Professional Development Committee

Overview

The AP Professional Development Subcommittee’s vision is to foster a dynamic culture of continuous learning and growth for all AP staff. We believe that professional development is not just an investment in individuals but a cornerstone of institutional success, strengthening morale, retaining talent, and fostering innovation. By championing a culture of growth and adaptability, the AP Professional Development Subcommittee strives to position the university as a leader in empowering its employees to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the organization and its community.

By offering a variety of programs, we aim to support AP staff in their professional journeys. Additionally, we strive to create spaces for collaboration and networking, enabling employees to connect, and apply their knowledge to drive innovation and excellence within their teams and the university.

Outcomes:

  • Assist AP staff in the development of skills critical to their roles
  • Increase staff connections and a sense of community
  • Enhance staff contributions to teams and projects

Goals:

  • Use GVSU Core Competencies to guide the content of professional development opportunities
  • Provide accessible, diverse, and impactful professional development opportunities through interactive discussions, trainings, and workshops
  • Promote leadership
  • Encourage adaptability in an ever-evolving landscape

Quick Facts

2024-2025 Academic Year Charge:

  • Continuation of the AP Social
  • Explore ways to improve welcoming new APs to GVSU
  • Continuation of the professional development opportunities offered in 2023-2024
  • Contribute professional development communications to the AP newsletter

Use the link below to view a list of members on this subcommittee.

AP Committees Membership

Meets bi-weekly from 3-4pm

January 28, 2025 (Minutes)

October 29, 2024 (Minutes)

October 8, 2024 (Minutes)

September 10, 2024 (Minutes)

July 25, 2024 (Minutes)

Professional Development Minutes Archive

At GVSU, professional development is comprised of a continuum of opportunities—internal and external to the University—which expand or enhance competencies and capabilities that contribute to GVSU’s mission. Professional development (PD) includes the pursuit/acquisition of skills, attitudes, or knowledge which is reasonably connected to the mission of the University. Such pursuits would include training, conferences, degrees, certifications, or experiences directly related to one’s current—or reasonable next—job within the University. Professional development includes more than training or classroom style events. Job rotations, shadowing, stretch assignments, communities of practice, coaching/mentoring relationships, conferences, travel, and service projects can all be vehicles for professional development.


Professional Development Opportunities


Events

Enabling Productive Meetings

February 25, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Discover why conventional “best practice” meeting disciplines often fall short and how to transform meetings into dynamic, productive gatherings. This webinar explores the power of flexibility,...

AP Social

May 7, 2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mark your calendars! Join AP staff for our third annual AP staff social on Wednesday, May 7 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Uccello's Ristorante (MVP Room) in Standale. This is a good opportunity...

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