LSC-University Park Professional Development Events
Spring 2025
We are proud to announce all LSC-University Park employees now have access to the online learning platform, Go2Knowledge. Go2Knowledge is professional development catered specifically for higher education employees. Now, you'll have online training at your fingertips available 24/7.
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January Events
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Topic |
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Presenter |
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| Jan 7 | Faculty Luncheon: Teaching With AI | We will be hosting a faculty luncheon and virtual keynote speaker to share insights on teaching with artificial intelligence. | East Dining | Dr. José Antonio Bowen |
| Jan 17 | Better Habit Building | Explore the power of atomic habits, learn how to make small, incremental changes to daily routines to achieve long-term goals. | 13-834 | Debbie Muñoz |
| Jan 21 | Wellness Lab Open House | Come by the Wellness Lab to learn about all the resources available to help you get fit. Visit at 9-10AM or 4-5PM on those days. | Wellness Lab | Jared Dalpe |
| Jan 23 | Lion Launchpad | New employees should attend to learn about the unique resources and supportive culture that make LSC-UP a special place to work. | TBD | Pro Dev Team |
February Events
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| Feb 4 | Getting Started with Canva Part 1 | Discover how Canva can help you make your work more visually appealing. No design experience needed. | 13-834 | Keith Burleson | |
| Feb 11 | Getting Started with Canva Part 2 | We’ll take a more in-depth look at Canva, and then do some practice design graphics. | 13-834 |
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| Feb 27 | Coffee Chat: Fostering Relationships with Students in the Digital Age | Share ideas, tips, and real-world experiences for connecting with students to level up online student engagement. | 13-834 |
March Events
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| March 5 | 5 Common Accessibility Mistakes to Avoid in D2L | Discover how Canva can help you make your work more visually appealing. No design experience needed. | 13-834 | Amberly Vela | |
| March 19 | Wellness Lab Open House | Come by the Wellness Lab to learn about all the resources available to help you get fit. Visit at 9-10AM or 4-5PM on those days. | Wellness Lab |
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| March 27 | Coffee Chat: Future of Education | Share ideas, tips, and real-world experiences for connecting with students to level up online student engagement. | 13-834 |
April Events
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| April 2 | LSC Focus: The Lone Star Way | Enhance your understanding of Lone Star College’s culture and learn strategies for incremental improvement, self-awareness, and effective feedback in this comprehensive session. | 13-834 | Pro Dev Team | |
| April 10 | Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Advancement | Unlock the power of LinkedIn to propel your career forward with tips designed to elevate your professional presence and expand your network. | Wellness Lab |
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| April 16 | Watch Party: AI for Student Wellbeing, tutoring, advising and beyond. | Discover AI-driven solutions to enhance student success and wellbeing, gaining valuable insights and practical strategies from experts for administrators, staff, and faculty alike. | 13-834 | ||
| April 24 | Coffee Chat: Remote Work Best Practices | LSC now offers hybrid schedules. Join us to share your experiences, discuss what has and hasn't worked, and review best practices for effective remote work. |
May Events
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| May 1 | Excel for Beginners Part 1 | Learn the essential basics of Microsoft Excel, including navigating the interface, entering data, and creating simple formulas to make your spreadsheet work easier. | 13-834 |
Leah Stoddard Debbie Muñoz |
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| May 6 | Mindful Year-End Reflection | We will thoughtfully assess our successes and challenges over the past year, fostering growth and setting intentions for the 2025-2026. |
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| May 15 | Excel for Beginners Part 2 | We’ll dive into more advanced features like tables, filtering, and data sorting to enhance your spreadsheet proficiency. | 13-834 |
Leah Stoddard Debbie Muñoz |
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| May 21 | Watch Party: Digital Learning Horizons: Next Gen Higher Ed Innovations | See how emerging technologies beyond AI are transforming the landscape of higher education: enhancing research capabilities, improving student success, and revolutionizing operations. |
Wellness Workout Opportunities
| Date | Topic | Overview | Room | Presenter |
| Saturdays | Workout with Wied | Supervised time in the Wellness Lab. Get health and movement assessments, recommendations, and recovery strategies. (Select Saturdays) | Wellness Lab | David Wiederrecht |
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Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30AM-12:10PM |
Fast Pass Fitness | Track progress with measurements, explore BMI vs. Waist to Hip ratios, and learn proper form. Take home workouts and finish with a full-body challenge. | Wellness Lab | Lisa McQuade |
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Wednesdays 4:30-5:30PM |
Yoga Essentials | Explore yoga to improve flexibility, strength, and balance with take-home routines for continued practice. | 12-705 | Lisa McQuade |