Center for Professional Development

Oakton’s Center for Professional Development (CPD) provides a wide range of professional development resources for all College employees. The Center’s goal is to help faculty, staff and administration:

• strengthen their commitment to effectively serving this learning community.
• enrich the teaching and learning process.
• create a community that inspires freshness of thought, creativity, and innovation.
• explore instructional resources and programs in a convenient and friendly environment.

The CPD offers:

• workshops and training in such areas as leadership development, career skills, and use of technology.
• access to computer workstations, printers (color and b&W), and a SMART Board,
• equipment – laptops, digital cameras, and iClickers – for check out.
• one-on-one assistance with web and multi-media tools, instructional design, and more.
• assistance with your workshop, seminar or conference logistics including attendee registration, room reservations and setup, and food service.

Employees of the college can sign up for workshops and find more information about the CPD through myOakton, on the Employee tab.

Staff Directory

Jim Owens
Manager, Center for Professional Development
847.635.1669
Email: jowens@oakton.edu

Mindy Finnigan
Assistant, Center for Professional Development
847.635.1614
Email: mfinniga@oakton.edu