Ohio Society for Technical Communication
Wendy Ross is former President of the Rochester Chapter of STC. She tackles an important topic in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Technical Communication. As she puts it in the article, “in order to recruit and train the best talent and to bring a diverse set of ideas and perspectives to the work we do, … Continue reading…
Say hello to Wendy Ross as you learn more about her and her work with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Panel (DEIAP) recently established by the STC Board of Directors. Here are her answers to the questions asked. What is your involvement with the DEIAP? I am the Chair of the DEIAP … Continue reading…
Author David Platt was designated by Microsoft to be a Software Legend. He also is an experienced programmer and consultant who has also taught at the Harvard University Extension School. Why Software Sucks is an insightful and fun read especially if you are not offended by the often irreverent and outrageous nature of the humor in … Continue reading…
Welcome to another year in one of the country’s most recognized Chapters of The Society for Technical Communication. Last year’s President Tricia Spayer led our Chapter to Platinum recognition which is a phenomenal accomplishment. She encouraged the chapter members to get actively involved and we did. My goal is to keep this momentum going through … Continue reading…
It’s hard to believe that a year ago, we were embarking on a new STC year, looking forward to all the in-person meetings, networking events, and all the possibilities that the year held. Did everything go as planned? Of course not. Did we still have a great year? Of course we did. As I look … Continue reading…
Barb Philbrick, Lead Technical Writer at Keithley Instruments (Tektronix) WELCOME TO OUR NEW VICE PRESIDENT Barb is a senior member of the STC and a long-standing member of the Northeast Ohio Society for Technical Communication (NEOSTC), now Ohio STC. Her past service garnered her the Distinguished Chapter Service (2000), Volunteer of the Year (2005), and … Continue reading…
Join us on October 8, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. for a presentation by Andy Welfle and Michael Metts followed by a Q&A. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-is-designing-presented-by-andy-welfle-and-michael-metts-tickets-120039129267. Description (20-minute talk) Without words, apps would be an unusable jumble of shapes and icons, while voice interfaces and chatbots wouldn’t even exist. Words make digital experiences human-centered, … Continue reading…
Just about everything has been affected by COVID-19, and the STC 2020 Summit was no exception. A co-worker and I were scheduled to present on project management. She’s from Milwaukee, so we were looking forward to spending time together while visiting an awesome city like Seattle. The uncertainty first started when Seattle became a COVID-19 … Continue reading…
Seeking client writing projects for YSU graduate students to complete during Fall 2020 semester! If you are a professional with one or more substantial writing projects for YSU graduate students in a professional writing course, please email dlawadscrocco@ysu.edu. If you know someone with writing needs, please pass along this message. Examples of … Continue reading…
12 Quotes for life, business, and the cosmos If we’re going to talk about quotations, how about we open with, “Let’s start at the very beginning. A very good place to start.” Thanks, Oscar Hammerstein. All these quotes apply to life, to business, to education, to the human condition, to… need I continue? These dozen … Continue reading…
Toastmasters recently introduced their District 10 leadership team for the 2020-2021 year. Congratulate Tricia Spayer as she becomes Director of Program Quality for the district. Here is the related statement that Tricia recently made about this position. “I am delighted to serve as your incoming Program Quality Director (PQD) for District 10 for the … Continue reading…
When we held our last drawing for the winner of a $20 gift card for a contributor to Lines & Letters, Kelly Graham was the lucky winner. If you submit an article for our newsletter, you are eligible to be in our drawing. Submit articles to newsletter@neostc.org. We love book reviews, conference reviews, think pieces, … Continue reading…
Author Michael Fullan is an authority on educational reform, but his ideas can apply to all kinds of organizations as explained in Leading in a Culture of Change. One of Fullan’s core ideas is to help achieve the moral purpose of all children learning. This idea appears in his book and can extend to helping … Continue reading…
Earn It by Jill Young is for anyone that has asked their boss for a raise and been shot down. Jill Young shows employees how to show their value to their company. She walks you through a step by step guide that leads you to an action plan for getting the pay you deserve. Not … Continue reading…
What a year! Especially the last several weeks. The chapter leaders and I sincerely hope that you and your families are safe and doing well during this COVID-19 outbreak. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this crisis. What are you doing to keep sane? Are you working from home? How … Continue reading…
Everyone is familiar with the idiom, “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” That’s how the Community Achievement Award was for NEO STC for a number of years. Our chapter earned the rank of Silver four years in a row! Now don’t misunderstand, that’s a great achievement, but each year we strived to be better. How … Continue reading…
Our chapter’s year runs July 1 – June 30. We’ll be having our chapter elections for officers before the end of this year, and we are looking for candidates! Check out more information here: http://neostc.org/cmswp/about-the-neo-stc/leadership-opportunities/ We will also need people who can help us with chapter communications, events, and other activities. Check out our list … Continue reading…
Lisa joined the NEO STC (now Ohio STC) in 2005. She attended Bowling Green State University where she earned a BA in English with a minor in technical communication, and belonged to the BGSU student STC chapter. During her time with Ohio STC, Lisa has served as co-editor of the chapter newsletter, Treasurer, Vice President, … Continue reading…
George Mount led his Building an Analytics Academy virtual presentation for our NEO STC community on February 13, 2020. As Tricia Spayer noted, “It was a whirlwind presentation. I gleaned several tips for teaching from it.” George has an interesting background and notes that he holds a bachelor’s in economics, magna cum laude, from Hillsdale College … Continue reading…
George Mount led an NEO STC virtual session – Developing Effective Data Analytics Programs – based on him developing “instructional content on data for over five years now, spanning all media and topics” as he states at his blog at https://georgejmount.com/blog/. George holds a bachelor’s in economics, magna cum laude, from Hillsdale College and two … Continue reading…