June 2003 — Editorial
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Professional Development
- Connectivity - telecommunications and computer hardware and software
- Community - focusing on group areas, not just individual ownership
- Capacity - building human skills
- Content - putting local views, news, culture and courseware on the Web
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Cash - finding innovative ways to fund the knowledge society
Some of the above have happened, but what is often lacking is the enthusiasm and leadership needed to build an information infrastructure. The administrator who is supposed to provide direction and vision must understand the role of technology in campus life. Professional development is often lacking when others in the faculty take to leadership and try to influence the decision-maker. Administrators cannot micromanage their technological projects, but they should be working with their organization to understand the long-term trends and plan accordingly.
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Dr. Sylvia Charp, Editor-in Chief, "Professional Development," T.H.E. Journal, 6/1/2003, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/16372
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