According to cognitive anthropologists, Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and meet regularly together to learn how to do it better. To support the professional development process at Student Affairs, ongoing Community of Practice (COP) training and work group sessions are offered on a monthly basis. The topics vary to include assessment training and preparation for the annual report. All staff is welcome to attend, bring their tech devices and assessment questions and ideas.