Professional Development Committee

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Professional Development Committee (PDC)

Charge

The Professional Development Committee operates as a subcommittee of the Planning and Resource Allocation Committee. The PDC is responsible for overseeing professional development planning, programs and evaluation in support of the College Mission, institutional plans and initiatives, accreditation and legal requirements. The committee will utilize the resources and expertise of the Organizational Development and Planning Department, Human Resources, Campus Police and other departments as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Develop a professional development plan consistent with the College Mission, Educational Master Plan, other institutional plans, accreditation standards and legal requirements.
Set directions and make recommendations for professional development activities to meet the needs of College employees.
Establish guidelines and procedures for professional development activity proposals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development and make recommendations for improvement.
Establish appropriate timelines to complete tasks and make recommendations.

Composition

2 faculty appointed by the Academic Senate
2 classified staff appointed by the official appointing body for classified staff
2 students appointed by the Student Senate
2 managers appointed by the Superintendent/President

The Chair or Co-chairs will be elected from the group.
The Staff Development Program Administrator will serve as a staff resource.

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Members

2012-2013 PDC Members and Staff Resources:

Name	Constituency
Alex Zavala	Students
Anne Gearhart	Faculty
Arnulfo Cedillo	Administration
Cheo Massion	Faculty
Devon Kinka	Classified Professionals
Kevin Gramajo	Students
Kristina Combs	Administration
Paul Fanta	Classified Professionals
Chialin Hsieh	Staff Resource
Kathleen Kirkpatrick	Staff Resource/Meeting Facilitator

Meeting Schedule

PDC generally meets 3:30-4:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month during the academic calendar year when classes are in session. Check the Governance Meetings Calendar to confirm room location and current meeting dates and times.

Agendas, Minutes and Meeting Materials

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2012-2013 PDC Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Meeting Date	Agenda	Minutes
February 26, 2013	2-26-13 PDC Agenda
February 12, 2013	12-12-13 PDC Agenda
December 11, 2012	Meeting cancelled
November 27, 2012	11-27-12 PDC Agenda	11-27-12 PDC Approved Minutes
October 30, 2012	10-30-12 PDC Agenda	10-30-12 PDC Minutes
October 9, 2012	10-9-12 PDC Agenda	10-9-12 PDC Approved Minutes
September 25, 2012	9-25-12 Agenda	9-25-12 PDC Minutes

2011-2012 PDC Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Meeting Date	Agenda	Minutes	Additional Materials
May 8, 2012	5-8-12 PDC Agenda	5-8-12 PDC Meeting Notes
March 27, 2012	3-27-12 PDC Agenda	3-27-12 PDC Minutes
March 13, 2012	3-13-12 PDC Agenda	3-13-12 PDC Minutes
February 28, 2012	2-28-12 PDC Agenda	2-28-12 PDC Minutes
February 14, 2011	2-14-11 PDC Agenda	2-14-12 PDC Minutes
December 13, 2011	12-13-11 PDC Agenda	12-13-11 PDC Minutes	1. New Faculty Orientation Plan Topics Draft
December 6, 2011	12-6-11 PDC Agenda	12-6-11 PDC Minutes
November 29, 2011	11-29-11 PDC Agenda	11-29-11 PDC Minutes
November 22, 2011	11-22-11 PDC Agenda	11-22-11 PDC Minutes	1. PD Plan and Priorities
November 8, 2011	11-8-11 PDC Agenda	11-8-11 PDC Minutes
October 25, 2011	10-25-11 PDC Agenda	10-25-11 PDC Minutes
October 11, 2011	10-11-11 PDC Agenda	10-11-11 PDC Minutes	1. 2010-11 PD Needs Survey
September 13, 2011	9-13-11 PDC Agenda	9-13-11 PDC Minutes

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