Current Credibility Check Moraine Park Technical College November 2, 2017

Do you remember when? Think about today…..what is HOT? Think about 5 years ago….what was HOT? Think about today…..what is HOT? Iphone5 Online shopping increase Online classes versus face to face Enrollments Tiny houses Mc Delivery Uber https://www.beloit.edu/mindset/previouslists/2017/List facts

Agenda---goals Opportunities to integrate more into the classroom and make a greater impact for students. Consideration of how you are currently connected and engaged in business and industry. Is the classroom a reflection of current business and industry practices, scenarios or real world experiences?

TWO PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION = IMPACT NETWORK BUSINESS Small & large INSTRUCTOR STUDENTS EVENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM STUDENT CLUBS COMMUNITY ADMIN PROGRAM NON-FOR PROFIT

PERSONAL STORIES-IMPACT Committees-SHRM, Church Health, Blue Zone, Young Professionals, Library Board, etc. Community Examples Green Valley Blue Zone Initiative Downtown WB Non for profits in WB Citizen advocacy Church Health Services Family Promise Chix4acause Relay 4 Life Chamber Member Campus Events: Vet event Club activities and engagement- see next slide

Student Clubs Impacts Opportunity Benefits Both to instructors (as an advisor) and to students Field trips Conferences Volunteer at Community Events Organize events which provide benefit to students’ professional and career life Networking Speakers come to classroom to share relevant info

Students in the Community How did we get started….we will share our story Projects Leadership capstone Event planning Examples of work Vet Project—see video Green Valley Relay Veteran Video Confidence building https://youtu.be/gaAaUuhrwz8

How can you get started? Current in your field? 1. ACTIVITY Define current How? (methods, what you done, share what you gained and how it benefits the student) Note these items on the mind map 2. PERSONAL STORY SHARING ACTIVITY 1. In groups, share stories which reflect current credibility in your career area(s) (5 min) 2. Each share ONE story 2 min max elevator “summary”

How do you get started? BREAK OUT SESSION Create a checklist and action plan…… How are you adding business related value to your classroom? What is your current involvement in your area of expertise? In what creative ways are you applying knowledge gained, skills and experience to the classroom (best practices) How are you currently connecting and networking with industry experts? (non-for profits, community, small business and corporations)? put the key items on the flip chart Groups to move around the room and put comments under the other groups comments

WRAP UP Consolidate the info shared Report out/share results noted on the topic (flip chart) Discussion Key take aways from this session: Application of what was shared-how will you personally apply a new learning from today? Personal course of action—what are your next steps to incorporate this into your classroom/curriculum/program