At Penn State, we believe that professional development is key to faculty and academic leadership success. The Professional Growth section of our site serves as your gateway to a wide range of learning opportunities, programs, and resources designed to support your continued growth—whether you're new to the university, mid-career, or exploring advanced leadership roles.

Here, you'll find information on:

• University-Wide Professional Development Calendar
  A centralized, searchable calendar of workshops, seminars, and development events offered across Penn State. This tool makes it easy to discover upcoming opportunities that align with your goals.
• Specialty Programs
  Including high-impact offerings such as the Provost-Endorsed Leadership Programs, the Faculty Writing Program for research productivity and scholarly growth, and structured mentoring initiatives and training to support meaningful faculty connections.
• Course Insights
  A program focused on helping faculty make effective use of learning analytics in the classroom, empowering instructors to improve student engagement, equity, and outcomes.
• Funded Opportunities
  Learn about internal grant programs and professional development awards that support travel, research, teaching innovation, leadership development, and more.
• Promotion and Tenure Workshops
  Gain clarity on the expectations, timelines, and strategies related to academic advancement. These workshops are designed to help you prepare strong dossiers and navigate the P&T process with confidence.

Whether you're looking to enhance your teaching, expand your leadership capacity, pursue funding for your work, or prepare for the next stage in your academic career, this is where your journey continues.

Let this space be your launchpad for growth, connection, and impact at Penn State.