SJR State's Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a day dedicated for all faculty, staff, and administrators to come together and engage with their colleagues through a series of employee-led presentations on a wide variety of topics and best practices. Sessions are full of innovative strategies and methodologies designed to engage students and improve the college experience for both students and personnel alike. Concurrent sessions are held throughout the day, so while it may not be possible to attend every session of interest in person, the PDI web site is intended to make the presentation materials from all sessions available to everyone on demand.
In addition, the Professional Development Institute serves as a day for College all employees to come together and recognize our faculty and staff for the work they do by honoring them with Service Awards and Awards of Excellence and to recognize and bid farewell to those retiring each year.
All SJR State faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to submit presentation proposals for the lucky 13th annual Professional Development Institute to be held on February 7, 2025 at the Palatka Campus.
Presentations should be 50 minutes long including time for questions.
Submissions will be accepted online through January 10, 2025. On the proposal form, you will be asked to provide the following information:
You will be notified of your proposal's acceptance status by January 14, 2025.
8:30 - 9:00 Check-in
9:00 - 10:45 Opening Plenary Session
11:00 - 11:50 Breakout Session 1
11:55 - 12:55 Lunch Provided
1:00 - 1:50 Breakout Session 2
2:00 - 2:50 Breakout Session 3
2:50 - 3:05 Cookie Break! Courtesy of the SJR State Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC)
3:10 - 4:00 Breakout Session 4
All employees are released for the day at 4:00.
SJR State's Professional Development Institute is organized by the department of Learning Culture and Innovation.
Contact Dr. Christina Will, Assistant Vice President for Learning Culture and Innovation, via email or at extension 4152.
