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 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 →
