Mission Statement
The Faculty and Staff Professional Development University Committee is comprised of representatives from each college and department. To find the representative from your college or department, click here for the committee member list.
The SAU Faculty and Staff Professional Development University Committee directs The Academy of Professional Development to select, develop, and deliver inclusive and responsive professional development opportunities that support the evolving needs of higher education. Through regular assessment of faculty and staff needs, the committee analyzes feedback, coordinates resources, and plans targeted programs that serve the entire campus community and specific groups with identified professional development needs.
Academy Learning Tracks
The Academy has five (5) established tracts:
- New Faculty & Staff – Supports the successful transition of new faculty and staff by introducing institutional culture, policies, resources, and essential tools that promote effectiveness and engagement at SAU.
- Research & Scholarship – Promotes research, scholarship, and creative activity by providing development opportunities related to research design, compliance, funding, collaboration, dissemination, and scholarly impact.
- Technology & Digital Innovation – Builds capacity for effective and responsible use of campus technologies, including learning and administrative systems, accessibility tools, cybersecurity awareness, and ethical, practical applications of artificial intelligence.
- Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness – Develops leadership skills for current and aspiring leaders through training focused on communication, supervision, collaboration, decision‑making, and institutional effectiveness.
- Personal & Professional Development – Encourages enrichment, success, and lifelong learning by offering opportunities to strengthen personal productivity, communication skills, wellness, career growth, and professional resilience.
Questions or Comments about The Academy
For more information about The Academy of Professional Development, please email theacademy@saumag.edu.
