What We Offer

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

We offer workshops, coffee chats, watch parties, book clubs and a variety of other learning opportunities throughout the year. Visit our events page to see our programming for spring 2025.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

We are here to support you and your team.  We can provide custom training events, team building activities, retreat planning assistance, and collaborate with you on professional development related events.  Fill out our form to make a request.

PODCAST

Join the Momentum Project community group in your D2L account. You’ll find the latest episodes of The Kinetic Conversations, a podcast hosted by our very own Dr. Rhonique Jefferson. Join her as she explores a variety of hot topics targeted to help those working in higher education.

RESOURCE LIBRARY

We have a vast selection of books for employees to check out. In addition, we have media tools to help you make your classes or training events more engaging.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

All Lone Star College-University Park faculty and staff can apply for funding to attend conferences and other learning and development opportunities external to LSC.

Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Approval from the applicant's division/department supervisor is required prior to consideration for funding. Applications must be submit at least 30 days before the learning event. Employees must complete a PD Funding Info Session to access the funding application. You can now access this online in our D2L community group.

About Professional Development

Our Mission

The Office of Professional Development advances learning and development for all Lone Star College-University Park staff, faculty, and administration to promote engagement, action, commitment, and results.