In response to partner institutions' requests for faculty development assistance, IPD's Academic and Institutional Services (AIS) department provides a number of online, self-paced, and self-directed tutorials as well as instructor-led courses offered online and/or via live teleconferences. Additionally, IPD provides targeted, onground workshops upon special request. These services are offered at no additional cost to the partner institution and are part of IPD's commitment to institutional professional development. Faculty members who have completed specific courses are eligible to receive increased compensation for curriculum development. Additional recognition for completion of advanced professional development may be given at the college level. Courses available for faculty development include the following:

• Principles of Instructional Design (FD100) — A self-paced, online tutorial designed to familiarize faculty members with basic instructional design concepts as well as the terminology and processes used in the development of curricula for IPD partner institutions. This tutorial takes approximately 40-60 minutes to complete, offering an efficient and effective way to meet the basic needs of the curriculum developer.
  
  
• Instructional Design for Online Courses (FD250) — An online, instructor-led course to familiarize faculty (both instructors and curriculum writers) with curriculum design techniques for online courses. Participants will take pre-existing courses and add an online modality, applying theory from the course. Participants also engage in peer review and discussion to sharpen their critical thinking skills.
  
  
• Introduction to the Adult Learner (FD 300) — A self-paced, online tutorial which introduces faculty to characteristics of the adult learner and the concept of andragogy. Topics include collaborative learning and adult teaching strategies in the accelerated, educational environment.
  
  
• Faculty Introduction to Learning Teams (FD 310) — This tutorial introduces faculty to the theory and practice of learning teams. Faculty members learn the purpose of learning teams and how they can be used to expand the scope of education effectively. Faculty members learn best practices for incorporating learning teams into the accelerated, educational model.