{"id":17841,"date":"2024-09-06T11:57:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T18:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/?page_id=17841"},"modified":"2024-10-18T10:01:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T17:01:11","slug":"academic-advising-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/professional-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvianudy-1eed86e4ff000a87295a8d292f1d4525\">\n.avia-section.av-jvianudy-1eed86e4ff000a87295a8d292f1d4525{\nbackground-color:#b02b2c;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jvianudy-1eed86e4ff000a87295a8d292f1d4525 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-17841'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:60px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jzvsulmi-c4bd62820d28c0c3238d474dee9fbf6a av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Professional Development<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-17841'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><div  class='flex_column av-av_three_fifth-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2ez1g6w-f9154470f249875e321ddcd603e8ef3e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><b>About Professional Development<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>At SUM, we are committed to fostering the continuous growth and development of our faculty and staff. Our professional development initiatives focus on institution-wide strategies designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and professional lives of our community. Throughout the year, we offer a variety of resources, training, and support opportunities tailored to equip our faculty and staff to thrive both professionally and personally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-3b0d446bf9e6f7db91541aa567be4cdf av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2ez48c6-cbc75a78da15446ab762e2240d00b431\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m2ez48c6-cbc75a78da15446ab762e2240d00b431 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m2ez48c6-cbc75a78da15446ab762e2240d00b431 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m2ez48c6-cbc75a78da15446ab762e2240d00b431 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-17622 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-17622 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/teenager-e-learning-on-distance-using-laptop-wri-2022-01-21-19-26-28-utc-495x400.jpg\" alt='' title='Teenager e-learning on distance, using laptop, writing homework, watching webinars online from home.'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/teenager-e-learning-on-distance-using-laptop-wri-2022-01-21-19-26-28-utc-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/teenager-e-learning-on-distance-using-laptop-wri-2022-01-21-19-26-28-utc-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2ez6sx1-6280c78b66057e814bf2a047890e0a2b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m2ez6sx1-6280c78b66057e814bf2a047890e0a2b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m2ez6sx1-6280c78b66057e814bf2a047890e0a2b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m2ez6sx1-6280c78b66057e814bf2a047890e0a2b av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-14464 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-14464 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EE_ARRIVAL_05-1-1030x687-1-495x400.jpg\" alt='' title='MardiGras2019Arrival'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EE_ARRIVAL_05-1-1030x687-1-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EE_ARRIVAL_05-1-1030x687-1-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_three_fifth-3b0d446bf9e6f7db91541aa567be4cdf av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2ez2onb-8fbe05ce8f2ecff9147340cddc48cb79 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><b>Faculty Professional Development<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>We believe that the success of our students is deeply connected to the development of our faculty. To ensure our educators remain at the cutting edge of teaching and learning, we provide access to a broad range of training and support programs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training<\/strong><br \/>\nOur DEI training ensures faculty are well-equipped to foster inclusive learning environments that celebrate diversity and promote equity for all students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FERPA Compliance Training<\/strong><br \/>\nFaculty receive comprehensive training on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to ensure the privacy and protection of student information is upheld.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety Training<\/strong><br \/>\nEnsuring the safety of our community is paramount. Faculty participate in training sessions designed to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instructional Development Workshops<\/strong><br \/>\nFaculty have access to instructional development workshops, focused on enhancing teaching methodologies, integrating new technologies, and improving student engagement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participation in Academic Conferences\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nFaculty are encouraged to participate and present in academic conferences to further areas of research interests and publish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an advising appointment, please contact the <strong>academic department<\/strong> at:<br \/>\n<strong><a rel=\"noopener\">academics@sum.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_three_fifth-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2ez34cf-99c9c139149b67bbb57f34cd40cbaeaa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><b>Staff Professional Development<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Our staff are the backbone of our institution, and we are committed to providing opportunities for growth in their respective fields. SUM offers a range of professional development opportunities for staff, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leadership and Management Training<\/strong><br \/>\nEmpowering staff members with leadership skills and management best practices, helping them grow into influential roles within the institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational, Technology, and Administrative Skills Workshops<\/strong><br \/>\nTraining in essential operational, technology, and administrative skills, tailored to enhance productivity and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conferences<\/strong><br \/>\nStaff are provided with opportunities to attend relevant annual conferences specific to their field of interest and attuned to their department needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety Training<\/strong><br \/>\nStaff are regularly trained in safety protocols, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for everyone on campus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance Training<\/strong><br \/>\nStaff are provided with regular compliance training in areas like workplace safety, privacy regulations, and institutional policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an advising appointment, please contact the <strong>Business Office<\/strong> at:<br \/>\n<a rel=\"noopener\">businessoffice@sum.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Virtual Advising Appointments:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Academic Year: M-F 8 am &#8211; 6 pm<\/p>\n<p>Summer Hours: M-F 8 am &#8211; 6 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-3b0d446bf9e6f7db91541aa567be4cdf av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2ez804k-bd73cbd3af5892f800f39cceae953d6a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m2ez804k-bd73cbd3af5892f800f39cceae953d6a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m2ez804k-bd73cbd3af5892f800f39cceae953d6a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m2ez804k-bd73cbd3af5892f800f39cceae953d6a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-13  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-14229 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-14229 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017Commencement33a-495x400.jpg\" alt='' title='2017Commencement33a'  height=\"400\" width=\"495\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017Commencement33a-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017Commencement33a-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17841","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - 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