There are regional and national conferences that focus on college teaching, specific topics, and interdisciplinary issues.
Reflection is an ongoing process that leads to personal and professional growth.
There are many resources available to help faculty during their first years in the academic environment or to help faculty seeking professional renewal. These resources can help a faculty design a professional development plan - both short term and long term provide guidance on teaching, research, service, and mentor the person if no faculty mentor is available. The teaching portfolio is created through a thoughtful process of collecting concrete evidence of one's teaching and student learning. There are diverse ways to create a portfolio that is dynamic and a useful tool for professional development. The video-consultation service, available through the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Development, provides a reflective process for examining and improving one's classroom teaching.