Pine Technical College
Policy and Procedure

Policy Number: 227 Date: 3/23/06 Revision Date:
Division/Department: Academic Affairs Author: Mary Jo Mettler, Carol Abell
Subject: Faculty Development Plan

Authorities:

This policy is written in accordance with MnSCU Board Policy 3.32 and System Procedure 3.321 regarding Faculty Credentialing. The professional development plan process will be administered by Academic Affairs

Purpose:
This policy applies to faculty in unlimited positions. The purpose of the professional development plan, as stated in system Procedure 3.321, ‘is to identify activities and /or strategies to be used by the faculty member to maintain currency in the faculty member’s credential field(s) and in teaching and learning skills and may include activities that go beyond maintaining currency…”

Policy:
All faculty in unlimited positions will prepare a faculty professional development plan. Plans will be developed in consultation with the campus chief academic officer (CAO) and shall address specific objectives and expected outcomes in up to six component areas of development. The development plan may cover a period of one or more academic years, dependant upon the nature of the activities to be completed. While the plan effective dates may vary, all plans will be reviewed by the chief academic officer on an annual basis to ensure progress and relevancy to the faculty member’s credential field and level of teach experience.

Procedure:
1. Faculty will complete the Faculty Development Plan Form (Word PDF) and submit the plan to the chief academic affairs officer for review and approval at the annual exit meeting held with each faculty member.

2. Development Plan progress will be evaluated annually by the CAO through a meeting with the faculty member. Progress status or plan completion will be documented on the Development Plan form. The evaluation process will be completed by April 15th.

3. Completion of the Development Plan will require signatures by both parties. A copy of the completed plan will be maintained on file in the Human Resources Department.

4. Should the faculty member and the CAO disagree at any point regarding what constitutes “satisfactory progress” and be unable to reach a compromise, the college president (or designated representative) and the union chapter president (or designated representative) will meet with the CAO and faculty member to resolve the situation.

Responsibilities:
Academic Affairs is responsible for implementation of this policy in compliance with Board Policy 3.32 and System Procedure 3.321

Dissemination:
To all faculty via the campus intranet.

Reviewed by Leadership Team: 4-17-06
Reviewed by Faculty Shared Governance: 5-9-06
Approved: _______________________ Date:
Robert L. Musgrove, Ph.D.