Lots of professional development opportunities are available both on and off campus through the College of Education, and you don’t have to have a specific job-related need to take advantage of them. Take some time to consider whether there are any skills that you would like to develop for work or just to motivate and inspire you. Then check out these options and work with your supervisor via the defined travel process below to make it happen.
On Campus Courses and On Line Training Opportunities
Click on the headings below for additional information.
NIU Center for Training & Professional Development
A variety of courses are offered to all faculty and staff (customer service, personal development, professional development).
Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center
A wide variety of programs are offered on topics related to teaching, research, diversity, & instructional use of technology.
Instructor led courses and webinars available to all faculty and staff. Access to the online video library lynda.com where you can learn new skills, explore hobbies and interest areas while learning from expert teachers.
Off Campus Conferences and Courses
One and two day seminars in the surrounding suburbs (Schaumburg, Oak Brook, Arlington Heights) as well as Rockford. Below are a sampling of local offerings, click on the course title for more information.
Local SkillPath Seminars
- The Conference for Women
- The Administrative Assistants Conference
- The Social Media Marketing Conference
- Excelling as a Highly Effective Team Leader
Local National Seminars Training Courses
Travel Approval Process
The ability to offer some off campus conferences and/or courses is being made possible through annual fund donors that contribute to the COE as well as the Christine Sorenson Endowment for Academic Excellence. To participate, please complete the Authorization to Travel Form and review with your supervisor and/or department chair.