Title

Employee All College Meeting

Date
4/02/26 - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event Location
Technical Building - T-Plaza
Body
All College Meeting banner

Employees are invited to attend the spring All College Meeting. This gathering is an opportunity to hear updates from leadership and connect as a community. 

The morning will include remarks from President Sharon Pierce, a guest speaker/facilitator, and breakout sessions designed to encourage reflection, conversation, and healing. 

Campus offices will be closed during the event so that employees can participate in this important gathering. 


Agenda
 

8:30–9 a.m. 
Community gathering

9–9:30 a.m. 
Welcome: President Sharon Pierce 

9:30–10 a.m. 
Guest speaker: Eda Watts, Minnesota State Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion

10–10:15 a.m. 
Break 

10:15–11 a.m. 
Breakout sessions – choose your experience 

  • Art and Healing: Facilitator Bayla McDougal, Minneapolis College faculty emeritus  
  • Exploring Self-Care: Facilitators Melissa Schultz, Merlita Lockman, and Brian Haptonstahl; Minneapolis College faculty, counselors
  • Living Room Conversations: Facilitator Jessica Shryack, Minnesota Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution 
  • Mindfulness: Facilitator jenny sippel, Minneapolis College faculty and MSCF Co-president 
  • Writing Room: Facilitator Tyler Erickson, Minneapolis College Human Resources 

11–11:15 a.m. 
Break 

11:15 a.m.–Noon 
Breakout sessions - choose your experience 

  • Art and Healing: Facilitator Bayla McDougal, Minneapolis College faculty emeritus  
  • Exploring Self-Care: Facilitators Melissa Schultz, Merlita Lockman, and Brian Haptonstahl; Minneapolis College faculty, counselors
  • Living Room Conversations: Facilitator Jessica Shryack, Minnesota Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution 
  • Mindfulness: Facilitator jenny sippel, Minneapolis College faculty and MSCF Co-president  
  • Writing Room: Facilitator Tyler Erickson, Minneapolis College Human Resources 

Noon 
Salad lunch 


Employee Recognition Event 

1–2:30 p.m. 
Following lunch, the College will celebrate faculty and staff at the Employee Recognition Event, honoring colleagues whose work and dedication make a difference for our students and community. 

We encourage all employees to participate in both events as we gather, reflect, and celebrate the work we do together. 

Date(s)
2026-04-02T08:30:00 ! 2026-04-02T12:00:00