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International Professional Development Committee (IPDC). 2012 International Education Conference: IPDC Annual Update June 11, 2012. Overview. IPDC Roles & Responsibilities Task Force Committee Updates: Experience Specialty Facilitator IPDC Activities Next Steps.
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International Professional Development Committee (IPDC) 2012 International Education Conference: IPDC Annual Update June 11, 2012
Overview • IPDC Roles & Responsibilities • Task Force Committee Updates: • Experience • Specialty • Facilitator • IPDC Activities • Next Steps
IPDC Roles & Responsibilities • curriculum • credentialing • liaison
Experience Task Force Tasks Task Force was asked to create a framework to identify and evaluate: • work experience • prior learning • non-IRWA courses
Experience Task Force Process Process (November 2011-April 2012): • Task Force: • meeting/conference calls • drafted the experience matrices • IPDC (May/June 2012): • reviewed the matrices • provided recommendations to the IGC • IGC (June 2012): • review and provide comments • decide whether to approve the matrices
Delivered an Experience Matrix for: Generalist Path Specialty Path: Relocation Assistance Certification Experience Task Force Results
Experience Task Force Next Steps Resume work on the matrices based on: • Industry Survey Report • Specialty Task Force work/recommendations
Specialty Task Force Tasks • Task Force was asked to: • assess the current curriculum • further develop each Specialty Path • identify gaps • provide recommendations
Specialty Task Force Process • Industry Committees: • considered the path structure • assessed certificates • identified gaps • proposed curriculum • provided recommendations • Task Force: • met and presented committee recommendations • IEC/IRWA Headquarters: • coordinating Industry Survey
Specialty Task Force Results Task Force Results: • prepared a draft Specialty Path curriculum • supported the Industry Survey recommendation
Specialty Task Force Next Steps Task Force Next Steps: • waiting for the Industry Survey Report • resume Specialty Path curriculum development
Facilitator Task Force Tasks Task Force was asked to: • identify gaps • consider qualifications/recertification • deliver on past IGC decisions (2011) • provide recommendations
Facilitator Task Force Process Task Force (2011/2012): • meeting and conference calls • tasks assigned to committee members • completed tasks for IPDC review IPDC (April-June 2012): • reviewed documents • provided recommendations/documents • IGC (June 2012): • review and provide comments • decide whether to approve
Facilitator Task Force Results • Course 219: Introduction to Presentation, Instruction and Facilitation • name change: Facilitator/Instructor • revised Instructor Manual with Attachments
Facilitator Task Force Next Steps • finalize Overseas Instructor Selection • finalize Instructor Agreement • develop selection criteria • revised Instructor Clinic (Pilot: Fall 2012) • re-design Master Instructor Course • (December 2012) • design mentoring program (June 2013)
Other IPDC Activities • webinar meetings (7) • face-to-face meetings (2) • facilitated Experience Task Force webinars (4) • participated in Task Force meetings/webinars • participated in Ethics Task Force meeting/webinars
Other IPDC Activities (cont’d) • created new SR/WA Exams • proposed SR/WA study session online • reviewed online courses (100; 803C) • considered proposed courses including: • new Pipeline and Environmental Modules • revisions to 600 Series, Course 215, 500 Series, Course 803C, 900 Series
Other IPDC Activities (cont’d) • drafted IPDC Policies & Procedures Manual • developed Process Maps • created Exam Retake Form • liaised with Committees/Regions
IPDC Next Steps • review Task Force Committee proposals • provide recommendations to IGC • assess proposals: new/revised courses • prioritize curriculum development • assess credential applications • review course materials
IPDC Next Steps • participate - Instructor Clinic Panel • respond to Instructor Survey results/complaints • liaise with Committees/Regions/IRWA HQ • market IRWA and IPDC • support other committee initiatives • propose IPDC website updates
Other IPDC Sessions Monday, June 11, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (St. Helens Room) Raising the Bar - IRWA Education Curriculum and Facilitation Moderators David Layne and TA Anderson (IPDC) Tuesday, June 12, 9:00 am to 10:30 am (St. Helens Room) Overview of IRWA’s Career Path / Professional Development Workshop Moderators Nikki Adams and Nathan Cruzado (HQ) Tuesday, June 12, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (St. Helens Room) Education Update and Best Practice Discussion Moderators: Nikki Adams and Nathan Cruzado (HQ)