Southwest Virginia Community College

Firefighter Association Monthly Meeting
2026-08-18, 2026-09-15, 2026-10-20 | Lebanon Center B141 Student Lounge
Firefighter Association Monthly Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning at 630pm.

Firefighter Association Monthly Meeting
2026-08-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Lebanon Center B147
Firefighter Association Monthly Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Firefighter Association Monthly Meeting
2026-08-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Lebanon Center B141 Student Lounge

Firefighter Association Monthly Meeting
2026-08-18 22:30 - 2026-08-19 00:30, 2026-09-15 22:30 - 2026-09-16 00:30, 2026-10-20 22:30 - 2026-10-21 00:30 UTC | Lebanon Center B141A

IDA Monthly Meeting
2026-08-27, 2026-09-24 | Jefferson Room Lebanon Center
Monthly IDA Meeting in the Jefferson Room

Admin Cabinet
2026-08-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DE116
Admin Cabinet bi-weekly meeting, Dellinger Hall 116.

Monthly Academic & Student Services Meeting
2026-09-08 09:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York), 2026-09-08 13:00 - 14:45 UTC, 2026-10-13 09:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York), 2026-10-13 13:00 - 14:45 UTC | DE116

Clinch Valley Soil & Water Monthly Meeting
2026-09-10, 2026-10-08 | Lebanon Center Jefferson Room

Professional Development Series
2026-09-11 | DE 116 & 118
Systems,Processes, & Supporting Students
Faculty Sessions
SIS Training: What You Need to Know by RoleTime: 10:00–11:00Presenter: Alta LewisRoom: __________
This session focuses on the SIS functions faculty use mostoften, including grading, enrollment‑related tasks, and student records.Emphasis is placed on common questions, frequent issues, and how accuratesystem use supports students and compliance. Faculty will leave with a clearerunderstanding of their responsibilities and where to get support.
Navigate Training: How to Support StudentsTime: 11:00–12:00Presenter: Leslie BrooksRoom: __________

This session focuses on how faculty can use Navigate toidentify student needs, document concerns, and connect students to supportservices. Emphasis is placed on early intervention and understanding howfaculty actions fit into the larger student‑success network. Participants will alsolearn about a new flag in Navigate that will help ensure students are withdrawnin a more timely manner when needed. The goal is to reinforce Navigate as aproactive, shared tool.
HR: Managing Your Personal Time, Leave, & BenefitsTime: 1:00–2:00Presenter: Kim SteinerRoom: __________

This session provides faculty with clear, practical guidanceon leave usage, benefits, and time‑related processes. Emphasis is placed onplanning, documentation, and knowing where to find accurate information.Faculty should leave feeling more confident navigating routine HR matters.
Staff Sessions
HR: Managing Your Personal Time, Leave, & BenefitsTime: 11:00–12:00Presenter: Kim SteinerRoom: __________

This session focuses on helping staff understand leave,benefits, and time management processes. Emphasis is placed on clarity,planning ahead, and reducing uncertainty around HR procedures. The goal is tobuild confidence and consistency.
SIS Training: What You Need to Know by RoleTime: 1:00–2:00Presenter: Alta LewisRoom: __________

This session focuses on SIS functions staff interact withregularly, including student records, processes, and workflow connections.Emphasis is placed on accuracy, efficiency, and understanding how staff rolessupport student success. Participants should leave with clearer role alignment.
Navigate Training: How to Support StudentsTime: 2:00–3:00Presenter: Leslie BrooksRoom: __________

This session focuses on how staff use Navigate to track,document, and support students across departments. Emphasis is placed oncommunication, follow‑through, and understanding how referrals and notesconnect campus‑wide. Participants will also learn about a new flag in Navigatethat will help ensure students are withdrawn in a more timely manner whenneeded. The goal is to strengthen coordinated student support.

PSA Russell County Monthly Meeting
2026-09-15, 2026-10-20 | Lebanon Center Jefferson Room
PSA Monthly Meeting

Planning Commission Russell County
2026-09-21, 2026-10-19 | Lebanon Center Jefferson Room
Planning Commission Monthly Meeting

Professional Development Series
2026-10-02 | DE116 & 118
Communication,Governance, & Working Together
Supervisor Session
Effective Communication & Managing ExpectationsTime: 10:00–11:00Presenter: Kim SteinerRoom: __________
This session focuses on strengthening communication skillsfor supervisors, including setting clear expectations and providing feedback.Emphasis is placed on consistency, transparency, and maintaining trust while addressingperformance. Practical strategies are central to the discussion.
Faculty & Staff Sessions
Difficult Conversations & Conflict ManagementTime: 11:00–12:00Presenter: Lisa HaywoodRoom: __________

This session focuses on building confidence in handlingchallenging conversations with colleagues or students. Participants will learnde‑escalation strategies, boundary setting, and techniques for keepingdiscussions productive. The emphasis is on skill‑building rather thanenforcement.
Cross‑Department Understanding & Collaboration:“You’re on a Committee—Now What?” Roles, Governance, & ImpactTime: 1:00–2:00Presenter: Bethany RoseRoom: __________

This session demystifies shared governance and committeeservice. Participants will explore roles, expectations, and how committee workcontributes to institutional effectiveness. The goal is to support meaningful,informed participation.
The Institutional Advisory Committee: What It Is and WhyIt Matters to YouTime: 2:00–3:00Presenter: Clint HayesRoom: __________

This session explains the purpose and function of theInstitutional Advisory Committee and its role in decision‑making. Emphasis isplaced on how faculty and staff voices are shared and why the committeematters. Participants will gain clarity on how governance operates at SWCC.
