Workshops and Series Calendar

Organization Development and Learning offers various series aimed at mastering the skills employees need in the essential roles they play in college. These series align with the established competencies for Durham Tech. 

Go to Center for Learning Excellence Calendar

Workshops and Series Descriptions

Monthly Leadership Series: The Dean Speak. Get to know our Deans!  

Conversation Moderator: Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director of Organizational Development and Learning
Upcoming Dates and Deans:  

  • February 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. – Justin Long, Dean of Human Services and Public Safety (join via Teams)
  • March 17, 2026,at 11:00 a.m. – Melissa Ockert, Dean of Health and Wellness (join via Teams)
  • April 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. – Dr. Chris O'Riordan-Adjah, Dean of Building, Engineering, and Skilled Trades (join via Teams)
     

Get to know our Deans better through our monthly series "Dean Speak".  Join us in a podcast-style conversation each month! 

**All discussions are Hybrid in the CLE Room, Phillips Bldg. 3-125 and Teams. Additional dates and Teams links are being added.

New Faculty Cohort Monthly Meetups

Date and TimeDescription
February 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the CLE

Spring Cohort Welcome

  • Ask the Chair: Best Practices for 8-week Courses with Dr. Anna Sanders-Bonelli, Instructor/Chair Social Sciences, CALA
  • New Faculty Perspectives with Instructor Lauren Jones. 
March 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. on TeamsAsk the Dean: Student Transfer Success with Lea Bingham, Assistant Dean, University Transfer Center
March 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. on Teams Ask the Dean: Teaching with AI: Question & Answer with Dr. Al Leaston, Assistant Dean, Business and Entrepreneurship, IT
April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. on Teams
  • Wrap-up and Excellence in Teaching with Dr. Jason Moldoff, and 
  • End of Year Wrap-up with JB Buxton
Adjunct Faculty Self-Paced Series

North Carolina Network for Excellence in Teaching (NC-NET)

On-demand Courses Available: Start Teaching Today! Each course is self-enrolled and self-paced.

New Faculty Orientation

Welcome New Faculty!

My name is Dr. Barbara A Clarke, and I warmly welcome you to the New Faculty Orientation at Durham Tech! Please plan to attend the New Faculty Orientation on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via Teams.  

In addition to the New Faculty Orientation session via Teams, all full time faculty are invited to self-enroll in the Essentials for Instruction course in our Canvas learning management system (LMS).  New full-time faculty will need to enroll in the Essentials for Instructing during your first semester of teaching. The asynchronous Canvas course has modules highlighting the supportive departments and leaders of Durham Tech and is designed to orient you to instructional competencies as Durham Tech Faculty. A badge credential is provided upon successful completion of the orientation course. You either have or will receive an email invitation to join and start the course in Canvas. Part-time (adjunct) faculty are encouraged speak with their supervisor about enrolling in the individual Faculty Development courses (numbered 1-5), available to them in Canvas. 

As a member of the Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) team, I invite you to attend the numerous faculty development sessions we host for your professional growth.  The schedule of professional development (PD) opportunities can be found on the Center for Learning Excellence webpage. You will receive updates periodically throughout the year inviting you to professional developments - sign up for PDs you find of interest. We are a college dedicated to supporting the professional needs of all employees.

Of special note, adjunct faculty who attend at least two sessions on our official CLE Calendar receive the Adjunct Teaching Institute Stipend of $50, paid by our Durham Tech Foundation. We remain focused on topics aligned with the college’s strategic goals of institutional excellence, student success, and academic excellence; for example, improving instruction, online teaching and culturally responsive classrooms, among others.

Durham Tech faculty members consistently say our students are an exciting learner population. Our diverse population of students with varying perspectives and life experiences enriches the entire Durham Tech family. To meet the needs of our diverse student community, please review Durham Tech’s Strategic Plan.  If you have questions about our Strategic Plan for serving each student under a One-College model, I encourage you to discuss it with your supervisor.  I am also available for any questions on professional development opportunities as a member of the ODL team. 

Welcome to Durham Tech!

Dr. Barbara A. Clarke
Coordinator, Organizational Development and Learning (ODL)
Clarkeb@durhamtech.edu