Professional Development Institute (PDI)
Meeting Schedule
- September - December / February - May
- Day: 1st Tuesdays
- Time: 11 - 11:30am
- Location: Online
Mandate
To provide methods for all faculty to achieve professional growth and advise the College administration and the Academic Senate on faculty professional development; to arrange the procedures for faculty to meet professional development activity objectives per contractual agreements; and keep faculty informed of professional development activities, funding availability, and application deadlines.
Members (6) 2023-24
- Faculty (David Lee)
- Faculty (Lisa Lee, Ph.D.)
- Faculty (Ken Leighton)
- Faculty (Danny Pittaway)
- Faculty (Laurie Runk, Ph.D.)
- Faculty (Justin White)
Co-chairs
- Ken Leighton
- Danny Pittaway
Administrative Liaison
Vice President of Instruction (Dr. Isela Ocegueda)
Committee Support
Administrative Assistant (TBD)
Steps to Request Funding for Professional Conferences/Workshops
At least six weeks prior to the event, faculty members carrying a minimum of 7.5 LHE seeking funding from PDI should:
- Complete a Coastline PDI Conference and Workshop Funds Application.
- Complete a CCCD Conference Authorization Request (indicate Academic-CFE). Maximum individual reimbursement per fiscal year through PDI is $1600 total. Additional funding (up to $300) beyond the PDI limit may be available directly through the Coast Federation of Educators (see Forms) in a separate request process. Faculty members who carry fewer than 7.5 LHE should indicate Part Time-CCA on the CCCD Conference Authorization Form and follow a separate (non-PDI) process to request event participation approval/funding. Faculty members with fewer than 7.5 LHE are encouraged to reach out to their dean's office and the Coast Community College Association for more information.
- Submit the Coastline PDI Conference and Workshop Funds Application, the CCCD Conference Authorization Request, and an official event announcement to your dean's office.
- Wait to receive a CCCD Approval Letter/Reimbursement Claim Form in your campus mail.
- Attend the event.
After the event:
- Within 10 days, complete the CCCD Approval Letter/Reimbursement Claim Form and attach necessary receipts.
- Complete the Conference Report Summary Form.
- Submit the above packet to your dean’s office.
- Wait to receive notification that your reimbursement check is ready.
If you do not attend the approved event, submit a non-attendance statement along with the CCCD Approval Letter/Reimbursement Claim Form to your dean’s office.