Talking to colleagues who have chosen scientific careers within academia, I feel privileged that my employer strives to further my personal development and my scientific knowledge.
It was further suggested to include the competences and personal development in the functioning discussions: "In my opinion, the personal development should be included in the yearly functioning discussion".
"What students are seeking now are personal development and tuition reimbursement for further education," said Ed Koc, director of strategic and foundation research for NACE.
PBL further offers many benefits to the tutors including personal development as a result of facilitating such learning processes in adult education [ 5].
The British Institute of Food Science and Technology ( IFST), as a professional body for food scientists and technologists, aims to further the discipline as well as the careers and personal development of its members.
Personal trainers, personal computers, personal development, personal pensions, personal branding and personalized medicine are all focused on the individual self.
These difficulties in formulating goals and plans for personal development were interpreted by stakeholders as a need for further initiatives to support leadership development [ 10].
Vice-president and registrar of the University of Surrey, Dr David Ashton, described the other benefits of further education and said: "University isn't just about growing academically – it is also about personal development.
Alongside regular further education subjects and vocational training, the College offers training in mobility, independent living and personal development.
Further, SGL encourages student cooperation and student-faculty interaction, both crucial determinants for students' academic and personal development, and overall satisfaction with their university experience [13].
Theme "Further development of the tutors" (1 statement) The tutorial was also seen as an opportunity for the professional and personal development of the tutors and for them to assume responsibility.
