A Message from President Carl Moore: Beginning the Year-Humanizing our Work, Strengthening Our Community
As we begin a new year together, I want to pause, on behalf of POD leadership, and honor the moment we are entering.
As we begin a new year together, I want to pause, on behalf of POD leadership, and honor the moment we are entering.
Thank you for helping us reimagine what is possible when an organization listens deeply to its own people, and writes its future with intention, clarity, and heart.
As we prepare to gather in San Diego for the POD Network’s milestone 50th year, I find myself reflecting not just on the future of education, but on the future of us.
I’m writing to update you on some recent decisions about virtual opportunities for member engagement with the POD Network.
I have appreciated the numerous reminders lately to take care of oneself and one’s community and to not lose sight of hope, joy, and a brighter future. May this note serve as a gentle reminder of the same, including of the vibrant and supportive community within the POD Network.
Seeing “draft presidential message” hover at the top of my to-do list for the past two (three?) months is a good reminder that much of the work in the POD Network is done by volunteers.
In this message, I’d like to continue in the spirit of my first message by sharing some highlights of what’s been happening in the organization over the past few months. If you have questions or comments about any of the below, I hope you’ll reach out to me or any other members of the Executive Committee.
It’s my pleasure to get to write to you in my new role as POD Network President to share some updates about the organization, including some decisions made at the recent Core Committee business meeting.
I am still riding high from all of the great energy from both the online and in person conference experiences. We had a record-breaking number of participants at the two conference venues—1266 total, with 813 in Seattle and 435 online.
Navigating the complex landscapes of higher education as educational developers requires trustworthy compasses we can use to guide our work, inform our career paths, and support the ways we maintain a healthy work-life balance.