Professional development (PD) is relevant at all stages of your career, and most opportunities on this page are free and short-term commitments. We encourage all faculty to check out the resources listed here, particularly if you're planning on moving into an administrative role.
PD workshops and courses are also a great way to meet people and create networks across campus, which in turn can further your professional development!
What you need to know
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There is mandatory training for all employees on accessibility and safety.
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You can take any course on Ìýby logging in with your À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ ID.
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Faculty Professional Expense Reimbursement PlanÌý(FPER) can cover expenses related to professional development, including conference attendance, workshop costs, and materials.
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Policy 4 – Benefits to Faculty and Staff Undertaking Part-time Educational ProgramsÌýgives you free tuition for up to two courses per term.
Who to talk to
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Other faculty members, about opportunities they may have accessed on campus.
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Your chair/director and dean, about gaps in your performance review and what would be appropriate for you; opportunities specific to your department/school and faculty.
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Mary PowerÌýat the Centre for Teaching Excellence, about personalized development planning.
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Faculty Teaching Fellows,Ìýfor mentoring and resources related to teaching.
On-campus professional development opportunities
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FAUW offersÌýannual tenure and promotion workshops, new faculty events, and more!
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Centre for Teaching Excellence: an annual conference, one-on-one guidance, workshops, a course design retreat, grants for research on teaching and learning, and more. CTE also facilitates the workshops on graduate supervision that are required for getting Approved Doctoral Dissertation Supervisor (ADDS) status.
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Communities of Practice:Ìýgroups of people who share a concern or a passion for a specific interest.
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Teaching Innovation Incubator: serves as a hub, catalyst, and launch pad for the development of transformative teaching ideas at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
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Writing and Communication Centre: support for courses, instructors and graduate supervisors.
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Academic Leadership Program: training for Academic Chairs and Directors, Associate Chairs/Directors, and Associate Deans.
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OrganizationalÌý& Human Development: workshops in leadership development, business communication, andÌýcanÌýprovideÌýcustomized training solutions for your department.
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: tech-related workshops, seminars,Ìýand other training opportunities.
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Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-racism: offers educationÌýdedicated to fostering a culture of equity, anti-racism, and transformative justice.
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Sustainability Office: offers employees learning and development around local and global sustainability issues, University objectives, and tools and resources.
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Centre for Extended Learning:Ìýsupports the design, development and delivery of onlineÌýcourses.
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: offers professional and executive education, for a cost.
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À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ International: funding opportunities, andÌýgrants to help you internationalize your course content.
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Human Resources: has some employee career development resources.
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
The University has an institutional membership in theÌýNational Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, which providesÌýwebinars and coursesÌýon topics including teaching, research, writing, anti-oppression, tenure, mentorship, and more.