I hope everyone was able to spend some quality time with their family and friends over winter break. I know I did, and it was wonderful!
As spring semester gets underway, our focus will understandably be on our students and their needs, but we shouldn’t forget to take some time to focus on our own professional development. This post has two purposes: to encourage all ACADAOS members who have not yet started the Professional Development Program to do so and to congratulated those who have completed Tiers 1 and 2 during autumn semester. These individuals have earned a letter from Dr. Carlson to their supervisor, recognizing their commitment to the field of academic advising and to their own professional development. This letter will make such a great contribution to these advisors’ personnel files!
So, without further ado, congratulations to Diana DeVol Bevilacqua, Gabe Tippery, Leslie Dowler, Lindsay Tolchin, and Sarah Howard for completing Tiers 1 and 2 of the PDP! Remember to start logging all your professional development activities in Tier 3 so you are eligible to receive all the amazing prizes that will be awarded at the beginning of Autumn 2016!
I also want to encourage the rest of you to log-in to the PDP on Carmen and complete the activities necessary to progress through Tiers 1 and 2. My New Year’s resolution for you all is to be able to set action steps for yourself so you can start (or continue) toward your next career goal, whatever that may be. Don’t delay-start your Professional Development Plan today! (too cheesy?)