Peer Groups

Important New Resources for Peer Groups

• For new peer group applicants: Tips for a Successful Peer Group Application
• For approved peer groups: Peer Group Manual 1.0

Approved Peer Groups 

Connect with a Peer Group

Faculty can connect with a peer group in one of two ways: 1) get enrolled in the peer group’s Blackboard site by the leaders – see names and emails above, or 2) have leaders request the OPD to enroll faculty who teach certain courses. It’s important for faculty to be enrolled in the Blackboard site to learn about peer group events and participate in the planning and life of the group.

Other Peer Group Applicants

What about the groups not approved? Several were encouraged to revise and resubmit at the next application date, February 1, 2012. Some fell outside of the teaching/learning/student success mission of the peer group program. And one group was encouraged to partner with a larger group.

All authors of the applications have received a personalized letter to share with their colleagues. All Blackboard sites will remain up and running for collaborative work among group members, regardless of the decision rendered. Peer group planners will be encouraged to include sessions targeted for specific populations (such as adjunct faculty).

Apply to Become a Peer Group

Review the information on the Professional Development Peer Group Information and Application page. Additional important information can be found the Peer Group Manual 1.0 and Tips for a Successful Peer Group Application. It’s important to understand the more targeted teaching and learning focus of the new peer group program.

Need assistance? Feel free to contact your college’s Professional Development Committee member or contact Michael Weisbrod, Coordinator of Professional Development, at mweisbrod@vccs.edu.