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ENGAGEMENT: The Secret Sauce to Effective Faculty Professional Development

Faculty Focus

There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults.

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Professional Learning Communities: A Meaningful Approach to Faculty Professional Development

Faculty Focus

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are a powerful way for instructors to connect, collaborate, set common learning goals, and upgrade their skills to enhance student learning. Therefore, faculty professional development needs to be a professional community of scholars working together to maximize each other’s success.

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Professional Learning Communities: A Meaningful Approach to Faculty Professional Development

Faculty Focus

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are a powerful way for instructors to connect, collaborate, set common learning goals, and upgrade their skills to enhance student learning. Therefore, faculty professional development needs to be a professional community of scholars working together to maximize each other’s success.

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ENGAGEMENT: The Secret Sauce to Effective Faculty Professional Development

Faculty Focus

There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults.

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Press Release: ACPA Renames Professional Development Event to the Paul Shang Institute for Aspiring SSAOs

ACPA

During his presidency, professional development access and opportunity was the core of his direction for the Association. Shang continues to be an active supporter of ACPA and professional development. Heather Shea on Mixed Race College Students and Colorism: Considerations for Post- Secondary Institutions.

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How To Design and Implement an Effective Student Ambassador Program in Higher Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 10 minutes In the dynamic landscape of higher education, institutions constantly seek innovative strategies to enhance their brand visibility, improve student engagement, and foster a sense of community. Participants enjoy opportunities for student leadership and professional development. To what end?

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Defending the critical work of DEI in Higher Education

ACPA

ACPA – College Student Educators International expresses our profound sadness and alarm on the ongoing threats to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within U.S. Higher Education. These attacks have real world implications on the daily work and learning that takes place within Higher Education.