Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule.
Session Description Come see what all the buzz is about! Be one of the first guests to join Ozarks Tech student affairs staff for a private tour of the brand-new Michael L. Parson Student Union. This three-story space will provide our students and employees with the latest in hospitality, fitness, food service, retail, learning resources, meeting, study space, and enhanced outdoor area.
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC Lobby
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule.
Session Description Come see what all the buzz is about! Be one of the first guests to join Ozarks Tech student affairs staff for a private tour of the brand-new Michael L. Parson Student Union. This three-story space will provide our students and employees with the latest in hospitality, fitness, food service, retail, learning resources, meeting, study space, and enhanced outdoor area.
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC Lobby
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule.
Session Description Join us for a walkthrough of Ozark Tech's Canvas LMS standardization requirements. Based on faculty and student feedback, we are rolling out consistent course menu and home page standards to create a more unified learning experience. You'll leave with a clear understanding of the expectations and next steps for updating your course(s).
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule.
Session Description Based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory, this workshop will explore the ways leaders, teachers, and mentors often blur the line between empowering and enabling. Participants will examine how to demonstrate compassion while maintaining accountability, foster resilience in students and team members, manage the tensions that arise from setting healthy boundaries, and self-regulate in the midst of emotional turbulence.
Director Of Academics, Richwood Valley, Ozarks Tech
In 2012, I stepped into new territory and launched a second career in higher education. I currently serve as the Director of Academics at Richwood Valley and have been in that role since January of 2023. Within the scope of my responsibilities, I also teach several religion and... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC 156
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule. Session Description Are you new (or new-ish) to teaching as an adjunct at Ozarks Tech? Do you have questions seeking answers? If so, this is the place for you to ask questions, get answers, and learn about resources available to support you and your students.
Executive Director - Professional Development Institute, Ozarks Technical Community College
I'm a lifelong learner and a semi-professional student. I have over 30 years of higher education experience from a public research university, a private liberal arts university, and a community college. My roles have included administration, continuing education, professional development... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC 147
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule.
Session Description
Student emergencies can occur without warning and can be especially challenging for adjunct instructors managing a full classroom. This multidisciplinary session equips adjunct faculty with practical strategies to respond calmly, follow institutional protocols, and support all students during classroom emergencies. Presenters from Safety and Security, Access and Accommodations Resources, and Psychology will share essential procedures, resources for students with medical or other conditions, and insight into the brain’s stress response—helping instructors manage both the situation and the classroom effectively.
Dr. Tessa Coltrin is a full time psychology instructor at Ozarks Tech and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed a doctorate in clinical psychology at Forest Institute in 2008. Dr. Coltrin began teaching in 2010 at Drury University and also taught at Forest Institute before... Read More →
College Director - Safety And Security, Ozarks Tech
Stacey is a decorated law enforcement leader with over 30 years of service. He began in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Security Specialist, serving in elite protection roles at NORAD and deploying to Panama and Iraq. After an Honorable Discharge, he joined the Garden City... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC 157
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule.
Session Description Lots of changes are happening at Ozarks Tech that impact you. Join us in this session to learn about the newly launched Academic Resource Center (ARC) - a centralized hub bringing together tutoring, library services, and academic support. The college is also rolling out a new ID card for students and employees. Come learn about what these changes mean for you.
Director - Tutoring & Learning Center, Ozarks Tech
Alaina Smith is the Director of Tutoring & Learning Centers at Ozarks Technical Community College. In this role, she oversees the strategic planning and daily operations of the Tutoring & Learning Center, Carol Jones Writing Center, and Speech Communications Center. Prior to her... Read More →
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule.
Session Description Come see what all the buzz is about! Be one of the first guests to join Ozarks Tech student affairs staff for a private tour of the brand-new Michael L. Parson Student Union. This three-story space will provide our students and employees with the latest in hospitality, fitness, food service, retail, learning resources, meeting, study space, and enhanced outdoor area.
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC Lobby
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule.
Session Description Come see what all the buzz is about! Be one of the first guests to join Ozarks Tech student affairs staff for a private tour of the brand-new Michael L. Parson Student Union. This three-story space will provide our students and employees with the latest in hospitality, fitness, food service, retail, learning resources, meeting, study space, and enhanced outdoor area.
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC Lobby
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule.
Session Description Ozarks Tech is developing its next strategic plan, Building Our Future Together, and we want to hear from you! Building Our Future Together reflects our commitment as a college to develop a plan informed by faculty, staff, students, and the community. In this session, you will learn about the planning process and have the opportunity to share your ideas and perspectives on what should come next for Ozarks Tech. Join the conversation and help us build the college's future together.
My name is Misty Tollett, and I serve as the Director of Strategic Planning at Ozarks Tech. I’m originally from a small town in South Texas and moved to Springfield to attend Evangel University, where I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees.I joined the college in 2014 after... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC 147
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule.
Session Description
Student emergencies can occur without warning and can be especially challenging for adjunct instructors managing a full classroom. This multidisciplinary session equips adjunct faculty with practical strategies to respond calmly, follow institutional protocols, and support all students during classroom emergencies. Presenters from Safety and Security, Access and Accommodations Resources, and Psychology will share essential procedures, resources for students with medical or other conditions, and insight into the brain’s stress response—helping instructors manage both the situation and the classroom effectively.
College Director - Safety And Security, Ozarks Tech
Stacey is a decorated law enforcement leader with over 30 years of service. He began in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Security Specialist, serving in elite protection roles at NORAD and deploying to Panama and Iraq. After an Honorable Discharge, he joined the Garden City... Read More →
Dr. Tessa Coltrin is a full time psychology instructor at Ozarks Tech and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed a doctorate in clinical psychology at Forest Institute in 2008. Dr. Coltrin began teaching in 2010 at Drury University and also taught at Forest Institute before... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC 157
Session Format This is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule.
Session Description Join us for a walkthrough of Ozark Tech's Canvas LMS standardization requirements. Based on faculty and student feedback, we are rolling out consistent course menu and home page standards to create a more unified learning experience. You'll leave with a clear understanding of the expectations and next steps for updating your course(s).
