Colgate university's ITS study groups: in-house personal and professional development

ABSTRACT

Internal Study Groups at Colgate University have increased staff members' technical knowledge, encouraged additional study on selected topics, and resulted in achievement of industry certifications, and contributions to the successful completion of degree programs. The resources required to achieve this degree of success are low, and the rewards are high.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education
          Subjects: Collaborative learning

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.m Miscellaneous

General Terms:
Documentation, Human Factors, Management, Performance

Keywords:
certifications, life long learning, professional development, self-study, training