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Welcome to the Professional Development and Training Center!
The Professional Development and Training Center is the primary college resource for training and development at Oakland Community College for Staff and Faculty. We meet the training needs of the college through maximizing college resources and community relationships, utilizing various training methods and increasing the awareness of the training opportunities at OCC.We appreciate and value your continued input which enhances the training and development process. I look forward to hearing from you!
Pam Dorris
Director, Professional Development and Training Center
Services Offered
- Departmental customized workshopsTell us your needs – we will customize and develop a workshop for departments, work groups, & committees.
- Diversity workshopsPromote understanding of our differences (create inclusive environments) learning styles, physical limitations, communication, age, cultures, race, gender, etc.
- New Employee OrientationProvide training/resources for New Employee Orientation, New Faculty Orientation, Adjunct Orientation, Department Chair Orientation.
- Classroom related workshopsClassroom related workshops created to suit the needs of a diverse faculty while promoting active learning & skill sets.
- Online workshopsOnline workshop - A self-study, convenient way of completing training while learning at your own pace.
- OSHA/EPA workshopsReview work practices - that protect the health of workers, contractors, students, and visitors, as well as protecting the environment - such as OSHA & EPA.
- Softskill workshopsEnhance interpersonal skills - communication, listening, conflict management, time management, etiquette, stress management, & customer service.
- Technology workshopsImprove on you technology skills - Microsoft Office 2007, using your ShoreTel phone, email, navigating the internet, and more. Also, offered online for your convenience.
Workshop Spotlight
Join us at one of these upcoming events:
Murder in Dealey Plaza: What Happened to JFK?
Deaf: The Lack of Disability
Bereavement Seminar for OCC Faculty, Staff &
Students
Microsoft 2007 Online Learning
Click here for a list of Online Staff Workshops or Online Faculty Workshops
