The Spring 2026 Professional Development Series is designed to empower you with the skills, strategies, and inspiration needed to thrive in today’s dynamic educational environment. Guided by our theme Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: Advancing Together in 2026, this program emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and practical solutions that strengthen both individual performance and collective success across the college.
Through interactive sessions, you will:
Explore innovative approaches to teaching and student support.
Integrate new technologies and practices into your daily work.
Draw inspiration from shared learning experiences that advance our mission of becoming a premier institution.
Together, we will continue building a culture of excellence that supports both our students and our community.
We look forward to your participation and to the exciting opportunities this series will bring.
PD Description: Piedmont Technical College’s University Transfer Advantage equips students with a strategic pathway from their first semester through transfer to a four-year institution. With 40 structured transfer pathways, this initiative hopes to eliminate credit loss and ensure a seamless academic progression. Join us to learn more about these programs, the advising process to use for students interested in these transfer pathways, and more!
The Spring 2026 Professional Development Series is designed to empower you with the skills, strategies, and inspiration needed to thrive in today’s dynamic educational environment. Guided by our theme Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: Advancing Together in 2026, this program emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and practical solutions that strengthen both individual performance and collective success across the college.
Through interactive sessions, you will:
Explore innovative approaches to teaching and student support.
Integrate new technologies and practices into your daily work.
Draw inspiration from shared learning experiences that advance our mission of becoming a premier institution.
Together, we will continue building a culture of excellence that supports both our students and our community.
We look forward to your participation and to the exciting opportunities this series will bring.
PD Session: Uncover what’s new at the PTC Library: Two in-person drop in sessions available at the PTC Library on the Greenwood Campus:Tuesday January 13th from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon ET or 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
What You’ll Discover in This Session:
Updates on new technology and tools
How to reserve conference rooms
Access to study rooms
The revised laptop checkout policy
Results from the faculty database usage survey
Exploring library databases and research guides
Preview of upcoming catalog interface changes
Highlights from the McNaughton leisure collection
Information on PASCAL Delivers & Interlibrary Loan
We look forward to connecting with you and addressing your questions!
To view full descriptions of each professional development session, including dates and times, and to register, please click the link below.
This interactive online tutorial introduces COL 103 students to essential PTC Library resources and services and equips students with foundational skills needed for successful college level research. Participants will learn how to navigate the library catalog, access academic databases, find research guides, identify source types, and find articles based on incomplete citations. The examples used introduce students to research questions (if AI was used in videogame design before ChatGPT’s breakthrough in 2022, what is different about the use of GenAI in videogame design?), college and career success books, critical literary analysis of the Harry Potter series, current research on the cognitive impacts of AI use, and the changing role of AI in healthcare. The tutorial accompanies Chapter 7.7: Information Literacy of the OpenStax College Success textbook.
This professional development session is an excellent opportunity for faculty, staff, and administrators to learn more about the valuable COL 103 library resources available to students enrolled in the course.
This interactive online tutorial introduces COL 103 students to essential PTC Library resources and services and equips students with foundational skills needed for successful college level research. Participants will learn how to navigate the library catalog, access academic databases, find research guides, identify source types, and find articles based on incomplete citations. The examples used introduce students to research questions (if AI was used in videogame design before ChatGPT’s breakthrough in 2022, what is different about the use of GenAI in videogame design?), college and career success books, critical literary analysis of the Harry Potter series, current research on the cognitive impacts of AI use, and the changing role of AI in healthcare. The tutorial accompanies Chapter 7.7: Information Literacy of the OpenStax College Success textbook.
This professional development session is an excellent opportunity for faculty, staff, and administrators to learn more about the valuable COL 103 library resources available to students enrolled in the course.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up and participate in our Fall 2025 professional development sessions—an enriching opportunity to expand your skills, deepen your knowledge, and connect with colleagues across campus. These sessions are more than just learning experiences; they’re designed to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and strengthen our campus community. Come together to exchange best practices, discover new perspectives, and strengthen connections across departments and divisions.
Upcoming PD Sessions
Getting Started with Turnitin.
New Title II Digital Accessibility Requirements.
Make Your Technology Work for You!
To view full descriptions of each professional development session, including dates and times, and to register, please click the link below.
We’re excited to continue launching new Fall 2025 professional development sessions—designed to help faculty and staff sharpen their skills, broaden their knowledge, and foster meaningful connections across campus. These sessions go beyond learning; they create space for collaboration, idea-sharing, and community building. Join us to exchange best practices, discover new perspectives, and grow alongside colleagues from every corner of the college.
Upcoming PD Session Topics:
Redesigning Academic Probation: Supporting Student Success at PTC
Getting Started with Turnitin
New Title II Digital Accessibility Requirements
Make Your Technology Work for You!
To view full descriptions of each professional development session, including dates and times, and to register, please click the link below.
You’re invited to our Fall 2025 professional development sessions—an opportunity for faculty and staff to expand their skills, deepen their knowledge, and connect across campus. These sessions are more than just learning experiences; they’re a space to collaborate, exchange ideas, and build a stronger sense of community. Come share best practices, gain fresh insights, and grow together with colleagues from all departments and divisions.
Please click on the link below to register for the professional development sessions:
