Session Descriptions

AED Defibrillator Training Session I & II
Brad Brejcha
This AED training will include a video, discuss heart attacks and strokes, identify medical emergencies that warrant an AED to be connected to a victim, review CPR, demonstrate how to use AEDs, discuss the difference between different models, and a question and answer period.

American Indian 101 Session II & III
Charles BlackLance
This workshop will teach participants about the history of American Indian in Minnesota. Participants will also learn best practices of working with American Indian faculty, staff and student.

Applying for a job within the state system Session III & IV
Nancy Erickson
Learn about the employment tools and resources available on the State Employment Website that put you in control of your job search. This session will include a demonstration on using the State Employment Website to create a resume, search and apply for jobs.

The Amazing Maze Mat: Solving Problems as a Team Session I & II
Joan Gilbertson
In this highly interactive session, participants will be challenged to solve a physical problem by working together as a team. By doing so, they will experience the value of collaboration and communication when solving problems in a team environment.

One day, your letters work fine....the next day, they just won't run. What happened? In this session, we will examine several common failure scenerios and will show you the solutions so you can learn to fix your letters for yourself. This session is designed for people who currently use the ISRS Communications Module. Please bring any questions or problems you are having with any of your letters and we can discuss those as a group as well.

Advanced as we may be, it turns out that even the noble chameleon can teach us a lesson about succeeding in life with less stress. In this workshop, participants will learn the value of adapting their behavior when dealing with people who seem to be wired very differently from ourselves. Based on the DiSC® behavioral profile system, participants will learn about four types of people that hold different and often conflicting perceptions of the world around them. Built upon the principal that people's preferences will not change; participants will discover that they have a choice. They can either adapt like the chameleon, or wait in frustration for others to change. For thirty years, over 40 million users have validated DiSC® as a proven foundation for understanding behavior in and out of work.

Data Management Session IV

Gerry Rushenberg and Tim Meath
Data Management staff will review how to navigate to the Data Management Training Site for Brio, Data Warehouse and Oracle Operational Data. Two (2) items that will be covered in detail will be 1) Beginning Brio: How to Login and Change Your Password; and 2) Beginning Brio: How to Process a Query.

E-Timesheets Session IV
Kent Smith and Marie Krey
Paper timesheets will soon be replaced by electronic timesheets when ITS rolls out the new e-Timesheet web application. Join us for an eTimesheet Show and Share where we will review the project status, provide a demonstration of the application and discuss the rollout plans and your institution's participation.

Rita Christianson and Kathy Froysland
Catch the right answers to your ISRS questions when you use Lena and Tina's secret bait. We will show you tips and tricks for searching for answers to your ISRS questions. We'll explore the best fishing spots by searching through the ITS website for documentation, help desk FAQs, training materials and more! Bring your questions and see if we can help you find the answers!

Going Green: Session I & III
Lynn Johnson, Aset Supply and Paper
Green products are everywhere but are the products really environmentally responsible? What is greenwashing? Topics covered in this seminar are characteristics of a green cleaner and understanding the labels (caution, warning, danger) and the certifications. Common household products will be compared to green cleaning products for health, safety and cost. The differences between totally chlorine free or elementally chlorine free paper will be discussed. Biodegradable and compostable products including trash bags and foodservice items will be discussed and several case studies of successful composting programs will be available.

ISRS 101—Dancing with ISRS Session III
Terri Olson and Kent Smith, MnSCU ITS
Tips and tricks on how to navigate within ISRS, including shortcuts and screen tips, how to do a name search, and information on how to make an on-line report into an Excel File. This presentation will include handouts and a shortcut template

Learn, Laugh and Lighten Up: Carol Ann Small, Keynote, Tuesday p.m.
A motivational humorist and stress management consultant, is the founder of Laughter With A Lesson. From the classroom to the board room, Carol Ann offers a unique perspective on the benefits of laughter and finding humor in the workplace and everyday life. Come learn to de-stress and lighten up!

Managing Stess Naturally Session I
Dr. Trish Turpin
Stress (good or bad) has a way of taking a toll on our body. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, gaining weight (or inability to lose it), fatigue, aches and pain, lack of vital energy, inability to concentrate…and the list goes on. Learn what you can do to manage your stress naturally and protect your body from its adverse effects.

Natural methods to relieve pain and boost energy Session III
Dr. Todd Ferguson
Learn how food choices can contribute to or relieve low energy and pain. Dietary approaches to decreasing inflammation, pain and the afternoon crash will be discussed. In addition, attendees will learn about herbs and nutrients that can help decrease pain and boost energy.

Personalities at work: What sled dogs know that we don't Session IV
Chris Heeter
If you are attending this conference, then you are, no doubt, part of a team, or several teams. Chris illustrates the art of effective teamwork and improved communication through her humorous and enlightening stories of sled dogs and how they work—and don’t work—together. Listeners appreciate her fresh analogies about work styles and simple, yet easy to implement strategies about how to blend diverse personalities into dynamic and creative teams.

Seamless Core Session II
Rita Christianson and Lisa Carter
This session provides updated information about the Seamless Core Data Project for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. We will review what the project is about and the guidelines for maintaining core data.

Successful Sailing on Melting Icebergs Session IV
Matt Weis
Imagining for a moment that you could sail an iceberg, it would be foolish and dangerous to ignore the fact that your ship is melting. Planning for the inevitable move to a new beginning would seem natural. Unfortunately we all share tendencies that cause us to deny the reality of constant change. Whether the change be positive or negative, having a plan for change directly impacts our level of stress and ability to take advantage of rich opportunities present in times of change. Based on a structured three-stage process developed by William Bridges, Ph.D., this workshop integrates insights that help people find an efficient path beyond the obsolete situation. Planning for change before you’re knee deep is a basic skill shared by those we consider to be lucky and successful. This workshop is for anyone who desires to have less stress, greater luck, and spend more time on what they value most.

Strengthening your Personal Energy Field: Aura Vitality Session III
Janet Hovde
Human beings have both a physical body and an energy field (sometimes called the aura). In this session, you will learn about the energy field and experience exercises to clear and strengthen your energy field.

This unique workshop will thoroughly explain the fundamentals of credit, budgeting, and preventing identity fraud.....topics that perhaps you feel you should know more about but nobody told you! You'll learn how to obtain your free credit report and the many reasons it's important to keep tabs on this information. The most tried-and-true budgeting strategies will be discussed and resources will be provided to address your personal situation. Finally, we'll explore the world of identity fraud and give you concrete methods to follow to help reduce your risk of becoming a victim. The workshop will be run in an open-forum style so that you can ask the questions you need answered most; see you there!

In this presentation, we will identify the four generations in today’s workplace (Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millenials.) We will explore reasons for differences among those generations in work values, orientation toward authority, and approaches to work.

Would you like to have the opportunity to do what you do best, everyday? Sessions I-IV
Linde Linde
“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?” Benjamin Franklin
In the today’s world, we seem to spend precious time fixing our weaknesses. What would happen if we could live more in our talents? Could we be more effective? Would we be happier?

When this job description calls for no previous experience and on-the-job training, plus 24-hour duty and a likely balloon payment due when they turn 18, why do we ever apply? The plate often overflows and spills off the edge. As a true CEO (Chief Everything Officer) how do we build strength and be intentional about our parenting so children will be on the sidewalks of life.

Keynote, Chris Heeter
How many times have you left a conference feeling renewed and energized, only to lose that momentum back in your regular routine? Twenty-five years of guiding wilderness trips has taught Chris a great deal about the importance of taking experiences back to your “regular” life. With stories and life lessons from nature, you’ll gain some tools for keeping yourself energized and engaged in your life moving forward.