Professional Development

The professional development committee is tasked planning and executing in-person and online gatherings for networking, sharing and professional development outside of the annual conference. They also work in conjunction with the communication and outreach committee to share existing PD opportunities, the conference planning committee to coordinate learning opportunities in an effective manner, and with the Michigan Academic Library Association OER interest group to maintain the MIExplOER certificate.

2025 Committee Members:

Co-chair: Ian Matthews, Grand Rapids Community College

Co-chair: Barbara Stevens, Grand Valley State University

Steering Team Contact: Lauren Woolsey 

MiALA Liaison: Kelly Frost, Kalamazoo College

MiALA Liaison: Jill Sodt, Mott Community College

Conference Committee Liaison: Brian Newberry

Stacy Anderson, Ferris State University

Dr. Walaa Awad, Delta College

Dr. Bob Barrett, Baker Online

Ashley Bergkamp, Kalamazoo Community College

Emera Bridger Wilson, Northern Michigan University

Adam Cloutier, Glen Oaks Community College

Edie Erickson, Bay College

Haley Laurila, Henry Ford College

Stephanie Mathson

Julia Rodriguez, Oakland University

Ashley Rosener, Grand Valley State University

Scott Schopieray, Michigan State University

Mike Schram, Mid Michigan College

Christina Steele, Glen Oaks Community College

Questions? Contact the committee