Professional Development Opportunities for Faculty and Staff

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1 Professional Development Opportunities for Faculty and Staff

2 Contents Introduction... 3 Professional Development Policy Worksite Wellness Guidelines... 3 Internal Certifications... 4 Faculty and Staff Development Funds (Travel)... 7 Return to School... 8 Other... 9 Free Curriculum or Self-supporting Classes... 9 Innovation Grants... 9 Worksite Wellness Credit Special Events/Projects Credit LearnerWeb Professional Development: Contact Information CPCC 2

3 Introduction As a Learning College, CPCC prides itself on offering excellent learning opportunities to help faculty and staff improve their skills and expand their areas of expertise. The goal of Professional Development is to be the bridge between training needs and outstanding performance in service to the College. Professional Development Policy 4.29 All employees will complete a minimum of 20 hours of job-related professional development training per year. The 20 hours may be a combination of internal official CPCC classes, supervisor-approved external activities as reported with the Performance Development Plan (PDP), and a maximum of 4 hours related to worksite wellness. Professional performance is directly related to physical health. Exemptions to training may be made in writing by an employee s supervisor. The training year will coincide with the schedule for the annual PDP. Worksite Wellness Guidelines Employees attending a College sponsored Worksite Wellness event listed in LearnerWeb will receive one-hour credit per event. To receive Professional Development credit for physical health activities not listed in LearnerWeb, employees will submit each activity through LearnerWeb Outside Activity link. Each of the following activities qualifies for a one-time, one-hour credit per activity: Participating in a dance, exercise or fitness program Utilizing the College fitness center Attending a health or fitness lunch and learn Participating in a biking, running, walking or other athletic program Attending a health or wellness event Professional Development (PD) activities have been divided into the following categories: Job-Related activities: PD credit will be assigned Worksite wellness: 4 hours PD credit will be assigned Conferences, presentations and workshops that are work related, or for scholarly activities: PD credit will be assigned by submitting an Outside Activity request through LearnerWeb. Personal Development activities: PD credit will NOT be assigned, but activities will be listed in each employee s training history. PD credit for personal growth and development activities that potentially impact job performance may be granted at the discretion of the supervisor. Volunteer activities: PD credit will NOT be assigned, but volunteer activities will be listed in each employee s training history. For additional information regarding LearnerWeb, visit: To view scheduled training opportunities visit LearnerWeb and then click the Schedule link. CPCC 3

4 Internal Certifications Training opportunities have been grouped into a series of several one- or two-hour workshops focusing on a particular soft /technical skill. Employees are urged to complete the workshops under each heading to obtain an internal certificate. Presentation Skills Anatomy of a Presentation (2 hrs) How to Give and Take Constructive Feedback (2 hrs) Engaging Your Audience (2 hrs) Beyond PowerPoint for Educators (2 hrs) Digital Storytelling (2 hrs) Sharing the Message (2 hrs) Quality of Work WorkSmarts (1 hr) Tips for Getting Organized (1 hr) (available online via LearnerWeb-Library-Online) Make the Most of Your Day (1 hr) Dealing with Change (1 hr) Creating Work-Life Balance (1 hr) Communication (complete five of six programs) Get to the Point: Painless Advice for Professional Writing (1.5 hrs) Etiquette (1 hr) Good Telephone Etiquette (1 hr) Communicating with the ME Generation (1 hr) Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (1 hr) Impressive Presentation Skills (1 hr) Organizational Skills Planning Effective Meetings (1 hr) Outlook: Tips to Maximize s and Calendars (1 hr) Project Management 101 (1.5 hr) Tips for Getting Organized (1 hr) (available online via LearnerWeb-Library-Online) Excellent Personal Service: Utilizing CPCC Websites (2 hrs) CPCC 4

5 Service to Others FISH: Attitude (1.5 hrs) Personalities in the Workplace (1.5 hrs) Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (1 hr) Make the Most of Your Day (1 hr) Work-Centered Leadership Developing Effective Teams (1 hr) Developing the Leader Within You (1 hr) Ethics in the Workplace (1 hr) The One-Minute Manager (PD Lending Library) (1 hr) The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus (1 hr) Introduction to Project Management Project Management 101 (1.5 hrs) Personalities in the Workplace (1.5 hrs) Developing Effective Teams (1 hr) Creating Project Plans and Work Schedules (1 hr) Project Management Technologies (2 hr) Conflict Resolution Clear Communication (1 hr) Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (1 hr) Emotional Intelligence at Work (1 hr) Personalities in the Workplace (1.5 hrs) Problem Solving Techniques and Tools (1 hr) Assert Yourself: Negotiation (1 hr) Ethics in the Workplace Finding Your True North (1 hr) Character is Destiny: Making a Habit of Doing the Right Thing (1 hr) Failing Forward (1 hr) Walk the Talk (1 hr) 12 Choices that Lead to Your Success (1 hr) CPCC 5

6 Adapting to Change in the Workplace Initiating Change (1 hr) Myths & Realities of Change (1 hr) Shifting Paradigms (1 hr) Change Style Indicator (1 hr) Dealing with Change: Attitude Adjustments (1 hr) Exemplary Leadership Practices Model the Way (1 hr) Inspire a Shared Vision (1 hr) Challenge the Process (1 hr) Encourage the Heart (1 hr) Enable Others to Act (1 hr) Diversity (complete five of following programs) Teaching the Digitally Distracted Student (2.5 hrs) Diversity: Just Not Our Kind (1 hr) Conflict Resolution in the Workplace (1 hr) Poverty Simulation (1.5 hrs) Communicating with the ME Generation (1 hr) A Framework for Understanding Poverty (book) Black History Month Speaker (1 hr) Women's History Month Speaker (1 hr) Wealth, Innovation, and Diversity with Joel Barker (1 hr) Outside Activity* (2 hr max) *Outside Activity Examples Include: Library Videos, MLK Day Challenge, Service Learning, Community Volunteer Work, etc. Outside Activity Credit may be received after submitting a write up in the following format: 1. Summarize the program, book, video, or activity 2. Describe how the program related to diversity 3. Describe what you learned from the program 4. Explain how the information you learned relates to your work/job Submit your written responses to Professional Development: cpccprofdev@cpcc.edu CPCC 6

7 Faculty and Staff Development Funds (Travel) Central Piedmont Community College offers financial assistance to employees to attend workshops, conferences, and/or seminars. Proposals are reviewed by the Professional Development Advisory Committee, which is composed of faculty, administrators, and staff members. The Professional Development Advisory Committee prioritizes proposals for funds allocation using the Guidelines for Allocation of Funds listed below. View form Guidelines for Allocation of Faculty/Staff Development Funds (Tier A) Funding is available to all full-time and part-time CPCC employees. Travel requests that directly relate to recertification or reaccreditation of a program or individual will be given first priority. First-time applicants, presenters at conferences, and officers of the sponsoring organization directly involved in planning the conferences will be given priority. Conferences & workshops must be directly work-related, specific to the mission of the College. The maximum amount that will be awarded is $1,500 per individual per trip. Any amount over $1,500 will be the responsibility of the traveler. Additional funding sources may be utilized. Maximum benefits received over three fiscal years is $3,000. Upon reaching the maximum dollar award, applicants must wait one fiscal year before re-applying for funding. Where more than one individual from a department is requesting travel funds for the same event, the department may be awarded up to $3,000. The department may allocate this amount among the applicants to get the maximum benefit. Funding awards cover transportation, lodging, meals, and registration. Upon return from funded travel, attendees are expected to "give back to CPCC. Presenting conference information to your department/unit, or volunteering at a college function during the fiscal year in which the travel took place are two examples of ways to "give back." Employees may request a maximum of (1) out-of-state and (1) in-state trip per fiscal year. Funding to attend the same conference in consecutive years is not guaranteed. Individuals who submit their application for funding after attending an activity are not guaranteed an award. Travel must occur within the current fiscal year. In order to expedite the application process, the Request for Authorization to Travel form must be attached to the application for funding when presented for signatures. If you have any questions about the process for completing an application for either Faculty/Staff Development Funds (formerly Tier-A) or Return-to-School funding, please contact Diann Back. CPCC 7

8 Return to School The Professional Development Advisory Committee is composed of faculty and staff members of Central Piedmont Community College. This committee meets on a monthly basis to decide on the allocations for funding professional development and educational activities for employees of the college. All employees will have the opportunity to further their education or attend conferences and workshops to enhance their personal and professional development. The Professional Development Advisory Committee prioritizes proposals for funds allocation using the Guidelines for Allocation of Funds listed below. View form. Guidelines for Allocation of Return-to-School Funds Funding is available (depending on availability) to all full-time CPCC employees (excluding the president, vice presidents, and associate vice presidents) employed for at least one full year. First time applicants will receive priority. Individuals requiring training to maintain certification or recertification will receive priority. Individuals may be fully or partially funded based on available funds and up to the maximum allowance of $700 per term. Upon reaching the maximum allowance ($2,100), the applicant must wait one full fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the maximum was reached before reapplying. Only educational activities related to your current position at CPCC or to the mission of the College will be considered for reimbursement. Return-to-School funds shall not be used to reimburse Financial Aid which does not require repayment (i.e., scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, etc.). Individuals enrolled in academic degree programs must receive: o Grades of A-C for Bachelors of Arts or Science o Grades of A-B for Masters and Doctoral A new application must be submitted each term. Application deadlines: Spring Term (Jan 1-May 14)--Due by January 30 Summer Term (May 15-Aug 14)--Due by May 30 Fall Term (Aug 15-Dec 15)--Due by August 30 CPCC 8

9 Other We succeed only by listening to the requests of our colleagues. To request training customized to meet your needs or those of your department, contact the Center for Leadership and Staff Development One of our staff will follow-up with you to determine how we can best meet those needs. Free Curriculum or Self-supporting Classes Full time employees are eligible to take either one free curriculum class or one self-supporting class per semester, tuition free. Employees are responsible for purchasing their texts and supplies for the free class. Employees must have worked at the College for an entire year prior to applying. Spouses and children who wish to take a class are eligible to receive a 50% discount on tuition. A Request for Scholarship for Spouse and/or Dependent form follows. The employee, his spouse, and children all use the Request for Scholarship (Tuition discount) for Spouse and/or Dependent. In addition, a CPCC Employee Request to Enroll for a Self-Supporting Course follows. Innovation Grants Because Central Piedmont Community College is committed to the quest for continuous improvement of quality programs and services, the CPCC Foundation funds the Innovation Grant Program to assist programs/units with the creation of innovative programs or services and to facilitate improvement, change, or growth within the Learning, Administrative, and Enrollment and Student Service units. Guidelines Please take a few minutes to read the directions for completing an Innovation Grant proposal carefully. All CPCC employees are invited to submit an Innovation Grant proposal. Each Innovation Grant shall consist of no more than $2,000. Innovation Grants may be submitted to the Center for Leadership and Staff Development at any time. The Innovation Grant Committee meets monthly to review proposals. Discuss your idea for an Innovation Grant with your supervisor. Create an itemized budget that does not exceed $2,000. Complete the application, download it, and obtain the signature of your supervisor. Submit your application to the Center for Leadership and Staff Development at Levine (Attention: Diann Back) The Innovation Grant Committee will invite you to participate in a 10-minute interview with the committee members. You will be asked to elaborate on your idea for an Innovation Grant at this time. The committee will offer suggestions for improving your proposal. If your proposal is approved by the Innovation Grant Committee, it will go to the appropriate vice-president s council for approval or rejection. CPCC 9

10 If your Innovation Grant proposal is approved by your vice-president s council, your dean/supervisor and vice-president will sign it and forward it to the executive vice-president s office. The executive vice-president will take your proposal to Cabinet for approval or denial. If your proposal has merit but is turned down at any point in the process, the Innovation Grant Committee will offer suggestions to help you revise your proposal, so that it can be resubmitted. If your proposal is approved by the CPCC Cabinet, you will be notified by the Grants and Contracts Accounting Department that your budget is available. There may be some additional questions to answer in order to access your grant. You must begin using the funds within six months of Cabinet approval of your innovative idea. You need to complete your grant opportunity within two years from the date of Cabinet approval. If you do not use the entire amount of your grant, the unused portion will go back into the general Innovation Grant fund for redistribution to another grant applicant. Worksite Wellness Credit All employees will complete a minimum of 20 hours of job-related professional development training per year. The 20 hours may be a combination of internal, official CPCC classes and supervisor-approved external activities as reported with the Performance Development Plan (PDP), and a maximum of 4 hours related to worksite wellness. Professional performance is directly related to physical health. Exemptions to training may be made in writing by an employee s supervisor. The training year will coincide with the schedule for the annual PDP. Worksite Wellness Guidelines Employees attending a College sponsored Worksite Wellness event listed in LearnerWeb will receive one-hour credit per event. To receive Professional Development credit for physical health activities not listed in LearnerWeb, employees will submit each activity through LearnerWeb Outside Activity link. Each of the following activities qualifies for a one-time, one-hour credit per activity: Participating in a dance, exercise or fitness program Utilizing the College fitness center Attending a health or fitness lunch and learn Participating in a biking, running, walking or other athletic program Attending a health or wellness event Special Events/Projects Credit Conferences, presentations and workshops that are work related, or for scholarly activities: PD credit will be assigned by submitting an Outside Activity request through LearnerWeb. CPCC 10

11 LearnerWeb LearnerWeb is a centralized database which provides a systematic process for scheduling, advertising, and tracking professional development activity. It allows employees to access the wide variety of professional development offerings, and to review their training histories. It is also a useful tool for managers who wish to see the development activities of their direct reports. This is especially helpful in monitoring compliance with required training activities. A recent upgrade to LearnerWeb will make it easier for employees to access professional development offerings electronically. Assessments will be built into this online system with professional development credit granted upon successful completion of the electronic assessment. Accessing LearnerWeb LearnerWeb is available 24/7 from any computer with Internet access. NOTE: To access LearnerWeb from off site, enter you login ID as loginid@cpcc.edu (ex: pjw3806e@cpcc.edu) then your normal password. The address is: New employees are added after all the paperwork is turned into payroll. It may take up to 2 weeks for a new employee to gain access to LearnerWeb. Directions for completing LearnerWeb On-Line courses 1. Open and then sign into LearnerWeb. 2. Click on the Library Tab. 3. Select the drop down Select Delivery menu option and choose On-line. 4. Review the list of on-line courses, and select a course of your choice. 5. Under the Action column, click the enroll icon; this will take you back to your enrolled tab. 6. At the Enrolled tab, look under Titles, and locate your on-line course. 7. Click on the right side start icon. 8. Proceed to complete the on-line course. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Professional Development at CPCCProfDev@cpcc.edu. CPCC 11

12 Professional Development: Contact Information The office of Professional Development offers a variety of learning activities to encourage the professional and personal development of CPCC faculty and staff. Some of the activities include: Orientation for New Faculty and Staff Information: Contact: Libby Vagnoni (4273) Orientation for New Part Time Faculty Information: Contact: Libby Vagnoni (4273) Online Training Information: LearnerWeb Contact: Jerry Pickler (6368) Teeku Patel (6372) Face-to-Face Training Information: cpccprofdev@cpcc.edu Contact: Diann Back (4392) Libby Vagnoni (4273) Jerry Pickler (6368) Leadership Development Information: Contact: Diann Back (4392) Faculty Development Courses Information: Contact: Pat Hendrickson (4218) New Directors Training Contact: Diann Back (4392) Customized Workshops Contact: Diann Back (4392) Professional Development Lending Library Information: Contact: Karen Streppa (6351) CPCC 12

13 Part-Time Faculty Certification Information: Contact: Pat Hendrickson (4218) Recognition and Awards Information: Contact: Karen Streppa (6351) Diann Back (4392) Learning Outcomes and Assessment Information: Contact: Mary Margaret Kantor (6408) eportfolio Contact: Debbie Lord (6351) Faculty and Staff Wellness Information: Contact: Libby Vagnoni (4273) Internal Certificates / Soft Skills Information: Contact: Diann Back (4392) Internal Certificates / MS Office and Project Management Information: Contact: Libby Vagnoni (4273) CPCC 13