The Regional Professional Development Centers are dedicated to transforming the quality of teaching and learning in different areas of the country, leading to increased student retention and success at all levels. Each development center will host three different faculty development institutes each year, as part of its commitment to transforming the quality of teaching and learning in Higher Education. An individual center has the opportunity to choose its own events, unique to the needs, culture, and individual goals of each college. Area colleges are invited to attend each institute in order to bolster the collaborative relationships among neighboring colleges.

Pacific Crest supports each development center in marketing the event, by providing customized marketing materials for each event. Announcements of each event will also be listed on the Pacific Crest website. Skilled facilitators, handbooks, and journals for individual events are also provided by Pacific Crest.