Common use of Professional Development Units (PDUs) Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Units (PDUs). The College and the Faculty Association agree that individual professional development is extremely important to the continued professional growth of academic employees, the quality of educational programs and services, and the future of the college. To this end, academic employees are encouraged to participate in activities that will promote professional growth, maintain the quality of educational offerings, and enhance the individual’s contribution to the general welfare of the college. Professional Development Units (PDUs) may be earned for activities that provide a faculty member with information, training, or experience that will either benefit them in the performance of their job as an instructor or benefit the college. Professional development units shall be granted subject to the provisions of the article.

Professional Development Units (PDUs). The College and the Faculty Association agree that individual professional development is extremely important to the continued professional growth of academic employees, the quality of educational programs and services, and the future of the college. To this end, academic employees are encouraged to participate in activities that will promote professional growth, maintain the quality of educational offerings, contribute to the improvement of instruction and student success, and enhance the individual’s contribution to the general welfare of the college. Professional Development Units (PDUs) may be earned for activities that provide a faculty member with information, training, or experience that will either benefit them in the performance of their job as an instructor or benefit the college. Professional development units shall be granted subject to the provisions of the article.