Community Development Day
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Investing in RIC's Future: Strengthening Our Team
“Faculty and staff are pivotal in RIC’s transformation and success. Continuous professional development nourishes a culture of learning and discovery, fosters innovation and creativity, and most importantly, nurtures professional excellence and pride. RIC will be a stronger institution because of its deliberate and inclusive support of its faculty and staff’s professional development. A robust professional development program evaluates the current needs and establishes priorities that are aligned with RIC’s mission, vision, and values. Overall, a well-planned and well-executed professional development program makes individual and institutional growth and excellence possible.”
-Sherry DiBiase, Cindy Kozil, Jiyun Wu (Strategic Compass, Goal 2: Professional Development)
Schedule of Events
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 10 am | Welcome Back Breakfast and State of the College Address | Donovan Dining Center |
| 10 – 10:30 am | Transition to Breakout Sessions | |
| 10:30 – 11:45 am | Sessions (Explore Our Sessions) | Various Campus Locations |
| 11:45 am – 12 pm | Travel to Closing Session | |
| 12 – 1 pm | Closing Session with Students | Gaige 100 |
| 1 – 2 pm | BBQ Lunch | Donovan Dining Center/Quad |
| 2 – 3:30 pm | For New Faculty Only: New Faculty Hire and Orientation Paperwork Session with Human Resources | Location TBD |
Community Development Day Organizing Committee
- Krista Mazzucca (co-chair), Patrice Mettauer (co-chair), Lesley Bogad, Veronica Bruscini, Veronica Denison, Seth Dixon, Darcy Dubois, Lehidy Frias, Cherèva McClellan, Joanne Valente, Dirk Wallace
- With expert guidance from Carrie Miller, Patricia Nolin, Amelia Rogers, Jeanette St. Pierre, Michael Ward