The Professional Development Programs
at New Jersey City University

The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for managing professional development programs at New Jersey City University (NJCU). In particular, NJCU’s Professional Development and Renewal Program (PDRP), which became operational in the Fall of 1992, is designed to provide university support for professional and research development internally. The Program, developed with input from faculty, professional staff, the University Senate, AFT and administrators, is based on shared ownership of its design, implementation and evaluation. The purpose of the program is to provide faculty and staff with the opportunity and resources to:

• improve the quality of teaching;
• strengthen and expand professional and personal development;
• increase research, publications, exhibition and performances;
• expand community and university service activities; and
• enhance the campus environment by building a sense of community.

Participation in the program is voluntary. There are several university-based programs that provide incentives for faculty and staff to pursue professional development and research activities.* Brief descriptions of these programs follow below:

› Career Development

* Additional internal grant opportunities for faculty and staff are available through the Office
of University Advancement. External government and private foundation grant information is
available through the University Grants Office.

September 2005

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