Strategic Innovation & Professional Development

SIPD advances institutional excellence by leading collaborative strategic planning, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through assessment and effectiveness practices, and empowering employees through high-impact professional development. We drive innovation and alignment across the college to ensure student success, organizational resilience, and mission fulfillment.  

SIPD is anchored by two primary areas of focus:

• The Lash Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides comprehensive professional development for faculty and professional staff, including programming, instructional resources, and peer learning experiences. The center also offers flexible office space and clerical support to adjunct faculty.     
• Institutional Assessment guides the college’s efforts in evaluating and improving student learning outcomes. Through collaboration with faculty, this area supports the use of evidence to strengthen academic programs, demonstrate general education competency attainment, and meet accreditation standards.