Overview
Professional Development is a standing committee of Academic Senate, charged with providing opportunities for faculty participation in growth and development activities related to instructional improvement in support of West Valley College’s mission of academic excellence and student success.
Purpose of Professional Development
- Improve the student experience.
- Increase student success, retention and satisfaction.
- Provide the opportunity for continual quality improvement for faculty, staff, and administrators.
Desired Outcomes (as created by College Council 2015-2016)
- A college-wide plan based on a comprehensive needs assessment that fosters a culture of professional development at the college.
- A plan which will support the ongoing professional development needs for staff, faculty and administrators.
- A plan which will align with the 2020 Master Plan goals, accreditation standards, the priorities/goals for the Student Equity Plan, the SSSP Plan, Basic Skills goals and the Title III grant.
| Member | Department |
|---|---|
| William Breder | Science and Math |
| Brad Chin | Math |
| Whitney Clay | Reading |
| Helen Flohic | Science and Math |
| Michelle Francis, Professional Development Committee Chair | Reading |
| Jared Fujishin | Communication Studies |
| Marta Mora-Evans | CalWORKS |
| Teresa Thompson | School of Professional Studies |
| Michelle Zajac | Communication Studies |
Resources
Internal Opportunities
External Opportunities
Academic Senate for California Community CollegesCalifornia Community College Classified SenateClassified Leadership Institute (CLI)The RP GroupCalifornia Community Colleges' Success Network (3CSN)Conference LeaveProfessional and Organizational Development (POD) NetworkProfessional Learning Network (PLN)On Course ConferenceKrause Center for InnovationGreat Teachers ConferenceAssociation for California Community College AdministratorsCalifornia Community College Council for Staff Development (4CSD)TEACH Center