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Training and Professional Development

for Pellissippi State Employees

 

"At Pellissippi State Community College, we work hard every day to make certain we provide a transformative environment for learning. In order to do that, we must be mindful of our development as faculty and staff. Our training and professional development initiatives are designed to make certain we have a campus community that learns and grows alongside and in support of our students and the community we serve."

– Anthony Wise, President

  

Pellissippi Academy

 

Required Employee Training

  • When: Annually
  • Required by: Tennessee Board of Regents audit and State audit

All employees must complete this course by June 30th each year

  • Instructions: Employees are enrolled automatically when the training is activated in the fall semester.
  • Description: Training covers account and password security, data security and privacy and recognizing common phishing and other cybersecurity attacks.
  • When: Within first two weeks of employment and annual refresher
  • Required by: Pellissippi State Community College

All employees must complete this course by December 31st each year

  • Instructions: Employees are enrolled automatically when the training is activated in the fall semester.
  • Description: Training defines implicit bias, the impact of implicit bias in the workplace/classroom, delivers strategies for disrupting and reducing implicit bias, and assists with the creation of actions for dealing with implicit bias in personal and professional interactions.
  • Supplemental Resource: Micro & Macroaggressions on Campus: Address Underlying Tensions & Implement Strategies to Foster Inclusion. (Contact profdev@pstcc.edu for access)

    We've also dedicated a page of resources to offer in-depth learning opportunities surrounding structural racial inequities, systemic racism, implicit bias, and other concepts, as we work to challenge and change these institutional barriers. Join us in advancing racial equity here at Pellissippi State, within our community and our nation, by taking advantage of the resources provided here: Anti-Racism at Pellissippi State
  • When: Within first two weeks of employment
  • Required by: Tennessee Board of Regents
  • Description: Pellissippi State Community College is committed to a work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination. Toward that goal, it is the responsibility of all employees (including temporary part-time) to participate in specific online trainings to identify and prevent harassment and discrimination within the College.

    To review the related policies: http://www.pstcc.edu/ppm/pdf/00-03-00.pdf, Equal Opportunity and Non-discrimination in Education and Employment and http://www.pstcc.edu/ppm/pdf/06-23-01.pdf, Discrimination and Harassment, Complaint and Investigation Procedure.
  • When: Within first two weeks of employment and annual refresher
  • Required by: Tennessee Board of Regents
  • Description: The Tennessee Board of Regents and Pellissippi State Community College are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and fostering safe, healthy relationships among our campus community. As such, the institution and members of our community will not tolerate the offenses of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This program is intended to help you learn more about these issues, as you play an important role in keeping our campus safe.

Additional courses may be required depending on job duties and exposure to risk:

  

Upcoming Trainings

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Pellissippi Academic Center for Excellence (PACE)

 

Online Training Resources

*Contact pace@pstcc.edu for login info

 

BCS Catalog – Personal and Professional Development Opportunities