2019-2020 Faculty Professional Development Plan
As stated in the Guidelines for the Implementation of the Flexible Calendar Program by the Faculty Development Committee of the Academic
Senate for California Community Colleges in cooperation with the Chancellor’s Office, “[e]ach faculty member is responsible for the development
of an individual plan for professional and/or personal growth for the purpose of instructional improvement (title 5, section 55726(a)). This
individual plan may encompass any combination of individually designed activities, institutionally planned workshops, conferences, and/or
academic courses. These activities must be appropriate within the regulations that govern the flexible calendar program (title 5, section 55724 (a)
(4) (A through G))” (p. 21).
Professional Development Objectives:
Please list your professional development objectives for this year. (Max characters: 3000)
Please explain how your professional development objectives will lead to staff, student and/or instructional improvement.
(Max characters: 3000)
Name: ____________________________
Division: ____________________________
Professional Development Activities:
Which of the following activities do you anticipate completing as part of your professional development plan for this academic year?
Please select those that apply:
Faculty/Instructional Improvement
Student Improvement
Institutional Improvement
Activities that enhance knowledge in
discipline/subject matter and/or improve
pedagogical practices, such as:
Activities that support student success, such
as:
Activities that foster program,
departmental, and/or institutional
effectiveness, such as:
Attending on-campus
workshops/trainings/orientations to
improve instruction such as Informed &
Inspired, brown bags, New Faculty
Learning Academy (NFLA)
Attending conferences, workshops, or
trainings related to your discipline
and/or teaching methodology
Reading discipline-related books
intended to enhance knowledge in
your subject area
Listening to podcasts, TED Talks, etc.
related to your discipline and/or
teaching methodology
Completing webinars or other online
training relevant to your discipline
and/or teaching methodology
Completing online learning modules
relevant to your discipline and/or
teaching methodology such as
Lynda.com, MOOCs, @ONE
Evaluating materials to consider for
use in major course revision
Participating in a teaching-focused
book club
Evaluating scholarship applications
Collaborating with faculty and staff on
projects to improve services to
students
Serving as student club advisor
Attending workshops on mentoring
students
Serving as a student mentor
Participating in New Student Welcome
Day
Participating in student orientation
programs (instructional faculty only)
Facilitating or attending student
campus events/activities (Black History
Month, Fine Arts Open House, etc.)
Facilitating or attending student off-
campus events/activities (field trips,
student conferences, competitions)
Conducting workshops for students
(non-duty hours)
Participating in the ECC PRIDE
Leadership Academy
Serving on College Curriculum
Committee (voting reps)
Serving as Division SLO Facilitator
Serving as Annual Program Plan Review
Leader
Serving as Program Review Chair
Person
Attending SLO workshops/training
Participating in SLO, PLO, and/or ILO
post-assessment meetings to address
institutional improvement
Participating in meetings to address
areas of curriculum or program review
Developing new programs, courses, or
curriculum
Modifying an existing course to comply
with changing institutional or discipline
requirements
Completing course conversion (face-to-
face to online)
Faculty/Instructional Improvement
(Continued…)
Student Improvement
(Continued…)
Institutional Improvement
(Continued...)
Activities that enhance knowledge in
discipline/subject matter and/or improve
pedagogical practices, such as:
Activities that support student success, such
as:
Activities that foster program,
departmental, and/or institutional
effectiveness, such as:
Reading professional books on teaching
methodology
Learning a second language to better
communicate with a diverse student
population
Preparing exhibitions of art, science, or
other materials beyond the scope of your
typical day-to-day instruction
Training to teach online, re-training for a
new course management system
Attending literary readings, debates,
sporting events, or lectures relevant to
your discipline
Attending/viewing gallery or museum
exhibits, films, or plays relevant to your
discipline
Mentoring new or prospective faculty, or
being mentored yourself
Writing and publishing scholarly material
(unpaid)
Conducting field research (unpaid)
Serving at on-campus information table
(Career Day, etc.)
Visiting/recruiting at area high schools or
in the community
Writing grants aimed to improve services
to students
Creating a website to support a course or
program
Conducting institutional research to
improve service to students
Making presentations related to your
discipline/ program or the college to
community groups
Conducting community outreach such as
judging school competitions, college
information booths, collaboration with
other colleges on curriculum and
instruction, etc.
Training in disaster preparedness, such as
CERT, active shooter, mental health first
aid, etc.
Participating in training on affirmative
action, implicit bias, cultural sensitivity, or
equity issues
Training in issues related to harassment,
gender, or other mandated programs (i.e.
EEOR, FERPA, etc.)
Other
Participating in campus-sponsored
wellness activities
Are there any other professional development activities not listed above that you anticipate completing as part of your professional development
plan for this year? If so, please provide a brief description below. Keep in mind that these activities should be well-planned, professionally
appropriate, described in detail, and align with the ECC Flex Categories and Activities List. (Max characters: 3000)
Thank you for completing your Faculty Professional Development Plan.
If you would like to revise your plan over the course of the year,
simply upload a revised 2019-2020 Faculty Professional Development Plan to Cornerstone.