A series of 8 three hour sessions, 2 six hour sessions, and 2 one hour and thirty minute live webinar sessions are included. These sessions are taught by Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business faculty or instructors. Topics include: Strategic Financial Skills in the Oil and Gas Industry, Diversity Fuels Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Communication in Collaborative Groups-Simulation, Contracts & Negotiations, Business Conflict Resolution, Coaching, Business Ethics, Executive Presence, Business Analytics, Avoiding Pitfalls of Group Decision-Making, and Effective Communications & Presentations
Attendees must attend 90% of the program to earn the digital badge.
The OSU Leadership Development Certificate Series is a four day (24 hours) program with sessions held quarterly. Sessions are taught by Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business faculty or instructors. Program sessions address building effective teams, persuasive communication skills, leadership skills, ethics, self-development, critical thinking, ensuring accountability, and self-awareness.
Participants must attend the 7 sessions to earn the badge.
Emerging Leaders in Manufacturing, Foundational
A series of 10 three-hour sessions (24 hours) are offered by Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business faculty or instructors.
Participants must attend eight sessions to earn the digital badge.
Effective Management and Leadership, Foundational
A series of 15 three-hour sessions and 2 one-half hour live webinar sessions are offered. Eight sessions must be completed to earn the certificate and the digital badge. Sessions are taught by Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business faculty or instructors. Topics include the following: Shaping Positive Organizational Culture and Values, Lessons from Mt. Everest: Pro-Active Problem Solving and Agile Decision Making for Managers, Shifting Gears: From Managing to Leading, Persuasive Writing: Harnessing the Power of Business Communication, Listening for Leaders: Improving Your Communication as a Manager, Leading with Fairness, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Management, Navigating Business Politics and Relationships, The Power of Influence, A Manager's Guide to Mentoring, Email Etiquette, Managing Confrontations, Leadership Skills for the Emerging Manager, Increasing Productivity through Accountability, Leading and Motivating Multiple Generations, Strategic Planning for Managers
Tribal Finance & Accounting, Foundational
In this three and one-half day (28 hours) program, attendees gain basic knowledge and experience to help them become a more effective tribal finance/accounting professional and leader. The attendee will interact with and learn from other tribal finance/accounting professionals throughout the state and beyond. Topics include: Introduction to Federal Indian Law, Oklahoma Legal Distinctions, Introduction to Tribal Government Accounting & Finance, Internal Controls & Compliance - Fraud Protection, Preparing Budgets, Overview of Government Accounting, Auditing Processes and Regulations/Preparing for an Audit, Importance of Finance and Overview of Tribal Financial Statements, Effective Record-Keeping at Your Tribe, IRS Tribal Government Tax Guide, Cost Principles for Tribes, Federal General Uniform Administrative Requirements, Closing Out Grants, Ethics for Accounting and Finance Professionals, Best Administrative Grant Practices and Compliance from Tribes, Indirect Cost Rate Calculation and Negotiation Process, and SEFA-Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Attended the professional development program.
Executive Education Partnership Program, Advanced
The Executive Education Partnership is a customized, executive education program developed with input from partner organizations. This business/academic partnership allows bridges to be built between the educational and business communities. The program is presented by outstanding faculty/instructors from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma, all of whom are widely acknowledged as experts in their respective fields. These faculty/instructors assure continuity and provide extra opportunities for one-on-one consultation with participants. Topics include the following: · Building a Coaching Culture · Negotiations · Being a Self-Aware Leader EI 360 · Business Ethics · Using Evaluations and Motivational Skills to Create a High Performance Work Environment · Using Personality Patterns to Improve Communication · Your Personal Leadership Assessment Report · From Traditionals to Gen Z: Leading Generations at Work · The Essence of Leadership: Strategies for Influencing Others · Strategic Thinking: Value Focused and Evidence Based Decision Making · Executive Panel Briefing and Q&A Session · Executive’s Guide to Mentoring · Business Simulation—Building Business Acumen
Participants must attend 90% of the 40 hours of instruction and complete a team-based business simulation. Participant teams work together to compete against other teams in making decisions and learning more about business acumen. At the program end, each team gives a presentation explaining what they learned, what went well, and what didn't go well in their final decisions. The program is worth up to 4.1 CEUs or 49.2 CPE credits.
Tribal Finance & Accounting, Intermediate
In this eight-day program, participants gain mid-level knowledge and experiences to help them become more effective tribal finance/accounting professionals and leaders. The attendee will interact with and learn from other tribal finance/accounting professionals throughout the state and beyond. Topics include: Financial Statements and Interpreting Data, Developing a Toolkit to Help Financial Leaders to Educate/Teach Non-Financial Leaders, Presenting Financial Data, Process Improvements for the Finance and Accounting Department, Analyzing Financial Data for Financial Lending, Tools for Evaluating Economic Development Activities, Using Operating and Capital Budgets to Meet Tribal Strategic Plans, Principles and Standards- Tribal Governmental Accounting, Internal Controls - Managing and Budgeting of Tax Revenues, Tribal Revenue Taxes and Payments, Financial Investments, Introduction to Tribal Investments & Treasury Management, Return on Investments Statement, Cash Flow Pro Forma Statement, Projects for Capital Acquisitions for Analyzing Business, Infrastructure Funding Sources, Fair Value Accounting of Investments, Fraud Prevention and Detection, and Ethics.
Participants complete an eight day (48 hour) program and must develop a finance/accounting project at the end of the program.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making - Advanced level
The ability to identify, construct and evaluate information and to use that process to solve complex problems.
Recipients who earn this badge must have completed a series of professional development experiences that required demonstration of a high level understanding and demonstration of critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills and concepts.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making - Intermediate level
Recipients must complete a minimum of 8 hours of professional development that requires application of skills and concepts with feedback from an expert on a final product.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making - Foundational
Participant must complete a minimum of 8 hours of professional development that includes introductory information about the topic.
A complex skill that includes listening, clarity and precision, confidence, empathy, respect and feedback. When combined with nonverbal behaviors, communication effectively conveys and receives information in formal and informal situations.
Recipients who earn this badge must have completed a series of professional development experiences that required demonstration of a high level understanding and demonstration of communication skills and concepts.
The ability to identify and communicate a clear vision or goal, analyze and synthesize information and implement processes to meet goals, and guide people to work together to accomplish to identified end.
Recipients who earn this badge must have completed a series of professional development experiences that required demonstration of a high level understanding and demonstration of leadership skills and concepts.
Recipients must complete a minimum of 8 hours of professional development that requires application of leadership skills and concepts with feedback from a leadership expert on a final product.
Executive Development for State Officials
The Executive Development Program for State Officials is an executive program designed for public agency leaders. Sessions are taught by Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business and University of Oklahoma faculty and instructors. The program is designed around the executive leadership competencies of business acumen, leading change, leading people, results driven, and building coalitions/communication.
Attendance and participation in 90% of the sessions and completion of the project component.
The Oklahoma Ground Water Association developed this workshop as continuing education for environmental consultants across the nation. This virtual workshop showcased innovative techniques, non-traditional approaches, and alternative considerations for environmental remediation of hydrocarbon sites. Participants viewed and interacted in a four-day series of virtual presentations led by faculty from the Boone Pickens School of Geology within OSU’s College of Arts and Sciences and industry professionals from across the U.S. and abroad. Topics Include: The content provided during this virtual workshop was divided into four relevant categories: • High Resolution Site Characterization (OIP and MIP: Direct Push Logging Methods for Investigation of Fuel Hydrocarbon Impacted Facilities; and Electrical Hydrogeology of Hydrocarbon Impacts) • Alternative Sampling (Natural Source Zone Depletion: An Important Tool to Manage Petroleum and LNAPL Contaminated Sites; Molecular Biological Tools: Actionable data for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation; and Using Radon as a Tracer for Mapping NAPL Contamination) • Extracting Value from Data (Groundwater Plume Stability Analysis at Petroleum Hydrocarbon Sites; and Using Parsimony to Address Common Real-world Contaminant Problems Under Conditions of Uncertainty) • Remediation Approaches (Thermal Remediation of VOCs, SVOCs and PFAS; Remediation of Inaccessible Plumes Using Horizontal Wells; Dissolved Phase Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Sites; and SEAR Surfactant Enhanced Aquifer Remediation)
Participants attend a total of 11 presentations during the eight hours of the workshop series, and are eligible to receive up to eight continuing education units (CEUs) and a certificate of completion.
Emerging leaders in the energy sector develop critical skills such as, diversity and inclusion, communication, conflict resolution and business analytics.
Participants develop the personal skills critical to managing individual employees and the expertise needed to be successful in HR management.
Complete the Online HR Certificate Series.
In this program participants investigate the development of learning environments that are accessible and equitable for all. Upon successful completion, participants are able to: •Define and apply an inclusive teaching mindset. •Consider implicit bias and its potential effect on the learning environment. •Assess teaching structures shown to support student learning. •Apply inclusive teaching practices and Universal Design for Learning. •Cultivate learning environments that are accessible and equitable for all students.
Participants interact with materials that promote an inclusive teaching mindset and apply the work to projects designed to cultivate accessible and equitable learning environments.
This training was designed for rig workers with 0-5 years of experience, as well as those interested in entering the groundwater industry. This includes drillers, pump installers, environmental scientists, geologists, contractors, geotechnical workers, hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists and engineers, undergraduate students, graduate students, and high school graduates. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Groundwater Association. Participants receive overviews of rules and regulations regarding operation of drill rigs and other heavy equipment needed on a drilling site. Safety concerns and common hazards surrounding drilling rigs are covered in this training. This course includes how to properly operate machinery, protect yourself and those around you from harm, and steps to prevent environmental catastrophes.
heavy equipment safety procedures and regulations
To receive a certificate of completion, participants complete a self-paced, 8-hour online training course. Participants pass through a series of competency checkpoints to open each section of the course. Each checkpoint is automatically scored, and participants must pass with 80% or higher on all assessments to successfully pass the course.
This training was designed for rig workers with 0-5 years of experience, as well as those interested in entering the groundwater industry. This includes drillers, pump installers, environmental scientists, geologists, contractors, geotechnical workers, hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists and engineers, undergraduate students, graduate students, and high school graduates. NGWA and OSU have created a series of groundwater training courses delivered online with future development of classroom and field courses. The program offers career development opportunities for industry professionals, university students and entry-level workers, and can prepare them for rigorous certification exams or could lead to university degrees. These courses will improve the safety and skills of drilling industry members and systematically address the critical shortage of professionals in the industry. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Groundwater Association. The courses are comprised of interactive videos with embedded quizzes, virtual 360-degree spaces, 3D and virtual reality samples and models, and a series of interactive mini-games. The courses are: • General Workplace Safety • Geology and Groundwater • Hydrogeology and Fluid Mechanics • Rig Types and Well Design • Drill Rig Safety
To receive a certificate of completion, participants complete 5 self-paced, 8-hour online training courses equaling 40 hours of professional development. Participants pass through a series of competency checkpoints to open each section of the course. Each checkpoint is automatically scored, and participants must pass with 80% or higher on all assessments to successfully pass the course.
This training was designed for rig workers with 0-5 years of experience, as well as those interested in entering the groundwater industry. This includes drillers, pump installers, environmental scientists, geologists, contractors, geotechnical workers, hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists and engineers, undergraduate students, graduate students, and high school graduates. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Participants gain a general understanding of workplace safety regulations and best practices. This training module covers regulations from OSHA, DOT and EPA and helps participants navigate to the regulations critical to their professions. Training describes hazard identification, risk assessment and site assessment, as well as appropriate procedures and protocols for common safety hazards. The course is comprised of interactive videos with embedded quizzes, virtual 360-degree spaces, 3D and virtual reality samples and models, and a series of interactive mini-games.
This training was designed for rig workers with 0-5 years of experience, as well as those interested in entering the groundwater industry. This includes drillers, pump installers, environmental scientists, geologists, contractors, geotechnical workers, hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists and engineers, undergraduate students, graduate students, and high school graduates. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. This training provides a fundamental overview of rock types, aquifer characteristics, and how groundwater flow is calculated. It explains big picture processes and subsurface structures, emphasizing key terminology and phrases often shared among the drilling profession. The movement of groundwater and barriers to flow, as well as the many characteristics of aquifers and how groundwater flow is calculated are included.
To receive a certificate of completion, participants complete a self-paced, 8-hour online training course. The course is comprised of interactive videos with embedded quizzes, virtual 360-degree spaces, 3D and virtual reality samples and models, and a series of interactive mini-games. Participants pass through a series of competency checkpoints to open each section of the course. Each checkpoint is automatically scored, and participants must pass with 80% or higher on all assessments to successfully pass the course.
This training was designed for rig workers with 0-5 years of experience, as well as those interested in entering the groundwater industry. This includes drillers, pump installers, environmental scientists, geologists, contractors, geotechnical workers, hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists and engineers, undergraduate students, graduate students, and high school graduates. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. This training dives deep into the fluids used and produced during the drilling process. Participants explore topics such as well scale, water quality, sampling approaches and the hydrogeologic relationship to proper well construction. Participants receive explanations of drilling fluids, engineered mud systems, and the principal properties of drilling fluid. Challenges that arise in handling fluids as well as descriptions of proper tools and equipment used are provided. The course is comprised of interactive videos with embedded quizzes, virtual 360-degree spaces, 3D and virtual reality samples and models, and a series of interactive mini-games.
This training was designed for rig workers with 0-5 years of experience, as well as those interested in entering the groundwater industry. This includes drillers, pump installers, environmental scientists, geologists, contractors, geotechnical workers, hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists and engineers, undergraduate students, graduate students, and high school graduates. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. The course is comprised of interactive videos with embedded quizzes, virtual 360-degree spaces, 3D and virtual reality samples and models, and a series of interactive mini-games. This training showcases drilling methods and types of drilling rigs, as well as descriptions of well rehabilitation and evaluation. It covers cable tool, mud, air and dual rotary, reverse circulation, and environmental drilling methods. How to create a borehole, well installation, and well development is described from industry experts. Other topics include design calculations, considerations for safety, and the importance of communication among regulators, stakeholders, and customers.
maintenance and operation of heavy equipment
A multi-day leadership series is designed for emerging female leaders. This program will aid in developing skills such as, diversity and inclusion, communication, conflict resolution and various best business practices.
Active participation and engagement in all sessions.
Navigating the AI Landscape: A Bootcamp for Business Professionals
How to enhance your business productivity using AI - includes free and paid AI tools for business - demonstrates how to use cost-savings AI tools for small businesses.
Participant Requirements to Earn Badge: attend four hours of bootcamp / use AI tools on something work related while attending.
This program equips emerging leaders with the skills and tools necessary to develop as effective leaders and coaches inside their organizations. Developing sustainable behavioral change takes time, so this program has been intentionally designed with a 6-month cohort approach to best equip participants with the experiences needed to enhance their leadership potential.
Must attend in-person sessions along with six 1-hour facilitator-led coaching sessions.
Participants take an in-depth look at the bar and the many spirits & concoctions poured behind it - provides an overview of spirits produced around the world and methodology of making cocktails - provides an understanding of crafting proper drinks for a professional bar.
Participants must complete 16 hours of class instruction and pass a competency exam.
The program teaches participants how to become an active listener, practice active and empathetic listening skills in office settings and meetings, and how to influence team members and managers when leading projects and setting goals.
Coaching, Motivation & Engaging Employees
Program participants are introduced to coaching and managing differences, initiating a coaching conversation, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation differences, employee motivation insights, global employee engagement phenomenon, and employee engagement framework.
Attend four-hour in-person workshop and participate in group activities in leadership training.
Increase Your Applicant Pool: Marketing Open Positions in Today's Job Market
Businesses struggling to attract top talent will learn about research conducted in the Tulsa area for manufacturers and businesses. Participants will learn strategies and techniques needed to expand applicant pools and connect with the right candidates. Information includes trends in job-seeking behavior, the impact of technology on job searching, how to craft compelling job descriptions, and engaging recruitment strategies.
Attend four-hour in-person workshop to learn new research and tips on how to rethink marketing strategies for manufacturing and business professionals – Q&A and one-on-one time with the instructor.
Active Listening, Influencing Others: Presentation for Early Career Development
A program for early-career development business employees to learn how to become active listeners; practice active and empathetic listening skills in office settings and meetings; and to influence team members and managers when leading projects and setting goals.
Participate in the virtual session with Q&A at the end. Apply listening and communication skills during the week and report back to managers
Navigating the AI Landscape Part II- Prompt Engineering
Understanding and practicing the importance of prompt engineering in generative AI including how to craft effective prompts, and how to address common AI challenges for business professionals
Attend four-hour workshop where prompt skills are practiced during the workshop.
Risk Assessment (RA), Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA), & Vapor Intrusion
Risk Assessment (RA), Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA), & Vapor Intrusion covers 16-hours on management of contaminated sites with special emphasis on groundwater protection and indoor vapor intrusion pathways (VIP). This comprehensive training is developed for intermediate to advanced-level workers. Topics include discussion on the application of RA and RBCA, fundamentals of toxicity, site conceptual exposure models, tier estimations, regulations and guidance documents, and a case study. The content of the course was created by Atul M. Salhotra, PhD, who is a recognized expert in the cost-effect management of contaminated sites with over 30 years of consulting experience and hundreds of projects across the globe. Dr. Salhotra is a lead author, project manager, and developer of Risk-Based Corrective Action in 15 states, the US Air Force in Europe, and Israel. He is one of the original American Society for Testing and Materials approved trainers for RBCA and conducts training throughout the US and abroad with his consulting firm Edge Science and Engineering.
To receive a certificate of completion, participants must participate in a two-day, in person training. Participants will use case studies to develop risk-based work plans collecting the right quality and quantity of data, perform RA and state specific RBCA evaluations, be able to explain and negotiate the results of RA, showcase an understanding of the inherent variability and uncertainty in the results of RA, and showcase the understanding of the need for Activity and Land Use Limitations to manage contaminated sites. Participants may utilize the certificate for continuing education credits with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s requirements for the Environmental Consultant License.
All About Groundwater Pumps showcases commonly used pumps in the groundwater industry. This 4-hour training is developed for entry-level to mid-career workers. Topics include pump designs, types, and components used in the field. This training is the first of two parts to preparing for the Water Systems Exam with the National Ground Water Association. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
To receive a certificate of completion, participants complete a self-paced, 4-hour online training course. The course is comprised of interactive videos with embedded quizzes, virtual 360-degree spaces, 3D and virtual reality samples and models, and a series of interactive mini-games. Participants pass through a series of competency checkpoints to open each section of the course. Each checkpoint is automatically scored, and participants must pass with 80% or higher on all assessments to successfully pass the course.
With Driller Safety Onboarding, participants receive 18-hours of drilling safety in the groundwater industry. This course is for those who are starting their career or a current groundwater worker looking to advance their skills. Topics include types of hazards, situational awareness, and prevention along with exploring specific safety standards. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Drilling Fluids covers essential foundational knowledge on the various types of drilling fluids and their purpose in the groundwater industry. This training is developed for mid-career workers. Topics include different aquifer testing, specific capacity and well development, different pump tests, sampling activities, functions of drilling fluids, funnel viscosity, pH, types of drilling fluid, fluid management, mud analysis, and volume calculations. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Drilling Mechanics package provides participants with 24-hours of groundwater well establishment. This course is designed for those who are mid-level in their career or a current groundwater worker looking to advance their skills. Topics include hydrogeology and geology fundamentals, groundwater flow, different types of rigs, the variety of fluids used in drilling, and well designs used in the field. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Drill Rig Safety Part 1 serves as the first part of an overview to employee safety with emphasis on drill rigs in the groundwater industry. This 4-hour training is developed for entry-level workers. Topics include site safety, heavy machine operation, risk assessment, hazard control, safety organizations, hazard recognition and mitigation, safety prep, fire prevention, emergency action planes, and clean worksite benefits. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Drill Rig Safety Part 2 serves as the second part of an overview to employee safety with emphasis on drill rigs in the groundwater industry. This 4-hour training is developed for entry-level workers. Topics include operation of drilling rigs, heavy machine operation, chemical safety, OSHA labelling, safe work practices, possible hazards, spill pollution and prevention, types of waste and sanitizing, and a panel interview with groundwater experts. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
General Drilling Prep includes 42-hours of engaging groundwater industry content. This package is designed for those who are starting their career or current groundwater workers looking to advance their skills. Topics covered include an overview of general workplace safety, geology and groundwater, hydrogeology and fluid mechanics, rig types, well design, and drill rig safety. This training can prepare participants for the General Drilling Exam with the National Ground Water Association. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
To receive a certificate of completion, participants complete a self-paced, 42-hour online training course. The course is comprised of interactive videos with embedded quizzes, virtual 360-degree spaces, 3D and virtual reality samples and models, and a series of interactive mini-games. Participants pass through a series of competency checkpoints to open each section of the course. Each checkpoint is automatically scored, and participants must pass with 80% or higher on all assessments to successfully pass the course.
Geology Fundamentals covers 4-hours of essential geological knowledge in the groundwater industry. This training is developed for mid-career workers. Topics include rock, consolidated and unconsolidated materials found on a work site, rock types, the rock cycle, geologic dating and time scale, earth processes, weathering and erosion, lithification, creating consolidated materials, gravity and mass wasting, fluvial systems, marine systems, soil deposition, and soil types. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
This 8-hour package provides an overview of groundwater pumps and is developed for mid-career workers who are looking to advance their knowledge and skills. Topics include what affects flow and pressure, and how to measure it using affinity laws and pump curves, pump types, designs, and components as well the natural principles that enable pumps to work properly. This course can be used to prepare for the Water Systems Exam with the National Ground Water Association. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Serving as the introduction to groundwater and the industry concern with its access and protection, Groundwater 101 is a 2-hour course providing a basic overview for all audiences. Participants are provided an overview of general groundwater knowledge, the water cycle, how rocks hold water, how to access groundwater, and issues and threats to groundwater today. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Hydrogeology Fundamentals covers 4-hours of essential knowledge on the study of water within rocks and current issues facing the groundwater industry. This training is developed for mid-career workers. Topics include terminology, losing and gaining streams, effects of porosity and permeability, water budgets, aquifers, water chemistry and analysis, contaminants of concern, water quality, drilling fluids, and well rehabilitation. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Rig Types serves as an in-depth overview of rig types in the groundwater industry. This 4-hour training is developed for mid-career workers. Topics include a review of wells and the subsurface as well as the many different types of rigs used, their application for specific jobs, and how they work within the industry. The course also explores the importance of wells, driller terminology, the cable tool drilling method, rotary drilling methods, and environmental drilling methods. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Subsurface Structure and Groundwater Flow
Subsurface Structure and Groundwater Flow covers 4-hours of essential information to better understand foundations for the groundwater industry. This training is developed for mid-career workers. Topics include subsurface structures, hydrologic cycle, Darcy’s experiment, flow, gradient, parameters, units, hydraulic conductivity, aquifers, flownets, and well siting. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Well Designs serves as an in-depth overview of well designs in the groundwater industry. This 4-hour training is developed for mid-career workers. Topics include various well designs and the explanation behind when to choose them. The course also explores well design concepts, borehole analysis, well installation and completion, well development, and well evaluation and rehabilitation. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Workplace Safety: Hazards and Emergencies
Serving as an introduction, Workplace Safety: Hazards and Emergencies covers 4-hours of safety concerns and procedures with emphasis working in the groundwater industry. This training is developed for entry-level workers or as a refresher for those in the industry. Topics include an overview of safety and environmental organizations, finding and reading safety standards, protective gear and their uses, along with other specific safety measures. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Serving as an introduction, Workplace Safety: Mobility covers 4-hours of mobility preparations and procedures with emphasis on working in the groundwater industry. This training is developed for entry-level workers or as a refresher for those in the industry. Topics include possible hazards when it comes to mobility (on and off site), critical safety measures to take before driving, transportation to and from sites, and power line safety. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
This 4-hour course serves as an in-depth exploration of pumps in the groundwater industry and is developed for mid-career workers. Topics include natural principles with pump designs, calculations for testing flow and pressure, and the pump selection process. Also covered is: what affects the flow, pressure, and measurement using affinity laws and pump curves. This is the second parts to prepare for the Water Systems Exam with the National Ground Water Association. The content of the course was created by subject matter experts with over 20 years of industry experience, as well as professors, scientists, and engineers from Oklahoma State University. Each instructor is vetted and approved through the National Ground Water Association. The course is built by a team of instructional designers and multimedia producers with expertise in online education.
Fundamentals of Construction Project Management
The Fundamentals of Construction Project Management microcredential results in learners having obtained foundational knowledge of commercial construction project management skillsets utilized by construction professionals including communication, estimating, scheduling, and project management. Earners have explored essential construction fundamentals, from terminology to materials and methods, covering everything from soils to systems including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; gained an understanding of printreading techniques and estimation tools, and learned to navigate project schedules. Earners also learned effective communication and gained an understanding of project management essentials, including codes, contracts, and managing stakeholder relationships. Skills were applied through hands-on exercises using tools to create Gantt charts and read plans.
To receive a digital badge, participants must complete the self-paced course, quizzes and projects consisting of six modules. The microcredential course is comprised of videos and quizzes with examples and applied exercises for participants to enhance their skillset with practical application of tools.
This course introduces participants to the fundamental principles and practice of Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is an evidence-based approach to bring about behavior change in clients or patients who have mixed-feelings and may be resistant about making adaptive changes. The course is appropriate for helping professionals of all types including those who work in mental health and substance use and health care settings.
To receive a certificate of completion, participants complete a self-paced, 4-hour online training course. The course is comprised of interactive videos with embedded quizzes, video examples of MI in use, and reading materials with guiding questions. A comprehensive exam will be at the end of the course where a participant must pass with an 85% or higher.
Sixteen-week class that prepares students to take the Project Management Institute Project Management Professional certification exam by approaching content through an understanding of the Project Management Domains. Domain I: The People domain covers the soft skills required to be a good project manager. Domain II: The Process domain covers the 'technical' skills of doing the work of being a project manager. Domain III: The Business Environment domain covers how to operate within the context of an organization.
Attend sixteen weeks of online classes, read assigned articles and slide decks, watch lectures and supplemental videos, complete and pass weekly quizzes, participate in weekly discussions.
Leadership for Managers for Training Series
Twenty-week training series consisting of five classes that teaches early­career managers and those wanting to become managers the soft skills needed to succeed as a leader in the workplace. • Course I: Creating a Collaborative Workplace Culture discusses working with diverse teams and how creativity is affected. • Course 2: Coaching and the Manager Role discusses coaching skills for managers along with worker evaluations and how to handle feedback. • Course 3: Communication Skills in the Office discusses communication legality in the office as well as building trust through communication. • Course 4: Critical Conversations discusses how to speak to employees about issues and how to prepare for difficult conversations. • Course 5: Building Teamwork discusses how to motivate employees and how to inspire teamwork.
Attend twenty weeks of online classes, read assigned articles, watch lectures, complete and pass weekly quizzes, complete and pass weekly assignments.
Four-week class teaches early-career managers and those wanting to become managers the soft skills needed to succeed as a leader in the workplace. *Week 1 discusses how to gather data and an employee's history. *Week 2 discusses preparing for a meeting with an employee and what their impact on others is. *Week 3 discusses what to remember as a manager including listening techniques and dealing with reactions. *Week 4 discusses moving forward from a critical meeting with an employee and how to approach following up.
Attend four weeks of online classes, read assigned articles, watch lectures, complete/pass four quizzes, and complete/pass four assignments.
Four-week class teaches early-career managers and those wanting to become managers the soft skills needed to succeed as a leader in the workplace. • Week 1 discusses the fundamentals of communication focusing on legality issues. • Week 2 discusses interpersonal skills of new managers such as nonverbal communication and empathy. • Week 3 discusses the impact of communication in the workplace. • Week 4 discusses building trust through communication and strategies.
Four-week class teaches early-career managers and those wanting to become managers the soft skills needed to succeed as a leader in the workplace. • Learning how to motivate employees. • Learning how to inspire teamwork. • How to begin and lead group collaboration. • Conflict resolution as a manager. • Setting goals and strategic planning.
Creating a Collaborative Workplace Culture
Four-week class teaches early-career managers and those wanting to become managers the soft skills needed to succeed as a leader in the workplace. • Week 1 discusses leading and changing culture, culture, vision, mission and the importance of collaboration • Week 2 discusses leading teams and the benefits of collaboration, teamwork and choosing/working with diverse teams to achieve company goals • Week 3 discusses the benefits, challenges and best practices of working with and leading multigenerational workforces. • Week 4 discusses how to navigate personal vs. professional relationships when becoming a leader/manager and the importance of communication, trust, respect, resolving conflicts and equal treatment for all.
Four-week class teaches early-career managers and those wanting to become managers the soft skills needed to succeed as a leader in the workplace. • Week 1 discusses the difference between a manager and a leader as well as conditions to remember as a leader. • Week 2 discusses leading with a coach mentality when you are in a manager position. • Week 3 discusses how to handle providing feedback and best practices. • Week 4 discusses how to engage with employees so that the workplace is collaborative and effective.
Attend four weeks of online classes, read assigned articles, watch lectures, complete and pass four quizzes, and complete and pass four assignments.
Reading Processes and Practices, Grades 1-8
This program addresses learning theory, content, and methods specifically related to teaching children to read a wide range of texts for a wide range of purposes. Participants will develop understanding of central reading components such as print awareness, phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, causes underlying specific reading disabilities and critical literacy, and will learn best practices for teaching reading effectively for diverse learners with varied needs and interests. This program also emphasizes the preparation/teaching for the Oklahoma Reading Exam. Participants successfully completing the course will have demonstrated the ability to: - demonstrate knowledge of major theoretical, conceptual, and evidence-based components of reading development (i.e., concepts of print, phonological awareness, phonics, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) throughout the grades and its relationship with other aspects of literacy (ILA Standard 1.1). a. We will address central theories that inform our understandings of how reading including reading development, Scarborough’s reading rope and the National Reading Panel’s pillars of literacy, schema theory, the natural learning model, and the gradual release of responsibility. -demonstrate knowledge of theoretical, conceptual, historical and evidence-based components of language (e.g., language acquisition, structure of language conventions of standard English, vocabulary acquisition and use, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing) and its relationship with other aspects of literacy (ILA Standard 1.3; ACEI 2.1, 3.1) -use foundational knowledge to design, select, critique, adapt, and evaluate evidencebased literacy curricula that meet the needs of all learners, specifically, elementary/intermediate learners (ILA Standard 2.1) a. We will address all five areas of the National Reading Panel including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Students will learn to plan mini-lessons and create a toolbox of instructional techniques for these five areas. -design, select, adapt, teach, and evaluate evidence-based instructional approaches, using both informational and narrative texts, to meet the literacy needs of whole class and groups of students in the academic disciplines and other subject areas, and when learning to read, write, speak, listen, view, and visually represent. (ILA Standard 2.2) 5. Candidates demonstrate knowledge of foundational theories about diverse learners, equity, and culturally responsive instruction (ILA Standard 4.1) a. We will focus on instruction for English learners and students with reading variabilities, including Dyslexia. 6. Candidates integrate digital technologies into their literacy instruction in appropriate, safe and effective ways and assist classmates in these efforts (ILA Standard 5.3) -learn how Daily 5 is a strength-based positive classroom structure that supports students to become independent readers and writers. Further, we will incorporate technology for the teaching of reading in various lessons and formats. 7. Candidates facilitate efforts to foster a positive climate that supports the physical and social literacy-rich learning environment, including knowledge of routines, grouping structures, and social interactions (ILA Standard 5.1). Embedded or Stand-Alone Program
To earn the badge, participants must complete all assignments and receive of final grade in the course at least 80%.
Effective Classroom Management for Secondary Schools
This program examines classroom management, classroom discipline, and education issues of immediate concern for novice teachers. Completion of this program is required in the Graduate Certificate for Effective Teaching in Secondary Schools program.
Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice (Grade 1-4)
This course aims to teach best practices for mathematics education in K-6 grades, focusing on two main themes: effective pedagogical strategies (like lesson planning and integrating literacy) and understanding elementary students' mathematical thinking (such as scaffolding and using student insights to guide instruction).
To earn the badge, you must complete all assignments and receive of final grade in the course at least 80%.
Teaching Science in the Elementary School
The purposes, selection, and organization of content, teaching and learning procedures and evaluation of outcomes in elementary school science.
Classroom Management of the Elementary School Classroom
This course is designed to introduce you to the design and management of the physical, social, and intellectual aspects of the elementary classroom. Specifically, while this course is brief, it aims to provide you with an overview of the purposes, selection, and organization of applicable classroom management systems and teaching approaches.
Effective Teaching Strategies for the 6-12 Classroom
Includes a study of effective instructional practices and assessment in the classrooms grades 6-12. Topics will include but not be limited to research-based models of instruction, teacher questioning, facilitating classroom discussions, lesson planning, assessment, differentiated instruction, culturally responsive pedagogy, and teaching culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Through this course students will become familiar with the multitude and diversity of learning theories, and their application to secondary teaching and learning. The course also encourages students to apply theories and principles in action. Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:  Explain the application of learning theory in the selection of instructional strategies;  Describe a learning environment that is conducive to learning and teaching;  Describe what is meant by culturally responsive teaching;  Design, plan and implement student-centered instruction;  Demonstrate effective clarity techniques: clear explanations, directions, communicating high expectations, and questioning;  Demonstrate the ability to evaluate student learning and instructional outcomes with a variety of formative and summative assessments;  Critically analyze their own classroom practice and take action to improve their teaching practices; and  Recognize individual differences of students and determine strategies to provide equitable instruction.
This badge represents the completion of seven modules that will equip learners to make informed decisions about leveraging AI tools to create dynamic, student-centered educational experiences upon successful completion of the course.
Participants who demonstrate consistent engagement and completion of course activities will be eligible to earn a micro-credential digital badge. Course Activities/Assessments and self-assessments must all be completed. Reflective Engagement or higher in 6/7 of the discussion boards is required.
The inaugural OSU Lead Week provided leadership development events across campus that supported the four competencies of the Ideal Graduate strategy and the land grant mission. OSU Lead Week provided a dynamic and inclusive platform for students to build essential leadership skills in preparation for global and impactful citizenship.
Attendance to seven (7) of eleven (11) signature events during OSU Lead Week that entailed over eight (8) hours of leadership development. The earner of the leadership designation is an active member of the Cowboy community (students, faculty, staff or alumni) and was an engaged participant in leadership development in alignment with the Ideal Graduate strategy.
This badge represents the attendance of the Graduate Teaching Assistant Conference where participants learned to harness student strengths, apply diverse teaching strategies, and boost student engagement. They also gained insights into best practices for assessment and grading, and explored the use of AI in the classroom.
Participants attended an all-day conference; participating in breakout sessions and engaging with keynote speakers.
The Fundamentals of Construction Project Management program results in learners having obtained foundational knowledge of commercial construction project management skillsets utilized by construction professionals including communication, estimating, scheduling, and project management. Earners have explored essential construction fundamentals, from terminology to materials and methods, covering everything from soils to systems including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; gained an understanding of printreading techniques and estimation tools, and learned to navigate project schedules. Earners also learned effective communication and gained an understanding of project management essentials, including codes, contracts, and managing stakeholder relationships. Skills were applied through hands-on exercises using tools to create Gantt charts and read plans.
To receive a digital badge, participants must complete the self-paced course, quizzes and projects consisting of six modules. The course is comprised of videos and quizzes with examples and applied exercises for participants to enhance their skillset with practical application of tools.
This is a yearlong program where student researchers participate in hands-on practice engaging in science communication with feedback from communication professionals and faculty members. Students put in roughly 48 hours total of effort for the program focused on a better understanding and direct experience in translating science for a public audience, being interviewed by media, and creating their own communications materials.
Participants must engage in 5 of 6 sessions.
Science of Reading - Early Childhood (microcredential)
This micro-credential is required by SB 362, which mandates that teacher preparation programs for early childhood education majors include a micro-credential reflecting training received in the Science of Reading (SOR). The 2 courses listed cover all of the SOR required training pieces. As students successfully pass the 2 courses, they will also receive micro-credentials reflecting their training in SOR. This micro-credential will ultimately be reflected on teacher certifications.
Science of Reading, Elementary (micro-credential)
This micro-credential is required by SB 362, which mandates that teacher preparation programs for elementary education majors include a micro-credential reflecting training received in the Science of Reading (SOR). The 2 courses listed cover all of the SOR required training pieces. As students successfully pass the 2 courses, they will also receive micro-credentials reflecting their training in SOR. This micro-credential will ultimately be reflected on teacher certifications.
OK Way - Delivering Quality Customer Service
OK Way…Delivering Quality Customer Service is a 3-hour, in-person workshop for front line employees and job seekers taught by county Extension educators. It teaches practical customer service skills, including understanding customer needs, recognizing diverse audiences, handling key interactions, and refreshing basic hospitality practices. Attendees also learn to promote local destinations. This workshop helps build confidence, boost employability, and strengthen Oklahoma communities.
Upon successful completion, participants will: •Develop course structures that maximize student success and result in transferable learning. •Design and structure course content in a manner that best facilitates student learning. •Employ evidence-based teaching strategies shown to be effective in higher education. •Use assessments and feedback in ways that increase student learning. •Create conditions that result in engaged and highly motivated students. •Articulate a personal teaching philosophy. •Recognize the importance of valuing, supporting, and advancing diversity in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Participants investigate and apply research-based strategies of effective teaching and learning to instructional design of coursework.
The Ideal Graduate: Applied Ethical Leadership
The Applied Ethical Leadership Micro-Credential provides students with targeted, entry-level recognition of ethical leadership skills by combining high-impact, non-credit practices (such as student employment, global engagement, or student leadership) with a non-credit Canvas leadership development course to ensure practical experience and cognitive understanding in ethical decision-making, empathy, accountability, or moral courage. This equips graduates to apply these skills in diverse real-world and professional contexts requiring ethical reasoning and cross-cultural competence.
To earn this micro-credential, students must complete: 1) One high-impact practice, choosing from the following options and verifying their participation when applying for the Ideal Grad Competency Development Canvas module: a) Student employment b) Study abroad c) A leadership role in a student organization 2) The non-credit Ideal Grad Competency Development Canvas course.
The Ethical Leadership Micro-Credential combines non-credit high-impact experiences, a non-credit Canvas leadership development course, and a for-credit leadership course to provide students with real-world, experiential learning that develops measurable skills in navigating ethical dilemmas with integrity across cultures, leading with empathy through service and collaboration, practicing accountability in professional and research settings, and demonstrating moral courage in competitive environments. This ultimately prepares graduates to transfer these ethical leadership skills into roles requiring ethical decision-making, cross-cultural empathy, and accountability in high-stakes professional contexts.
This micro-credential requires the following: 1) One course from the Certificate in Ethical Leadership. 2) One high-impact practice, with students choosing and verifying one of the following when they apply for the Ideal Grad Competency Development Canvas module: a) Student employment b) Study abroad c) A leadership role in a student organization 3) Completion of the non-credit Ideal Grad Competency Development Canvas course.
Participants learn how to lead projects with confidence and discipline — from drawing board to finished products. The course introduces the nuts and bolts of planning, scheduling, budgeting, and communication. Participants will learn how to stay on top of deadlines and expenses, ways to rebound quickly from surprises and setbacks, and how to get the best from people who don't normally report to you. Participants will learn the imperative questions to ask before beginning a project — and learn how to get the information that will help them focus on what is expected, by when, and at what cost. Participants practice using the planning and scheduling tools that professional project managers use (GANTT charts, the critical path method, work breakdown structures, project management software, and others). This course teaches participants how to discover the best places to find the people they will need, how to articulate the kind of skills, attitudes, and work habits they are looking for, and ways to pry the people they want from their own work, maybe even from a reluctant boss. Participants learn to implement the controls and safety nets they need to establish early on in the project, and they learn how to set (and meet) milestones, gain confidence to negotiate for new deadlines if necessary, motivate a team that's losing interest, and determine what to do when plans change midstream — or when the "Murphy factor" hits your project in a big way.
The 12-week, online, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course requires each participant to spend approximately four hours per week working on assignments, quizzes, watching lectures, reading articles and working on projects. A 70% pass rate is required to pass the course. Participants earn a digital badge for completion of course.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL)
This six-week hybrid course focuses on practical, researched-based teaching strategies for college instructors. Topics for exploration include student motivation and engagement, educational theory and practice, effective instructional design, active learning techniques, and assessment Upon successful completion, participants will: *Develop course structures that maximize student success and result in transferable learning. *Design and structure course content in a manner that best facilitates student learning. *Employ evidence-based teaching strategies shown to be effective in higher education. *Use assessments and feedback in ways that increase student learning. *Create conditions that result in engaged and highly motivated students. *Articulate a personal teaching philosophy. *Recognize the importance of valuing, supporting, and advancing diversity in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Artificial Intelligence Learning: The Research Guide
This course is part of Computer Sciences’ Research Experiences in Big Data and Machine/Deep Learning for OK STEM Teachers (RET) program. The RET program is designed to empower Oklahoma’s STEM educators with hands-on experience in the exciting fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and related fields. This program provides K-12, pre-service, and community college teachers with the tools and knowledge to integrate cutting-edge technologies into their classrooms, enhancing student engagement and preparing them for future careers.
Participants attend four research seminar lectures offered by OSU faculty. They must be in person and engage actively during the lectures. Lecture topics include: 1. How to Read a Research Paper, 2. Turning a Research Question into a Manageable Problem Statement, 3. Creating a Hypothesis, Designing Experiments, and Conducting Them, and 4. How to Write a Research Paper
This course introduces essential strategies and tools for creating accessible digital content in higher education. Designed for anyone involved in teaching or supporting learners, it focuses on inclusive design, legal standards, and practical approaches to ensure all students can access and engage with course materials.
Participants must complete all six modules and earn 85% or higher on the final quiz to earn the digital badge.
Effective Teaching in Higher Education for GTAs
Upon successful completion, participants will: *Identify a variety of strategies show to promote a positive course climate. *Recognize the characteristics of novice versus expert learners. *Describe characteristics of effective course design. *Identify active learning techniques shown to increase student success. *Name teaching strategies that help students develop mastery.
Participants complete a program focused on research-based strategies of effective teaching and learning.
OSU Lead Week: Personal & Interpersonal Development
The Lead Week Micro-Credential in Personal & Interpersonal Development is designed to help students strengthen the skills that support effective leadership (self-awareness, resilience, communication, and relational growth). Through six structured reflections combined with attendance at Lead Week events, students engage before, during, and after Lead Week to connect what they learn in sessions to their own lives. Participants complete a pre-week reflection to set goals, short reflections after at least four sessions to apply insights in real time, and a culminating post-week paper that integrates their growth with leadership literature. Upon completion, students not only gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships but also earn a digital badge that demonstrates their commitment to leadership and personal development at OSU.
Required Activities: Students will complete six total reflections as part of your Lead Week micro-credential. These reflections are designed to help you grow in self-awareness, resilience, communication, and relational leadership. 1. Pre-Lead Week Reflection (Beginning of the Week) Write a 1-page reflection before you attend any sessions. In your response, address the following: What strengths do you currently bring to your personal relationships and leadership roles? Where do you feel less confident (for example: communication, managing stress, or self-doubt)? What is one personal goal you hope to develop through these sessions? 2. Session Reflections (During the Week, Four Session Reflections Minimum) Attend a minimum of four sessions. After each session, write a short reflection (5–7 sentences) that includes: Your biggest takeaway from the presentation. How the ideas connect to your own experiences or challenges. One small action you can take to apply the insight this week. 3. Post-Lead Week Reflection (End of the Week) Write a 2–3 page reflection that looks back on your personal and interpersonal development over the course of the week. Include two citations from a book or journal in your reflection. In your response, consider: How have your perspectives on yourself and your relationships with others changed? Which sessions impacted you most, and why? Did you make progress toward the personal goal you set at the beginning of the week? How does your progress align with existing literature on leadership and personal development? Looking ahead, how will you continue to strengthen your intrapersonal and interpersonal leadership skills during your time at OSU?
This short, self-paced course guides instructors through the federal requirements and pedagogical value of Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI). Whether teaching online or hybrid, faculty will gain the tools to plan, implement, and assess meaningful weekly interactions that meet both compliance expectations and student learning needs. In just four modules, instructors will evaluate their own teaching and design ready to implement activities that foster presence and engagement.
Participants must complete all portions of the four modules, complete all activities within the four modules and complete the final cumulative RSI week planning assessment at the end of the short course
Regular and Substantive Interaction: Online & Hybrid Teaching
Participants must complete all portions of the four modules, complete all activities with in the four modules and complete the final cumulative RSI week planning assessment at the end of the short
IDEAL Edge (Individual Development through Experiential and Applied Learning) empowers students to reflect deeply on high-impact experiences, such as internships, study abroad programs, leadership roles, student employment, and undergraduate research. In this course, students will be reflecting on their experience in their student employment role and connect the relevant skills they have gained through this experience. The program features interactive content delivered through Canvas modules, including videos, quizzes, reflections, presentations, and personalized feedback. The primary goal of IDEAL Edge is to help students connect their experiences to essential professional skills and the Ideal Graduate competencies. By doing so, students gain the tools to articulate their achievements and growth effectively in professional settings, such as interviews, networking events, and job applications. To be accepted in this program, students must be working in a student employment position or part-time job.
Participants complete six self-paced online modules: Introduction Module, Personal Responsibility, Ethical Leadership, Professional Preparedness, Engaged Citizenship and Capstone Module.
Extension for Students offers practical, research-based e-learning experiences on various agricultural topics.
Complete learning activities for the following five modules of the Extension Is for Students course: Introduction to Extension, Understanding Oklahoma Extension, Extension: Your Campus Connection, Careers in Extension, and Extension Recap. Participate in all interactive exercises and correctly answer all knowledge check questions.
Online Teaching 101: Foundations is a self-paced professional development course designed to equip instructors with essential skills and knowledge for designing and facilitating effective online learning. Grounded in Backward Design theory and aligned with OSCQR and federal Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) standards, this course introduces evidence-based practices for course structure, engagement, accessibility, and continuous improvement. Participants will explore instructional design principles, multimedia learning strategies, and student-centered approaches to enhance quality and compliance in online education.
To earn the Online Teaching 101: Foundations badge, participants must: • Complete all course modules and related learning activities. • Demonstrate understanding of Backward Design and alignment between outcomes, assessments, and instructional activities. • Apply principles of effective online teaching and Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI). • Complete module self-assessments and the final reflection.