Common use of – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Purpose Clause in Contracts

– PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Purpose. The College recognizes the value of having its employees participate in education and skill development training and shall consider requests for such opportunities. It is the policy of the College to encourage and support employees in the development and pursuit of a professional development plan for Washington State Service under a plan mutually agreed upon between the employee and College. Employees may communicate their education and professional development training desires annually through the PDP process. Preference will be given to training that benefits both the employee and the College. It is agreed by the parties that all employees will receive adequate consideration with regard to selection for development opportunities. The College agrees to encourage professional development among the classified staff members. Subject to supervisory approval, the Employer may grant paid release time for in-service professional development and training. Paid release time will be considered time worked. Employees will submit written requests for release time to their supervisor ten (10) days in advance of the first day of training requested. The Employer will approve or deny requests in writing in accordance with College Procedure.