Faculty Professional Development Plan Clause Samples
The Faculty Professional Development Plan clause outlines the requirements and expectations for faculty members to engage in ongoing professional growth activities. Typically, this clause specifies the types of development activities that qualify, such as attending workshops, pursuing further education, or participating in research, and may set timelines or reporting obligations for faculty to document their progress. Its core function is to ensure that faculty members continually enhance their skills and knowledge, thereby maintaining high educational standards and adapting to evolving academic needs.
Faculty Professional Development Plan. All faculty members must complete a faculty Professional Development Plan in order to be eligible for Professional Improvement Credits and/or Extended Studies Support. All post-tenured faculty members must have a Professional Development Plan as part of the post-tenure evaluation process. Complete Professional Development Plans are to be filed in the Instruction Office.