Professional Development

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Professional Development

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Communities of Practice

Join a group of scholar-practitioners from across multiple areas of study at PSU and disrupt the isolation that is so common when teaching in higher education. See terms of compensation for development programs.

Community-Based Learning: A How-To Community of Practice

Are you interested in adding a community-based learning component to a course you teach? Revising your class’ community engagement to better fit contemporary interests and challenges? Consider this community of practice, where we’ll explore hands-on strategies to merge theory and practice for student and community benefit. University Studies Instructor Molly Gray will co-facilitate with OAI’s Harold McNaron.

Trauma-Informed Teaching Community of Practice

Using a monthly thematic structure that follows the 6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice, faculty will spend independent time exploring resources, trying new strategies, and reflecting on their practice.  Members will engage in group discussions of the monthly theme in synchronous meetings.

Micro-Credentialing Community of Practice

Engage with like-minded peers to shape and launch your own micro-credential supported by collaborative expertise! PSU's innovative Reimagine Projects have led to the development of a Framework for Future-Ready Credentials designed to enhance student and faculty/staff growth through non-credit micro-credentials. These targeted learning experiences, aligned with specific standards, offer tailored enrichment alongside existing curricular and professional development options. Join fellow PSU instructors in a Micro-Credential Community of Practice - ideal for those with a credential concept and a drive to develop it further.

Career Readiness Community of Practice

Join a learning community with faculty across PSU to work on embedding career readiness into course and program curricula. Members will attend synchronous, remote (Zoom) meetings and complete up to 6.5 hours of additional asynchronous work each month during the Spring Term.

Junior Cluster Community-Based Learning Community of Practice

Centering equity, the Junior Cluster Faculty Community-Based Learning (CBL) Community of Practice will collaborate for individual learning and collective progress toward deeper connection and relationship between junior cluster curriculum and off-campus efforts for change and liberation.

Prison Education Community of Practice

Centering equity, the participants in OAI’s Prison Education Community of Practice will collaborate for individual learning and collective progress related to generative and liberatory practices benefiting students in prison, their families and communities.

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Academic Innovation Mini-fund Program

Join an interdisciplinary AIM cohort from January through May 2023 and develop an individual project while building campus leadership and benefiting from discussions with your colleagues. See terms of compensation for development programs.

Assessment Planning and Reporting Essentials AIM

Participants in the Program Assessment Planning and Reporting Essentials AIM Winter/Spring 2023 cohort will develop a high-quality academic program assessment plan or update an existing academic program assessment plan using the PSU Five Step Program Assessment Model, with the goal of improving student learning through discovery, reflection, and assessment planning.

Inclusive Curriculum and Pedagogy AIM

Participants in the Inclusive Curriculum and Pedagogy AIM Winter/Spring 2023 cohort will develop or revise a course or program offering with the goal of creating a more inclusive, culturally responsive and culturally sustaining approach to curriculum and pedagogy.

From Program Assessment Planning to Transformative Practices AIM

Participants in the From Program Assessment Planning to Transformative Practices AIM Winter/Spring 2023 cohort is designed to support academic programs that have an established program assessment plan (i.e.: at least three years of continuous program assessment activity).


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OAI College Teaching Certificate

The OAI College Teaching Certificate is a non-credit program for graduate students in teaching roles at Portland State University. The certificate offers graduate students preparation to teach inclusive college courses through self-guided learning, reflection, and support from education experts in the Office

Self-Guiding Learning

The program offers participants resources to create inclusive college courses by fostering collaborative learning environments and trauma-informed approaches.

Teaching Observation and Student Feedback

Participants will apply their pedagogical ideas and receive real-time feedback from students and a supportive observer.

Teaching Philosophy Statement

Participants craft a Teaching Philosophy Statement illustrating the teaching experiences and skills they will carry forward onto the job market and into their careers.


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Faculty Book Group

OAI hosts a faculty book group each quarter, featuring a current book chosen by faculty on topics pertaining to higher education trends, teaching and learning, and the experience of faculty in postsecondary education today. Faculty nominate and choose the books that are featured each quarter.