Today, contingent faculty are enormously prevalent in higher education institutions, especially in community colleges. In 2018, data from the American Association of University Professors showed that ...

This program equipped me with timely resources to strategically lead my department as we and our entire institution navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education. Strategic-Leadership ...

It is the first thing to go when budgets get tight. It is the first thing we cancel when things get too busy or we are short staffed. We feel guilty asking for it, but then we often don’t take full ...

The English learner population is growing but the number of specialized instructors for them and training for general education teachers who work with them is lagging. Researchers and educators say ...

Professional development does more than encourage growth. It connects people to an organization, including its mission. When a company invests in employees, they also become invested in seeing the ...

In 2015, I transitioned to fire chief of the McKeesport, PA, Fire Department. I had ideas to move the department forward but quickly realized that I lacked the tools to implement them effectively. Yes ...

The new question-of-the-week is: What is a professional learning community and how can educators build one? Teaching can be an isolated profession—we’re in our rooms all day with students. Students ...

As leaders work their way up the corporate ladder, it’s likely that they have taken advantage of professional development opportunities along the way. They may have taken courses, attended conferences ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — A local organization wants to help minorities get their foot in the door during their career search. It’s called the Hampton Roads Young Black Professionals group and its ...

The Office of Engagement offers professional development opportunities for Purdue faculty, students, and staff interested in meaningfully engaging with communities. This effort is led by Dr. Jason ...

Developing and continual growth as a professional is an important part of most careers, but it plays a pivotal role if you’re a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the state you practice in, ...