YEAR CHALLENGES
During the past year, the Professional Development activities encountered several challenges that affected both participation and overall implementation. Attendance at scheduled sessions was lower than expected, largely due to conflicts with faculty teaching schedules. In many cases, planned activities overlapped not only with instructional commitments but also with major events and activities organized simultaneously by different colleges. This overlap limited faculty members’ ability to participate fully and reduced overall engagement in the scheduled programs. Securing speakers for the sessions also presented difficulties. Identifying qualified presenters — particularly those with expertise aligned to the Dashboard initiatives — required considerable effort. Challenges increased when inviting external speakers, as many potential presenters had limited availability due to their own academic, professional, or administrative obligations. These constraints made scheduling highly competitive and reduced the flexibility needed to secure expert contributions. Effective coordination of professional development initiatives remains essential. The individual overseeing the Professional Development Center (PDC) should possess strong communication and presentation skills to ensure that offerings are engaging, informative, and well-received by participants. Additionally, adequate staffing support is critical to the success of the PDC. The committee currently relies heavily on Learning Resources Center (LRC) library staff, who must balance these responsibilities with their primary roles. This reliance limits the committee’s capacity to plan, organize, and implement programs efficiently. According to TIEC expectations, the PDC must be supported with sufficient and dedicated staff to effectively sustain its functions. Expanding staffing and resources for the PDC will therefore be necessary to strengthen the reach, quality, and overall effectiveness of future professional development activities.
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