Thank you to everyone who submitted incredible ideas and sessions for Spring Inservice. Due to the high volume of amazing sessions, registration will open on Wednesday, April 29, with an update to the calendar invite and an email to the college community.
Since the registration period will only be a short time ahead of Spring Inservice, please plan time on your calendar to ensure you get the breakouts you want.
We are excited to announce a handful of updates to get you excited for the big day!
Multiple External Presenters
We are very excited to announce that there will be four external presenters this year, including the return of the highly requested Dr. Alonzo Kelly. Dr. Kelly joined us for our inaugural Service Professionals Inservice in August 2025. His session was one of the most highly rated professional development events, and we received several requests to have him return for Spring Inservice.
Engagement Session Expansion
Engagement Sessions received strong positive feedback last year. The time spent in these sessions helps support cross-divisional communication and increase connection. This year, the Professional Development Council has extended invitations to all college committees and councils to host social engagement activities. We are very excited to share the full offerings, but for now, here is a sneak peek:
- Return of the Hydration Station, hosted by the Health & Wellness Committee.
- Return of Yard Games, set up by the Facilities team.
- New this year, the IT team will play music to enhance outdoor activities.
- New this year, the Health & Wellness committee is hosting a PLANT SWAP! Love houseplants and want to expand your collection? Join for free cuttings or rooted babies. Bring some to exchange or swing by to get something new!
- New this year, the AAWCC is bringing its Vision Board activity from fall term.
Lunch Updates
After careful consideration and reviewing the last few years of feedback, we have decided to change up lunch from the tried-and-true taco bar. This year, lunch will be a classic summer BBQ, featuring all your favorites, including salads, sandwiches, fried chicken, BBQ beans, green beans, corn on the cob and much more!
Agenda
| Start | Activity |
| 8:00 | Check-in & Settle |
| 8:15 | Morning Session (Welcome, President’s Address, Employee & Retiree Recognition) |
| 10:25 | Break |
| 10:40 | Engagement Sessions |
| 11:15 | Breakout 1 |
| 12:05 | Lunch is Served |
| 12:20 | Lunch & Association Meetings Classified: No Meeting Faculty: CH-7 |
| 1:30 | Breakout 2 |
| 2:40 | Breakout 3 |
| 3:40 | Breakout 4 |
| 4:30 | Closing & Raffle |
Breakout Track Enhancements
After reviewing feedback from last year, we identified that the descriptions for breakout tracks did not support breakout selection as intended. The Professional Development Council created a subcommittee to rewrite those tracks to ensure they align with what employees need. The new breakout tracks are as follows:
Cultivating Operational Excellence: This track focuses on the day-to-day practices, systems and relationships that help RCC function well. It is intended for employees across the college who want to strengthen communication, collaboration, service, problem-solving, leadership and the work that supports students and colleagues. The goal of this track is to explore improving how information flows, breaking down silos and strengthening collaboration across departments, understanding current workflows, policies, and technology tools, strengthening accountability, and fostering professionalism, clarity and responsiveness in day-to-day work.
Empowering Student Success: This track focuses on the many ways employees across RCC contribute to student success. From first impression to completion, students are shaped by experiences, services, communication, processes and everyday interactions. The goal of this track is to highlight strategies, partnerships and practical ideas that help students feel supported, informed and able to persist. It is intended for anyone interested in improving the student experience, regardless of role.
Innovative Teaching & Learning: This track highlights practices, tools and approaches that strengthen teaching and learning across RCC. While some sessions may focus on instruction or classroom practice, others may explore the many ways learning is shaped by systems, communication, technology and cross-functional collaboration. The goal of this track is to surface practical approaches that improve how we teach, connect and support student and peer success.
For more information, please contact Cara Lumpkin by email or on Teams.