Staff Conference

Microsoft 365: Tips for Everyday use

This presentation will cover essential tips and tricks for using Microsoft 365 tools like OneDrive, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, Forms, and Visio. We’ll explore how to optimize file storage and sharing with OneDrive, manage emails and calendars efficiently in Outlook, organize notes in OneNote, collaborate seamlessly in Teams, create and manage surveys with Forms, and design professional diagrams with Visio. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops to the session and follow along, so they can actively explore and apply these tips in real-time. This hands-on approach will ensure you get the most out of these powerful applications!

• Location: SC 310
• Speakers: Kyla McKillip

MyBallState Deep Dive

While MyBallState isn’t brand new anymore, there’s probably more to it than you think. And there are easier ways to go about navigating and personalizing the space to work best for you. Take a tour of the environment, learn pointers and tricks, and participate in a question-and-answer session to ensure you are getting the most out of your MyBallState environment during this session.

• Location: SC 305
• Speaker: Greg Fallon

Anxiety and AI?

Join us for this introductory workshop that reframes AI as an ally in cultivating wellness at work, freeing you to engage deeply with tasks you enjoy. AI can become an extension of your human agency, empowering you to shape your job around purpose and the community. Experience how the thoughtful use of AI can create space for creativity, reduce stress, and foster genuine relationships with your colleagues. Learn how intentionally leveraging AI enhances the quality of your outcomes while nurturing a healthier work-life balance. Leave the workshop with an action place to utilize and explore the university’s AI initiatives.

• Location: SC 237 (Forum)
• Speakers: Dr. Joel Fisher & Joy Willis

The Ball State Brand

Ball State’s refreshed brand style is designed to be bold, inspiring, and unmistakably ours. Learning to apply it correctly ensures every marketing effort—whether a social post, email, presentation, or print piece—reinforces our identity and strengthens our impact with students, alumni, and partners. Learn the latest information about our updated brand style and market your area with confidence.

• Location: SC 306
• Speakers: Jo Corey

Workday Talent

In this session, we will explore how to seamlessly update your education, training, skills, certifications, projects, and work history within the Workday platform. Learn how to effectively track and update your professional development, ensuring that your profile stays current and aligned with your career goals. We’ll also dive into how these details can be tied directly to job applications, enhancing your visibility and positioning you for success.

• Location: SC 301-302
• Speakers: Kate Stoss

YOU-PD: Your Police Department Working for You

This will be a conversation about the University community, the University Police Department, the services we provide, addressing community concerns and questions along with a presentation on cybercrime and fraud prevention.

It is preferred that the conversation be audience driven as much as possible. For that reason, it is requested you come prepared with at least one question to ask the presenter. The hope is to spark conversation on topics of interest.

• Location: SC 237 (Forum)
• Speakers: University Police Department

Bridging Communication Gaps: Adapting to Different Styles

Effective communication is key to a collaborative and productive workplace, yet differences in communication styles can create misunderstandings and roadblocks. This training session will help staff identify their own communication style and explore practical strategies to flex their communication approach. Through real-world scenarios and guided discussions, attendees will leave with actionable insights to bridge communication gaps and create a more cohesive team.

• Location: SC 305
• Speaker: Mary Moore

Engagement in the Community

Are you looking for ways to engage in the community by sharing your time and talents? Join this session to hear from a panel of community organizations about the assets and challenges in our local community and the various ways you can get involved.

• Location: SC 310
• Speaker: Kelli Huth & Michelle Kinsey

Empowering Supervisors for Uncomfortable Conversations

Learn how to see your student employees for what they really are: a part–time employee. Gain resources to feel equipped and empowered to mentor and build the professional development of your employees. Our job is to help students prepare for the ‘world of work.’ In this session we will discuss tips on handling uncomfortable conversations.

• Location: SC 306
• Speaker: Kyndra Haggard & Maija Thompson

Afternoon Attendee's check-in in Hallway near Cardinal Hall A

• Check-in: 11-11:30 a.m.
• Location: Hallway
• By: SC Committee

• Pick-up: All participants Pick-up box lunches
  • Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Cardinal Hall C
• Lunch: Impromptu Speech; 1-2 students from Ball State's Speech Team
  • Time: 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
  • Location: Cardinal Hall A-B

Social time and door prize games

Location: Cardinal Hall A - B