Hosted by the Office of Human Resources, PDD is all about expanding skills, engaging with fresh ideas, and growing in a collaborative learning environment. But the benefits don’t stop there!
Why Attend?
- Discover new ways to tackle challenges
- Connect with mentors and inspiring peers
- Gain fresh perspectives while refining your own goals
Continuous learning fuels long-term career growth—but the best way to experience it is to dive in yourself!
PDD 2024 took place on Thursday, September 26. Stay tuned for updates on the next event, and in the meantime, check out PDD24 recordings here.
Professional Development Day 2024 took place on September 26 as a hybrid event designed to foster networking, career growth, and learning for Tulane employees. While this year’s event has passed, here’s a look at what participants experienced—giving you an idea of what to expect in the future!
Event Overview
- A one-day hybrid event featuring six professional development tracks
- Free and open to all Tulane staff and faculty
- Morning sessions: Virtual via Zoom Events
- Afternoon sessions: In-person workshops on campus
- Flexible attendance—participants could mix and match sessions across tracks
- 12+ virtual sessions and 5 in-person workshops led by expert speakers
- Sessions covering key professional growth topics
- Registration was managed through Zoom Events (virtual) and TULearn (in-person)
While PDD 2024 has concluded, stay tuned for details on the next event! In the meantime, explore past agendas & speakers to get a glimpse of what’s to come.
In 2023, Professional Development Day was a fully virtual, two-day event. Tulane staff and faculty were invited to participate online on Thursday, September 28, and Friday, September 29.
The event featured four key components:
- Educational Sessions across seven tracks to enhance skills and knowledge
- Interactive Activities including Q&A, live polling, discussion boards, giveaways, and live chats
- Networking Opportunities with colleagues from across the university
- Virtual Resource Fair showcasing valuable tools and information
Employees could attend individual sessions or participate in the full agenda.
Professional Development Day took place on September 28 & 29 as a two-half-day event focused on networking, career development, and growth for Tulane employees. Below is a snapshot of what participants experienced.
What Was PDD 2023 Like?
- The event ran from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with seven tracks to follow.
- All sessions were free and open to all Tulane staff and faculty members.
- Attendees had the flexibility to mix and match sessions using the Whova conference platform.
- All sessions were delivered via Zoom and accessed through Whova.
- A Virtual Resource Fair ran from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. both days.
- NEW in 2024: A 30-minute speed networking session took place each day.
What Was on the Agenda?
- 25+ concurrent sessions covering seven key tracks.
- Engaging speakers, expert panels, and interactive discussions.
- Liberty Bank
- TU Office of Academic Affairs & Provost
- Ultimate Kronos Group
- TU School of Liberal Arts
- TU School of Professional Advancement
- Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Center for Engaged Learning & Teaching (CELT)
- LinkedIn Learning
- Office of Advancement
- Tulane Athletics
- TU Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Technology Connection
