Faculty Developmental Models

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD)
The Professional and Organizational Development Network (POD) fosters faculty, instructional, and organizational development in higher education.  POD initiatives and activities include publications, conferences, consulting, and networking; services and resources for faculty development; and advocating nationally to inform and persuade educational leaders of the value of faculty, instructional, and organizational development in institutions of higher education.

Project Kaleidoscope
Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) is an informal national alliance of individuals, institutions, and organizations committed to strengthening undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education.  From its beginning in 1989, PKAL has focused on two goals:  transforming the learning environment for undergraduate students in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology by building institutional teams committed to action; and fostering public understanding of how a strong undergraduate science community serves the national interest.  Through a coordinated series of events and publications, PKAL engages the community in dialogue about what works, focusing on critical issues that must be identified and addressed if reform is to proceed effectively at the local level.  PKAL brings together all the disciplines in the natural and behavioral sciences — engineering, mathematics and computer science; presidents, deans and development officers; faculty at all career stages; staff of national scientific and educational organizations; and representatives of all sectors of higher education.

AAC&U offers these resources only as possible models of interest and has not submitted each of them to any substantial peer or quality review. If you have questions about any particular resource, please contact the institution sponsoring it directly.