Coordinate the college wide professional development processes, resources and activities, incorporating recommendations from faculty, classified and management advisories and other college constituencies.
The Modesto Junior College Professional Development Committee (PDC) supports the ongoing professional growth of all employees through collegially planned teaching and learning opportunities that promote continuing education, equity, diversity, personal and career advancement, and civic engagement in support of the institution's Mission and Strategic Plan.
Accountability: PDC commits to developing a professional development program that utilizes ongoing
assessment and careful analysis of data to modify and improve program components to
reach desired results. It will establish a repository of training and resource materials
that are readily available to all employees.
Diversity and Equity: PDC supports a college environment of diverse ideas by collaborating with constituent
and community groups to develop and provide ongoing diversity and multicultural training
for all employees.
Effective Communication: PDC fosters collaboration and communicates with college constituencies, district departments,
and other college committees to assess needs, coordinate scheduling, disseminate information,
and evaluate professional development activities.
Excellence: PDC is committed to providing high-quality on-going professional development opportunities that are based on access to research and best practices. By enhancing professionalism within the campus community, the college utilizes the expertise of our own staff and faculty as teachers and trainers.
Innovation: PDC embraces change, remains flexible, and is open to taking advantage of internal and external resource opportunities as they emerge in order to foster institutional support of ongoing professional development for all employees.
Student Success: A sustained investment in quality professional development for all faculty, staff and administrators provides employees with the skills to transform lives and increase student success while meeting student learning, program and institutional outcomes.
