Harper College

Professional Development Credit Opportunities

The Academy for Teaching Excellence provides professional development credit opportunities for all Harper faculty (both full-time and adjunct) each semester including Graduate Equivalency Courses (GECs), workshops, conferences, and collaborative programs with other campus departments. Modalities include in person, virtual (online live or asynchronous), and on demand. We encourage all interested faculty to take advantage of these opportunities to enhance their teaching skills and engage with innovative instructional methods.

  • Upcoming Opportunities: Click on each title to view details and information about how to register or join.
  • On-demand Programs: Scroll down for a list of programs that are available on demand.
  • Archives: Scroll to the bottom of the page for archives with links to more information about previous opportunities.

Questions? Please contact the Academy at 847.925.6174, academy@harpercollege.edu.

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation or who have questions about access may contact the event host or Access and Disability Services at ads@harpercollege.edu, 847.925.6266, at least two weeks in advance of the event date.

Program Cancellation Policy

Occasionally, the Academy for Teaching Excellence may have to cancel a program due to circumstances beyond our control. With the exception of instructor illness and inclement weather, the decision to cancel a program will be made 48 hours prior to the scheduled date of the program. In the event of a cancellation, the Academy will make every effort to notify registered participants via their Harper College email account. If you have a concern about a program you have registered for being cancelled, please contact academy@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6174.

Last Updated: 8/26/26