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Mission
The Office of Professional Development enhances the teaching and learning environment of the college by coordinating and promoting internal and external opportunities/resources that support the college’s mission. The Office aids the professional development and growth of the individual and the institution as measured by:
- communicating opportunities for professional development and collaboration
- providing opportunities for all employees to learn to be change agents and leaders within their area of expertise
- providing opportunities for skills development at all levels of the institution
Steering Committee
A college-wide steering committee has been established to plan, prioritize, and make funding recommendations for professional development. The committee provides guidance and support for the LEAD Academy, Fall and Spring planning activities, the Academic Excellence Symposium, and other professional development activities and programs. The current members of the 2020-21 Professional Development Advisory Board are:
Professional Development Steering Committee |
|
Name |
Constituency |
Elizabeth Barnes |
Faculty representative from the College of Arts and Sciences (Co-Chair) |
John Brady |
Director of Planning and Professional Development (Co-Chair) |
Sarah Desormeaux |
Faculty Senate representative |
Dr. Michael Flota |
Faculty representative from the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences |
Michelle Goldys |
Administrative employee representative |
Dr. Margie Hensler |
Faculty representative from the College of Education |
Bill Harrison |
Professional employee representative |
Vacant |
Career employee representative |
Cheryl Kohen |
Online Studies representative |
Charlene Latimer |
Critical Thinking Institute representative |
Dr. Michelle Lee |
Faculty representative from the College of Arts and Sciences |
Vacant |
Marketing representative |
Dr. Cathy Twyman |
Faculty representative from the College of Health, Human and Public Services |
