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Professional Development Purpose

The purpose of professional development is to support the mission of the college by helping employees enhance their job skills, obtain job-related knowledge and information, increase productivity and efficiency, and/or prepare for higher-level positions. In the case of faculty members, it also provides an opportunity for classroom skill enhancement and increased knowledge in their specific academic discipline.

Professional Development Hour Requirement

There will be a minimum number of five required hours for full-time and reduced-hours full-time faculty and staff. Professional development hours will be based on what the supervisor and employee agree is a reasonable amount of time required to develop identified needs of the individual.

Available Training

Please note: A travel authorization must be submitted and approved before attending any external events.

Upcoming Training

Topic Event Name Date Internal/External Session Description Time Location Cost Registration/Access Link
Student Support Green Zone 5/16/2024 Internal Join Veterans Upward Bound and Military Affiliated Initiatives Director Jennifer Dillon as she provides an introduction to military culture, describes the challenges faced by military-affiliated students as they enter higher education, and discusses ways that CCCC works to support and retain these students. Participants will explore ways that they can support military-affiliated students from within their roles at the college and become Green Zone certified. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM LMC, Powell 810 and Virtual Free Green Zone on 5/16/2024 Register Now
Student Support Empowering Adult Learners in the Age of the Digital Frontier as a Course (IPDAE) 5/21/2024 External Join us as we embark on a transformative journey within Digital Literacy in 2024. Let's connect in an immersive and empowering professional development experience where we are dedicated to equipping practitioners with the knowledge and skills essential for success in the ever-evolving landscape of technology in education. This exclusive webinar is tailored to meet the unique needs of adult education, ensuring participants gain the expertise and confidence necessary to thrive in today's and tomorrow's digital age. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Virtual Free Empowering Adult Learners in the Age of the Digital Frontier as a Course (IPDAE) on 5/21/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development The New Superpower: Problem-Solving Skills for Adult Students (Essential Education) 5/21/2024 External Discover critical thinking strategies that impact and improve problem-solving success for adult students in and out of the classroom. 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Virtual Free The New Superpower: Problem-Solving Skills for Adult Students (Essential Education) on 5/21/2024 Register Now
Student Support Growing Business Leaders and Societal Problem-Solvers (American Council on Education) 5/22/2024 External In response to an increasingly complicated environment for higher education, the American Council on Education (ACE) created its Office on National Engagement in the fall of 2023 to influence public debates on the role and value of postsecondary education. To further this work, the office launched the Advancing Higher Education in Our States series to inform and strengthen critical engagements between higher education and its state governments, communities, and residents. Each webinar will bring together a panel of experts to explore ways that higher education institutions contribute in their communities and why fostering local connections is critical to the future of postsecondary education. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Virtual Free Growing Business Leaders and Societal Problem-Solvers (American Council on Education) on 5/22/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development Making Scholarly Content More Interactive: Explore Social Annotation for Libraries (Hypothesis) 5/22/2024 External Ready to transform the way students engage with scholarly journals and articles? Join Hypothesis and JSTOR for a dynamic webinar designed exclusively for school librarians in higher education. In this session, we’ll explore how to leverage the power of social annotation to make scholarly reading more inclusive, interactive, and collaborative. 1:30 PM - 2:30 OM Virtual Free Making Scholarly Content More Interactive: Explore Social Annotation for Libraries (Hypothesis) on 5/22/2024 Register Now
Student Support The Future of Student Success (American Council on Eduation) 5/22/2024 External Higher education in the 2020s continues to undergo significant shifts that will shape its future for years to come. Rather than treating change as a threat, it can be viewed as an opportunity to build a stronger future for students, institutions, and communities. The future is not predetermined, and higher education leaders have the agency to shape it through actions taken now. Through the lens of future studies methodology, this webinar will encourage attendees to consider how the current trends, issues, and events happening in higher education and beyond will impact the success of future students. Understanding the forces shaping the world can help with anticipating the scenarios that lie ahead and taking mindful steps toward the future. Attendees will gain a better understanding of where student success is heading and how to shape institutions to best support the students of tomorrow. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Free The Future of Student Success (American Council on Eduation) on 5/22/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development Writing is Fundamental 5/22/2024 External Writing is fundamental for ABE and GED students. In this webinar, we will review the challenges our students have with the writing process and provide helpful strategies. We will discuss Performance Level Descriptors from the GED® test Reasoning Through Language Arts subtest as well as extended response guidelines. The presenter will share resources that are useful for ABE and GED students. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Virtual Free Writing is Fundamental on 5/22/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development 5 Recommendations on Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Teaching & Learning (Online Learning Consortium) 5/23/2024 External Discover how designing and facilitating classes with neurodiversity in mind can foster remarkable outcomes, including enhanced student retention, deeper comprehension, elevated achievement, and heightened course satisfaction. By embracing an inclusive approach, we not only empower neurodivergent students but also cater to the diverse learning needs of an underserved population, thereby fostering a more equitable educational landscape. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Free 5 Recommendations on Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Teaching & Learning (Online Learning Consortium) on 5/23/2024 Register Now
Student Support Working Together to Improve the Institution (Chronicle) 5/23/2024 External What do administrators want from their faculty, and what do faculty members want from administrators? Answering these questions is key not only to better collaboration but also to the future survival of many institutions. New data from a survey conducted by Huron Consulting and the American Council on Education show that better collaboration amoung stakeholders is critical for institutions that want to succeed during these times of increasing financial pressure and decreasing enrollment. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Free Working Together to Improve the Institution (Chronicle) on 5/23/2024 Register Now
Student Support Unlocking Potential: Empowering Older Learners for Lifelong Success 5/23/2024 External Join us for an insightful webinar, "Unlocking Potential: Empowering Older Learners for Lifelong Success," hosted by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). In this session, we'll delve into the unique challenges and opportunities facing older learners in today's educational landscape. Our speakers include Jen Schramm, Senior Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute and Melanie Dixon, Executive Director, Project Attain!. Together, they'll share valuable insights, research findings, and practical strategies for engaging and supporting older adults in their educational aspirations. From effective outreach campaigns to navigational guidance, this webinar will explore the multifaceted aspects of attracting and supporting older adults and highlight innovative approaches to promote inclusive, lifelong learning environments. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Free Unlocking Potential: Empowering Older Learners for Lifelong Success on 5/23/2024 Register Now
Student Support Developing Career-Ready Students Through Effective Feedback Practices (Harvard Business Publishing 5/27/2024 External In today’s competitive academic and professional landscape, student success increasingly hinges on their abilities to effectively collaborate with and continuously learn from those around them. Yet, these crucial skills—to give, receive, seek, process, and use feedback—often go unpracticed until students enter the workforce. Educators hold the key to developing these abilities, not only to increase their career-readiness, but to also enhance student outcomes and lighten your own workload in the process. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Free Developing Career-Ready Students Through Effective Feedback Practices (Harvard Business Publishing on 5/27/2024 Register Now
Safety Asbestos Awareness 5/28/2024 External This session will cover what asbestos is and where it is found. David will discuss the types of asbestos, how to protect from exposure and the removal of asbestos from buildings and other potential asbestos containing materials. He will include health effects of exposure and regulations regarding asbestos. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Free Asbestos Awareness on 5/28/2024 Register Now
Safety Groundskeeper Safety 5/28/2024 External This session will cover basic training on preventing employee injuries while doing groundskeeping tasks and using landscaping equipment. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual Free Groundskeeper Safety on 5/28/2024 Register Now
Student Support Mental Health in Higher Education (American Council on Eduation) 5/29/2024 External Mental health in higher education is a high priority for administrators, faculty, staff, students, and policymakers. Join us on May 29 as our expert panelists discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health, examine the latest mental health statistics, and share how they are using evidence-based practices to address the topic in their communities. Speakers will also share more about ACE’s efforts to address this issue with policymakers. Audience questions will be answered during the event, so be a part of the conversation as we close Mental Health Awareness Month with this impactful discussion! The event will be recorded and shared with all registrants following the event. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Free Mental Health in Higher Education (American Council on Eduation) on 5/29/2024 Register Now
Data Outcomes, Assessment, and Compliance Assist 6/3/2024 Internal Director of Accreditation Brian Simpson and Coordinator of Institutional Advancement Chris Newcomb will discuss what are outcomes and assessments, why they are important, and the 3 steps of assessment. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM LMC, Marchant 9105 and Virtual Free Outcomes, Assessment, and Compliance Assist on 6/3/2024 Register Now
Student Support Empowering Accessibility: Strategies for Success 6/5/2024 External How can institutions adapt to meet new state and federal web accessibility requirements and students' expectations? Join Elisabeth Greenwood, Instructional Technology Specialist and Chair of the Academic Affairs DEI Task Force at the University of Central Florida, and Lee O. Conerly, Ph.D., Director of Academic Instruction at Coastal Alabama Community College, as they discuss accessibility in higher education. They will discuss how to identify and adopt accessible technologies and share how to use proctoring tools, such as Honorlock, not only to protect exam integrity but also to uncover faculty professional development needs and aid students in accessibility advocacy. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Free Empowering Accessibility: Strategies for Success on 6/5/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development Hypothesis: Social annotation for equity and belonging 6/11/2024 External Join us for our Summer Workshop Series and take a pedagogical deep dive into social annotation! In this two-week series, we'll explore teaching strategies related to Hypothesis in your courses, specifically geared toward increasing student retention and success. Register for as many sessions as you'd like to attend below. If you register and attend all four workshops, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance for the Summer 2024 Seminar in Social Annotation as a PDF certificate you can share. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual Free Hypothesis: Social annotation for equity and belonging on 6/11/2024 Register Now
Grand Challenges in Assessment: Improving the Measurement of Student Learning Over Time 6/12/2024 External The Grand Challenges for Assessment in Higher Education project is a collaborative effort to create and enact national strategic plans to address pressing challenges facing assessment in higher education. One key challenge for the assessment community is increasing the extent to which assessment findings direct immediate and equitable pedagogical improvements. This session will share findings from a nationally distributed survey that asked higher education stakeholders how the measurement of student learning is happening in different contexts - formative assessment, experiential learning, multiple-choice exam questions, and co-curricular learning. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Virtual Free Grand Challenges in Assessment: Improving the Measurement of Student Learning Over Time on 6/12/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development Hypothesis: Hypothesis: Designing with UDL in mind 6/13/2024 External Join us for our Summer Workshop Series and take a pedagogical deep dive into social annotation! In this two-week series, we'll explore teaching strategies related to Hypothesis in your courses, specifically geared toward increasing student retention and success. Register for as many sessions as you'd like to attend below. If you register and attend all four workshops, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance for the Summer 2024 Seminar in Social Annotation as a PDF certificate you can share. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual Free Hypothesis: Hypothesis: Designing with UDL in mind on 6/13/2024 Register Now
Data Outcomes, Assessment, and Compliance Assist Hands-on Open Lab 6/18/2024 Internal Need help writing your outcomes? Join Director of Accreditation, Brian Simpson, and Coordinator of Institutional Advancement, Chris Newcomb, for an open lab session dedicated to refining your departmental goals and pathways to success. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM LMC, Marchant 9106 and Virtual Free Outcomes, Assessment, and Compliance Assist Hands-on Open Lab on 6/18/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development Hypothesis: Annotation starter assignments 6/18/2024 External Join us for our Summer Workshop Series and take a pedagogical deep dive into social annotation! In this two-week series, we'll explore teaching strategies related to Hypothesis in your courses, specifically geared toward increasing student retention and success. Register for as many sessions as you'd like to attend below. If you register and attend all four workshops, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance for the Summer 2024 Seminar in Social Annotation as a PDF certificate you can share. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual Free Hypothesis: Annotation starter assignments on 6/18/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development How Investing in Faculty Well-Being Is Investing in Your Institution (Inside Higher Ed) 6/18/2024 External Many faculty members (rightly) feel that they’re increasingly being asked to do more with less. Through case studies and an expert panel, this webcast will explore effective, efficient ways that institutions can support faculty members to achieve an improved sense of well-being, balance and productivity, for their benefit and for that of the organization as a whole. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Free How Investing in Faculty Well-Being Is Investing in Your Institution (Inside Higher Ed) on 6/18/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development Hypothesis: Grading and feedback for social annotation 6/20/2024 External Join us for our Summer Workshop Series and take a pedagogical deep dive into social annotation! In this two-week series, we'll explore teaching strategies related to Hypothesis in your courses, specifically geared toward increasing student retention and success. Register for as many sessions as you'd like to attend below. If you register and attend all four workshops, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance for the Summer 2024 Seminar in Social Annotation as a PDF certificate you can share. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Virtual Free Hypothesis: Grading and feedback for social annotation on 6/20/2024 Register Now
Student Support Academics, Wellness, College Life and Career Readiness: Breaking Down Barriers to Student Success 6/26/2024 Join Inside Higher Ed’s Colleen Flaherty and Melissa Ezarik for a live and interactive webcast that highlights transformative programs, interventions and practices aimed at breaking down barriers to student success. Through engaging case studies, an expert panel discussion, and live audience Q&A, explore real-world initiatives that tackle obstacles to success across multiple dimensions – in areas such as academic achievement, wellness, college life, and career readiness – to help students persist in their studies, prioritize their wellness and excel both personally and professionally. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Free Academics, Wellness, College Life and Career Readiness: Breaking Down Barriers to Student Success on 6/26/2024 Register Now
Accessibility Accessibility in the Classroom! Ongoing Internal Anytime Online Free Email Amanda Carter at abcarter@cccc.edu to register.
Various National Humanities Center Free Webinars Various External Various Online Free National Humanities Center Free Webinars on Various Register Now
Teaching and Learning Adjunct Faculty Roadmap Ongoing External The Adjunct Faculty Roadmap, provided by NC-NET, provides collection of resources on topics important to teaching at the college level. "A Week at a Glance" is a great place to start. You'll find other sections on "Creating a Syllabus," "A Successful First Day," "Knowing Your Students," "Classroom Management," "Active Learning Strategies," and "Fair Assessment Practices." Each section contains a description of the topic and helpful links with examples and strategies, expert advice, articles, and supporting evidence. Anytime Online Free https://www.nc-net.info/adjunct-faculty-roadmap/
Teaching and Learning NC-NET Academy Various External The NC-NET Academy offers facilitator-led online courses delivered via Moodle. Enrollment is open to part-time or full-time community college faculty members in North Carolina. The rationale behind the Academy is that educational ideas cannot simply be presented; they need to be thought about, talked over, and experienced. Academy courses weave together readings, activities, and discussions for participants to construct new understandings in the context of their own situations. Weekly threaded discussions play an essential role in encouraging participants to reflect on the readings, share stories from their lives (and their classrooms), pose questions to the group, and express their reactions. The courses provide an opportunity for faculty from across the state to network with and learn from each other. Various Various Free NC-NET Academy on Various Register Now

On-Demand Training

All on-demand training and recorded PD sessions are available on the Blackboard Professional Development Organization.

Available Resources

Professional Development Blackboard

We are dedicated to providing a variety of resources for our faculty and staff to continue their development. In the Employee Onboarding and Development organization within Blackboard, you will find recorded workshops, PowerPoint presentations, and much more to enhance your professional development and lifelong learning.

To access the Employee Onboarding and Development organization in Blackboard, login to Blackboard. Next, select Professional Development under the "My Organizations". Once in the course, select “Recorded PD Sessions” in the course menu. Sessions are organized by semester.

Need access? Contact Distance Education at (919) 718-7529 or de@cccc.edu.

Blackboard Level I
4 professional development hours
This training is designed to give you an introduction to the basic components of Blackboard, CCCC's online course management system. This training will provide you with step-by-step tutorials and exercises to prepare you for creating a supplement course to use as a resource for your seated classes.
Blackboard Level II
6 professional development hours
This training is designed to acquaint you with the fundamentals of using Blackboard, CCCC's online course management system. This training expands on the knowledge already gained in Blackboard Level I training. This training provides you with step-by-step tutorials and exercises to prepare you for developing and teaching your first online course and becoming Blackboard Proficient.
Library Higher Ed Resources

Your CCCC Library offers access to a world of resources to support your professional development! Find books about teaching and learning, leadership, academia, and more, or search for new research in your field using our databases. Go to: Faculty & Staff Professional Development

McLaughlin Young Group

Take advantage of our valuable on-demand Skill Builder trainings through our EAP provider. Select the Work-Life login and then under Centers on the right, scroll down and click Skill Builder. See the attached document for more information and topics.

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