The Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences’ Academy for Career Enrichment is available to all administrative staff to advance their professional development skills. The academy was established to support administrative staff in ongoing, intentional professional development. Participants will be considered graduates of the academy after the completion of one of the ACE courses.
Contact Information
Robert McCalla, MSL
Professional Development Manager
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
Email: rmccalla@nova.edu
Phone: 954-262-1378
The Academy for Career Enrichment course content will include differentiation of self-perception and the perceptions of others, as well as the optimal presentation of self and presentation skills, the production and consumption of résumés and cover letters, including form and content. The course is 6 weeks in length and includes 3 modules with a final presentation in week 7.
The Conflict Prevention and Management for Administrative Staff is designed to empower administrative staff with essential skills to effectively recognize, prevent, and resolve conflicts within an academic environment. Participants will understand different conflict styles comprehensively and develop effective communication techniques for handling disputes involving faculty, students, and colleagues. The course will provide administrative staff with practical tools and strategies to manage conflicts constructively, enhancing their ability to support a positive and inclusive academic environment.