Get Ready to Connect, Create, and Collaborate!

This spring, the New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC) Communities of Practice (CoPs) brought colleagues together from across institutions to connect, collaborate, and grow. What made these communities so impactful? They created space for educators, faculty developers, and leaders to learn with one another—sharing ideas, experimenting, and building new approaches to teaching and learning in real time.

Across topics like artificial intelligence, alternative grading, mid-career transitions, graduate student support, and teaching center leadership, participants engaged in lively conversations, exchanged resources, and built meaningful professional connections. These communities weren’t just meetings—they were energizing, idea-generating spaces where innovation and support went hand in hand. As the NEFDC describes, CoPs are places where colleagues “gather to experiment, build, imagine, and support one another in meaningful—and fun—ways.”

At their core, Communities of Practice are about shared learning—bringing together people with common interests to deepen their knowledge through ongoing interaction and collaboration. And this spring, that spirit was fully realized.

Looking Ahead to Fall 2026

The momentum doesn’t stop here. We’re excited to continue these vibrant Communities of Practice in Fall 2026—with the same engaging topics and collaborative energy you experienced this spring.

Whether you joined us this year or are looking to get involved for the first time, Fall CoPs will once again offer:

• Dynamic, cross-institutional conversations
• Monthly opportunities for resource sharing and idea exchange
• A supportive network of colleagues committed to teaching and learning excellence

If you’re looking for a space to think, connect, and create alongside others who care deeply about higher education—these Communities of Practice are for you.

Stay tuned for Fall 2026 registration details—we can’t wait to continue the conversation with you!

If you have any questions please email: Mary Wiseman, mwiseman@stcc.edu