Vision
We envision educational development as the infrastructure of effective teaching and transformative learning, fostering the continuous organizational development and evolution of higher education where all learners can achieve their aspirations.
Mission
The mission of the POD Network is to equip higher education professionals from diverse institutional and social contexts to serve as leading voices for effective teaching and transformative learning through professional development and an engaged community of practice.
Values
The work of the POD Network is informed by its commitments to:
- Relationship-rich Engagement: Our work centers on building community and collaborative partnerships that drive and elevate effective teaching and transformative learning. We value interactions, connections, and lived experiences as foundational to educational development that inspire curious inquiry and continuous growth.
- Diverse Perspectives: We strive to build a community that reflects the diverse needs and aspirations of professionals, with specific attention to promoting access to professional advancement and participation in education. We recognize that knowledge is formed from diverse forms of evidence, inquiry, and scholarly perspectives. Our work is grounded in practices that embrace diverse philosophical and pedagogical approaches that expand the discourse of the field and define new pathways for effective teaching and transformative learning.
- Reflection: Reflection is an essential and ongoing practice that deepens understanding, informs action, and strengthens the scholarly foundations of educational development. We engage reflection as a shared commitment to growth, adaptability, and continuous learning by connecting evidence-based scholarship with the lived experience of practice and impact.