It is the first thing to go when budgets get tight. It is the first thing we cancel when things get too busy or we are short staffed. We feel guilty asking for it, but then we often don’t take full ...

Professional development does more than encourage growth. It connects people to an organization, including its mission. When a company invests in employees, they also become invested in seeing the ...

Today, contingent faculty are enormously prevalent in higher education institutions, especially in community colleges. In 2018, data from the American Association of University Professors showed that ...

In an era of rapid technological advancement, skills that were relevant five years ago may now be obsolete. Engaging in professional development ensures that you consistently upgrade your skills to ...

Earning your degree and landing that first position in your career field of choice might seem like an exciting finish line to what’s been many years of academic preparation and training. But in ...

Pat Brown is the executive director of STEM for the Fort Zumwalt school district in Missouri and the author of NSTA’s bestselling book series Instructional Sequence Matters: Effective professional ...

In 2015, I transitioned to fire chief of the McKeesport, PA, Fire Department. I had ideas to move the department forward but quickly realized that I lacked the tools to implement them effectively. Yes ...

Dr. Hudson Garrett is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Health Associates, which is a leader in healthcare consulting. In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, ...

The Office of Engagement offers professional development opportunities for Purdue faculty, students, and staff interested in meaningfully engaging with communities. This effort is led by Dr. Jason ...

Peggy Gaskill, the head of the master’s degree program in education at Walden University, which offers college degrees online to students nationwide. Kevin Bushweller (Moderator): Thank you for ...

Ari is an award-winning technology and innovation consultant who provides consulting services on the use of educational technology and specializes in pedagogy-first technology integration. While it ...

Developing and continual growth as a professional is an important part of most careers, but it plays a pivotal role if you’re a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the state you practice in, ...