Personal and professional development Sample Clauses

Personal and professional development. The importance of self-awareness and the ability to reflect critically on practice as a way to develop practice skills are central to domain 4 as is the pro-active use of supervision and a commitment to continuing professional development.
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Personal and professional development. Examples: Drawing inspiration from successful practices abroad Introducing new, innovative learning approaches or teaching strategies Acquiring practical skills applicable to my current role and professional growth Strengthening my abilities in curriculum design Improving my organizational, managerial, and leadership capabilities Expanding my professional network or establishing new connections Strengthening collaboration with partner institutions or organizations Fostering partnerships with key labor market stakeholders Building relationships with civil society actors Enhancing my proficiency in foreign languages Developing my social, linguistic, and cultural competencies Advancing my skills in using Information and Communication Technology tools (e.g., computers, internet, virtual collaboration platforms, software, ICT devices, etc.) Increasing job satisfaction Expanding employment and career advancement opportunities Sharing my expertise with students and colleagues Contributing to spin-off effects such as curriculum development, creation of joint courses or modules, academic networks, and research collaborations Supporting the enhancement of student or staff mobility, both in terms of quality and quantity, between my home institution and partner institutions
Personal and professional development. 13.1 The Employer agrees to provide the CEO with professional and/or personal development opportunities of up to two weeks’ duration for each year of the Agreement. 13.2 The costs associated with professional development opportunities will be borne by the Council. 13.3 The costs associated with personal development opportunities will be borne either by the CEO or by utilising funds outlined in Clause 15 of this Agreement. 13.4 Any application for professional development must be made by written application to the Mayor for its acceptance at least one month prior to the opportunity to which the application relates. Approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
Personal and professional development. All full-time employees covered by this memorandum of understanding are eligible for reimbursement of expenses related to approved professional development activities, participation in civic clubs and organizations, or computer hardware, or computer software related to City business or career development; and physical fitness clubs or programs in an amount up to $750 per fiscal year. No more than $250 per year may be spent on physical fitness clubs or programs.
Personal and professional development. It is agreed that the Secondee will take responsibility for their continuing professional development during the Secondment Period to ensure they maintain a high standard of professional competence and conduct, taking into account the recommendations of their professional association. No modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by all parties. All other terms and conditions of employment remain unchanged and in accordance with the Secondees’ Statement of Employment Particulars.
Personal and professional development. It is agreed that you will take responsibility for your continuing professional development whilst on secondment to ensure you maintain a high standard of professional competence and conduct, taking into account the recommendations of your professional associate. The host organisation will wish to support your continuing development with your Manager, who will advise on support available. In addition to any mandatory/statutory training, you will be expected to undertake training and development activities either deemed by the host organisation to be necessary for the discharge of your duties whilst on secondment and/or as identified in your personal development plan For posts that require you to be a practising clinician, your employment is conditional upon you being registered with your professional association and the organisation and host organisation will require periodic proof of continuing registration from you. Failure to maintain registration may lead to dismissal, subject to the organisation’s disciplinary procedures.
Personal and professional development. Participates when necessary in the delivery of direct patient care.
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Personal and professional development. This domain recognises informal, independent learning leading to an improved and up-dated knowledge base relevant to the physiotherapy assistants skill level. It is expected that this will be integrated into work practice.

Related to Personal and professional development

  • Training and Professional Development 11.1 The Employer will develop and maintain an employee training and development plan and provide such plan to the Union upon request. Staff training is intended to provide an opportunity for classified staff employees for training sponsored by the University Training and Development and the UW Medical Centers Organizational Development and Training. Education/Professional Leave is intended to facilitate employee access to continuing education opportunities. Training and educational/professional leave may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing staff for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities within the framework of staff positions available at the University. 11.2 Any release time for training for employees accepted for such classes shall be in accordance with the Executive Order (currently No. 52) governing this matter. In the event that two or more employees request the same training period and supervision must limit the number of persons who may participate at one time due to work requirements, the selection will be made on a mutually agreeable basis within the department. 11.3 The training program is a proper subject for discussion by either departmental or University-wide Joint Union/Management Committees. 11.4 If the Employer requires an employee to receive training, reimbursement will be provided in accordance with the University travel rules. Employee attendance at Employer required training, either during or outside working hours, will be considered time worked and compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 11.5 Employee attendance at training not required by the Employer and not covered by Executive Order 52, either on approved leave from or outside of working hours, will be voluntary and not considered time worked.

  • Professional Development 9.01 Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counselling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development.

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A. Tuition costs incurred by administrator shall be reimbursed by the Board of Education under the following terms and conditions: 1. Tuition costs eligible for reimbursement must be for courses in the field of education. In addition, courses not in the field of education but closely related may be approved for reimbursement at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of enrollment. Reimbursement will not be made until satisfactory evidence of having received a passing grade is presented. 2. Reimbursement for actual tuition costs incurred by a member shall be limited to a maximum reimbursement of the average tuition cost for twelve (12) graduate/Doctoral level credits at the following four (4) state universities: Rutgers, Rowan, College of New Jersey, and Montclair computed annually. Masters’ degree maximum will be limited to the average Masters’ level cost and Doctorate degree maximum will be limited to the average Doctoral level cost. 3. The date on which a course is completed will determine the contract year in which the credits will be applicable for reimbursement. 4. Non-tenured members shall be eligible for reimbursement at the level set forth in Subsection 2 above, for tuition costs incurred for graduate credits earned during a period after the award of a first-year contract, but prior to the commencement of work under a tenured contract; provided however, such reimbursement shall not be payable to such member unless and until said member has commenced work under a tenure contract. 5. Upon satisfactory compliance by the member with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the preceding subsections, such member shall be paid his/her reimbursement entitlement on either October 2 for the prior Spring and Summer course work taken, or April 1 for the prior Fall course work provided that the member is still in the employ of the Board on such date. Such payment shall be further conditioned on said member remaining in the employ of the Board for the remainder of the current school year. In the event that such member shall leave the employ of the Board prior to the expiration of the school year in which such reimbursement entitlement has been paid, such member shall be obligated to refund to the Board the entire reimbursement paid to him/her during such school year, and for such purpose, the Board shall be empowered to deduct said sum from such member’s salary payments. 6. No member shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement in connection with tuition costs incurred that are paid by the Veteran’s Administration or any other outside agency. 7. Upon earning tenure in the district as an administrator, the Board of Education shall reimburse the administrator costs associated with their participation in the New Jersey State Mentoring and Assessment Program. Participation in the Mentoring and Assessment Program must have occurred entirely during the time of employment in the Washington Township Public School District.

  • PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY 1. Within the bounds of the prescribed curriculum, and consistent with effective educational methodology and practice, and within established District and/or school goals and objectives, teachers shall have individual professional autonomy in determining the methods of instruction and the planning and presentation of course materials in the classes to which they are assigned. 2. The Board and the Association agree that, consistent with the purpose of the evaluation process, an evaluator may recommend teaching practices different from those being used by the teacher.

  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.

  • Professional Development Fund Article 20

  • Professional Development Program (a) The parties agree to continue a Professional Development Program for the maintenance and development of the faculty members' professional competence and effectiveness. It is agreed that maintenance of currency of subject knowledge, the improvement of performance of faculty duties, and the maintenance and improvement of professional competence, including instructional skills, are the primary professional development activities of faculty members. (b) Information collected as part of this program shall be the sole property of the faculty member. This information or any judgments arising from this program shall not be used to determine non-renewal or termination of a faculty member's contract, suspension or dismissal of a faculty member, denial of advancement on the salary scale, nor affect any other administrative decisions pertaining to the promotion or employment status of the faculty member. (c) A joint advisory committee consisting of three regular faculty members who shall be elected by and are P.D. Committee Chairpersons and three administrators shall make recommendations for the operation, financing and management of the Professional Development Program.

  • Professional and Education Leaves (a) Leave of absence with pay or without pay may be granted to employees to attend professional and educational meetings, courses, or other events which may be judged beneficial to the employee's professional development, especially as it relates to her responsibilities with the Employer.

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