In-Service Day

Update | Monday, April 14, 2025

The 2025 In-Service Day on Thursday, April 17 will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Mitchell Hall.

Sessions from 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Proactive Pathway Advising      

Join us for an interactive session exploring the implementation and scaling of holistic, pathways-based academic advising at the college. This approach emphasizes enhanced advisor training and support, data-informed practices, and cross-campus collaboration to better integrate academic, career, and personal support service for our students. Through discussion and collaborative activities, we’ll gather your insights to help shape and refine this evolving model—ensuring it effectively meets the diverse needs of our students as we move forward in the implementation process.        

In-person: MH-216
Virtual Option: Proactive Pathway Advising (Zoom Webinar)

Presenter(s): Leslie Melton, Jen Gilbride-Brown

Gateway Courses      

Please join us for a panel discussion and Q&A about how faculty get students to learn in the Gateway Courses.  Hear the strategies and techniques they have utilized for student success.  Develop an understanding of the common barriers we all face (reading comprehension, writing ability, study skills) and of what faculty have done to help students think critically. After faculty respond to audience questions, participants will leave with a tangible list of tips and resources.        

In-Person: WD-400
Virtual Option: Gateway Courses (Zoom Webinar)      

Presenter(s): Dr. Allison Foster, BPS Department, Dr. Adam McKee, English Department, Prof. Steven George, Humanities Department, Prof. Amy Hatfield, Mathematics Department, Dr. Heather Johnston, Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, Moderator: Dr. Allysen Todd, Arts & Sciences

Compressed Courses           

All faculty and staff are invited to engage in a discussion regarding the importance of compressed courses in our enrollment and completion strategy, as well as weigh in on the challenges they pose for students, faculty, and college-wide systems. Please bring your energy, your experience, and your phone so you can fully participate as we highlight this student success initiative.         

In-Person: MH-106     

Presenter(s):  Kelly Hogan, Charla Fraley
                                                           

Sessions from 1-1:50 p.m. and  from 2-2:50 p.m.            

Workday Student: A Tool for Student Success   

Join us for a sneak peek at Workday Student. This session will provide a brief high-level overview of the goals and timeline of our implementation and will highlight some of the work that's been done to configure our future student information system to promote student success. Some of the featured functionality includes a look at the new student onboarding, the Academic Hub for students, and a preview of how instructors will interact with Workday.          

MH-216
Virtual Option: Workday Student (Zoom Webinar)      

Presenter(s): Dr. Stephanie Albrecht, Dr. Diana Wisse, Donna Polter, Allen Parsons, Dr. Kelly Hogan

AI in Teaching and Learning              

This panel discussion will feature faculty from across the college who are doing interesting and creative things related to AI in teaching and learning. Faculty members will discuss how they are using AI, how their students are using AI, how they mentor students on the ethical and responsible use of AI, and how they are preparing students for careers in AI. Please join us for what is sure to be a lively and fascinating conversation.            

WD-400            
Virtual Option: AI in Teaching and Learning (Zoom Webinar)

Presenter(s): Kristen Oganowski, Ingrid Emch, Matt Haywood, Paul Carringer, Caleb Evans, and Amy Ng

K-12 Partnerships      

This session will explore the evolving landscape of today's high schools, including feedback from a superintendent listening tour as well as insights from today's students and high school counselors. What's happening in today's high schools directly impacts our college community, so join the conversation to learn a bit more about what's changed and the future focus for K-12 partners.  

In-Person: MH-106     

Presenter(s): Lauren Jones, Dr. John Kellogg, Dr. Beth Koruna, Dr. Tricia Bradley, and Amber Spiegel

Institutional Finance 101: Budget + SSI   

What is SSI (State Share of Instruction), and why should you care? In this session, we’ll break down how Columbus State receives our state funding, what metrics matter, and how you connect to enrollment and student success—whether you’re in student services, faculty, or facilities.   

In-Person: MH-105     

Presenter(s): Marcus Jackson, Molly Ward, Dr. Desiree Polk-Bland

The Case for AI in Higher Ed             

In this presentation, you will hear about some of the broad use cases for AI in higher education, including arguments for its use across different contexts, and some serious cautions to consider as we move forward in planning for the future of education and work. Practical applications and examples will be shared.     

In-Person: WD-414  
 
Presenter(s): Mary Lia Reiter
 

The Secret Recipe: How to Support Student Success in an Online Course  

"The Secret Recipe Workshop" invites educators into the kitchen of online course design to cook up student-centered, engaging learning experiences. Through hands-on collaboration, you'll leave with practical strategies you can use right away.  

In-Person: WD-412  

Presenter(s): Ann Palazzo, Jane Roberts

Student Success Requires Everyone        

Student success is a shared responsibility. In this interactive session, we’ll explore key data on student performance, service usage, and momentum points that matter most. Through student voices and collaborative reflection, participants will identify actionable ways to align their work with our broader goals for student achievement and success.           

In-Person: WD-420    

Presenter(s): Jen Gilbride-Brown

Accreditation 101: Our Shared Path to Accreditation Excellence      

This presentation outlines the approach of the newly minted Office of Accreditation to building a robust accreditation infrastructure. It will highlight the basics of accreditation; and demonstrate a proactive strategic approach to integrated continuous improvement with communication, self-review, gap analysis, training, and evidence collection. The strategies will align institutional practices with accreditation requirements. Faculty and staff will gain insight into how their roles support accreditation and institutional quality. 

In-Person: WD-418  

Presenter(s): Teddi Lewis-Hotopp
 

Legal/Policy Updates            

This session will provide an overview of recent state and federal legislation and how it impacts the college and community.     

 In-Person: MH-330  

Presenter(s):  Charles Noble, Ian King
 

Talent Development | Beyond Everything DiSC®               

Join the Talent Development team for a sneak peek into Everything DiSC® on Catalyst and the new programs launching this Spring and Summer.  Everything DiSC® on Catalyst is a personal development learning experience that equips people with the social and emotional know-how for more effective interactions at work-no matter who or where they are.        

In-Person: WD-410  

Presenter(s): Kristin Carpenter
 

Achievement Analytics. Preregistration preferred. Walk-Ins welcome.

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is offering a special Achievement Analytics training session during In-Service Day. This session will provide back-to-back training in both the Basics (aggregate data) and Reports (student-level data) modules. Completing both parts grants access to the secure Achievement Analytics platform.     

In-Person: MA 202 Lab (Student Central)

Presenter(s): Jason Woltja, Lynzee Murray
   

Walking Tour: Student Support Resources on Campus              

Join us for a guided walking tour highlighting key student support resources across campus. Ever wonder where to refer students for support—or what Student Central or Advising Central look like these days? This is your chance to find out! Led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, the tour will include stops at locations such as Student Central, Advising Central, the Library Writing Center and Tutoring Center, the Mid-Ohio Market, and more. It's especially great for adjunct faculty, new employees, or anyone who hasn’t visited these areas recently. Tours depart at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Weather permitting, of course!               

In-Person: MH Lobby 

Presenter(s): Janet McDermott, Julie Collet

 

Walk-In Professional Headshot Photo Sessions              

Take a professional headshot that says, "I’m ready to lead" without looking like "I’m about to accidentally click ‘Reply All’ on an email!" Walk-in photo appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in CT 112 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.          

In-Person: CT-112  

Presenter(s): Ashley Sammataro
    

The Many Faces of DEIS: Design, Accessibility, Testing, and More

Join us to learn about the myriad services now offered by DEIS, including Accessible Media, Instructional Design, Testing Services, and much more! We will give a brief overview of each service with time at the end for questions and/or a tour.  

In-Person: CT 108      

Presenter(s): Alissa Price, Megan Brewer, Nancy Stagg, and Stacey Lewandowski
 

HyFlex Room Technology: How to Bridge the Online and On-Campus Worlds               

Have you heard about HyFlex but still don't know what it's about? Join us in a HyFlex lab for a live demonstration of how you can use this technology to communicate with in-person and virtual group participants seamlessly at the same time.      

In-Person: CT 106       

Presenter(s): Jason LaMar

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