No matter what discipline you are in or career goals you have, we want to prepare you for the future. We offer programs to support success in both your personal and professional life. Learn more about our co-curricular offerings that will build skills, personal development, and practical knowledge to support your next steps.
What we offer
We prepare you with Skillshare sessions, Workshops, and Pro-Seminars. See the professional development events list below.
Skillshares
Skillshare is a peer taught series for sharing skills and practical knowledge. Lead a Skillshare for valuable teaching experience or go to sessions from Intro to Python to How to Design a Poster. Suggest a topic, sign up, or view the schedule.
Workshops
Workshops ground you in leadership, career, pedagogical, and personal development areas such as Teaching Earth Literacy and Alumni Networking. These are offered throughout the year – see below for upcoming workshops and events.
Pro-Seminars
Professional and skill development seminars led by pros. Have an honest conversation with faculty and staff experts about the challenges and opportunities you face. This is a lunch time seminar held on the first Fridays of the month at noon.
Professional development courses
Quarter-long, for-credit offerings to support your personal and career development.
Your Professional Development
Start the process of career planning early. From navigating career uncertainty to self-assessment, resume building, negotiation, and managing up, this course builds a solid foundation from which to explore your long-term career goals.
Professional Development Practicum
Developing a strong portfolio of skills and tools takes resources and partners. This practicum enables you to explore and develop a specific component of your professional portfolio with instructor support.
Your Personal Development
Success in both your professional and personal life requires emotional, financial, and social intelligence. Build on skills from understanding emotional intelligence and living well under pressure, to conflict resolution and financial literacy.