LVAIC Professional Development

Professional Development Opportunities from the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges (LVAIC)

Don’t miss out on the excellent professional development programs throughout the year from the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges (LVAIC). 

Participation in certain leadership development opportunities, (e.g., the Higher Education Leader’s Institute), are only available via employee nomination by Division Heads. If you are interested in these programs, be sure to let your Division Head know you would like to be considered! Sign up for the LVAIC newsletter for upcoming LVAIC meetings, webinars, events, symposiums, and conferences. 

Offering a broad spectrum of opportunities for faculty and staff designed to build professional networks, enable best practice sharing, facilitate professional development opportunities, and cultivate collaborative research and initiatives, LVAIC is a unique consortium consisting of 6 member colleges and universities in the Lehigh Valley (Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian University, and Muhlenberg College), as well as 6 associate member institutions in the eastern Pennsylvania region.

Examples of LVAIC offerings and topics include Crucial Conversations, Leadership Skills Academy, Management Development Program and Certification, Higher Education Leaders Institute, Cyber Security, Business Process Learning, Financial Wellness, Leveraging Your Personal Strengths in Relationships, and many more.

Consider taking advantage of the LVAIC opportunities for your personal and professional development!

For more information, visit the LVAIC website or contact them at info@lvaic.org, 610-265-7888, or via mail at 1309 Main St., Bethlehem PA 18018.

Empower Your Growth

Explore your professional potential and empower your career growth with LVAIC’s range of development opportunities for faculty and staff. From skill-building workshops to leadership development programs, their experienced facilitators and industry experts deliver engaging and interactive sessions that inspire and empower you to reach new heights of professional success. LVAIC fosters a collaborative learning environment where you can network with peers, exchange ideas, and gain valuable perspectives from colleagues across the LVAIC community.

 

Graduate School Discount Program

As an active Lafayette employee of LVAIC (Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges), you are eligible to take advantage of discounted graduate tuition for some of the graduate programs at other LVAIC institutions. To take advantage of the discount, potential students must formally apply and meet the admission requirements of the selected institution. Once enrolled, the student will receive a discount for the duration of their enrollment in the program. The graduate program is also available to spouses at all participating LVAIC institutions, and several institutions may offer the graduate discount program to the employee's dependent children. Please see the attached document outlining further specifics, including the eligible programs and discount amounts. Please reach out to Human Resources for more information, or contact the participating LVAIC institution directly.