Professional Development Seminar Proposal Form
Spring 2027 Professional Development Week: January 11th-14th
Building on the enthusiasm, engagement, and success of Fall 2026 Professional Development Week, we are excited to continue our journey this spring with Mission Driven: The Insider Track II.
Last semester, we explored the policies, procedures, institutional practices, and workplace fundamentalsthat help us navigate our roles more effectively and strengthen our collective commitment to student success. Through engaging conversations and shared learning experiences, faculty and staff gained valuable insights into the inner workings of Community College of Philadelphia and the important role each of us plays in advancing the College's mission.
This spring, we're continuing along that learning path, moving from exploration to deeper understanding, meaningful engagement, and practical application. Our focus remains on equipping faculty and staff with the knowledge, tools, and best practices needed to strengthen our work, enhance collaboration, and support the success of our students, colleagues, and the broader College community.
Given the positive response to last semester's sessions, we are bringing back several popular offerings, including opportunities to attend sessions that participants may have missed in the fall. We will also introduce new topics and perspectives that build upon our shared learning and address the evolving needs of the College.
Professional Development Week will continue to emphasize the importance of understanding institutional policies, procedures, and operational practices while encouraging innovation, cross-departmental collaboration, and professional growth. Participants will have opportunities to strengthen their knowledge, exchange ideas, and gain practical strategies that can be applied in their daily work.
As the College continues to advance its strategic priorities, it is essential that every employee understands how their individual contributions support our broader institutional goals. Student success begins with the people who support them, and our goal is to ensure that faculty and staff feel informed, empowered, and confident in their ability to make a meaningful impact.
Through The Insider Track II, we will continue building a shared playbook for workplace success, strengthening connections across the College, and reinforcing a culture of learning, accountability, and institutional excellence.
Power Sessions
Building on the format introduced last semester, Spring Professional Development Week will once again feature 45-minute Power Sessions, designed to provide focused, practical, and engaging learning opportunities.
Sessions will be organized into two tracks:
Track A: Student Services
Sessions focused on student-facing services, student support, enrollment, academic success, student engagement, and the policies and practices that enhance the student experience.
Track B: Business Services
Sessions focused on administrative operations, institutional processes, financial and business practices, technology, compliance, and the systems that support the College's daily operations.
Both tracks will provide opportunities for employees to deepen their understanding of College operations, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and identify best practices that support greater efficiency and effectiveness.