About Us
The Office of Professional Development and Education is located in the Office of the Dean, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences. The Office of Professional Development and Education (PDE) supports the college's vision as a recognized leader in health care education.
Mission Statement
The Office of Professional Development and Education supports the intentional professional growth of health professions faculty as academic leaders, scholars, clinicians, and colleagues by promoting excellence and innovation in teaching, research, technology, leadership, and management, and supports the professional development of administrative staff in leadership and office management skills.
Vision Statement
Through innovative professional development, continuing education, and certification opportunities, PDE creates learning partnerships with academic and health-related communities, contributes to the effectiveness of high-quality health care, and generates sustainable revenue.
The Office of Professional Development includes these units:
The Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE) provides health professions faculty and staff with professional development academies, advanced courses, online resources, and mentorship opportunities. Resources will be available to the public to support ongoing professional development among various professional groups in academic and health-related settings.
Curriculum and Instructional Design Design and Technology develops learning frameworks and courses; provides instruction in course design, development, evaluation, and educational technologies to health professions faculty for curricula in residential, blended, and online formats; develops tools and templates for effective use of learning technologies; and advances college standards and procedures for quality educational experiences.
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Associate Dean, PDE |
Instructional Design |
Manager, PDE |
