Professional Development
St. Louis Community College is committed to promoting professional growth of staff members at all levels, offering Programs and activities to encourage best practices in teaching, learning and operations. The Staff Development Council coordinates the College-wide efforts described below. In addition, each location provides a range of staff development activities.
Leadership/Management Certificate Program
Training for staff serving in or preparing for administrative, management or supervisory positions in the College.
Classified Development Certificate Program
This eight-module program for Classified Staff addresses a variety of topics including work styles, communication skills, customer service, writing skills, workplace ethics, and goal setting. Each 2.5-hour module has been designed to provide classified staff with knowledge and skills to increase their effectiveness at work.
Adjunct Faculty Certificate Program
A new program which reflects the College's commitment to quality instruction in all courses by developing the teaching and learning skills of adjunct faculty members.
Essential Technology Skills Certificate Program
A new program available to all STLCC employees, which will provide basic skills in several computer related areas.
Instructional Skills Workshops
An experience in instructional development and feedback, open to both full-time and part-time faculty.
New Faculty Orientation
A program welcoming new faculty with a week of activities focused on the institution and on our teaching and learning mission. Orientation activities on campus continue into the Spring semester.
New Employee Orientation
Each month new employees meet to learn about the institution they have recently joined.
Members of the PROFESSIONAL Development Council
Ron Nicoletti, Director of Human Resources
Donna Nelson, Coordinator - Districtwide
Sherri Timmermann, Coordinator - Cosand Center
Bruce Munson, Coordinator - Forest Park
Anne Wessely, Coordinator - Meramec
Teresa Huether, Coordinator - Florissant Valley