The Objectives

To achieve the Goals of the DPD at KFU, the objectives are to:

1.1.   develop policies that reflect best practices and innovation in Professional Development, and that ensure inclusivity, quality and accountability of services;

1.2.   understand, articulate and continuously update the lists of skills/competencies (entry level, advanced and expert) associated with the primary roles of the target audiences of the Department, and in this order of priority:  faculty, administration, students, employees and clients

1.3.   assist individuals to manage their professional development, on a continuum from introductory to expert levels of achievement, for personal and professional achievement and for organizational (KFU) excellence;

1.4.   seek out, engage and manage the best possible sources to provide training, services and resources (expertise, materials and certifications) to support the professional development and utilization of the target audiences;

1.5.   develop and implement systematic mechanisms for needs assessment and environmental analysis, training transfer, quality assurance, ROI and impact analysis, research and reporting;

1.6.   collaborate with related departments and initiatives in the University to identify professional development needs, opportunities and resources, and to create consensus and accountability to support professional development initiatives;

1.7.   develop and improve the department, and its services, in a phased fashion, prioritizing audiences and services, and addressing emerging needs and opportunities, while working towards a dynamic and self-sustaining system of expertise development and utilization at KFU and the communities it serves;

1.8.   motivate participation in the professional development initiative with an individualized approach to professional development and lifelong learning, a competency-based approach to professional laddering, an evidence-based approach to demonstrating achievement, and a system for recognizing and rewarding professional development;

1.9.   lead, manage, network, innovate, research and communicate effectively to model excellence in professional development.