Due to ongoing inclement weather, the University of Southern Indiana campus will remain closed, and all in-person classes, activities and on-campus events are canceled Monday, January 26. Online classes will continue asynchronously unless students are notified by their professor. Essential personnel only should report to work. If you are unsure of your status, contact your supervisor. More information and updates at USI.edu/emergency.
| 8:00 a.m. | Light breakfast available in the Liberty Arena Lobby |
| 9:00 a.m. | University Spring Meeting |
| 11:00 a.m. | Concurrent professional development sessions begin |
| 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Lunch served in the University Center Loft and Eagles Nest |
| 3:50 p.m. | Concurrent professional development sessions conclude |
Participation in Professional Development Day is voluntary. Registration is only required for organizational purposes, and to ensure sessions do not exceed designated room capacities. Register for Professional Development Day here.
| Time | Session Title | Presenters | Room |
| 11:00 AM | USI Campus Store Tools | USI Campus Store | WA 3 (enter via Science Center hallway) |
| 11:00 AM | From Here We Scream: The Development and Rationale of a USI Marketing Campaign | Claire Bosma | WA 2 |
| 12:00 PM | Open Q & A with President Bridges and Provost Blunt | President Bridges and Provost Blunt | Josephine K. Carter Hall A-D |
| 1:00 PM | Opportunities via the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Accreditation: An Interactive Introduction | Dr. Amy Chan Hilton, Dr. Bill Elliott, Dr. Darrin Sorrells, Steven Stump, Peter Whiting | BE 0035 |
| 1:00 PM | AI Tools and Use | Kyle Tharp and Austin Siders | WA 2 |
| 1:00 PM | Degree Works Upgrade | Angel Nelson and Tracy Sinn | OC 2008 |
| 2:00 PM | Employee Recruitment and Retention | Sarah Will and Constance Hermann | OC 2025 |
| 2:00 PM | Affordable Learning and Open Educational Resources | Peter Whiting and Leah McAlister | LA 1004 |
| 2:00 PM | Using AI Effectively at Work and at Home | Brandi Hess and Jason Provence | WA 2 |
| 3:00 PM | Undergraduate New Student Enrollment Update and Strategic Outlook | Koryn Parsons | OC 2018 |
| 3:00 PM |
Intro to Anthology's Ally and Adobe Tools for Course Accessibility |
Shannon Hoehn | BE 0035 |
| 3:00 PM | Microsoft Teams | Chris Memmer | LA 1003 |