STTACC Spring online training “Unlock your Super-Power” Feedback &
Exemplary Classified Staff Award Nomination
We hope you found our recent training “Unlock Your Super-Powers” session both informative and inspiring. Your participation is what makes our training events a success, and now we’d love to hear from you!
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Nominate an Exemplary Classified Staff today! Do you have a colleague who consistently goes above and beyond during their job duties? Someone who fosters positive working relationships within your college community. Who contributes to others’ professional development? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on their efforts! Accepting Nominations today!
Click to nominate a Exemplary Classified Staff for your Regional STTACC Award. Let’s celebrate those who make our workplace a thriving and supportive environment.
Thank you for your continued dedication and for helping us create a culture of continuous learning and recognition.
Early Bird Registration (Now through July 1): $140
General Registration (July 1-July 20): $155
Late Registration (July 21-July 31) and Non-Member Pricing: $170
We can’t wait to see you at Spokane Community College August 7-8!
Plan for two packed days full of “A Culture of Community” – Commitment, Collaboration & Success!!!
KEYNOTE: Ben Messner, will be presenting. If you enjoyed the STTACC Spring “Unlock Your Super-Powers” session online prepare yourself for more superpower tips and for those of you NEW to the KEYNOTE Ben Messner, he received his certification as a StrengthsFinder™ trainer in 2011. He has worked with hundreds of leaders and their teams throughout the United States and Africa. In addition to his coaching, Ben has led tech teams for the last 7 years with a focus on health and biotech. As a passionate and inspirational communicator, Ben is often invited to speak at company retreats or training sessions, collegiate leadership retreats, and health-focused forums. He has a gift for creating engaging environments that build community, activate strong team dynamics, and foster dialogue leading to healthy self-exploration. An outdoor enthusiast, Ben has spent more than half a year of his life camping and hiking all over the United States. He lives with his wife and two children in Cleveland, Ohio.
LODGING: There are two options suggested once you register
PARKING: There will be no charge for parking on the Spokane Community College campus.
SWAG SWAP: Bring your college swag to enter our SWAG SWAP. Promote your college and have fun with your new treasures!
NETWORKING: Bring some business cards. You never know who you will meet and maybe you will want to connect later. No missed connections here!
ARRIVING EARLY? If you are arriving August 6th, consider joining us for a short walk-through beautiful Riverfront Park. Together we can enjoy live music and multiple food truck options!
It was great to get to know Ben Messner more and excited to know he’ll spend more time with us at the STTACC Summer Conference being Hosted by Spokane Community College.
Ben shared several tools including his go-to resource, StrengthsFinder, now known as CliftonStrengths, is a personal development tool that helps individuals discover their top talents and strengths. Developed from over three decades of research, the assessment identifies the presence of talents in 34 key areas, or “themes,” which are natural patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior that can be productively applied. The core philosophy of StrengthsFinder is to encourage people to focus on enhancing their innate talents rather than trying to improve their weaknesses. This approach is based on the belief that investing in one’s natural abilities leads to greater success and fulfillment. By understanding their unique set of talents, individuals can leverage them to achieve near-perfect performance in specific tasks and roles.
Ben is open to partnering with any teams or departments and can be reached at ben.p.messner@gmail.com.
Here is his bio to share:
Ben Messner received his certification as a StrengthsFinder™ trainer in 2011. He has worked with hundreds of leaders and their teams throughout the United States and Africa. Ben earned his MSEA in Higher Education Administration and is a proud City University of New York alumnus. He spent nine years in Student Affairs at various public and private universities and three years in health-focused development work throughout southern Africa. In addition to his coaching, Ben has led tech teams for the last 7 years with a focus on health and biotech.
A passionate and inspirational communicator, Ben is often invited to speak at company retreats or training sessions, collegiate leadership retreats, and health-focused forums. He has a gift for creating engaging environments that build community, activate strong team dynamics, and foster dialogue leading to healthy self-exploration. An outdoor enthusiast, Ben has spent more than half a year of his life camping and hiking all over the United States. He lives with his wife and two children in Cleveland, Ohio.
Spring is here along with our quarterly training, “Unlock your Super-Powers!” presented by Ben Messner sponsored by your Washington State, Staff Training for Technical and Community Colleges!
Join us May 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The link will be posted here the morning of May 8, 2024.
Develop your Leadership feedback and conflict language through using a self-assessment tool.
Unlock your hidden potential (Super-Powers)!
We are excited for our speaker Ben Messner to be presenting. Ben received his certification as a StrengthsFinder™ trainer in 2011. He has worked with hundreds of leaders and their teams throughout the United States and Africa. Ben earned his MSEA in Higher Education Administration and is a proud City University of New York alumnus. He spent nine years in Student Affairs at various public and private universities and three years in health-focused development work throughout southern Africa. He has led tech teams for the last 7 years in addition to his coaching.
A passionate and inspirational communicator, Ben is often invited to speak at company retreats or training sessions, collegiate leadership retreats, and health-focused forums. He has a gift for creating engaging environments that build community, activate strong team dynamics, and foster dialogue leading to healthy self-exploration.
An outdoor enthusiast, Ben has spent more than half a year of his life camping and hiking all over the United States. He believes the outdoors provide a perfect platform for self-discovery and character development. He considers his customized approach to development his form of art. Though Ben and his wife call New York City home, they often find themselves on the road for their work or with family in Texas and Ohio.
Hope to see you May 8th 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. online!
Nov 27, 2023, BC Trustee Appointed Chair-Elect of ACCT Board of Directors Richard Fukutaki, chair of the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, was recently elected chair-elect of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors. The ACCT is a national nonprofit organization for community, technical, and junior college trustees, which brings together college leaders to address real-world challenges and help students succeed through advocacy and education.
What’s Newsworthy?
Nov 14, 2023, BC Ranked #13 in the Nation for Online Learning For the third consecutive year,?Newsweek has collaborated with the respected global data firm Statista to unveil America’s Top Online Colleges and America’s Top Online Learning Providers 2024. Rankings are based on a survey of over 9,000 online learners, as well as our research about the institutions. Bellevue College is ranked in the top 20 – just below Harvard and Yale.
Nov 2, 2023, BC Celebrates Nomination for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence The Aspen Institute named Bellevue College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.
Grays Harbor College
What’s New?
Dr. Carli Schiffner assumed the role of President of Grays Harbor College in July, 2023, bringing with her a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for higher education. Prior to her appointment as President, Carli served as the Deputy Executive Director of Education at the Washington State Board for Career and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). Her portfolio at SBCTC included workforce, transfer, dual credit, basic education for adults, corrections, Guided Pathways, policy research, student services, e-learning, and innovation. She championed tribal partnerships, expanded baccalaureate degree development, secured funding and implemented climate solutions curricular work, promoted accessibility, and advocated for student services.
We are currently looking for a new VP of Instruction as well.
What’s Newsworthy?
We have a new Student Union and Student Services building under construction. Set to open in Winter Qtr. sometime in February. The new SSIB will house GHC’s Student Services departments. The building will also include a coffee bar, dining area for students, and space for student life.
The top floor of the SSIB will feature a conference center with space to seat up to 550 people, meeting rooms, and instructional spaces.
