4.10 Faculty Professional Development Plan Policy

Policy Information

Number: 4.10

Name: Faculty Professional Development Plan Policy

Effective Date: December 19, 2024

Next Review Date: AY 2029–2030

Regulatory Authority:

• Minnesota State Board Policy 3.32, College Faculty Credentialing
• Minnesota State System Procedure 3.32.1, College Faculty Credentialing

Part 1. Individual Professional Development Plan for Faculty

Each faculty member will submit a professional development plan as per Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Policy 3.32 and Procedure 3.32.1, Part 8, Subpart B. The faculty member will consult with their supervisors for development and completion of the plan. Supervisors can give recommendations and feedback, but the final say in professional development plans is with faculty. On an annual basis, the plan will be filed/reviewed and faculty will provide an annual report of accomplishments. Any major changes to the plan will be discussed with the supervisor prior to the changes.

Part 2. Other Policies and Procedures

All currently effective policies and procedures remain in effect to support this policy, including Faculty Evaluation and Minnesota State Board Policies.

Part 3. Campus Review

History

• NH III.02.17 approved 25 October 2006
• Revised – 28 November 2008
• Revised – 2 June 2014
• Revised – Fall 2019
• Revised – Fall 2024 to apply to all faculty regardless of appointment status