Professional Development Day

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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 Bristol’s strategic goals.

Keynote Speaker

Maria S. Cormier
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 Bristol community to consider how we can build a stronger future together for our students and region.

Questions? Contact LashCTL@BristolCC.edu.

We look forward to showcasing the talent and expertise within our Bristol community.