OCC: Center For Professional Development

Welcome to Oakton Community College's
Center for Professional Development Website

The mission of the Center for Professional Development (CPD), is to serve as a learning community designed to enhance the teaching and learning process at Oakton Community College.

The CPD is in the constant pursuit of these established goals:

The advancement of a quality teaching and learning experience through professional development.
The creation of a community that inspires freshness of thought, creativity, and innovation.
The commitment of service to the learning community by providing leadership and resources for the enrichment of the teaching and learning process.
The exploration of instructional resources, methods, and theories to add value to the learning community.
The advocation of accessibility to resources and programs in a convenient and friendly environment.

Where Can You Find Us?

On campus -The Center for Professional Development is located in Room 2410 at DPC, and in Room B212 at RHC.

By Phone - (847) 635-1614 at DPC, (847) 635-1437 at RHC
By Fax - (847) 635-1604
By Email - cpd@oakton.edu
On The Web - http://www.oakton.edu/resource/cpd

What Can We Do For You?

Workshops and training in:

Leadership Development
Instructional Techniques
Use of Technology
Software Applications
Career Skills
Personal Development
Web CT
And much more!

Access to computer workstations with:

CD-RW Drives
Multi Format Memory Card Readers
Color Printer
Headphones
Scanners

Available Equipment to Check out:

Laptops
Digital Cameras

One-on-one assistance with:

Microsoft Office Applications
Web Tools
Multi-Media Tools
Web CT
Instructional Design

Books and videos on topics including:

Developing Work Skills
Teaching and Learning
Integrating Technology
Instructional Design
Teaching Online