Employee Conference
2023 Conference - July 11th, 2023
All sessions are FREE and there is NO registration required! You can attend one, two or all sessions!
Please note that participation in this event may be subject to your supervisor's approval. Considering inquiring of your supervisor if this could be considered part of your position duties in the way of active engagement with campus or as a professional development opportunity.
There will NOT be any streaming or recorded options for these sessions. We realize this might prohibit some individuals from attending some or all sessions, but we hope to encourage people to leave their offices and engage in person to boost the networking aspect of the conference.
Reach out to Staff Senate if you have recommendations for next year’s conference. Also, don’t forget to start thinking about proposals for you own sessions for next year!
Schedule
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8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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Corrective Exercise Interventions for Office Workers: Toe to Head Location: Murphy Hall | Stroup Auditorium Starting with the toes and ending at the head, this presentation will be a compilation of corrective exercise interventions I used with "desk job" clients during my 8 years of experience as a personal/group trainer and corrective exercise specialist.
Disclaimer: I am not a physical therapist or medical doctor and this presentation
is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. |
The DSU Heritage Foundation, more than just a wallet? Location: Murphy Hall | Thompson Auditorium Why is the foundation our primary fundraiser? What’s the difference in a one-time
and endowed scholarship? Is the foundation only responsible for money? Ty Orton, the
Executive Director of the DSU Heritage Foundation, will give an overview of the important
role of the DSUHF for our students and within our community and how you can engage
in supporting them. |
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8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
Location: Murphy Hall | Room 160 Though the online world may see your TEAMS status, office visitors may not realize
when you are in a meeting or taking a call. You could get a manual status light or
sign (purchases start around $15+) -or- you could DIY! Join us to make your own rotating
status sign. Hang the sign on your computer, desk, or door and share your online status
with your in-person visitors. (We will also be handing out tips for setting your TEAMS
status online.) 20-30 minutes, in-person, bring your own scissors. |
How You Can Contribute to Student Recruitment Location: Murphy Hall | Thompson Auditorium We've been told that "recruitment is everyone's job." Great! But now what?! This session
will explore ways that you can contribute to student recruitment. |
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9 a.m. – 10 a.m. |
Location: Murphy Hall | Stroup Auditorium We use technology every day but do we use it well? Come learn about various tech tips
and tricks to help improve your life! Hidden shortcuts, must have online software,
gadgets and more! |
Campus Activities: Planning, Hosting, Attending. Oh My! Location: Murphy Hall | Thompson Auditorium Are you an advisor for a club or organization on campus? Do you need support and ideas
for planning an event? Maybe you have an event in mind but you need assistance in
marketing, planning, or incentives! Through this session we will explore the different
kinds of program and what is drawing the students attention. We will also discuss
how the Office of Campus Life can help clubs/orgs/departments in all things campus
activities and event planning. |
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10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Location: Murphy Hall | Room 159 The Dickinson State website switched management systems in 2022 which provides a variety
of new features and abilities. Come learn about ways to improve your webpages so that
users can more easily find and engage with your content! |
From Theodore Roosevelt's Desk to Yours: The TR Center Digital Library Location: Murphy Hall | Thompson Auditorium The Theodore Roosevelt Center is dedicated to preserving the legacy of America’s 26th
president, primarily through our Digital Library. The Library contains over 80,000
letters, documents, photographs, ephemera, and even film and sound recordings. This
session will explain how a historic document goes from a physical object at a partner
institution to a searchable digital record at the TR Center. We'll also explore how
you can incorporate TR's life, times, and philosophy into your own life and work. |
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11 – 12 p.m. |
Experiencing different cultures: Japanese Calligraphy Location: Murphy Hall | Room 160 Experiencing other cultures is important in education. It provides opportunities for
individuals to gain mutual understanding, embrace diversity, and cultivate problem-solving
skills. Cultural immersion contributes to the development of inclusive societies and
fosters personal growth, benefiting both individuals and the wider community. In this
session, we will learn the background and essentials of Japanese calligraphy, which
was loved by many samurai, and how to use a brush and the brush strokes in basic kanji.
All supplies will be provided. |
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NOON |
Bring your own lunch and come socialize with your fellow coworkers! |
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1 p.m. – 2 p.m. |
Your Own Free Broadcast Studio: Using OBS Studio Location: Murphy Hall | Stroup Auditorium OBS Studio is a free open source broadcast studio that has a variety of applications.
Whether it’s streaming a professional looking live event, easily creating online content
with minimal editing or making a top notch virtual meeting background, OBS is the
studio for you! Come learn the basics and what OBS has to offer. |
Feedback Session: Exploring the New Employee Resource Portal Location: Murphy Hall | Thompson Auditorium For new and returning employees, it’s tough to find all of the resources available
to us. Staff Senate had worked to develop a employee resources portal to assist with
these efforts! Come take a look at the work in progress and give your feedback for
how we can improve it! |
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2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Location: Murphy Hall | Stroup Auditorium Are you having trouble finding your way through the Teams App? Look no further.
This session will guide you on your way to becoming a pro at navigating the teams
app. |
Location: Murphy Hall | Thompson Auditorium As an employee of DSU, we are managing the demands of home, life and work. One of
the things that can provide support is counseling/mental health services. We will
discuss the question: "What is counseling?". We will find out how we can access support
for ourselves or another person. We will discuss some of the stressors in our daily
lives. The session will include some interactive content where participants will be
in the role of the "counselor" and address some scenarios. |
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2:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Networking and Treats at the Foundation Location: DSU Heritage Foundation Take a short break at the DSU Heritage Foundation for the networking and treats! |