Training Opportunities & Proposals

The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) is proud to sponsor professional development opportunities in support of student learning and student success.  Programs are offered in multiple modalities, including on-campus, on-demand, and online. 

On-campus & Online Workshops

The most up-to-date offerings with full descriptions are listed through the CTL’s Calendar of Events and MVConnect.  To sign up for a workshop, please use MVConnect.

Self-Guided Training

Information about the CTL’s on-demand options is available through our Self-Guided Tutorials section.

Register for Sessions

To register for any of the CTL’s on-campus and online workshops, please log in to MVConnect, the College’s portal system. 

To View/Register for Non-Credit Courses for MVCC Employees (Guide: How to Register for Non-Credit Classes)

1. Go to MVConnect > Self Service for Students > Registration/Payment (Non-Credit)
   1. Under the “Topic Code” area, select “MVCC Employees Only”, and click the “Search” button.
      • Please use course codes and titles to assist you in locating and registering for activities. 
2. For each course, locate the section and click the “Select” button.
   1. Click the “Add Section” button.
3. When ready to register, click the “Next” button.
   1. On the Additional Details screen, click the “Submit” button.
   2. On the Pay for Classes screen, click the “Register” button.
      • You will receive an email confirming your successful registration.

Early registration for sessions that you plan to attend is appreciated; workshops with low enrollment are canceled two days before they are scheduled to occur. In the event of a cancellation, you will receive an email notification. Also, if you are unable to attend a session, we appreciate the courtesy of dropping the session at least two days prior to its occurrence.

To View Your Schedule

1. Go to MVConnect > Self Service for Students > Student Planning
   1. Click “Go to Plan & Schedule”
   2. Select Term

To Drop a Course

1. Go to MVConnect > Self Service for Students > Student Planning
   1. Click “Go to Plan & Schedule”
   2. Select Term
   3. Locate the course and click the “Drop” button.
   4. Click the “Update” button.

To View History/Grades

1. Go to MVConnect > Self Service for Students > Grades

For Presenters

To View Roster (Guide: How to Access the New Faculty Self-Service & View Roster)

1. Go to MVConnect > Self Service for Employees > Faculty Self-Service > Click Section Title > select Roster

To Enter Grades (Guide: How to Submit Final Grades)

1. Go to MVConnect > Self Service for Employees > Faculty Self-Service > Click Section Title > select Grading > Select Final Grades
   1. In the Final Grade column, select a value of “Y” or “N” for each registrant.
   2. Click the “Post Grades” button.
   3. Click the “Post Grades” button again.

Need Accommodations?

Please submit accommodations requests through the CTL Contact Form, or call us at (708) 974-5347.  Please provide a minimum of seven days’ notice.

Proposals for Training

Interested in teaching a workshop or other session?  Have an idea or initiative that you want to develop and bring to the college?  Is there something you are passionate about that could benefit the college?  Please use the following link to submit your proposal: Workshop Proposal Form.

Please Note: To allow for processing, please submit your proposals no later than two weeks prior to your proposed session date.

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