Quad Cities Professional Development Network

The mission of the QCPDN is to share resources and to create professional development opportunities for faculty and staff that meet the common needs of member institutions. The Network embraces innovation, life-long learning, collaboration and cost effectiveness as guiding principles.

Black Hawk College
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Palmer College of Chiropractic
St. Ambrose University
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities

Member Institutions

Programs/Registration

Calendar

Excellence in College Teaching
Certificate Program

Read more about it!
See the schedule of certificate events.

Professional Supervisor
Certificate Program

Read more about it!
See the schedule of certificate events.

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Directions to Events
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We serve seasonal beverages at all
of our events!

Steaming coffee

QCPDN Staff Exchange

Professional development days targeted to specific positions from each member college are planned for Oct. 4 and next spring. This fall, targeted positions include:

groundskeeper
educational advisor
collections coordinator
administrative assistant to an academic dean

This event is a great opportunity for college employees to network with their counterparts from other institutions, share ideas and best practrices, and consult on common challenges.

QCPDN Graduation Reception

29 participants in the Excellence in College Teaching and Professional Supervisor Certificate Programs were honored at a graduation reception Sept 26, 2011 at the Eastern Ave branch of the Davenport Library. Congratulations, all!!