WCC: Professional development: A strategy for sustaining Women’s Centers

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Abstract

This session will focus on how Women’s Center staff can integrate an on-going commitment to professional development as a strategy for identifying priorities and parameters to guide our work, creating meaningful educational experiences for student staff, and engaging board members and volunteers in the implementation of programs. We will share examples of key frameworks that are used as touchstones for our professional development activities, as well as successes and challenges in sustaining our commitment to these activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to share best practices and key considerations from other Women’s Centers.

Sub Unit

• Women’s Centers Pre-Conference

Moderator

• Ellie DiLapi, Independent Scholar

Presenters

• Kathy Fischer, University of Connecticut

• Lauren Donais, University of Connecticut

• Ellie DiLapi, Independent Scholar

• Kathleen Holgerson, University of Connecticut

• Carol Millette, University of Connecticut