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What advice do you have for fellow
educators in the career college sector of
higher education?
I would advise them to have their students plan for tomorrow
with the end goal in sight. ere are many obstacles for the
adult learner, so don't assume you know what is going on with
a student—talk to them. Sometimes adults are less forthright
with what is troubling them, as they are used to handling
problems on their own and they don't know how to ask for
help. Be proactive with your students.
Why are professional development and
continuing education important to you?
To keep learning! e spark I receive when I can pass on what
I have learned to my students is wonderful. You can and will
learn something new each day if you have an open mind.
Professional development and continuing education helps
keep me fresh, not only on topics of interest but also on the
delivering of education to my students. I always try to bring in
new information. Change is good and necessary!
What's one thing you think career
education leaders can do to improve
institutional performance?
I think everyone should take the time to be in a classroom.
Sometimes decisions are made before knowing what
instructors are truly doing with student learning. Evaluation
of the classroom experience oen creates new dialogue, which
can be used to enhance the student's educational experience.
Looking at the student's learning experience from different
viewpoints can bring to light opportunities for improvement
and enhanced experiences for the student and the instructor.
CHEP Certification
The CHEP certification
recognizes employees of
career schools, colleges,
and universities who strive
for excellence in their
respective positions, with
the ultimate goal of enabling
institutions to develop high-
performing, compliant, and
ethical employees to better
serve students. CHEPs have
successfully completed forty-
eight hours of approved training
in their area of concentration
and are required to complete
eight hours of approved training
annually to maintain their
certification.
Visit www.cheponline.org to
learn more about the CHEP
certification.
