Welcome!
The newly established SUNY Fredonia Professional Development Center strives to meet the professional development needs of all SUNY Fredonia faculty and staff. This comprehensive site is designed to provide information about current professional development activities and events that are available both on and off campus.
New PDC Programs
"Connections" SUNY Fredonia Mentoring Program applications due September 22, 2008 (positions are for Fall '08 through Spring '09)
PDC Associates Program applications due November 1, 2008 (positions are for Spring '09 through Fall '09 semesters)
New York Times Contest submissions are due November 15, 2008
Upcoming Events
- "Creating a Winning Portfolio" - September 15, 2008 - 2pm to 3pm (Snacks will be provided) - Williams Center S-104 - Learning, Teaching, Scholarship & Service Series. Register Now!
- 2nd Annual SUNY Fredonia Teaching and Learning (TLC) Conference - September 23, 2008 - 8:30am to 3pm- Williams Center S-104 - Learning, Teaching, Scholarship & Service Series. Register Now!
- "Culture Shock - Us & Them: Who ARE These First Year Students?" - September 30, 2008 - 12:30pm to 2pm (Lunch will be provided) - Williams Center S-104
- "Beyond Normal Writing Assignments" - October 6, 2008 - 11:30am to 1pm (Lunch will be provided) - Williams Center S-104 - Learning, Teaching, Scholarship & Service Series
- Meet the Faculty Student Association - October 14, 2008 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm - Horizon Room/Williams Center - Who We Are & What We Do Series
- "Energize Your Classroom: Activities to Build Communication and Community" - October 29, 2008 - 2pm to 4pm - Williams Center S-104 - Learning, Teaching, Scholarship & Service Series
Ongoing Events
- New Faculty Re-Orientation Workshops, Fall Semester, 8am - 9am - Learning, Teaching, Scholarship & Service Series
- Educational Technology Workshops(ANGEL, Turnitin.com) - features an online registration -- "Get Wired" with Technology Series
- OmniUpdate basic training for web authors
- Young Philosophers Lecture Series and Podcast, SUNY Fredonia
Work/Life Balance Tip of the Week (8/25 - 8/29, 08)
Cycle for Personal and Environmental Health
Cycling to work, school shopping, or leisure activities can be both a sustainable and time-efficient exercise regimen for maintaining acceptable levels of fitness. Studies have shown that bicycle commuters work more efficiently, arriving to work eager and alert, and due to a cyclists’ improved health, they have fewer job-related injuries. The use of non-motorized transportation provides exercise, reduces fatal accidents, increases social contacts and reduces air and noise pollution. Increased exercise protects against heart disease and exercise and is also recognized to have mental health benefits. Furthermore, traffic reduction on streets increases safety and opportunities for social interaction between residents and workers. (Program on Health, Equity and Sustainability)