Professional Development Council (PDC)
Meeting Minutes
May 31, 2006
(1:30-3:30 p.m.)
Council Members Present:
CCC – Lynn Chamberlain, Ann Eisenman
MCC – Ellie Sweet, Katie Watson, Lisa Wiegel
SCC – Mary Baker, Marysue Knoblauch, Clara Littig
DO – George Varchola, Sue Zettel, Deb Goodall
Not Present: Lana Dettbarn, Jane Beinke
Guests: Heidi Hilbert
John Baker (not present)
Pat Keir
Robin Blount
1. The Chancellor expressed her dreams to utilize the PDC for the development of a systematic process for EICCD staff to learn and grow professionally. She also suggested that the PDC meet with John Baker for any input and structure the Council might provide for EICCD’s Staff Development Day. Mary Baker handed out an agenda that John has been working on for Staff Development Day. The list was quite extensive and showed that John has developed many potential sessions. The PDC agreed to assist John with any input he may request. Pat requested that the PDC work with John to develop future Staff Development Day’s.
2. The Chancellor requested that the PDC review the applications and nominate the individuals that would like to attend the National Professional Development Programs. Robin Blount will spearhead this endeavor (National Community College Hispanic Council Leadership Fellows Program/Fall–September, Kaleidoscope/November and League of Innovation Executive Leadership Institute/December all in 2006). Pat requested that the PDC continue in this capacity in the future. This would also include the Chair Academy, CLIC, LINC, and CQIN programs/applications.
3. Ellie Sweet brought up a question regarding Faculty Association Workshops at Staff Development Day. The PDC thought this was not the time or place for this kind of workshop, though discussions on this subject will continue.
4. A discussion regarding mentors for new full-time faculty was lead by Ellie Sweet. Ellie suggested creating a mentoring policy. She also said that MCC Nursing Adjunct Faculty had a mentoring process. Lynn Chamberlain noted that this would be a long-term relationship and what would be motivation to continue this mentoring relationship. A Faculty Development Credit could be created as a possible motivator. Kathleen Conway has developed tools to create a mentoring program. Pat thought it was a wonderful idea but needs to be put on the “back burner” for now – maybe look at again a year from now. George Varchola agrees that it should be supported by the PDC but not developed by the PDC.
5. George Varchola handed out the Employee Orientation Completion Form (EOCF) and the New Employee District Orientation Checklist, which reflected the progress that he and Heidi Hilbert had made on “Standardizing the Orientation Process” during the past six weeks. He also requested input from the Council for both documents.
6. George Varchola gave an update on the 2006 CQIN Summer Institute and who would be attending from the District.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 27, 2006
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
District Office Board Room
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PDC Meeting Minutes – May 31, 2006