Professional Development
Kishwaukee College fosters educational excellence through continuous professional development. As part of the College’s organizational development efforts, employees are encouraged to expand their skills, explore innovative practices and remain current in their respective fields.
Professional development opportunities support teaching excellence, operational efficiency, employee wellness and the responsible use of emerging technologies. The College offers a variety of training formats including interactive workshops, online learning, expert-led instruction and dedicated resources for faculty and staff.
Through these opportunities, Kishwaukee College supports a culture of lifelong learning and prepares employees to grow professionally while contributing to the College’s mission and student success.
Professional Development Opportunities
Explore the training programs and resources available to faculty and staff below.
Professional Development Days are designated times for faculty and staff to participate in activities that enhance skills, knowledge and effectiveness in their roles.
These days typically include:
- Workshops and training sessions
- Presentations from internal and external experts
- Collaborative learning opportunities
- Networking with colleagues across departments
Professional Development Days provide an opportunity for employees to learn new strategies, share ideas and strengthen the College community.
Supervisor Forums provide training specifically designed for individuals in supervisory or managerial roles.
These sessions allow supervisors to:
- Discuss workplace challenges
- Share best practices
- Develop leadership skills
- Collaborate on strategies to support team performance
Supervisor Forums help strengthen leadership across the College while promoting consistent management practices.
The Innovation Center for Teaching & Learning supports Kishwaukee College faculty through professional development focused on instructional excellence.
Faculty can explore:
- Best practices in course design
- Instructional technologies
- Teaching strategies that support student success
- Webinars and on-demand professional development opportunities
Lunch & Learn sessions provide informal opportunities for employees to develop new professional or personal skills.
These sessions are typically held during the lunch hour and are open to faculty and staff.
Topics may include:
- Professional skill development
- Technology tools and best practices
- Workplace communication
- Personal development topics
Kishwaukee College provides employees and student workers with complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, an online educational platform offering thousands of video courses.
Employees can explore training in areas such as:
- Business and leadership development
- Technology and software skills
- Creative and design tools
- Personal productivity
Compliance training ensures employees remain current on important legal and institutional responsibilities.
Training topics may include:
- Title IX
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Ethics and Compliance
- Cybersecurity Awareness
- Other required federal, state or institutional training
Compliance training may be required during onboarding, annually or as required by law.
Kishwaukee College recognizes that professional development needs vary by department and role.
Employees are encouraged to work with their supervisors to identify additional training opportunities that support skill development, career growth and institutional goals.
These opportunities may include:
- Industry-specific certifications
- Professional conferences
- Specialized workshops or training programs