Driven by the need to provide more systemic support and resources for faculty, advisors and administrators so that they can in-turn support students in meeting their full potential at Collin, the AE Committee has developed this AE resources webpage. This webpage provides information on resources that you may find helpful for Appreciative Education.

Upcoming Appreciative Education Professional Development

Virtual Appreciative Advising Institute:

2026: May 18-21,  June 15-18, July 20-23, and November 16-19

Upcoming Free Webinars

The Process of Becoming a Researcher: An Appreciative Advising Approach

April 28, 2026 (1:00-2:00 pm Eastern)

Benjamin McMullen, Penn State University
Giancarlo Labruna, Penn State University

Administrator Training/Certification 

Summer 2026: May 31 - July 12

Fall 2026: September 8 - October 20

Related Reading and Books of Interest

Article: Appreciative Administration

The Appreciative Inquiry Handbook: For Leaders of Change - David L. Cooperrider 

Appreciative Inquiry as a Daily Leadership Practice: Realizing Change One Conversation at a Time Paperback – Luc Verheijen , Saskia Tjepkema , Joeri Kabalt 

Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry: A Leadership Journey through Hope, Despair, and Forgiveness- Joan Mcarthur-Blair  Jeanie Cockell 

Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management: Using AI to Facilitate Organizational Development Second Edition- Sarah Lewis, Jonathan Passmore, Stefan Cantore