Professional Development Committee
The Berkeley City College Professional Development Committee supports faculty, staff, administrators, and student leaders in activities that build our capacity to contribute to BCC’s vision:
Berkeley City College is a premier, diverse, student-centered learning community, dedicated to academic excellence, collaboration, innovation, and transformation.
Contact us at our email address: bcc-profdev@peralta.edu
The Professional Development Committee meets most 2nd Wednesdays of the month, from 12:15-1:15, in the Teaching and Learning Center (Rm 341), and via Zoom. See meeting schedule below and contact bcc-profdev@peralta.edu for the Zoom link to attend remotely.
Meeting Schedule
| DATE | TIME | ROOM | FOCUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 13, 2023 | 12:20 – 1:20 pm | 341/Zoom | Committee |
| Oct. 11, 2023 | 12:20 – 1:20 pm | 341/Zoom | Committee |
| Nov. 8, 2023 | 12:20 – 1:20 pm | 341/Zoom | Committee |
| Dec. 13, 2023 | 12:20 – 1:20 pm | 341/Zoom | Committee |
| Feb. 7, 2024 | 12:20– 1:20 pm | 341/Zoom | Committee |
| Mar. 13, 2024 | 12:20 – 1:20 pm | 341/Zoom | Committee |
| Apr. 10, 2024 | 12:20 – 1:20 pm | 341/Zoom | Committee |
| May 8, 2024 | 12:20 – 1:20pm | 341/Zoom | Committee |
Professional Development Committee
Applying for Funding
Part-time and full-time faculty and classified staff: if you would like to request funding for conferences, classes, memberships, or other activities, please click the link above for detailed instructions, and please note the deadlines — these are determined by district policies, and the local committee cannot make exceptions.
If you’d like to propose a collaborative project, please follow this link to the Teaching and Learning Center website to learn more about our programs, and email the TLC Coordinator at: bcctlc@peralta.edu
More info on how to apply for funding
Thank you for your interest in furthering your own professional development and contributing to the continuing improvement of our school. The Professional Development Committee meets monthly to review requests. Classified and other staff: please note that PFT funding by contract is limited to faculty; however, there may be grant or other funding available without that restriction, so please apply!
What is Funded
Depending on funds available and requests received, professional development funds may be awarded for the following:
- collaborative projects
- courses
- in-house training
- webinars
- books, materials, supplies, software
- memberships, subscriptions
- retreats
- conference registration, travel, registration, hotel accommodations, meals, and other related expenses
How to Apply
You can complete the professional development funding request application and it will be reviewed by the professional development committee at their soonest meeting. If you have questions, feel free to contact the Professional Development Committee Co-Chairs at bcc-profdev@peralta.edu:
Please note for in-state and out-of-state travel:
It is imperative to allow for proper processing time to have your funding request reviewed and approved by our committee. Please apply for funding that involves travel no later than 50-60 days prior to booking any travel, registration, or other conference related expenses. No funding requests shall be approved retroactively.