Responsible Executive: Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
I. PURPOSE
The Faculty and Staff Development Committee of Motlow State Community College (Motlow State) exists to assess needs, support professional development opportunities, and ensure access to resources that enhance employee effectiveness and advance the institution’s mission.
II. DUTIES
The duties of the Committee are to:
- Participate in the formation, dissemination, and implementation of the annual faculty and staff professional development budget.
- Make other appropriate professional development recommendations to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (EVPAA).
- Review and evaluate funding requests, applications for employee conference travel, professional certificates, and other professional development.
- Make funding recommendations or approval decisions in accordance with available resources and established guidelines.
- Monitor distribution of funds to ensure access across departments and employee groups.
- Regularly assess and improve the application process based on feedback, participation rates, and results.
III. MEMBERSHIP
This Committee is composed of the following members:
- EVPAA (Chair) (Ex-officio, non-voting);
- Department Leads;
- One (1) faculty member from each campus selected by the Faculty Council for a two-year term;
- Two (2) administrative employees selected by Administrative Council for a two-year term; and
- Two (2) classified employees selected by Support Staff Council for a two-year term.
SOURCES
HISTORY
January 28, 2009; approved by the Leadership Council on November 4, 2016 (Replaced by IOC)
Revised: January 18, 2023; May 28, 2026
Institutional Oversight Committee Approved: May 31, 2023; June 24, 2026
Faculty Council Approved: March 23, 2023; April 24, 2026
President’s Cabinet Approved: June 12, 2023; July 24, 2026
TBR Academic Affairs Approved: August 16, 2023; TBD (Under Review)
Effective Date: November 4, 2016; August 16, 2023; July 24, 2026