POD Network Statement of Apology for Racial Injustices

The leaders of the POD Network have taken the first of many future steps toward a robust change process to critically examine our processes, policies, and practices; and to identify and enact changes that will lead to an organization that is more equitable and one that empowers, values, and centralizes people of color as members, colleagues, and leaders.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

The POD Network is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, professional environment free of discrimination and harassment.The POD Network expressly discourages and, where possible, prohibits its employees, contract workers, volunteers, and members from engaging in discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, culture, religion or creed, sex, disability, age, sexual…

At the Center of Transforming Undergraduate Education: Joint POD Network/NSEC Response to New Report

On November 30, 2017, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences released the final report of the Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education, entitled, The Future of Undergraduate Education, The Future of America. The POD Network in Higher Education and the Network of STEM Education Centers (NSEC) commend the Academy’s attention to educational quality, with its many implications for college…

POD Network Response to Commission on Undergrad Ed Reports

Dear POD member, POD Network’s Governance Manual indicates that one key purpose of the organization is to fulfill an advocacy role, to intentionally promote the work of educational development and Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs). We write to inform you of a multi-pronged approach that the Executive and Core Committees are taking in response to two…

Statement of Solidarity to Our Colleagues in Charlottesville

Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends: Please join the POD Network in sending our thoughts, deepest support, and solidarity to our colleagues at the University of Virginia and to the entire Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, community, as they mourn, heal, and prepare to begin the academic year. The POD Network supports educational developers, faculty, and students in…

Reaffirming Our Core Values

The POD Network in Higher Education is committed to the creation of inclusive environments where diverse people and perspectives are welcomed, encouraged, and seen as essential to effective teaching, learning, and educational development. We reaffirm our core values of advocacy, social justice, inclusion, collegiality, and diverse perspectives. At this time, when many are experiencing hostility and exclusion, we will reinforce our efforts to promote these core values in the POD Network, our institutions, and the world. The POD Network Executive and Core Committees wish to express deep gratitude to our colleagues…

External Partnerships and Outreach Committee (EPOC)

The POD Network has been approached multiple times in the past year by organizations and institutions seeking partnerships and endorsements. As an example of these types of requests, a February 16, 2016, Chronicle of Higher Education article noted that ACUE (Association of College and University Educators) approached the POD Network regarding a formal partnership. Because of the…