Wroxton College Retreat

Development Program for Professional Administrative Staff Members

Wroxton College


Professional Development Description: 

The Office of Global Learning in consultation with the Executive Committee of the Professional Administrative Senate, the SVP and the Chief Operating Officer, and the Dean of Wroxton College established a professional development program on multicultural and international awareness for FDU staff members.  As the University strives to make good on its global mission, this program will continue to develop the skills and sensitivities needed to work effectively at an institution with more than 12,000 students representing 92 countries within our global learning environment.  The Wroxton program will consist of a number of workshops related to globalization, international students, immigration and diversity issues.Program participants will be asked to prepare a presentation for the PAS attendees (1 hour minimum).  A day or two may be devoted to visiting local near-by universities, where staff members would have the opportunity to learn and share with their international counterparts.  The program might also include excursions to other areas of interest and a free day in London.  The program is designed as professional development and will have a rigorous application and selection process.

Housing and Costs:  Airfare, room and board for those employees participating will be underwritten by the University.  If an employee wishes to travel with spouse/partner, they will be responsible for the cost of round-trip transportation to England for the spouse/partner (room and board for spouse/partner will be underwritten by the University).  Anyone attending this program must be 18 years of age or older.  Space is limited for non-employees.  NO EMPLOYEES will be excused from the professional development sessions.

Application Process:  If you wish to apply, you must be a Professional Staff member of Fairleigh Dickinson University in good standing, must be a full-time employee, and must have completed a minimum of three years of service with the University at the time of application. 

If you think this is something you wish to pursue and have further questions, please contact PAS President Valerie Adams at 973-443-8939 or vadams@fdu.edu, or PAS Vice President Karen Lewis at 201-692-7015 or klewis@fdu.edu for more information.

Please complete and submit the following: 1) PAS member application; 2) a one page essay discussing how this opportunity will enhance your knowledge and contributions to our Fairleigh Dickinson University community; and 3) proposed outline of your one hour presentation. 

Applications will be considered on a first-come basis and on the following: years of service, completed essay, presentation outline, and your participation in PAS events.  In addition, it will be a priority for the PAS Executive Committee to assemble a diverse group of participants, from various departments.  Ten professional staff members from the University will be selected.

Staff Retreat Date: July 18-24, 2009.

All application materials should be submitted no later than December 1, 2008 to Valerie Adams,        M-SC1-01  or  Karen Lewis, H-DH3-12.  The selection committee will review applications and those selected will be notified by the PAS Executive Committee.

 

 
 

Past participants say:

"It is a very worthwhile program for professional staff development."

"A highlight of my FDU career ... a wonderful way to grow personally and professionally."

"It was an experience of a lifetime."

"This retreat gave me the chance to get to know ... members of the FDU community that I would never gave gotten a chance to meet."

"I cannot understand why our students aren't crowding one another at lining up for this fantastic experience!"

"A thought-provoking investigation of meaning on what is/makes 'a global education' or 'a global citizen'."