PDC Responsibilities, Charge, and Current Membership

2022-2023

Chair:

• Heather Dodge & Scott Hoshida (joined Spring 23)

Three Administrators:

• Sean Brooks

• Martín de Mucha Flores

• Lisa Cook

Three Classified Staff:

• Andrea Williams

• Ramona Butler

• vacant

Three Faculty Members:

• Heather Dodge

• Scott Hoshida

• Randy Yang

2021-2022

Chairs:

• Susan Khan

• Adán Olmedo

Three Administrators:

• Stacey Shears

• Martín de Mucha Flores

• Chris Lewis

Three Faculty Members:

• Susan Khan

• Heather Dodge

• Scott Hoshida

Three Classified Staff:

• Andrea Williams

• Ramona Butler

• vacant

2020-2021

Chair:

• Susan Khan

Three Administrators:

• Stacey Shears

• Martín de Mucha Flores

• Joya Chavarin

Three Faculty Members:

• Susan Khan

• Heather Dodge

• Terry Tricomi

Three Classified Staff:

• vacant

• vacant

• vacant

2019-2020

Co-Chairs:

• Shawn McDougal

• Susan Khan

Three Administrators:

• Lisa Cook

• Kuni Hay

• Martín de Mucha Flores

Three Faculty Members:

• Shawn McDougal

• Susan Khan

• Terry Tricomi

Three Classified Staff:

• Kye Ocasio-Pare

• vacant

• vacant

2018 – 2019

Co-Chairs:

• Shawn McDougal

• Jenny Yap

Three Administrators:

• Brenda Johnson

• Lisa Cook

• Kuni Hay

Three Faculty Members:

• Shawn McDougal

• Jenny Yap

• Elena Givental

Three Classified Staff:

• Jennifer Lenahan (bookkeeper/notetaker)

• Joanna Louie

• Kye Ocasio-Pare

2016 – 2017

Co-Chairs:

• Shawn McDougal

• Jenny Yap

Three Administrators:

• Tram Vo-Kumamoto

• Lisa Cook

• Windy Franklin

Three Faculty Members:

• Shawn McDougal

• Jenny Yap

• Elena Givental

• Chris Lebo-Planas (alternate)

Three Classified Staff:

• Jennifer Lenahan (bookkeeper/notetaker)

• Joanna Louie

• Karen Shields

• Theresa Rumjahn (alternate)

Once a year, after the membership and the amount of released time are determined, the Committee shall elect a chairperson. The chairperson shall be a faculty member but does not have to be a member of the Committee. If the chair is not a member, the chair shall not be eligible to vote. The term of office shall be for one year, and shall not exceed four consecutive terms.

The Professional Development Committee shall consist of:

• three (3) administrators designated by the College President;
• three (3) faculty members: one chosen by the PFT Chapter Chairs, one chosen by the College Academic Senate, and one by mutual agreement; and
• three (3) Classified Staff chosen by Classified Senate.

The term of service shall be for two (2) years, and no one shall serve for more than four (4) consecutive years. Term of service shall commence on the first day of school of each academic year. If someone replaces a member, he/she will fill out that member’s term and then be eligible to server his/her own two-year term, if reappointed. In no case may anyone serve beyond four consecutive years. If a faculty vacancy on the committee is anticipated, there shall be a written notice no later than April 15th of the preceding academic year to every faculty member from both the PFT Chapter chairs and the college Academic Senate notifying all faculty:

1. of any vacancies on the committee;
2. that all are eligible to serve;
3. what the responsibilities for committee members are;
4. what the procedures for application are.

1. The chairperson shall be responsible for implementing all of the policies, procedures, and guidelines that have been established by the College Professional Development Committee and the PFT-PCCD collective bargaining agreement.
2. The chairperson shall
   1. Call and schedule all meetings of the committee, including special meetings as requested or needed; prepare an agenda; distribute minutes; conduct all communication, including the committee’s recommendations and decisions, to all interested parties
   2. As assigned, write all official College reports, local and state, as required, in a timely manner
   3. Make sure the business of the Committee is conducted in a fair, open, and timely manner
   4. Oversee all College Flex (Professional Day) Activities, including registration, room assignments, equipment availability, designating facilitator, evaluations, etc.
   5. Communicate with the College community on a regular, on-going basis in order to discuss, refine, and update the Professional Development Committees funding goals and priorities
   6. Meet on a periodic basis, as needed, with the District Officer of Staff Development and the Professional Development chairs
   7. Plan, develop, initiate, co-ordinate the College’s collaborative/special projects and college-wide activities and be generally responsible for the overall improvement of skills, knowledge, and morale of all segments of the College community.

Once per month, with special meetings as necessary.

Education Committee and College Roundtable, Academic Senate, Classified Senate.