Events for November 8, 2023 - August 23, 2023

The Disability and Accessibility Resources Community of Practice works to improve accommodation pathways from high school to college. This COP meets monthly. Link to session: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83192327940

Come join us for a safe and welcoming environment to learn, have conversations, and channel our mutual energy into creating a more open space for all students and administrators. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Register at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcOGhqTIqGtJ0ygJsNStAT5RxLZjzlm3h

Talk Saves Lives (TSL) is a one hour training that provides participants with a clear understanding of suicide as a leading cause of death, up to date research and what members of the community can do to save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, how to keep themselves and others safe, and local and national resources that can be promoted on campus. To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsc-iurzkoHd11CHlDxvBGTjtLS4VhHgr1 This Talk Saves Lives presentation is being presented by TCC via a SAMHSA grant. In order to appropriately assess learning, we ask that all participants take a pre/post quiz. Your results are anonymous and are used only […]

Link to meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84374316815

Community partnerships demystified: A workshop on building effective and mutually strengthening relationships” is an interactive session geared for anyone who wants to work more effectively with community-based organizations. The goal of the session is for participants to leave with insights, concrete tools and plans to initiate or strengthen their community-oriented engagement work. To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcO6vqzIrGdNzgBbaTe8IFg0o4OJmVldA   Rachel Gold is the Director of the Tulsa Schweitzer Fellowship, a community health leadership program for Tulsa-area graduate students based at the University of Tulsa. Since leading the Fellowship since its inception in 2015, Rachel has supported Schweitzer Fellows in launching over 80 health initiatives across Eastern Oklahoma, [...]

The purpose of this professional development presentation is to acquire an understanding of the different language profiles of native and heritage language Spanish speakers and learners and how this understanding influences their English language proficiency and preparation to advance in their higher education pursuits and academic success. Understanding the diverse linguistic profiles will inform the creation of an academic environment that enhances the language learners’ identity, safety, and sense of belonging in their journey toward and into higher education. Thus, this professional development presentation will briefly explore the multiple purposes that a placement test plays in measuring the language abilities and [...]

Interested in joining a Community of Practice? Submit your interest here.   What is a Community of Practice? The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium defines a Community of Practice (CoP) as “a group of people who share a similar role, a common set of challenges, or an interest in a topic and who collaborate to fulfill shared goals.” The three elements that make up a CoP are a community that facilitates interactions (such as discussions, collaborative activities, and relationship building); a shared domain of interest (such as student support or workforce partnerships); and a shared practice of experiences, stories, tolls and was of addressing challenges related to higher [...]

Register now for Community Lifelines, a virtual panel highlighting the incredible services provided by 211 of Eastern Oklahoma, Hunger Free OK, and Tulsa Responds. Higher education professionals interested in learning more about support services are encouraged to attend.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring high school counselors from Broken Arrow, Jenks, Tulsa Public Schools, and Union. To build connections between high school and college, presenters will discuss challenges and resources for supporting students as they transition from high school to college.