Professional Development Day
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CONTACT DETAILS
William Duffy, Ph.D.
Senior Special Programs Coordinator
William.Duffy@Âé¶¹AVCC.edu
Nicholas O’Brien
Senior Special Programs Coordinator
Nicholas.O'Brien@Âé¶¹AVCC.edu
Thank you for attending Bristol's 2026 Professional Development Day. Stay tuned for next year's event.
2026 Professional Development Day
Building a Better Future Together
Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
H Building, Fall River Campus
Professional Development Day is a college-wide, conference-style event dedicated to faculty and staff growth. The day features workshops focused on pedagogy, technology integration, institutional priorities, and other professional development topics. Attendance is mandatory for all full-time employees and optional for adjunct faculty. This day ensures our community is well prepared to support student success and advance Âé¶¹AV’s strategic goals.
Keynote Speaker
Community College Research Center (CCRC)
Teachers College, Columbia University
Maria S. Cormier is a researcher at the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her work focuses on how community colleges design workforce programs that prepare students for high-value careers. She currently leads the Virginia Workforce Recovery project and contributes to national research on workforce training and community college innovation.
Keynote focus: Cormier will explore how community colleges can strengthen pathways to high-value careers by aligning academic and workforce programs, building employer partnerships, and supporting students through integrated credit and non-credit pathways. Her talk will highlight research-informed examples from colleges across the country and invite the Âé¶¹AV community to consider how we can build a stronger future together for our students and region.
Questions? Contact LashCTL@Âé¶¹AVCC.edu.
We look forward to showcasing the talent and expertise within our Âé¶¹AV community.
