Professional Development Plan
The CTL Professional Development Plan is a continuum with the dimension of time woven throughout – time invested as evidenced in our Academic Report and time projected as strategized in our long-range plan. This will include Live Event presentations submitted by faculty and staff. Live Events are designed especially for our faculty members based on your feedback and in support of the CTL mission and University's Long Range Plan.
The Pillars of the CTL Professional Development Plan encompass the themes of Classroom Foundations, Leadership and Organization, NextGen Learning, Scholarship, and Student Focus.
Classroom Foundations
This pillar will provide professional development opportunities that focus on the foundational elements of teaching and learning. The outcomes of these opportunities will foster student engagement and inclusivity for all students leading to increased student satisfaction and return on educational investment.
Leadership and Organization
This pillar will provide professional development activities that foster growth opportunities for faculty and staff in the areas of leadership, motivation, organization, and time management. The outcomes of these activities will seek to build and strengthen leadership skills, expand on our great place initiatives to be inclusive of the diverse population within Purdue University Global, and provide resources and tools that maximize efficiency in day-to-day operations.
NextGen Learning
This pillar will provide professional development opportunities that cultivate innovation and exploration of teaching and learning tools and methods to enhance the student experience with a focus on engagement, accessibility, and retention. The outcomes of these opportunities will promote student learning for success.
Scholarship
This pillar will highlight professional development opportunities that encourage research and scholarly activity in the areas of profession and teaching. The opportunities in this area will seek to build and showcase faculty expertise, academic research, and professional service. The outcomes of these opportunities will encourage improved student interaction, successful course delivery, and curriculum enhancements that support industry changes and trends for the diverse population within Purdue Global and beyond.
Student Focus
This pillar will provide professional development opportunities that highlight student-centric activities related to the process of teaching, learning, and career development. The outcomes of these opportunities will seek to improve the student experience, positively impact engagement and retention, and ensure accessibility and inclusivity.