Staff Development Day is fast approaching, and we couldn’t be more excited for this year’s sessions and festivities! Get ready to learn, engage, and connect with colleagues on June 12, 2024. This year’s theme is Connecting Today | Creating Tomorrow.
Brown’s beloved Staff Development Day tradition is offering professional and personal growth and other engagement opportunities on campus along with some virtual offerings to accommodate our remote and hybrid staff. Brown staff can look forward to the return of Leslie’s Farmers Market and the traditional end-of-day celebration on the main green as well!
The Shopping Period will take place from April 29 to May 8, 2024, offering a choice of 80 sessions ranging from professional development and faculty research to self-care. Additionally, there will be over a dozen volunteer opportunities with organizations across Rhode Island available for registration by Brown staff. Registration opens on Thursday, May 9, and closes on June 5, 2024.
Schedule of Events
| Breakfast at Andrews Hall and Pembroke Green | 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m |
| Keynote Kickoff at Alumnae Hall | 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. |
| Volunteer Session I (various locations) | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Session I (various locations) | 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. |
| Lunch in Sharpe Refectory | 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Leslie’s Farmers Market on Wriston Quad | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Volunteer Session II | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Session II (various locations) | 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| End of Day Celebration on the Main Green | 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
KEYNOTE
We are excited to announce Dr. Wendy Schiller as our keynote speaker for Staff Development Day 2024. Dr. Schiller, Alison S. Ressler Professor of Political Science, Director of the Taubman Center for American Politics & Policy, and Professor of Public & International Affairs, will deliver a keynote speech comparing the state of American life today with earlier periods economically, socially, and politically.
Following her keynote, Dr. Schiller will host an afternoon session titled "Election 2024: Expectations and Potential Surprises." This session will review the upcoming elections at all levels, focusing on the presidential race and the battle for party control in Congress. Dr. Schiller's expertise promises valuable insights into the electoral landscape, including emerging trends and factors that could impact outcomes. Join us for a compelling exploration of American politics with Dr. Wendy Schiller.
Leslie’s Farmers Market
We are delighted to announce the vendors participating in Leslie's Farmer's Market on Wriston Quad, a tribute to the late Leslie Uhnak, a cherished organizer of the Staff Development Day Farmers Market. Join us to experience a wonderful array of offerings from:
- Wise Mouth Teas
- PVDonuts
- Hometown Poke
- Maggie's Healing Path
- New England Nautical Gifts
- Fig and Dandy
- Rhed's Hot Sauce
- Wellspring Apothecary
- Sustainability Booth
- Orisirisi Spice of Life
- Perfect Empanada
- Kay's Curries
- Caribe & Co.
- Wedge RI
- Anchor Toffee
- Kristi's Kraftails
- PT Color Market
- Sustainability
SDD 2023 photos
sDD Spotlight
Photo from SDD 2023: Staff volunteering at Bami Farm
Staff Development Day VIDEOS
In 2015, Staff Development Day was honored with The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District 1 award in the Special Events category. The Circle of Excellence Awards showcase outstanding work in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising, and marketing.