Objectives for 2008 – 2009

• Oversee the adoption of the 2008 ACPA Professional Competencies as a framework for assessing the proficiency level of recommended skills and knowledge of staff and using that information to plan on-going professional development activities for the division.
  • Develop a self-assessment tool for use with the 2008 ACPA Professional Competencies
  • Document all professional development retreats and programs from 2005 - 2006 and map them onto the Professional Competencies
• Based on retreat evaluations and staff input, the committee has chosen to sponsor two (not three) student affairs retreats a year (i.e. an August retreat focused on introductions and the new year, and a May retreat offered in a conference-like format), and at least one significant in-service training opportunity per semester, one social event per semester, and one service learning opportunity a year.
  • Additionally, the PDT will sponsor a new professional staff orientation designed to acclimate staff into the Longwood, Student Affairs, and Farmville communities which complements the orientation and training offered by Human Resources (for all new staff) and Residential and Commuter Life (for new RECs).
  • In support of our campus theme, offer at least one program pertaining to sustainability.
  • Offer at least one program that is designed with and for our campus partners.
• Coordinate staff travel by establishing carpools and room sharing to minimize expenses for regional and national professional conferences. Collect and post information regarding conferences and other opportunities for professional development that would be of interest to the staff.
• Encourage staff use of new "monthly calendar" of programs and events which describes "Food for Thought" programs and other events of staff interest.