSC-Tomball
Description: Many misunderstandings exist about "Microaggressions," resulting in denial, minimizing their impact, and continued use against marginalized groups. This workshop will define microaggressions, explore why they're hurtful and how to respond.
D2L! How to Get a Course Up That Starts Tomorrow! - Click Here to View Video
June 9, 2021
Presenter: Harlan Williams, Online Instructional Designer II LSC-Online
Description: Have you ever received a last-minute course assignment? One commonly-used option is to copy a colleague’s course, but if that is not available to you, what then? This workshop will show you how to get a course start-ready in 20 minutes.
Make Mistakes Work for You!
June 15, 2021
Presenter: Patrick Barton, Professor of Speech Communication, LSC-CyFair
Description: Mistakes - we all make them. Learn how to turn these mistakes into a rich learning opportunity and reduce your stress at the same time!
For more information on Online Training Events, contact Kentrie LeDee at KLeDee@lonestar.edu.