III. U. 7. a. Central Georgia Technical College Professional Development
Compliance Statement
The Professional Development program of Central Georgia Technical College meets and exceeds the requirements set forth in the State Board of Technical and Adult Education Policy Manual.
Annual Plan
Each instructional and administrative staff member at Central Georgia Technical College is required to complete a Professional Development Plan annually. Individual plans are developed based on the individual's assessment of professional development needs. A minimum of 60 hours of professional development credit annually is required of most professional employees at Central Georgia Technical College. Activities acceptable for professional development credits include business and/or industrial work experience, formal professional training for administrators and faculty, schools, seminars, workshops, college courses, visits to other technical colleges and others. Faculty and staff are encouraged to join professional organizations which promote their respective fields of expertise.
DocumentationThe Dean of Instruction for Curriculum and Professional Development maintains the necessary documentation of professional development including individual staff plans, activities completed and verification of the completion of activities. Individual professional development files are maintained in the office of the Dean of Instruction for Curriculum and Professional Development.
Professional Development for Support StaffThe support staff is provided appropriate professional development to enable them to experience growth in their job effectiveness.
New Faculty Professional DevelopmentNew full-time and part-time instructors are provided with professional development (orientation) to facilitate effective instructional delivery.
Annual Evaluation of Professional Development ProcessAn annual evaluation of the professional development process is conducted by the school's administration and is used as a basis for implementing any necessary changes.
College AttendanceEmployees attending Central Georgia Technical College day or night courses will not pay tuition and/or supply fee, but are required to pay for textbooks. Enrollment is on a space available basis and must be approved by the immediate supervisor.
Specialized Training1. Participation in training requirements for operation of equipment or for performance of specific functions which are a principal part of an employee's assigned duties is considered an official part of the employee's job.
2. At the President's discretion an employee must enter into a written agreement for continued employment at CGTC for pre-specified number of months following completion of the training based on the following schedule:
Cost of Training Length of Continued Employment
$0 - $1,000 6 months
greater than $1,000 12 monthsIf the agreement for continued employment is not met, the employee must refund the cost of such training, including all related expenses to CGTC prorated for the remaining months based on the above schedule. If such refund is not made, the balance will be deducted from any and all monies owed the employee including salary and leave balances. Any remaining balance will not be relieved if costs still remain outstanding.
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