Professional Development Committee Mission Statement
Mission
The Committee shall review and evaluate professional development grant
proposals submitted by the faculty. The grants shall support curriculum
development, innovative teaching proposals, and scholarly activity for the
faculty. The Committee shall develop procedures and guidelines for submission of
these grants. The Committee shall assess the effectiveness of the program and
make recommendations to the Senate which will enhance the quality of this
program.
Committee Membership
The Committee shall consist of nine voting members to include representation
from each of the seven colleges, the Counselor/Librarian unit, and an At-Large
member chosen from the Professional group whenever possible. Ex-officio
representation will be from the Office for Academic Affairs. The Committee shall
elect the Chair by secret ballot.
Reporting Procedures
The Committee Chair shall submit an annual report and all recommendations
to the Vice-President of the Academic Senate. In addition, the Chair shall send
all recommendations for approval to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
Timetable
Once per semester the Committee shall determine dates for submission and
notification of Professional Development Proposals.
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