Professional Development Committee
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Laney College’s Professional Development Committee seeks to support the College’s Educational Master Plan by supporting the intellectual and professional growth of faculty and staff.
The Professional Development Committee’s responsibilities are summarized in the PFT Contract language describing the responsibilities of the chair: The PD Committee “shall plan, develop, initiate, [and] co-ordinate [sic] 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.” (Article 25.D.2.g)
Amy Bohorquez
Email: abohorquez@peralta.edu
Heather Sisneros
Email: hsisneros@peralta.edu
2nd & 4th Mondays
2:00pm – 3:00pm, T-801
Vice President of Instruction
Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Responsibilities
The main areas of responsibility for the Committee are
- Sabbatical Leaves: The committee shall oversee the sabbatical leave process (see Article 26)
- Retraining Leaves: The committee shall oversee the retraining leave process
- Flex (Professional Day) Activities: The committee shall plan, develop, coordinate, review, and evaluate all of the Professional Development activities that take place at the College.
- Issue twice-yearly reports to the College Community and the District Officer of Staff Development.
- Establish priorities and procedures and make advisory recommendations for faculty in each of the following areas:
- Use of professional development funds for faculty
- Collaborative/Special projects
- Institutional subscriptions and memberships
- Individual travel and conferences
- Tuition reimbursement
Membership
TBA
Conferences & Other Funds
Conference funds provide opportunities for faculty and staff to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. Funds are related to teaching and learning, job enhancement, and professional development. Details on how to apply are on the page “How to Apply for PD Funds”.
Examples of acceptable activities include:
- attendance at off-campus professional conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- department/discipline on-campus workshops and seminars–including honorarium payments for guest speakers.
- visiting other colleges or industry settings to review exemplary programs.
- tuition reimbursement for a course(s) related to discipline or work area.
- subscription to scholarly journals and/or academic associations.
This is where/when we consider requests for approval. The meetings are open to everyone at Laney, but only committee members are obligated to attend.
Professional Development Days
August 16, 2024 – Fall Start of Semester Flex Day
August 16, 2024 Laney Flex Day Schedule
August 16, 2024 Flex Day Slides and Recordings
March 12, 2024 – Spring Mid-Semester Flex Day
March 12, 2024 Laney Flex Day Schedule
January 19, 2024 – Spring Start of Semester Flex Day
January 19, 2024 Laney Flex Day Schedule
October 18, 2024 – Fall Mid-Semester Flex Day
October 18,2024 Laney Flex Day Schedule
Fall 2025 Professional Development Day
This fall, we’re focusing on intentional impact — not a long list of to-dos, just one goal. Our goal is to help everyone get to know the student support resources available on campus.
Join us for a refreshed PD experience focused on connection, awareness, and student-centered support.
We’ll also be hosting monthly workshops and office hours throughout the semester. See you there!
Friday, August 15, 2025
- Starts at 10 AM — Student Center
- Lunch, snacks, and coffee provided
- Workshops & meetings in Upper F
- Student Services Open Houses & Drop-in Hours