Student Affairs Personal and Professional Development
The Personal & Professional Development (PPD) team members are responsible for assessing professional development needs and developing programs and resources to address skill/knowledge enhancement for Student Affairs educators. The work of this committee is designed to complement existing department-specific training and focuses upon Student Affairs competency areas. Professional development programs will be offered each month. The PPD’s mission:
"Build empowered, resourceful and resilient educators through personal and professional growth."
Workshop topics will focus on enhancing the professional side of an employee and may address topics such as conflict management, leadership, communication, and conference preparation.
2026-2027 Personal & Professional Development Schedule
| Date | Time | Topic/Partner | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 25 | 3:30PM | Networking - Welcome Back | MCSC 3rd floor deck |
| September 16 | 2:30PM | ECU GROW | MCSC 125 |
| September 24 | 3:30PM | Sustainability at ECU | MCSC 125 |
| October 15 | 9:30AM | Surveys, Beyond the Surveys & Innovative Assessment Tools | MCSC 253 |
| October 29 | 3:30PM | Networking - POSO Parternships | MCSC 3rd floor deck |
| November 3 | 9:30AM | Career Captains Training | MCSC 253 |
| November 19 | 3:30PM | Student Affairs Trivia hosted by Justin Waters | MCSC 307 |
| December 3 | 3:30PM | TBD | MCSC 125 |
| January 13 | 9:30AM | Student Academic Success Services | MCSC 125 |
| January 28 | 3:30PM | Networking - TBD | TBD |
| January 29 | Student Success Conference | MCSC | |
| February 11 | 2:30PM | TBD | MCSC 125 |
| February 25 | 3:30PM | Networking - TBD | TBD |
| March 3 | 9:30AM or 2:30PM | TBD | MCSC 125 |
| March 25 | 3:30PM | Networking - TBD | TBD |
| April 14 | 9:30AM or 2:30PM | TBD | MCSC 125 |
| April | Integrated with Barefoot on the Mall | TBD |
PPD Committee Members
| Name: | Unit: |
|---|---|
| Jocelyne Alfaro-Ruiz | Student Transitions |
| Marilynn Brimmage | Career Services |
| Jewel Brown-Thomas | Center for Counseling and Student Development |
| Jaida Johnson | Business Administration Intern |
| Jenai Johnson | Employee Engagement & Professional Development Intern |
| Brian Mattern, Chair | Business Administration |
| Dennis McCunney, Vice Chair | Center for Student Success |
| Renita Muhammad | Business Administration |
| Chris Stansbury* | Student Affairs Operations |
| Kevin Sutton | Financial Wellness |
| Audra Thomas | Student Centers |
| Antwan Warren | Student Health Services |
| Rob Weatherly* | POSO Engagement & Development |
| Chase Wheaton | Residence Life |
| Taryn White | Vice Chancellor's Office |
| Madison Wiggins | Parent and Family Programs |
| *Ex-Officio |