Exempt Professional Development Committee

Committee News New Co-Chair Carol Carder New

Information on Awards As of 02/06/14

Proposed Policy Changes of Appendix F Change name from: ACES Professional Development Work Group To: Exempt Professional Development Work Group

Add language to include a Co-Chair Broaden the definition of Professional Development in §100: PURPOSE Professional development encompasses formal and informal learning opportunities and resources, and benefits employees through the acquisition of knowledege, skills, and abilities related to their field of employment for individual improvement and career advancement. Proposed Policy Changes of Appendix F (continued)

Specify Work Group consists of both ACES and Non-ACES members Expanding the use of Professional Development funding to include all forms of Professional Development except: – Electronic devices and equipment – Items more appropriately purchased by the department – Training, materials, or equipment that is required for an employee to perform their job duties Permit purchases of software. – Software cannot be installed or used on a College computer, and not installed or maintained by IT staff Proposed Policy Changes of Appendix F (continued)

Employees on a corrective action plan will not be eligible to receive funds Two week window for appeals Explanation of awarding process 1.First time Education 2.Repeat Education 3.First time Professional Development 4.Repeat Professional Development