Professional Development
Faculty Career Advancement Committee

Type of Committee:
Ad Hoc

Purpose:
The goal of the Professional Development Faculty Career Advancement Committee (PDFCAC) is to develop the guidelines and review and approve the awarding of points in accordance with the guidelines and intent of the NMC faculty career plan.

Membership:
The committee is appointed by the Executive Director of Human Resources on an as-needed basis and consists of the Executive Executive Director of Human Resources as facilitator of the committee; Director of Center for Instructional Excellence, two Academic Chairs, and a Faculty Council representative.

Reporting relationship:
The committee reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources. It communicates with the academic areas, individual faculty members, and the Office of Human Resources in recognizing and implementing the points associated with career plan advancement.

Communication Strategy:
Current guidelines are included in each edition of the Faculty Handbook. The Human Resources Office will make an annual request to faculty interested in consideration no later than the first week of spring semester. Any proposed changes to the plan will be circulated to the general faculty through Faculty Council.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop guidelines for administration of the professional development advancement component of the Faculty Career Plan, consistent with the intent and guidelines of the Plan.
2. Determine point equivalencies to be awarded for various professional development activities.
3. Review the relevance and merit of professional development activity proposals and determine the points to be earned.
4. Review written reports upon completion of activities, determine if objectives were met, and whether the previously designated points should be awarded.
5. Communicate guidelines, due dates, and other information as appropriate with administration and faculty.

Timeline:
Activities should be approved in advance. Notification must be received in the Human Resources Office prior to March 31 of each year to receive recognition and advancement on the next year's contract. Timelines for processing of the requests and approvals are contained within the guide provided to academic areas and faculty for implementation of the plan.

Current Membership 2006-07