Office of Professional and Instructional Development

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Mission

The Office for Professional Development at Middlesex promotes professional/personal growth, applied scholarship, and innovative practices for faculty and staff.

Our office provides support for

  • college-wide professional days
  • new faculty orientations/seminars
  • 24/7 online PD resources
  • minigrants for innovative work by faculty/staff
  • funding for PD opportunities (conferences/workshops)
  • funding for coursework/books/materials for curriculum research and development
  • On-campus workshops and guest speakers
  • Ongoing faculty development through SoTL


PD Funding

In order to qualify for PD funding, you must fill out an application for approval. Please note, if funding is approved, the purchasing transactions/arrangements must be handled through our office in accordance with college policy. We do not provide reimbursements for travel/conference arrangements that were handled on your own.

Location and Contact Information

Office Location:  Bedford Campus, Trustees House

Contact Information

Staff Development Funds & Minigrants
Peter Shea, 781-280-3561
Wendy Khadjikian, 781-280-3661

Faculty Instructional Development

Peter Shea
Director of Professional Development 
781-280-3561 sheap@middlesex.mass.edu

Wendy Khadjikian
Administrative Assistant
781-280-3661 khadjikianw@middlesex.mass.edu

Professional Day
Peter Shea, 781-280-3561
Wendy Khadjikian, 781-280-3661

Last Modified: 8/4/23