Professional Development Planning Tools

Today, community college faculty members face a substantial set of challenges. The subject matter they are expected to master is changing rapidly in many fields. They must meet the demands placed on them by industry, changing certifications, and emerging technologies. And, research findings in cognitive science and human development indicate the way many instructors teach—by lecturing—should give way to a much more difficult pedagogy to execute, one that is characterized by coaching and facilitating.

These evolving expectations of continuous faculty improvement call for a broad range of professional development opportunities that are effective and easily accessible. But how do you address both the needs of your institution as well as those of individual faculty members? Developing a strategic professional development plan is a good place to start.

The tools found in this section of the NC-NET website are designed to guide both administrators and faculty members through the professional development planning process.

Professional Development Planning Tools for Community College Administrators

A Three-Step Process comprised of:

Step 1 – Identifying and Analyzing Your Institution’s Demographics

Step 2 – Analyzing Your Current Professional Development Program and Identifying Desired Goals

Step 3 – Goal Setting and Budgeting Worksheets

Professional Development Planning Tools for Community College Faculty Members

A Four-Step Process comprised of:

Step 1 – Assessing Your Skills and Knowledge

Step 2 – Professional Development Goal Setting Worksheet

Step 3 – Estimating Resources Worksheet

Step 4 – Evaluation

High Quality/Low Budget
A helpful guide for planning professional development activities on a limited budget