Professional Development Committee

Committee Purpose

The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to promote the professional development of all College employees.

Committee Activities

1. Develop and maintain guidelines for professional development, to include
   
   • Definition of professional development, including individual and group travel,
   • Procedures for applying for funds,
   • Criteria for awarding of funds,
   • Fund professional development initiatives
   • Identification of benefits to the College
   • Appeals process.
2. Identify common professional development needs of employees and sponsor appropriate activities to meet those needs.
3. Identify common professional development needs of specific groups of employees and sponsor appropriate activities to meet those needs.
4. Develop and maintain procedures for requesting and approving mini-grants for professional development initiatives.
5. Create and distribute a calendar listing available professional development activities.
6. Plan designated professional development days.
7. Plan Fall Convocation.

Reporting Relationships

Vice President of Resource Development

Membership

• Three (3) faculty members inclusive of one Faculty Council representative
• Three (3) support staff inclusive of one Staff Council representative
• One (1) Executive Council representative
• One (1) representative of Human Resources
• One administrator or professional staff from each of the following:
  • Academic Affairs
  • Business and Finance
  • Institutional Effectiveness, Research, Planning and Assessment
  • Public Relations
  • Resource Development
  • Student Services
• One representative from Plant Operations
• Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education
• Total Membership: 16-19
• At-large members: 3 (2 must be faculty)

Ex Officio: Vice President of Resource Development