Faculty Development

Tri-C is committed to helping faculty grow and develop at every stage of their career. The Office of Academic Professional Development (also known as Faculty Development) collaborates with several college-wide and campus based departments to support ongoing training and development needs for all full-time and adjunct faculty. 

Mission

Our mission is to provide quality and timely college-wide professional learning opportunities and resources that create space for engagement, reflection, collaboration, innovation, assessment, and continuous learning for all faculty and academic stakeholders.

Vision

Our vision is to foster a collaborative culture in which our faculty and academic stakeholders enthusiastically embrace and practice innovative, evidence-based, and inclusive teaching and learning strategies to inspire career-long professional excellence and student success.

Our partners include:

• Faculty
• JFSC and AAUP
• Faculty Development (Academic Professional Development)
• Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT)
• Centers of Learning Excellence (CLE)
• Adjunct Services 
• Human Resources
• Curriculum and Assessment
• Articulation, Transfer and Prior Learning

Upcoming Events

Academic Integrity and Assessment Discussion Series

Please join your colleagues for this open discussion series on academic integrity and assessment. Each virtual conversation will be facilitated by a faculty member and/or colleagues from Faculty Development (FDEV), the Center for Learning Excellence (CLE) and Online Learning and Technology (OLAT). Come prepared to share your own experiences, tips, suggestions and questions with the group. Click here for session details. Register for each session in TEC by searching FDEV6407 or clicking here.

Open for Business Series

Join counselors, Sue Dieterich and Renee Kolecki in this virtual two-part series that investigates the effects trauma has on our students and in our classrooms. The first session discusses “Creating a Trauma-Safe Classroom” while the second explores “Communicating in a Trauma Informed Classroom”. Click here for session details. Register for session 1 in TEC by searching FDEV6423 or by clicking here. Register for session 2 in TEC  by searching FDEV6424 or by clicking here.

Faculty Wellness Series

It’s a challenging time. The struggle is real. We feel you. This three-part virtual wellness series, facilitated by Tri-C faculty counselors, will provide resources and support for your physical, mental, and social well-being. Click here for event details and Register today in TEC!