Dr. Claire Brady is an accomplished higher education leader and consultant with over two decades of experience in executive and academic roles at institutions such as Ana G. Mendez University, Lake-Sumter State College, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Michigan State University, and Alma College. As President of Glass Half Full Consulting LLC, she provides strategic consulting and executive coaching to higher education institutions, non-profits, and corporate clients. Claire is a recognized expert in organizational transformation, leadership development, and fostering inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures. She is also a pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence into leadership and learning, offering AI-focused workshops and tools to help professionals harness emerging technologies. A founder of the Association of Higher Education Consulting and Coaching, Claire is deeply committed to civic engagement and advancing innovation in education.

Keynote: Unlocking the Potential of AI for Higher Education Professionals

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives, and how you can leverage its power in Student Affairs. Discover emerging best practices for integrating AI to enhance student success, operations, and support. Includes 60 minutes of interactive content and up to 30 minutes of Q&A with participants.

Room T140
PD 2455
9:00 A.M.-10:20 A.M.
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Canvas and Accessibility: Tips and Tools for Improving Accessibility in Your Course

Brandi Bleak, Jody Taylor

This course provides an overview of accessibility best practices for online learning and guides users on how to apply them within Canvas. Participants will learn how to create inclusive content by adding alternative text to images, using appropriate color contrasts, providing video captions, and setting assignment accommodations.

ATC, Room T201A
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2432
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Early Alert Intervention Process

DeAnn Greenawalt, Adrienne Clark, Michelle McLamb, Philip Sabado

Learn how the Early Alert Report submission process may help you with student intervention concerning academic and/or non-academic issues. Attendees will also learn about the "Life Cycle" of an Early Alert Report, including outreach attempts by Student Support Services staff, expectations after submission of a report, and benefits of our institution's early intervention process.

ATC, Room T112
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2447
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Eating in the Dark: Human Anatomy Professors Spoil Your Codependent Relationship with Food

Doug Kines, Lisa Lynch

In a world where carbs are villains one week and superfoods the next, it’s no wonder our students (and let’s be honest, some of us too) are confused about nutrition. From TikTok trends to “doctor” influencers with ring lights, misinformation is everywhere -- and it's affecting the health, focus, and energy of our campus community. This lighthearted but serious look at common nutrition myths will explore how bad science and good marketing have shaped what people think they know about food. More importantly, it highlights how faculty and staff can help cut through the noise with real, relatable guidance. Because when we know better, we snack better -- and everyone wins.

ATC, Room T111
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2423
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Exploration of ASN Faculty Satisfaction and ASN Faculty Intentions to Stay in the Florida College System

Shirelle Dover-Jones

This was an exploratory, quantative research guided by Herzberg's Two-Factor Motivation-Hygiene Theory to explore factors influencing satisfaction in an academic setting. This theory is based on two distinct factors: motivation factors and hygiene factors. Motivation factors can drive job satisfaction whereas Hygiene factors can lead to job dissatisfaction. The purpose of this research was to identify the connection between predictors of Associate of Science in Nursing faculty’s job satisfaction and Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) faculty’s intentions to stay in their current roles in the Florida College System (FCS). A 38-question survey was sent to 485 full-time ASN faculty at all 28 colleges in the the FCS.

ATC, Room T210
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2443
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Finding Answers Fast: Getting the Most from our Help Center

Michelle Nifong

Discover how easy it is to find answers and support using FSCJ’s Knowledge Base and Help Center at help.fscj.edu. This session will guide attendees through the powerful self-service tools available to faculty and staff, including information from departments such as IT, HR, Facilities, Payroll, and FSCJ Online and the Center for eLearning. Participants will also learn how to access resources that support students, which can be helpful when assisting advisees or dual-role employees. Learn how to search articles effectively, access step-by-step guides, and submit tickets directly to the right department when additional help is needed. By the end of this session, participants will feel confident navigating FSCJ’s Knowledge Base and Help Center to find solutions quickly, save time, and streamline communications across the College.

ATC, Room T205
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2425
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Great Colleges to Work for Survey Results

Martina Perry

This session will provide a deep dive into the results from FSCJ's most recent Great Colleges to Work For survey. The Great Colleges to Work For® program is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

ATC, Room T205A
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2287
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Grief Literacy: Exploring Secondary Loss

Lori Cimino

Grief often shows itself in the big moments, yet its quieter ripples can shape how we engage, communicate and show up at work. In this session, participants are invited into a safe and supportive space to build grief literacy, focusing on secondary loss -- the additional losses that follow a major change or bereavement. Together, we will explore key terms and engage in reflection and dialogue (listening included) about these unseen losses can shape our experiences. This session will open and close with a brief mindfulness moment, and we will co-create a resource list -- please bring your favorite books, podcasts, websites, support groups, or social media communities to contribute. Note: This is an educational and reflective session, not a therapeutic or counseling space. Participants may engage at the level that feels comfortable and are encouraged to prioritize their own well-being throughout.

ATC, Room T208
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2445
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Learning in Depth: An Overview of Honors Education

Hannah Sairam

In high school, students are introduced to Honors coursework in the form of specialized, and usually more rigorous, coursework. But what does that experience look like for college students? In this session, led by the Director of the FSCJ Honors Program, we will explore what it means to engage in meaningful Honors education at the collegiate level. We will explain the intention behind Honors programs and colleges, dispel myths about Honors education as a whole, and answer questions from participants.

ATC, Room T203A
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2427
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MyLearning Tips

Jesse Campbell

This session will be facilitated by Bridge and focuses on the fundamentals of how to use myLearning as an end user.

ATC, Room T209
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2449
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Rev Up Your EQ: How Emotional Intelligence and Empathy Can Make or Break Your Customer Service Delivery

Lisa Kasper

In this interactive session, we’ll explore how emotional intelligence and empathy can take your customer service from good to unforgettable. Along the way, we’ll introduce growth mindset concepts to help you shift gears when challenges pop up, and we’ll dive into both verbal and written communication strategies that put people first. Get ready to boost your EQ, sharpen your skills, and leave with practical tools to rev up every interaction.

ATC, Room T203
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2412
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Study Abroad at FSCJ

Cynthia Robinson

This sessions highlights upcoming Study Abroad at FSCJ programs. Information is also provided on how to lead your own Study Abroad program in collaboration with the Office of Global Learning.

ATC, Room T241
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2238
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AI and Academic Freedom

Scott Cason, Jeniah Jones

This professional development course, AI and Academic Freedom, explores how faculty can use AI responsibly within the bounds of academic freedom and institutional policy. Through discussion and debate around hypothetical classroom scenarios, participants will examine ethical concerns, faculty senate guidelines, and the gray areas of AI use in teaching. The course invites reflection on how far AI practices should be standardized versus left to individual instructor discretion.

ATC, Room T201A
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2438
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AI-Assisted Authorship: Ethical Strategies, Modular Workflows, and Productivity Gains

Eugene Francis

Discover how to partner and collaborate with ChatGPT when creating your own writing. This interactive session will show you how to leverage ChatGPT Projects to ethically, efficiently, and authentically create content.

ATC, Room T203
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2426
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Breathe your way through life’s storms: Tools to handle life’s pain and stress

William Dando

The only people without stress and pain are dead people. Stress and pain are part of our normal “wiring.” When either becomes excessive, understanding the mechanisms of the brain and hormonal processes can enable us to focus on controlling the negative physiological effects of both of these “normal” brain functions. This presentation will briefly cover the neurological and hormonal impacts of both pain and stress, and how some simple directed mental, emotional, and breathing techniques can reduce the potential “snowballing” that pain and stress can have and the negative consequences of letting them rage out of control. Techniques in use at the Cleveland and Mayo Clinics in guided imagery and directed diaphragmatic breathing control will be described and demonstrated, and participants will be given the opportunity to learn and utilize these techniques during the presentation.

ATC, Room T111
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2424
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Exploring BCTE Pathways at FSCJ

Kerri Burns, Tara Haley

Every student’s story is an adventure waiting to unfold. Through the Division of Baccalaureate, Career & Technical Education (BCTE), learners can chart their own course -- from technical certificates to bachelor’s degrees -- gaining real-world skills and industry-recognized credentials along the way. Join us to discover how BCTE pathways empower students to build their own journeys to success in today’s dynamic workforce.

ATC, Room T203A
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2428
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Cybersecurity Awareness: Protecting Our College Community

Jason Rosario

Join us for an interactive session focused on strengthening our College’s cybersecurity posture. Discover the key threats facing higher education, including ransomware, phishing, and credential theft, and learn how small, everyday actions can make a big difference. The session will cover password and multifactor authentication (MFA) best practices, examine real phishing examples, and demonstrate how timely reporting helps protect students, faculty, and staff. Together, we will build the awareness and habits that keep our data, systems, and community secure.

ATC, Room T209
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2450
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Digital Accessibility Essentials: From Guidelines to Practice

Amber Arroyo, Shannon Dew

This session will provide a broad overview of the new ADA compliance guidelines and how they apply to departmental web pages and shared online materials. The focus will be on practical steps staff and faculty can take to ensure that text, links, images, videos, and other digital content meet current accessibility standards. We will also review FSCJ’s accessibility requirements and how they align with federal regulations. Participants will learn simple strategies and tools to assess and update their materials, followed by hands-on exercises to practice applying the guidelines. This session is intended for anyone who maintains or contributes content to college websites or shared online resources and will complement, rather than duplicate, existing training.

ATC, Room T205
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2433
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Human Resources Departmental Strategic Planning

Mark Lacey

In this session, participants will learn about the annual strategic planning process that Human Resources engages in to foster continual improvement.

ATC, Room T205A
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2451
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Leaders at All Levels: A Comprehensive Approach to Leadership Development

Martina Perry

FSCJ is committed to developing leaders at all career stages. This session will explore FSCJ's robust leadership development programs, which address the needs of current and emerging leaders while preparing a talent pipeline for critical positions through succession planning.

ATC, Room T210
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2448
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Reimagine Student Success: Support Services That Empower

Denise Giarrusso, Pamela Walker

Discover how timely referrals to support services can transform challenges into success stories! This workshop highlights key campus resources that address academic and non-academic barriers -- from food insecurity to mental health -- and shows how early intervention leads to stronger personal and academic outcomes. Join us to learn how you can be the connection that helps students thrive.

ATC, Room T241
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2418
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Restore and Renew: Chair Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation for the Workday

Lori Cimino

This experiential session offers a practical reset you can do at work -- no mat or special clothing required. We’ll blend chair friendly yoga, gentle breathwork, and a guided meditation (Participation is optional at every step; eyes open or closed, seated or standing). You’ll leave with a 5-minute micro-routine to use between meetings and a short list of accessible resources. This is a practice space -- reflective, judgment free, and designed for real workdays.

ATC, Room T208
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2446
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AI in the Job Search

David Mann, Lynn Larson

This presentation discusses existing Gen AI tools and discusses how to create prompts to customize your resume in order to progress past ATS (applicant tracking systems), to generate customized practice questions to prepare for interviews, to find networking leads, to draft communication, etc.

ATC, Room T203
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2435
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Embodied Learning: What Is It and Why Is It So Important Right Now?

Sarah Stuart, Winter Maravillas

In a time when learning has become largely screen-bound and isolated, this interactive workshop explores how to bring the body (including the senses) back into education. In this interactive workshop, Dance Professor Winter Maravillas and English Professor Sarah Stuart have combined their backgrounds in writing, meditation, and somatic movement. Drawing from Professor Stuart’s 60 Minutes of Tranquility program and Professor Maravillas' embodied pedagogy and somatic practice, participants will be guided through movement, reflection, and classroom design exercises that make even reading -- and writing -- intensive disciplines more kinesthetic and socially alive. Our approach emphasizes feeling safe, grounded, and present while awakening sensory awareness and expanding beyond the confines of screens and books. We hope to leave participants with concrete strategies for creating learning environments that are fully engaged, embodied, and human.

ATC, Room T241
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2430
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Leading Through Change: The Mindful & Emotionally Intelligent Way

Cheya Thousand

In times of uncertainty, emotionally intelligent leadership becomes the anchor that steadies teams, fosters trust, and drives transformation with grace. This session blends Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Mindfulness to equip leaders with practical tools to navigate change with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Through reflective exercises, guided mindfulness practices, and real-world leadership insights, participants will learn how to lead with self-awareness, emotional regulation, and intentional presence, even when everything around them is shifting.

ATC, Room T111
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2429
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Match the Tool to the Task: Choosing the Right AI for the Job

Rusty Gardner

Not all AI tools are created equal -- and choosing the right one can be the difference between saving time and spinning your wheels. This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone curious about AI but unsure where to start or which tools to trust. We’ll explore popular platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot, and show you how to match each one to the task at hand. You’ll also learn how to build your own personal AI stack by combining the strengths of different tools to match your workflow, goals, and comfort level.

ATC, Room T205
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2436
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Parenting Students: A Guide to Student Support

Jeniah Jones

Participants will define parenting students and explore effective interventions and student supports.

ATC, Room T201A
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2441
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Transforming Tomorrow: Insights, Outcomes, and Our Strategic Journey

Karen Acevedo, Jerrett Dumouchel

The presentation will provide background on the strategic planning process and how initiatives were chosen for Transforming Tomorrow. We will also showcase work-in-progress for Goal 2 under the priority of "Excellence."

ATC, Room T203A
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2440
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A Fresh Take on Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Change Management, & Leadership

Kip Strasma

Most at the college are (by now) familiar with Six Sigma and/or have experience on a process improvement team and/or White Belt or higher certification(s). Take another step and a fresh look at Six Sigma from the perspective a leadership lens with the help of David Epstein's "Range," Dan Heath's "Reset," and Simon Sinek's "The Intelligence Game." These recent texts from 2020, 2025, and 2019 offer an updated perspective on process improvement, change management, and leadership.

This presentation is for anyone interested in learning how Six Sigma can enhance career development and advancement by learning key process improvement and change management skills required of effective leaders.

ATC, Room T203
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2439
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Generative AI and Ethics in the Legal Profession

Kimberly Fahlgren

This course helps educators understand the growing connection between AI and the law, including recent headlines about data privacy, ethics, and accountability. Participants will explore key security features of AI tools and learn why maintaining a “human in the loop” is essential for responsible use. The session offers practical guidance on protecting information, respecting legal boundaries, and fostering trust when using AI in education.

ATC, Room T205
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2434
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Single Stop & Educate Tomorrow

Paciddia McDonald, Frantz Damas

Single Stop is your one stop shop for resource information. Learn about the Single Stop program and how it helps students find resources for school and daily life challenges. Employees can share this useful information with their students as well. This session will also focus on Educate Tomorrow, a program that assists students who are in foster care and are homeless.

ATC, Room T203A
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2444
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The New Faculty Survival Kit: 20 Quick Wins for a Smoother Semester

Dianne McAuliffe

Quick, practical tips to help new and transitioning faculty manage their classrooms, build authentic connections, and engage students -- both in-person and online -- without adding hours to their workload.

This “Teaching Survival Kit” includes 20 low-prep strategies grouped into 4 high-impact categories. Participants will experience several of the techniques live and leave with a ready-to-use checklist of ideas to make next semester smoother and more rewarding.

5 ways to make students feel seen in large or online classes
5 alternatives to traditional discussion boards
5 time-saving tech tools or Canvas hacks
5 strategies for feedback and academic integrity (AI included)

ATC, Room T201A
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2442
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Upgrade Your Life with AI

Rusty Gardner

AI isn’t just for work -- it can support your life in meaningful ways. This session will show you how to use AI tools to improve your health, boost your personal development, strengthen your financial future, and build new skills. You’ll learn how to apply AI in practical, everyday situations -- from setting goals and tracking habits to organizing your finances and exploring new learning opportunities. We’ll walk through real examples using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, giving you techniques you can start using right away. If you're ready to work smarter, stay motivated, and take control of your future, this session is for you.

ATC, Room T111
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2437
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What's New in EdTech?

Brandi Bleak, Thomas Lewis

Educational Technology is always changing, so it might be more useful to ask, "What isn’t new!?" This workshop will provide a high-level overview of recent and projected changes to Canvas, TurnItIn, and other EdTech tools. Additionally, we will cover a few ways that you can have an active voice in the development of new features by providing input, participating in communities, and serving on FSCJ tech committees.

ATC, Room T241
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2431
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