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About RCC Center for Professional Development

OUR MISSION

RCC's Center for Professional Development (CPD) is dedicated to providing robust professional development opportunities focused on critical issues facing faculty and staff in higher education today.

OUR GOAL

Our primary goal is to offer the training necessary for positive change on a personal, professional, and institutional level.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS

• Pedagogy
• Andragogy (Adult Education)
• Best teaching practices
• Culturally responsive teaching
• Student success strategies
• New advising models
• Student support services
• Technology tools

AY 2022-23 Professional Development Committee

MEMBERS

Ashari James, Director of Academic Support Services
Jeannine Kennedy, Instructor of Nursing
Kamil Woronowicz, Assistant Professor of STEM
Kathleen Carroll, Counselor and Professor
Dr. Kristopher Baker, Professor of Biology & Program Director of Science and Engineering
Maggie Cohen (co-chair), Professional Development Coordinator/Title V Conexion
Matthew Matcovich, Associate Professor of Math
Nancy Koester, Assistant Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness 
Dr. Rebha Sabharwal, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Sabrina Rieder, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Stacy Casden, Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of CASAC Program
Stephen Burke (co-chair), Interim Associate Provost of Curriculum Development, Faculty Engagement and Academic Support Services

QUESTIONS?

Maggie Cohen, M.A.
Professional Development Coordinator/Title V Conexion
maggie.cohen@sunyrockland.edu 
845-574-4333