Professional Development and Training.
The Professional Development and Training Sub-committee
CHARGE:
The Professional Development and Training Sub-committee identifies needs and develops programs for personal and professional development of BUSPH Staff in order to: improve performance, aid in mentorship, support career advancement, and increase job satisfaction and retention. This subcommittee works in conjunction with other senate subcommittees in order to plan and execute events and programs related to staff development and training.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To carry out this charge the Staff Survey Subcommittee will:
- Work with the staff survey subcommittee to identify staff development opportunities and create programs to address these gaps
- Collaborate with existing BUSPH platforms promoting and creating development opportunities for staff
- Plan and promote lunch and learns for BUSPH faculty and staff
TIME COMMITMENT
The Professional Development and Training Subcommittee meets minimally once a month. This group may be required to convene more frequently to plan, monitor and finalize professional development and training events or programs. Any staff at BUPSH are welcome to join at any time, including non-senate members. If you are interested in joining the Professional Development and Training Subcommittee, please email staffsen@bu.edu.
Professional Development workshops
Professional Development workshops are designed to provide staff with an opportunity to enhance their professional skills. These workshops offer tools and experiences staff can leverage to enhance their careers, enhancing their performance and overall effectiveness. These workshops are open to all BUSPH staff interested in furthering their careers.
Managers are encouraged to leverage these professional development workshops as they think about their unit’s training and skill development needs, as well as on an individual staff development basis, especially during performance review periods.