Professional Development

Planning weeks are offered prior to the start of classes during the fall and spring semesters. Traditionally, the President and members of the senior administration address the college community to launch planning weeks. Departmental and constituency meetings are organized during the remainder of the week, and special topic workshops are offered to inform the college community on a wide array of subjects.

The Professional Development Department organizes the planning weeks and solicits presenters interested in leading workshops. The department also facilitates the evaluation of planning week activities. Please direct any planning weeks related questions or requests to Rachael Dougherty.

If you missed a session from Fall Planning 2023 or would like to revisit a session, you can access the recordings for the sessions from the file below:

If you missed a session from Spring Planning 2023 or would like to revisit a session,

you can access the recordings for the sessions below:

Online Studies and Instructional Resources - Bill Harrison & Dr. Cheryl Kohen

Information Technology Listening Session - Roberto Lombardo & Information Technology Representatives

Academic Support Updates - Presented by the Library, Academic Support Center, and Writing Center

Service-Learning as a High-Impact Pedagogical Approach - Presented by your doughnut-loving DSC Service-Learning Committee

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Update - Alicia Alexander

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) and Writing-in-the-Disciplines (WID) Open-Educational Resources Workshop - AJ Delgado, Billie Jo Dunaway, Dr. Maxine Hicks, & Dr. Jessica Lipsey 

Counseling and Accessibility Services Information Session - Bernice Ruiz & Bethany Session 

Substance Abuse and its Impact on Students - Miguel Rivera

Innovation in Advising - Dr. Michelle Goldys

Center for Interdisciplinary Writing and Research Information Session - Dr. Michael Flota

ACUE Reflections and Future Opportunities - Dr. Margie Hensler & Dr. Michael Mallott

Digital Professional Information Session - Bill Harrison

Overview of the Judicial Affairs Process and the Role Faculty Play in Maintaining Academic Integrity - Elijah Houser & Cerese Ramos

Veteran Services Information Session - Charles "Chuck" Fordham

Mentor Model Question and Answer Session - CC&P Committee and the Faculty Senate Mentor Model Committee

Faculty Development Program for Inclusive excellence - Fall 2022 Graduation Recognition and Information Session - Dr. John Brady 

If you missed a session from Fall Planning 2022 or would like to revisit a session,

you can access the recordings for the sessions below:

Presidents Welcome Back featuring Dr. Jodi Robson (ACUE)

Faculty Senate Meeting - Paul Capps

Online Studies and Instructional Resources - Bill Harrison & Dr. Cheryl Kohen

College of Arts & Sciences Division Meeting - Dr. Alycia Ehlert

Class Discussions on Sensitive Topics - Brian Babb & Dr. Amy Locklear

Information Technology Listening Session - Roberto Lombardo 

Library Services and Open Educational Resources (OER) - Anibal "AJ" Delgado Gonzalez

Counseling and Accessibility Services Information Session - Counseling and Accessibility Services

Scheduling Software Debut - Kat Fulco & Alexis Ruiz

Supporting Veteran Students - Charles "Chuck" Fordham & Dean Ehly

Assessment Report Dashboard - Dr. Andrea Gibson

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) and Writing-in-the-Disciplines (WID) SLO Workshop - Billie Jo Dunaway & Dr. Jessica Lipsey

An Update on the New Student Advising Model - Dr. Michelle Goldys, Kaleo Kaualoku, and Deidre Seker

Assessment Assistant - Making Assessment Easier - Dr. Ronald Eaglin

Mentor Model Question and Answer Session - CC&P Committee and Faculty Senate Mentor Model Committee

Service-Learning as a High Impact Pedagogical Approach: Searching for Superheroes - Susan Wheeler

Faculty Development Program for Inclusive Excellence Information Session - Dr. John Brady & Dr. Shirish Lala

Academic Support Updates - Library Services, Academic Support Center, and the Writing Center