Low Cost but Effective: Staff Development Activities in Community College Student Affairs
- 13 October 2017
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Community College Journal of Research and Practice
- Vol. 43 (1), 70-73
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2017.1397567
Abstract
This study examines staff development practices in community college student affairs. Nineteen interviews were conducted with supervisors in a variety of departments at community colleges. We found that supervisors frequently used multiple practices such as conducting staff meetings, attending institutional training, or viewing topical webinars were frequently used by supervisors to provide professional development opportunities. We also highlight distinct approaches including the concept of active listening and after-hours activities. Finally, we explore implications for staff development in community colleges and identify potential future practices and improvements.Keywords
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