The Faculty Professional Development Center (or whatever we decide to call it)

Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

August 27 2015 Edit

Mission
We support faculty through engaging professional development centered on effective, evidencebased pedagogy that facilitates student learning.

Vision
To be a national model focused on faculty professional development anchored in the scholarship
of learning and teaching that prepares todays faculty for tomorrows opportunities.
Values

Excellence: We support faculty in achieving high professional standards.

Collaboration: We encourage teamwork to advance the mission, vision, and goals of

SLCC.

Cooperation: We are responsive to the faculty professional development needs of

departments, schools, and the college.

Respect: We foster safe and supportive environments in which faculty can seek
assistance, learn, and work in diverse ways while also trying out new ideas.

Transformation: We support reflective practice, personal growth, and self assessment in

faculty and our center which leads to innovative teaching and improved student learning.

Scholarship: We encourage high-impact, engaged teaching grounded in substantiated

pedagogical research.

Inclusivity: We value differences among students and faculty, and encourage courses that
incorporate diverse perspectives.
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Integrity: We do what we say we will do and do so positively, authentically and honestly.