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Professional Development

The ITS Professional Development Committee is dedicated to providing opportunities for professional growth to ITS employees.

This page is a resource for FSU ITS employees to find professional development opportunities. ITS offers monthly events and curated training tracks in addition to university-wide development opportunities. Use the resources here to level up your skills and career.

Available Training

General Training

Curated training tracks on communication, customer service and other essential skills applicable to all employees.

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ITS Professional Development Bonus Plan

List of eligible professional development bonus awards available to ITS employees.

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Event Calendar

List of upcoming professional development training opportunities and events exclusively for ITS employees.

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Computer Tutor Enrollment

ComputerTutors offers a variety of training for IT Professionals from basic Microsoft software to identity and service management.

Schedule Enrollment

Google AI Professional Certificate

As part of the Google AI for Education Accelerator, we are excited to be one of the first campuses offering
the Google AI Professional Certificate. This curriculum, designed by experts at Google, allows students, staff
and faculty to practice using AI for deep research, data analysis, vibe coding, and more through hands-on
learning. By integrating AI into their existing workflows, the Florida State community can unlock new
levels of productivity and innovation.

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Communities of Practice (CoP)

This initiative aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth by connecting staff members with shared interests and expertise. These networks provide a platform for meaningful discussions, innovative ideas, and collective problem-solving while working to expand your community network.

By joining a Community of Practice, you will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, share insights, and develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. We look forward to seeing the innovative ideas and strong connections that will emerge from these networks!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Exploring artificial intelligence and its role and impact on education.

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Instructional Design

A community for learning architects.

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FSUXperience

Bringing together designers, researchers, and practitioners who are passionate about user experience.

Next Meeting: March 31 @ 4pm, The Globe 2400

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Database Professionals

Connecting data minds to drive smarter solutions.

Next Meeting: April 30 @ 9:30am

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Project Management

Connecting data minds to drive smarter solutions.

Next Meeting: April 22 @ 2pm

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Continuous Improvement & Training

Online and classroom learning opportunities offered by central HR to encourage personal development

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Professional Development Committee

If you are interested in serving on the ITS Professional Development Committee, please let us know through our feedback survey.

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Lisa Smith

Engagement Coordinator
Strategy & Outreach

 ls22bz@fsu.edu

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Kathy Wilkes

Assistant Director
Strategy & Outreach

 kathy.wilkes@fsu.edu

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Alex Barstow

Instructional Designer Graduate Assistant
Strategy & Outreach

 anb19e@fsu.edu

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Sara Mischler

Outreach Coordinator
Strategy & Outreach

 

 smlane@fsu.edu

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Kip Butts

Technical Support Manager
Office of Digital Learning

 kbutts@fsu.edu

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Amber Dunlap

Program Coordinator
Network Infrastructure

 

 amber.dunlap@fsu.edu

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Breeze Howard

Assistant Director
Linux Enterprise Applications & Systems

 bhoward@fsu.edu

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Debbie Kelly

Assistant Director
Web Services

 kelly@fsu.edu

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Derek Kooi

Emerging Technology Developer
Strategy & Outreach

 dkooi@fsu.edu

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Phil Kraemer

Security Training Coordinator
ISPO

 pkraemer@fsu.edu

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Lisa Martin-Brown

Associate Director
ITS Service Desk

 lmartinbrown@fsu.edu

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Casey McLaughlin

Research Technology Specialist
Research Computing Center

 cmclaughlin@fsu.edu

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Kaylyn Minnix

Administrative Specialist
Fiscal Operations

 kminnix@fsu.edu 

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Anne Neidhardt

Director of Project Management
Strategy & Outreach

 

 aneidhardt@fsu.edu

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Staci Smith

Program Director
IT Service Management

 staci.smith@fsu.edu

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