Fall 2026 Professional Development Week

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Fall 2026 Professional Development Week (Aug. 31-Sept.3)

Mission Driven: The Insider Track

Navigate with purpose. Grow with confidence. Lead with impact.

Get on the inside track to workplace success! Join colleagues for Professional Development Week as we explore the policies, procedures, best practices, and professional skills that drive excellence at Community College of Philadelphia. Through engaging sessions and practical learning opportunities, you'll gain the knowledge, confidence, and tools to strengthen your impact, support student success, and help advance the College's mission and strategic priorities.

Monday (In Person)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday (Virtual)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday (Hybrid)

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday (In Person)

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.         

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (light refreshments will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.)

Opening Session-9 a.m.

  • Welcome Address, Dr. Alycia Marshall

  • Greeting from Board of Trustees, TBA

  • President Address, Dr. Alycia Marshall

  • Cabinet Updates, Dr. Alycia Marshall

  • Keynote Address, Dr. Michael Baston, Cuyahoga Community College

  • Fireside Chat with the Presidents, Dr. Alycia Marshall, Dr. Michael Baston

  • Q&A

  • Closing Remarks, Dr. Alycia Marshall

*ASL services will be provided.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Assessment Tuesday

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Assessment Awards Ceremony
9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Deans & Divison Meetings

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Departmental Meetings

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Program & Unit Meetings

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

New Employee Luncheon

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
General Membership Union Meeting

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
FT Faculty Union Meeting

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PT/VL Union Meeting

 

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Academic & Student Success Meeting

10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Power Sessions

11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Taste of Philly Power Break

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Leaders Lunch (Invitation Only)

 

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New FT Faculty Luncheon w/ Union Members

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
PD Week Closing Luncheon ft. Student Success Panel

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Success Panel Discussion

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

New Faculty Orientation

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Power Sessions

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Power Sessions

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Classified Employees Union Meeting

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Team Building Activities

Academic and Student Success Divisional Meetings

Dean/Associate Provost

Meeting Date/Time

Shah
Webber
Rege
Dupree Sept. 2, 9AM-10:15AM
Robinson Sept. 2, 1PM-3PM
Jacobson
Sanders
Rooney

Mission

The mission of Community College of Philadelphia's professional development efforts is to improve and sustain excellence in teaching and learning, and the professional growth of all employees through collegial, planned learning opportunities that support the strategic goals of the College.

Call for Proposals

You're invited to submit a proposal(s) for workshops that will enrich and professionally develop CCP's faculty and staff. Please consider creating a session, aligned with the PD week theme, where you can share your expertise and interest with your colleagues. Check back soon for the call for proposals form. 
 

Any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the PD Committee. 

Professional Development Week

Professional Development week is held twice yearly at the College, in the Fall and Spring.

Most Recent Professional Development Week Program

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Upcoming Professional Development Sessions

September 3, 2026