Professional Development Institute
The PDI is a long-standing tradition offering CSU faculty, state classified personnel, administrative professionals, and graduate students an opportunity to present content and generate energy in their passion areas.
Participants will explore a diverse range of topics presented by CSU experts, all designed to foster professional growth and personal enrichment. Presenters and attendees will collaborate on key themes such as inclusive pedagogy, well-being, equitable processes, and creating inclusive work environments, sparking valuable insights and new ideas that make us stronger together!
The purpose of PDI is to provide an opportunity to bring us all together to share ideas, explore issues, and gain insights into learning, teaching, and service, as well as other professional and personal activities.
Historically, the PDI is hosted the second week in January before students return to campus for the spring semester.
PDI 2027 Call for Proposals is Open
We are excited to announce that the PDI 2027 Call for Proposals is now OPEN!
Our 2027 PDI dates are T – Th, Jan. 5 – 7, and our theme is: CSU Community: Learning from Each Other.
- We welcome sessions that explore both academic topics and personal passions. What knowledge, skills, or experiences would you be excited to share with your peers?
- Past sessions have featured a wide variety of engaging topics, including knitting, spider identification, yoga, CPR training, and strategies for building strong study skills in students—so don’t be afraid to get creative!
- Looking for inspiration? Check out this link for additional ideas.
Session formats may be in-person, online, or hybrid. Presenters are responsible for managing all session technology, including providing their own technical support for online or hybrid sessions.
Please share your proposal by September 30 by submitting it with the button below.
PDI 2027 ~ CSU Community: Learning from Each Other
PDI 2026: Stronger Together: Thriving Through Change ~ session and attendance summary
