Faculty Development Committee

Mandate

AB 1725

Type

Academic Senate

Role

To provide faculty with activities and experiences that translate into successful learning for our diverse student population. In order to support such an environment, the Faculty Development Committee is charged with

• Designing the flexible calendar schedule, with promoting professional development activities;

• Overseeing the distribution of the Academic Enrichment Fund;

• Assisting in the distribution of Basic Skills Initiative (BSI), Student Equity (Equity), and Student Success and Support Program (SSSP) Funds.

Products

• Approve Academic Enrichment Fund requests

• Recommend BSI, Equity, and SSSP Fund requests for approval by the appropriate office

• Produce Flexible Calendar Schedule

• Approve professional development activities for FLEX credit

• Approve Faculty Professional Advancement Plans

• Approve Sabbatical Applications to be forwarded to the Superintendent/President.

Meeting Schedule

Once monthly September – December and February – May; Up to 4 additional meetings per year, as needed

Reporting Relationship

Academic Senate

Chair

Elected full-time faculty member

Membership

• One representative from each Academic Unit

• Adjunct Representative

• One administrative representative, ex-officio, non-voting

Date Last Revised

Senate Approved April 27, 2017