Common use of DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH Clause in Contracts

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. Professional growth is a cooperative effort between employees and the District to improve performance, to ensure recency in the field, and to improve institutional effectiveness. The District encourages and recognizes the value of a workforce committed to life-long learning. The District is committed to the professional growth of all employees including staff development training, in-service training, and workshops on areas such as safety procedures, sexual harassment/non-discrimination, technical proficiency/currency, customer services, program-specific guidelines/procedures, and other programs that provide for overall institutional effectiveness. Further, the district recognizes and commends those employees for their special effort and initiative to pursue their professional development at their personal expense and on their personal time.