WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF SENATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WEEK
MAY 20-24TH, 2013
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF SENATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK
MAY 20-24TH, 2013
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11:00-12:15 Developing YOU:
Getting Funding for Professional Development 304-Thompson Center
11:00-12:15 Communicating with Style:
Assertiveness vs.
Aggressiveness 207-C Thompson Center
11:00-12:15 Money Matters
“A Dollar Makes Me Holla”
207-C Thompson Center
11:00 – 1:00 What Color Are You?
Discover Your TRUE COLORS Personality
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Funtime Friday
Enjoy games, prizes, and food!
*Wear WSSU*
2:00-3:15 Diverse Issues in the
Workplace
304-Thompson Center
2:00-3:15 NETtiquette:
Navigating the World of eCommunications
207-C Thompson Center
2:00-3:15 Stress Management
STRESSED is DESSERTS Spelled Backwards
*Dessert Bar* *limited to 50 attendees*
REGISTRATION REQIRED
Learn about yourself and your colleagues’
workstyles.
*lunch/limited to 50* REGISTRATION
REQUIRED
Thompson Center
Breezeway
Rain Location: 207A/B/C
Developing YOU: Getting Funding for Professional Development
Attend this workshop to learn how to obtain up to $1000 in professional development
funds for various professional development opportunities. Guests include members of the
Staff Senate Professional Development Committee; and peer employees will share their
experiences with securing funding to attend workshops, conferences, or other professional
development activity.
Facilitators:
Professional Development Committee
WSSU Colleagues’ Presentations
Date: Monday, May 20, 2013
Time: 11:00-12:15
Location: 304-Thompson Center
Diverse Issues in the Workplace
We are all different. Each of us brings our own unique perspectives on the world at large. This is
what contributes to the greatness of our nation, state, city, and yes – this university.
Diverse Issues in the Workplace will explore hot topics such as ageism, career progression and the
“glass ceiling”, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, and harassment, which are commonplace in
today’s society. Add these “hot topics” to the workplace, and you may have a recipe for disaster!
Our goal is to gain insight into these topics while creating a culture of acceptance and celebration
of our diversity.
Panelists:
Mr. Joshua Ernst, Mrs. Orielle Hope,
Mrs. Silvia Ramos
Date: Monday, May 20, 2013
Time: 2:00-3:15
Location: 304-Thompson Center
Communicating with Style: Assertiveness vs. Aggressiveness
In an age where freedoms are tested and re-tested, even re-written to suit the needs of a given perspective, when is it appropriate - or perish the thought of harassment - to be aggressive versus assertive in today’s workplace?
Let’s explore! Can it actually be a win - win?
Facilitator:
Ms. Melva Daniels
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Time: 11:00-12:15
Location: 207-C Thompson Center
NETiquette: Navigating the World of eCommunications
WHY ARE YOU YELLING!?!?!?!? Join us as we explore
“NETiquette”(etiquette on the Internet). Good and proper netiquette
can be tricky and covers several topics! Attend this session to learn
netiquette protocol and legalities surrounding e-communications.
Panelists: Mr. Ivey Brown, Mr. Derrick Hargove, Mr. Calvin Holloway, Ms. Zena Moreland Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Time: 2:00-3:15 Location: 207-C Thompson Center
Money Matters “A Dollar Makes Me Holla”
Do you have more month than money? Living within a budget takes
discipline, planning, and money management skills. Given the current economic
climate, it is more important than ever to take a hard look at your finances and
establish your spending priorities. This session will enhance your knowledge
and build skills towards your financial well being.
Facilitator:
Mrs. Shenell Thompson
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Time: 11:00-12:15
Location: 207-C Thompson Center
Stress Management: STRESSED is DESSERTS Spelled Backwards
We all have multiple roles: parent, employee, manager, volunteer, church member, neighbor,
caretaker of our parents, coach, etc. For many of us, our lives are already a circus in which we
play the role of “the juggler.” How do we juggle it all? Attend this action-packed, and
humorous workshop to help you do just that with our guest speaker, Ms. Alyce Kemp-DeWitt.
Her presentations are effective in helping people understand how laughter can lower stress
levels and affect physical and mental health in a positive way. Ms. DeWitt’s goal is to leave
the audience feeling better informed and with a more positive
view of themselves and on life.
Facilitator: Ms. Alyce Kemp-DeWitt Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Time: 2:00-3:15 Location: 207-C Thompson Center Limited to 50 attendees. Registration Required.
What Color Are You? True Colors Personality Assessment
True Colors™ is a model for understanding yourself and others based on your
personality temperament, that is easy to understand, remember and apply. With the
colors of Blue, Gold, Green and Orange - True Colors distills the elaborate concepts
of personality theory into a user-friendly, practical tool used to foster healthy
productive relationships. Each of us has a combination of these True Colors that
make up our personality spectrum, usually with one of the styles being the most
dominant. Identifying your personality and the personalities of others using True
Colors provides you with insights into different motivations, actions and
communication approaches.
Facilitator: Ms. Monica Boyd and Ms. Michelle Jordan Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: 207-C Thompson Center Limited to 50 attendees. Registration Required.
Funtime Friday at the Breezeway
Join us for fun, food, games and more as we celebrate YOU for all you do!
Wear Red/WSSU Paraphernalia
Sign in at check in table to get tickets for food!
Play games / Win Prizes
Friday, May 24, 2013
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Thompson Center Breezeway
Rain Location: 207 A/B/C Thompson Center
About Our Speakers & Panelists
Mr. Ivey Brown, Esq.
Ivey Brown has been employed at Winston-Salem State University for 6 years and he currently serves as Associate University Counsel. Prior to coming to WSSU, Mr. Brown worked for 3 years in the NC General Assembly.
In addition to his community service and board memberships, he was named one of the 40 Leaders Under 40 in 2013.
Mr. Brown earned his JD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MBA from Winston-Salem State University, and dual majors in English and Communications from East Carolina University where he also earned his Certificate in Business and Technical Communication.
Panelist: NETiquette: Navigating the World of eCommunications
About Our Speakers & Panelists Ms. Melva Daniels
Her dream was to become a flight attendant, however, at age 15 she was already too tall by airline standards. Later while watching a popular sitcom of the early fifties entitled “Private Secretary” she found herself dreaming of becoming a secretary. Boy did she realize that dream!
Melva, a native of Winston-Salem, NC and a product of both the Catholic and Public Schools of this city, deems herself a live long Ram from her college years to her more than 30 years of employment at WSSU. Whether you have been a part of the campus family a few years or decades you have noticed her tall swagger as she moves about the campus, assisting with university projects, serving on various university committees or maybe you’ve talked with her via the telephone or in person and witnessed her quick wit. Nevertheless, you will have heard her say, “I am always good for a laugh!” or in really challenging time, “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross.”
Presently, the Administrative Assistant to Dr. Everette Witherspoon, Director of Title III, Melva has served as Administrative Assistant in the School of Health Sciences, Physical Sciences Departmental Assistant, and Secretary to the public information officer, as well as a 13 year stint as a Head Start instructor.
Facilitator: Communicating with Style: Assertiveness vs. Aggressiveness
About Our Speakers & Panelists
Ms. Alyce Kemp-DeWitt
Alyce Kemp-DeWitt retired from the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, after
serving as the Director of Volunteer Services at the G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital.
Ms. DeWitt is now a motivational speaker who has addressed thousands giving special
emphasis to motivation, humor and goal setting. She combines a wealth of experience,
including coping with personal tragedy, and practical knowledge mixed with humor to
help others overcome the tragedies of life. Her presentations are effective in helping people
understand how laughter can lower stress levels and effect physical and mental health in a
positive way. Ms. DeWitt’s goal is to leave the audience feeling better informed and with
a more positive view of themselves and on life.
Speaker: Stress management: STRESSED is DESSERTS Spelled Backwards
About Our Speakers & Panelists
Mr. Joshua Ernst
Joshua R. Ernst (Josh) has been Assistant Legal Counsel at Winston-Salem State University since March 2011. Mr. Ernst's practice is general in nature coving such areas as procurement, employment law, student related issues and related litigation. Prior to coming to WSSU, Mr. Ernst worked in the General Counsel's Office at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC.
Mr. Ernst earned his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law. He also holds both a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Russian from Case Western Reserve University.
Panelist: Diverse Issues in the Workplace
About Our Speakers & Panelists
Mr. Derrick Hargrove
Derrick is currently a Senior Technology Support Services, with WSSU
Technology Support Services. He has been employed with WSSU since
December 2008, after earning both, a Master of Science, in Computer
Science and Information Technology, and a Bachelor of Science, in
Computer Science, from Winston-Salem State University. His specialties
include Desktop Support, and Technical Training.
Panelist: NETiquette: Navigating the World of eCommunications
About Our Speakers & Panelists
Mr. Calvin M. Holloway, SPHR
A Senior Human Resources Professional, Calvin Holloway currently serves in the
capacity of Employee Relations and Staff Development Manager with Winston-Salem
State University. Prior to joining the university, Mr. Holloway worked in Training,
Operations, and Sales with Pepsi Bottling Group, and as an On-air Personality, News &
Sports Director, TV Host, Producer and Director at WAUG TV/AM.
Mr. Holloway earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Winston-Salem
State University.
Panelist: NETiquette: Navigating the World of eCommunications
About Our Speakers & Panelists Mrs. Orielle E. Hope
Orielle E. Hope began and developed her professional career at a local managed care agency where she served in many roles including Quality Management and Compliance Analyst. Currently she is the Director of Human Resources, Quality Improvement & Training for Top Priority Care Services, a leading North Carolina based mental health agency. Orielle is responsible for directing and implementing human resource and quality improvement functions across site locations, including the oversight of training and development activities. Orielle has been a human resource professional for five years and has over ten years experience in strategic planning, quality management and corporate compliance.
Orielle received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Winston-Salem State University and a Master of Science degree in Human Resources (Business and Industry) from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where she was inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in 2005. Orielle is the 2013 President of the Winston-Salem Society for Human Resource Management (WSSHRM). She previously served for two years as the WSSHRM Diversity Director and most currently as President-Elect. Orielle received the 2011 WSSHRM President’s Award for her commitment and dedication to the chapter and the human resource profession. Orielle is currently serving as the Co-Chair of the 2013 NCSHRM State Conference. Orielle is also a national SHRM member.
Panelist: Diverse Issues in the Workplace
About Our Speakers & Panelists Ms. Zena V. Moreland
Zena has been employed with Winston-Salem State University since 2010. She is a
master at multi-tasking, and serves as a stellar Administrative Assistant in the School
of Education and Human Performance. Ms. Moreland completed her undergraduate
degree in Business Administration from Winston-Salem State University in 2008.
Known for her business savvy, and high degree of professionalism, Ms. Moreland is
highly sought after for consultation regarding an array of professional development and
administrative matters.
Panelist: NETiquette: Navigating the World of eCommunications
About Our Speakers & Panelists Mrs. Silvia C. Ramos Office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action & Diversity Winston-Salem State University
Silvia Ramos has been has been a transformative diversity advocate in higher education and in her community for over ten years. Currently, she serves as the EEO/AA & Diversity Officer at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), a Historically Black College and University in North Carolina. As chief diversity officer, she is responsible for interpreting and analyzing policies and procedures related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action; developing transformative diversity education programs; enhancing diversity in the curriculum and co-curriculum; and promoting inclusive excellence throughout campus and the surrounding community.
Prior to joining WSSU, Ms. Ramos served as the associate director for diversity education at Virginia Tech, where she played a critical role in the development and assessment of diversity initiatives designed to address issues of access and retention for both students and faculty of historically underserved populations.
While serving as diversity administrator at California State University, Channel Islands, she provided oversight to the Multicultural and Women’s Gender Student Center, as well as the University Outreach department. It was there that she developed the philosophy that community service and engagement are invaluable experiences that should shape and guide diversity professionals everywhere.
Her community service commitments have ranged from working with women’s shelters, to volunteering as an interpreter for the community clinic, and leading communities in hurricane relief efforts. Ms. Ramos received her undergraduate degree from Florida Gulf Coast University, and her M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University.
Panelist: Diverse Issues in the Workplace
About Our Speakers & Panelists
Mrs. Shenell McClurkin Thompson
Shenell is the Director of Financial Education at Financial Pathways of the Piedmont
(formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Forsyth, Inc.), where she provides
financial education to individuals, companies, non-profits, and other organizations. She
has earned a Master of Arts in Human Resource Development and Management from
Webster University, and is currently pursuing Masters of Arts in Professional Licensed
Counseling at Liberty University. Mrs. Thompson is also a Certified Educator of
Personal Finance, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, an Educator and Housing
Counselor. Shenell resides in Winston-Salem, NC with her husband, and two children,
and is very active within the community.
Speaker: Money Matters: “A Dollar Makes Me Holla”
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Office of the Chancellor Funtime Friday at the Breezeway
Cotton Candy/Popcorn/Marketing Materials
Finance and Administration Funtime Friday at the Breezeway Hotdogs, Lemonade, Chips, Etc.
School of Health Sciences True Colors
Salad Bar Luncheon
School of Business and Economic Funtime Friday at the Breezeway
Angelo’s Italian Ice
School of Education Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards
Dessert Bar
2013 Professional Development Week Planning Committee
Monica Boyd
Deidra Gilliard
Jean Glenn
Michelle Jordan
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