Professional Development and Enrichment Programs
The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education's Professional Development and Enrichment Programs brings University resources to the community to enhance the lives of our state’s citizens. Professional Development and Enrichment Programs offers noncredit seminars and workshops for professional education, and a stimulating selection of enrichment courses taught by outstanding UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff, alumni, and community experts. The listed current programs are held at the Friday Center unless otherwise specified.
Current Programs
Infection Control Part II: The Infection Control Professional as an Environmentalist
September 8–12, 2008
Intended for infection control professionals in hospitals, this week-long course will give participants the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the interface between specific hospital areas and infection control, and improve their understanding of sterilization, disinfection, antibiotic utilization, infections in high-risk groups, and epidemic situations.
BRIDGES 2008: The Personal and Professional Journey of Transformational Leadership
September 12–November 15, 2008; Application Deadline May 1.
BRIDGES is an intensive professional development program for women in higher education who seek to gain or strengthen their academic leadership capabilities. It is designed to help women identify, understand, and move into leadership roles in the academy.
Community Classroom Series
Classes begin October 6, 2008
A variety of short courses meet weekly for two-hour sessions at the Friday Center, UNC-Chapel Hill's premier facility for continuing education. The Friday Center offers free parking, easy access, and comfortable classrooms. Class sizes are limited, so register early.
Conference on Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC):
Frankly Speaking: Challenges in Integrating Languages and Cultures into a Post-Secondary Curriculum
October 15–17, 2008; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This conference provides an opportunity for faculty, graduate instructors, and administrators to share expertise in building and managing post-secondary CLAC programs. A special focus this year will be on the implications of the May 2007 MLA Foreign Language Report on CLAC initiatives nationwide.
Infection Control in Long-term Care Facilities
October 15–17, 2008
This two and a half day program is designed to provide participants with current and practical information for the recognition and management of common infection control problems in non-acute care facilities. This course has been approved as meeting the requirements of the North Carolina Infection Control law 10A NCAC 41A.0206 (formerly 15A NCAC 19A.0206).
What’s the Big Idea?
Lectures begin October 16, 2008
Join us for four evenings of lectures by eminent UNC scholars and researchers that will refresh our knowledge of the foundations of American democracy and critically examine the political mechanisms of elected government. How has government evolved? Do we need a new political process for the twenty-first century? This is a watershed election year and a timely moment to consider these questions.
ISAM/UNC Focus Symposium/Workshop: Mucociliary/Cough Clearance as a Biomarker for Therapeutic Development
October 21–22, 2008; Research Triangle Park, NC
Space is limited to the first 100 participants, so early registration is encouraged. The cost includes materials, meals, and Tuesday night dinner at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Professional Development Series
November 1, 2008
The Friday Center offers professional development courses every spring and fall. Each season new topics are introduced.