Professional Development Institute (PDI)
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 (7) 2022-23
- Faculty (David Lee)
- Faculty (Lisa Lee, Ph.D.)
- Faculty (Ken Leighton)
- Faculty (Danny Pittaway)
- Faculty (Laurie Runk, Ph.D.)
Co-chairs
- Ken Leighton
- Danny Pittaway
Administrative Liaison
- Vice President of Instruction (Dr. Isela Ocegueda)
Committee Support
- Administrative Assistant (Nancy Ramirez)
Meeting Schedule
- Dates & Time
- September - December / February - May
- 1st Tuesdays
- 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Location
- Meetings conducted electronically.
Steps to Request Funding for Professional Conferences/Workshops
At least six weeks prior to the event:
- Complete a Coastline PDI Conference and Workshop Funds Application.
- Complete a CCCD Conference Authorization Request and attach a copy of the conference/workshop announcement. Please note that maximum PDI reimbursement for eligible faculty members at approved events is $1400. Faculty members who carry an instructional load of 7.5 LHE or greater who are represented by the Coast Federation of Educators may apply for PDI funding.
- Complete a CCCD Justification for Travel.
- Submit the above packet 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.
Resources
Professional Development Institute Documents
Professional Development Institute (PDI)