Faculty Professional Development Policy Classification:
Academic
Responsible:
School Managers, Faculty Instructors
Executive Sponsor:
Vice President, Operations and Academics
Approval Authority:
Robertson College Leadership Team
Date First Approved:
October 17, 2022
Date Last Reviewed:
July 29, 2024
Scheduled Review Date:
June 1, 2026
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PURPOSE This policy outlines expectations and support offered to the ongoing development of instructional and professional competencies at Robertson in alignment with the college’s mission to provide our students with the most relevant training and up-to-date industry insights for the modern work environment.
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SCOPE This Policy applies to instructors who instructor courses who teach in a provincially licensed program at Robertson.
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DEFINITIONS Term Professional Development
Definition Professional learning opportunities are intended to further strengthen an instructor’s professional capacities to provide exceptional instruction of Robertson courses and programs. Professional Development opportunities at Robertson could be instructor-initiated or college-initiated.
Faculty Professional Development Policy - Version 2.0 - Last Updated July 10, 2024
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