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April 2017
Learning to Liberate, Liberated Learning
The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Liberating Structures: Practical ways to invite greater freedom & responsibility in the classroom, boardroom, and laboratory In this three day workshop, both novice and experienced practitioners will develop confidence and skillfulness designing and applying Liberating Structures across a range of common situations while simultaneously encouraging even more imaginative or unusual use of the repertoire to generate better-than-expected results. Together, we will explore how Liberating Structures make it possible to... Unflatten the classroom by redesigning…
Find out more »August 2017
Graduate Student Resources and the AWARE Network
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: Graduate Student Resources and the AWARE Network Navigating campus processes and resources can sometimes be difficult and frustrating. So where can you turn when you get stuck? The Dean of Students Office is here for you. The WSU Office of the Dean of Students connects students with the services, opportunities and resources to foster their success at WSU and after graduation. By working with university and community partners we advise students about services, resources…
Find out more »Center for Civic Engagement Resources
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: Center for Civic Engagement Resources The WSU Center for Civic Engagement provides community engagement support for graduate students in connection with teaching, research, and service.
Find out more »Academic Integrity Presentation
The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Academic Integrity Workshop Academic Integrity is one of the pillars of academia, but are you completely sure you haven’t plagiarized when you turn in a project? The Academic Integrity Workshop aims to provide students the information they need on WSU’s academic integrity policies before then exploring some of the core issues that surround plagiarism. During this session the Graduate and Professional Writing Center will share strategies and ideas to make sure you know how…
Find out more »Time Management
Not enough time in the day? It can be difficult to find the end of your to-do list. This workshop will explore various ways to approach time, tasks and the never-ending to-do's. Find out prioritization plays a big role in your effectiveness and how some small strategies can make a big difference in getting things done and reducing stress. This workshop is provided by Health and Wellness Services. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with disabilities per university policies. If…
Find out more »September 2017
Benefits of Sleep
Sleep has been shown to impact your performance in school, work, physical activity, and happiness. Staying up long hours to study for tests or to finish that paper may sound like a good idea, but this may reduce your performance on your tests and homework. Come to this workshop and see how sleep impacts your life and how you can be more successful in everything you do by ensuring your sleep is helping you and not hurting you. This workshop…
Find out more »Healthy Relationships
Relationships are necessary for a fulfilling and enriching life. Whether you are thinking about family or friends, or they make you laugh or cry, relationships can be tricky. This workshop explores how your values influence your relationships and how communication is key in keeping the peace. This workshop is provided by the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Find out more »Financial Literacy Series: Fundamentals
Case Manager for the Office of the Dean of Student Michell Jaworski THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: FUNDAMENTALS There’s no way around it: the way you think about money affects all your financial choices. This lesson will help you uncover the thoughts and beliefs that make up your financial personality and philosophy, then show you how they relate to some fundamental financial practices. In this lesson, you’ll learn about: • Your financial personality and philosophy. •…
Find out more »Women In Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE and THE ASSOCIATION FOR FACULTY WOMEN PRESENT: WOMEN IN FILM, LITERATURE, AND THE ARTS DISCUSSION SERIES Literature Discussion- Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg A special discussion with Dr. Noel Schulz The Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series is hosted by the Professional Development Initiative (PDI) in partnership with the Association for Faculty Women (AFW) as a means for students, faculty and staff to read a book,…
Find out more »October 2017
Leadership Workshop Series: Courageous Conversations: Building Agency and Transforming Your Life – One Conversation at a Time
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: BUILDING AGENCY AND TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE- ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME Are you feeling overworked and underappreciated? Does your faculty (or family) keep asking more of you, somewhat oblivious to your workload? Are you struggling with your peers and colleagues, wanting to offer feedback but afraid of the delivery? Challenging conversations call for courage, skill and intentionality. They ask us to put voice to issues that are heavy, cumbersome and confusing. They…
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