Center for Organizational Excellence
Supporting Faculty and Staff of CCCC
Professional Development
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 |
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Student Support | Insights for Educators: Motivations and Barriers among the Next Generation of Community College Learners (League for Innovation) | 4/23/2024 | External | As high school students witness declining math scores, increased mental health needs, and changes to what they want from a college experience, community college educators must adapt enrollment and retention strategies to effectively support this evolving cohort of learners. While these are future students, how you prepare for this population now will determine your success in recruiting and retaining this growing student group. | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Insights for Educators: Motivations and Barriers among the Next Generation of Community College Learners (League for Innovation) on 4/23/2024 Register Now |
Student Support | Community Colleges as Hubs of Economic Mobility and Community Vibrancy: From Principle to Strategic Action | 4/23/2024 | External | The student success agenda continues to expand the scope of data it seeks to collect, moving beyond access and completion metrics to include post-completion data as well. Community colleges are embracing their role in providing economic/social mobility and return on education for their students. Yet transforming commitment into action can be challenging, as post-completion data are not as easily available as student- and course-level metrics. | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Community Colleges as Hubs of Economic Mobility and Community Vibrancy: From Principle to Strategic Action on 4/23/2024 Register Now |
Student Support | Supporting Completion of the Better FAFSA: Considerations for Community Colleges | 4/24/2024 | External | Many students choose to attend community college for financial accessibility reasons, and the completion of FAFSA is critical for ensuring students access the full slate of available federal and state aid. The rollout of the new Better FAFSA presents challenges to students at community colleges who rely on knowing what aid they will be eligible for in order to inform their decision to enroll. In the midst of challenges to complete the new FAFSA, how do community colleges respond to the needs of their diverse students and put structures in place to help them succeed in attaining a high-quality degree or credential? This session will specifically examine the challenges to FAFSA completion for community college students and address ways in which institutions can support students in completing FAFSA and receiving financial aid. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Supporting Completion of the Better FAFSA: Considerations for Community Colleges on 4/24/2024 Register Now |
Faculty Development | Preventing Faculty Burnout (Chronicle) | 4/24/2024 | External | A nationwide survey highlighted a disparity between professors and administrators regarding morale. Only 32 percent of administrators responded that they consider preventing burnout a key goal, in contrast to 62 percent of polled faculty who believe that reducing burnout is a priority in their institutions. How can the gap be addressed so institutions can work toward preventing burnout and building morale? | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Preventing Faculty Burnout (Chronicle) on 4/24/2024 Register Now |
Faculty Development | Scale Educator Impact: Accelerate Course Development with a Flipped Model (Alchemy) | 4/25/2024 | External | Join us as we introduce a game-changing solution to the critical need for efficiency and scalability in digital course design. In this webinar we offer a new approach to course design, leveraging the power of a "flipped" design methodology, and technology to support it. Discover how to streamline the design process, empowering learning designers and granting faculty the autonomy to unleash their creativity. Experience a live demo of Curie, our technology platform designed to revolutionize course preparation and delivery. Explore our interactive resources and customizable “playlists” that enable learning design teams to collaborate seamlessly with faculty, guiding them through course design step by step. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to transform your approach to online learning. | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Scale Educator Impact: Accelerate Course Development with a Flipped Model (Alchemy) on 4/25/2024 Register Now |
AI | Strategic AI Integration in Higher Education: Advancing Online Learning | 4/25/2024 | External | In partnership with UPCEA, join us for an in-depth exploration of advanced AI strategies in education, led by Anthology’s Chief Product Officer Nicolaas Matthjis and members from the Academic Innovation team at Anthology. This webinar will delve into sophisticated AI tools and collaborative efforts between academia and technology leaders, aimed at enriching online learning environments and overcoming the unique challenges faced by Chief Online Learning Officers. | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Strategic AI Integration in Higher Education: Advancing Online Learning on 4/25/2024 Register Now |
Faculty Development | How To Leverage AI for Increased Classroom Efficiency | 4/25/2024 | External | Join Packback, The League for Innovation in the Community College, and Graham Clay, professor at The University of North Carolina AND Co-founder of AutomatED. This weekly newsletter focuses on how educators can incorporate and address artificial intelligence and technology in the classroom. During this open "podcast style" discussion, we'll speak with Graham about the different ways he's seen AI be implemented into the classroom. He'll share insights and expertise on how educators can best take advantage of AI to improve efficiency, increase classroom engagement, and better prepare their students for the future. | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Virtual | Free | How To Leverage AI for Increased Classroom Efficiency on 4/25/2024 Register Now |
Faculty Development | Remedying the Adult Reading Rift: From Foundational Skills to Reading Proficiency | 4/25/2024 | External | Tackle one of the toughest hurdles in adult and correctional education: helping those with low reading skills become proficient readers and writers. Join this webinar to learn a simple foundational literacy framework to empower non-readers, multilingual learners, and students below 6th-grade reading levels. Discover evidence-based teaching models, valuable resources, and strategies for quickly acquiring skills to decode and comprehend complex texts. Let's remedy the adult reading rift together! | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Remedying the Adult Reading Rift: From Foundational Skills to Reading Proficiency on 4/25/2024 Register Now |
Student Support | Building the Rural Work Force (Chronicle) | 5/1/2024 | External | The most desirable small-town employers often require technical training in manufacturing, health care, engineering, or agriculture. Learn how rural colleges can partner with local companies to develop their ideal work force. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Building the Rural Work Force (Chronicle) on 5/1/2024 Register Now |
Faculty Development | Advancing Quality: Crafting and Evaluating Course Design Rubrics (Online Learning Consortium) | 5/1/2024 | External | Is it time to examine your quality rubric, or do you want to build one of your own? OLC has reviewed several open-access rubrics and determined key course design characteristics. In this webinar, we’ll share exemplary quality indicators from several of the rubrics. Then, we’ll unveil an instrument for evaluating or building your own rubric, along with specific use cases. Finally, you’ll determine next steps for developing, revising, or implementing a quality assurance process based on your role. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Advancing Quality: Crafting and Evaluating Course Design Rubrics (Online Learning Consortium) on 5/1/2024 Register Now |
Skill Development | Mastering PowerPoint: Elevating Your Presentations with Pro Techniques | 5/1/2024 | External | Unlock the full potential of PowerPoint with this dynamic presentation. Discover expert tips and tricks to transform your slides into visually stunning works of art. From sleek animations to seamless transitions, learn how to captivate your student or administrative audiences with polished designs and compelling visuals. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned presenter, this session will empower you to create impactful presentations that leave a lasting impression. Get ready to elevate your storytelling with the power of PowerPoin | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Mastering PowerPoint: Elevating Your Presentations with Pro Techniques on 5/1/2024 Register Now |
Student Support | Making Sure Students Are Prepared for College (Chronicle of Higher Education) | 5/2/2024 | External | For decades, colleges have focused on making sure students are academically prepared to succeed in college. But today institutions look out for a broader array of skills that are frequently correlated with higher retention and graduation rates. Some of these are practical, like study habits and time management, and others are more abstract, like communications, empathy, and other non-cognitive functions. As students enter college, institutions want to better measure these abilities and bolster them during summer workshops, orientation, and other opportunities. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Making Sure Students Are Prepared for College (Chronicle of Higher Education) on 5/2/2024 Register Now |
Student Support | Inclusive Teaching: A Free Course for Instructors, Support Staff, and Administrators (Online Learning Consortium) | 5/7/2024 | External | In this webinar, Dr. Teshell Ponteen Greene from HHMI Biointeractive and Dr. Matthew Hall of Curio Group will showcase HHMI BioInteractive’s Inclusive Teaching Course, a freely available, asynchronous course for those in service of student success. Using Brian Dewsbury’s Deep Teaching Model (2019) and the work of Kayon Murray-Johnson and other scholars featured, the course aims to deepen the practitioner’s knowledge and implementation of inclusive pedagogy in every course and support the varying needs of learners. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Inclusive Teaching: A Free Course for Instructors, Support Staff, and Administrators (Online Learning Consortium) on 5/7/2024 Register Now |
Faculty Development | Promoting High-Quality Distance Education: A Case Study of the Los Angeles Community College District | 5/8/2024 | External | In this session, researchers from the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University and the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California will share practical takeaways from an ongoing mixed methods research study. They will be joined by community college educators from Los Angeles. Gain valuable insights into adapting teaching methodologies, supporting student success, and prioritizing faculty well-being in the face of ongoing challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about data-driven approaches that can contribute to a brighter future for your institution and its stakeholders. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Promoting High-Quality Distance Education: A Case Study of the Los Angeles Community College District on 5/8/2024 Register Now |
Faculty Development | Math for All: Strategies for Inclusive Instruction and Student Success (Education Week) | 5/8/2024 | External | Come together with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) as we delve into strategies for enhancing all students' math skills by fortifying the school's STEM culture. Discover how schools are preparing students for success in rigorous STEM coursework and learn strategies for creating inclusive, student-centered classrooms that leverage diverse backgrounds and experiences to explore complex math concepts. Explore opportunities to enhance vertical math skill progression across grade levels and foster students' personal connections to STEM learning. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Math for All: Strategies for Inclusive Instruction and Student Success (Education Week) on 5/8/2024 Register Now |
Faculty Development | Alternative Grading: Equitable Grading and Ecosystems for More Caring Communities | 5/9/2024 | External | Kevin Lin, Assistant Teaching Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, will discuss how instructors can use alternative grading approaches to develop more equitable, effective learning environments. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of how alternative grading methods can help meet students’ immediate needs and long-term goals. (Use your CCCC Google account when you sign up) | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Alternative Grading: Equitable Grading and Ecosystems for More Caring Communities on 5/9/2024 Register Now |
Student Support | Investing in Growth: Acknowledging Education and Experience with College Credit (American Council on Education) | 5/15/2024 | External | Discover how aligning training with higher education can advance your organization’s mission and drive growth and prosperity for communities. Gain valuable insights and actionable steps to enhance collaboration, economic mobility, and professional growth. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual | Free | Investing in Growth: Acknowledging Education and Experience with College Credit (American Council on Education) on 5/15/2024 Register Now |
Student Support | The Power of Vulnerability in Reaching Anxious, Overwhelmed Students | 5/15/2024 | External | Gain insights into the significance, myths, and misconceptions surrounding vulnerability and authenticity in academic contexts. Learn effective strategies for fostering self-confidence, embracing authenticity, and creating inclusive classrooms where students feel empowered to be their true selves, while also gaining tools for amplifying marginalized voices and perspectives. | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Virtual | Free | The Power of Vulnerability in Reaching Anxious, Overwhelmed Students on 5/15/2024 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 |
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 |
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 | |
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
- Blackboard Collaborate Level I
- Blackboard Level II
- Library Higher Ed Resources
- McLaughlin Young Group
- Request Specific Training
- Professional Development Blackboard
- 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
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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
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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.
- Request Specific Training
- Didn't find what you were looking for? Request Specific Training
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.