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QCPDN Programs

In the Fall of 2006, the QCPDN was established to begin developing programs that meet the professional development needs of its member institutions, based on local and/or network-wide needs assessments. Currently we have developed two certificate programs and are beginning to organize additional non-certificate learning opportunities as well.

Excellence in College Teaching
Certificate Program

The Excellence in College Teaching Certificate Program is designed to help new and experienced faculty pursue teaching excellence through a series of courses focused on sound pedagogy, principles of effective instruction, and techniques to meet the needs of 21st century learners. The complete program includes one full-day seminar, four half-day seminars, one elective and the evaluation of a portfolio of teaching artifacts.

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Professional Supervisor
Certificate Program

The Professional Supervisor Certificate Program is designed to help new and experienced supervisors achieve exceptional departmental results through a series of courses aimed at building critical leader skills and behaviors. The complete program includes one full-day seminar, four half-day seminars, and one elective.


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Core Courses

Core Courses

Elective Courses


Elective Courses


Registration

Registration for QCPDN events is handled first at the local college level. Contact your board member representative. A fee of $125 for a half-day course will be charged to faculty or staff from non-member institutions. To request a seat in one of the QCPDN courses if your institution is not a member, send an email to the QCPDN registrar or fill out the Ask a Question form. Member institutions are given priority for seating, but non-members can be placed on a waiting list until the deadline for member registration passes.

Non-certificate Learning Opportunities

As the certificate programs have matured, the board has begun to explore various other types of professional development opportunities to expand its offerings to a wider audience. For example, formal Staff Exchange Days begin in the Fall of 2011. Individual courses that target particular employee groups are planned. An online tech/software tutorial service for just-in-time technology learning will be launching in the Fall of 2011 for the faculty/staff at our member institutions.

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