Written by: Aaron Basko
Published by: The Chronicle of Higher Education
MBA News Digest Comment: As rapidly as things are changing outside higher ed campuses, professional development for staff, administrators, and faculty is a necessity.
Extracted Content: It is the first thing to go when budgets get tight. It is the first thing we cancel when things get too busy, or we’re short staffed. We feel guilty asking for it, but then we often don’t take full advantage of it or share it with others later. Such is the enigma known as “professional development” for staff members and administrators.