Curry Faculty Peer Support Program

for

Professional Development

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Success elements from research 

…self-direction, voluntary, personalized, no evaluation, confidential, shared wisdom, individual interest,
free choice (focus – people – format – time - place), mutual mentoring, reflective practice, adult learning

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…based on the philosophy that we are lifelong learners.   We have internal wisdom worth hearing & sharing with colleagues.

 

You meet with someone of your choice(you ask)

…to talk about something of personal professional interest. There are no boundaries on what that can mean. Discussions are confidential. You can collaborate, coach, mentor, research, reflect, support, plan, ask. 

Whatever you choose.

 

…are possible, too (professional reading, writing support, etc.). Feel free to start one.

 

…please ask (whether you’re newer to campus or not)—an office neighbor; a chairperson, coordinator, or director; a colleague you meet by chance; a dean.  

…5 hours (more if you wish)….at your convenience.

 

…Just email me (Laurie Fox, lfox@curry.edu) to say who is meeting with whom.

 

…with a few reflective practice guidelines and an evaluation form.

 

…for your DEC file will be sent (once eval is returned in spring).

 

…of time and attention for yourself as an ever-evolving professional.

 

Associate Professor, PAL & First Year Seminar                                                                                 

Volunteer Coordinator Curry Faculty Peer Support Program

lfox@curry.edu x2056