Tag Archives: faculty development

(#240) A Blogger’s Retrospective: 2014 In Review

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

May your 2015 goals lead to your actions and your actions lead to your dreams. In May of 2010 I made the decision to begin my first blog. I had 3 goals: Experience a new (for me) aspect of social media … Continue reading →

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(#239) Reflecting on Meaningful Professional Development

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Professional growth benefits the organization and the people it serves. Just as importantly, the growth can stimulate and sustain personal resilience. The end of every semester brings with it a balance sheet of sorts.  What went well? What could have … Continue reading →

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(#219) The First Day of Class: People Before Paper!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Student success will be enhanced when we establish an environment of personal validation and respect. [NOTE to reader: This week’s post comes from my forthcoming book (work-in-progress) on mentoring faculty.  In the weeks ahead look for posts on this blog that … Continue reading →

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(#211) The Power of the Crowd

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Well-constructed and delivered staff training/development programs represent a “value-added” investment in an organization. The evolution of a team or organization depends on continuous growth.  Forward looking leaders understand the importance of continuous professional development opportunities for their followers. PD should not … Continue reading →

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(#196) On Collegiality and Collaboration: Reflections from San Diego

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

It takes more than exchanging an email address or a business card to build meaningful connections. It’s early morning and I’m sitting in the San Diego airport as I write this week’s blog. For the past few days I had … Continue reading →

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