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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
Policy What is State Authorization? 4/18/2024 External Whether you’re brand new to state authorization or just looking for a refresher, join us for an overview of state authorization, the basics of Department of Education negotiated rule-making, common methods of compliance, and key resources for support. Presented by the VLC State Authorization Team 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Free What is State Authorization? on 4/18/2024 Register Now
Faculty Development Being a Reflective Practitioner: Reflecting on Your Semester 4/18/2024 External Reflection is a cyclical process, occurring before, during, and after a course. Join Dr. John Kiser from Western Piedmont Community College for a discussion about the importance of teacher reflection. We'll talk specifically about how you can look for evidence of effective teaching, how you can reflect critically about your teaching practice, and how you can make changes for the future. 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Virtual Free Being a Reflective Practitioner: Reflecting on Your Semester on 4/18/2024 Register Now
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 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 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
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
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

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.

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

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

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.

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