Join us for our first annual Maverick Professional Development Week, February 17-20! This week-long event will feature workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities designed to enhance skills, explore new trends, and inspire growth. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and take your professional development to the next level.
Save the dates and be part of this exciting new tradition!
Monday, February 17th
This interactive workshop equips participants with the tools, techniques, and strategies needed to plan and execute successful events. From goal setting and budgeting to logistics and attendee engagement, this session will provide practical insights and actionable steps for creating impactful experiences. Whether you're organizing small gatherings or large-scale events, this training will help you master the art of seamless event planning.
*Registration not required
We will kick off the week by hosting a “Nacho Average Professional Development” Nacho Bar Lunch on Monday in the MCC from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Feel free to join us at any time during this timeframe as your schedule allows.
*Registration not required
Join us for a quick, 30-minute session where we discuss establishing classroom norms in a collaborative environment. Setting up clear expectations and norms at the beginning of the semester and reinforcing them periodically can help with retention and success, as well as create a sense of belonging among students. This session will be held live in room F114 on Monday, February 17th at 2:30 pm. If you can’t make it in person, please join us via Webex at the following link: Webex Session
*Registration not required
Tuesday, February 18th
You are cordially invited to tea and cookies hosted by the LSC-Montgomery librarians. Come at your convenience to learn about all the amazing resources the library offers.
*Registration not required
Participants will learn to maximize their current project management skills so that they may be able to outline project deliverables, report out tasks, and complete small to large-scale projects.
This interactive seminar introduces participants to the powerful True Colors concepts. Participants will determine their True Colors personality spectrum, including their most dominant color style, and learn to recognize the True Colors of others.
You are cordially invited to tea and cookies hosted by the LSC-Montgomery librarians. Come at your convenience to learn about all the amazing resources the library offers.
*No registration required
Students need to learn to use AI appropriately. How can we help them learn the skills they need and the limits – ethical and utilitarian – of the tools? One thing we can do is create assignments that AI cannot do well and discuss them with students. Come to discuss ideas, solutions, and strategies with your colleagues.
Wednesday, February 19th
This session is the foundation for understanding the Lone Star College culture and how the culture helps us achieve our results. Explore the LSCFocus cultural beliefs and the LSCFocus models and tools.
*Contact Rachael Covey if interested in attending
You are cordially invited to tea and cookies hosted by the LSC-Montgomery librarians. Come at your convenience to learn about all the amazing resources the library offers.
* Registration not required
You are cordially invited to tea and cookies hosted by the LSC-Montgomery librarians. Come at your convenience to learn about all the amazing resources the library offers.
* Registration not required
Join THECB to discover innovative and interesting ways that Texas institutions of higher education are leveraging AI. This webinar is designed for anyone who is eager to explore how AI can be used to enhance learning, streamline operations, and drive educational excellence. Discover real-world applications and gain valuable insights from Texas peers and get a preview of the new Adapting to Innovation hub on OERTX!
Click to Register for Texas AI Integration Showcase
Thursday, February 20th
Want to grab your students’ attention and keep them engaged? In this session, we’ll explore how to create short, exciting, and fun videos that students will actually want to watch. Learn the secrets to crafting eye-catching, high-impact content that’s easy to make and effective in the classroom. Whether you’re new to video creation or looking to enhance your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to make your content truly swipe-worthy! This session will be held live in MCC Ballroom A on Thursday, February 20th at 1:00 pm. If you can’t make it in person, please join us via Webex at the following link: Webex Session
This interactive workshop will provide information regarding the differences among the various generations. The value of diversified workplace perspectives will be discussed.
Friday, February 21st
Are you hungry for more PD? LSC-Tomball is hosting the GRIT Innovation Symposium, which is offered both in-person and virtually! See the links below for more information.
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Link to register: GRIT Innovation Symposium 2025 Registration
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The website contains Biographies and session descriptions: GRIT Innovation Symposium | (lonestar.edu)