Professional Development Workshops Available

Unleash Your Potential: Explore Our Professional Development Catalog!
Ready to take your career to the next level? Our comprehensive professional development catalog offers a wide range of workshops and programs designed to empower you to succeed. If you would be interested in attending any of them, please send an email to opd@cf.edu to be added to the list.

Leading Patriots: Inspiring Excellence and Leadership
Join us for this unique series featuring our seasoned leaders who will share their insights and experiences. Gain valuable perspectives, discover innovative approaches, and connect with other aspiring leaders.

Supervisory Essentials: Management and Supervision
This series is designed specifically for all CF supervisors. We will define supervision and management within the context of CF, while developing and practicing essential skills for effective supervision. Bring your experiences and challenges to this collaborative discussion of important supervisory topics.

T.E.A.M.S. Leading CF (Together We Engage, Achieve, Motivate and Succeed)
Develop true leadership skills in these interactive leadership practice groups. T.E.A.M.S. is especially beneficial for faculty classroom leaders. Many CF colleagues have already increased their emotional intelligence, improved team interactions, and collaborated with like-minded, high-achieving employees. New to this group? Attend the “Introduction” session first.

Policy Navigator: Patriot Essentials
Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to navigate key college policies. Learn how to effectively apply them in your daily work.

Tech Forward: Empower Your Future
Explore cutting-edge technologies, develop essential digital skills, and advance your career plan in this engaging workshop series.

Engaging Presentations Workshops
Effective presentations are a leadership skill, not just a performance. Whether you’re leading meetings or delivering keynote speeches, this series will equip you with the tools and confidence to captivate your audience.

Life Savvy: Personal Growth Workshops
These engaging workshops empower you with tools and techniques for personal growth and self-discovery.

New Employee Orientations
New Employee Orientation is required for all newly hired full-time employees and those transitioning from part-time to full-time status. Departments may choose to include their new part-time employees. Email OPD@CF.EDU to reserve a seat in the next orientation cohort. Training days are for two consecutive days, twice a month, and run from 8:30 a.m. until noon.