All College Day 2023
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Join us on August 16 for All College Day and throughout the following weeks for Convocation 2023. We request your RSVP by August 10 for these sessions to ensure we have an accurate headcount. Click to RSVP (required for lunch on 8/16)
Liberty Live Church (Entrance A)
1021 Big Bethel Road, Hampton
8:45 a.m. | Welcome & Seating |
9:00 a.m. | Program Begins |
11:30 a.m. | Lunch *Professional headshots will be taken for the directory |
1:00 p.m. |
All offices open for business |
5:00 p.m. |
Faculty return to campus |
6:00 p.m. |
Faculty Nuts & Bolts Orientation (hybrid event) |
Thursday, August 17
9:00 a.m. |
Academic Division & Departmental Meetings |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break (on your own) |
1:00 p.m. |
Dual Enrollment Orientation |
3:00 p.m. |
College Support Staff Association General Membership Meeting |
Friday, August 18
8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. |
Dual Enrollment Orientation |
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m |
Information Technology Open House Join us in Wythe Hall for a Technology Open House. We will have IT staff available to answer questions about campus service and technologies, including network and WiFi, OneDrive, Teams, HyFlex classroom technology, and much more! Sign up for an in-person training session delivered by Will Moore on Promethean boards or Teams Voice to further explore these amazing tools! |
12:00- 2:00 p.m. |
Constituency Group Campus Wide Bring Your Own Lunch Come whenever you are available and bring your own lunch! Reconnect at this event hosted by your constituency groups: Faculty Senate, College Support Staff Association, and Council of Mid-Level Managers. |
Convocation Weeks 2023
August 21-31
Because we have limited time prior to the start of classes, these programs and meetings are offered throughout the first two weeks of the fall term.
Tuesday, August 22
2:00-3:30 p.m. |
Shared Governance Steering Committee Updates Come hear about how far we have come and plans for the final year of implementation. The steering committee leaders will discuss our work so far, define the tools and monitoring systems to continue to promote the concept of Shared Governance, and solicit participation on the 2023-24 steering committee. |
Wednesday, August 23
3:00- |
Accessibility Services on Campus Learn about accessibility services on campus, how to work with students who have accommodations, and what students, faculty and staff can expect when working through the accommodations process. |
Thursday, August 24
11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch ‘n Learn: Collaborative Customer Service *Bring your own lunch. Delivering great customer service means being able to effectively listen and talk to your students. Learn how to positively engage and problem-solve in a student service environment, how to approach stressful situations, and ways to measure your success. |
Friday, August 25
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. |
Academic Affairs Town Hall Meeting |
1:00 -3:00 p.m. |
Emergency Response Basics *During this session, participants will be very active and should wear comfortable clothing This session is delivered by our Fire and Emergency Medical Services Education Department faculty. Learn the basics of bleeding control, how and when to use an Automated Electronic Defibrillator, and hands only CPR. |
Monday, August 28
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. |
Lunch ‘n Learn: Communication Skills for the Workplace *Bring your own lunch. To succeed in today’s workplace, you must be an effective communicator, a skill that can be learned and refined. In this seminar, we will discuss how to find the focus and goal of any conversation, and share tips for avoiding common communication pitfalls. |
4:00 -5:00 p.m. |
Monday Meet-Up Join us for updates from Library Services, Tutoring Center, and eLearning Coordinator (Canvas) |
Tuesday, August 29
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. |
Lunch ‘n Learn: Green Zone Training from Military & Veterans Services (MVS) *Lunch provided by Military and Veterans Services. Participants will earn “Safe Zone” designation for students to discuss military/veteran related issues at the College. The session will cover:
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Wednesday, August 30
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. |
Lunch ‘n Learn: Managing Priorities to Maximize Your Day *Bring your own lunch. Does the day seem to fly by before you've finished anything on your to-do list? If time management is so easy to do on our own, then why do we feel overwhelmed? In this session, participants will develop a basic explanation of the time-management process, learn the characteristics of effective time managers, talk about the importance of prioritizing big events, and explore the role of delegation and communicating delegation requests with others. |
Thursday, August 31
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. |
Lunch ‘n Learn: Student Code of Conduct *Bring your own lunch. Learn about the VPCC student code of conduct process, how to report concerns, tips for working with students throughout the process, and the rights and responsibilities of students, faculty, and staff. |