PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR
THE CROWNPOINT INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
REVISED MARCH 2006
This Revised PDP supersedes all previous plans, policies and or actions taken by this governing
board of CIT, and /or its appointed committees, including directives, and memorandum
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Table of Contents
Professional Development Plan
I. Introduction to the Professional Development Plan
II. The Plan
A. Introduction
B. Scope of the Plan
C. Effective Date
D. Philosophy
E. PDP Purpose
F. Participation
G. Competencies
H. Individual PDP
I. Needs Assessment
J. How the Assessment will be Conducted
K. Criteria for IPDP Approval
L. Mandatory Activity
M. Prior Approval
N. Documentation and Validation
O. Progress and Evaluation
P. Reimbursement Policy
Q. Appeals
III. Professional Development Activities
A. Introduction
B. Mandatory Activities
C. Additional PDP Activities
IV. Institutional Support
A Payment of Fees
B Travel
C Release Time and Substitutes
D Leave With and Without Pay
E Facilities
V. Files and Documents
VI. Appendices
A. Teaching Competencies- Faculty and Vocational
VII. Forms
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SECTION I: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In order for the Crownpoint Institute of Technology to fulfill it’s Mission, Vision and Philosophy,
it is imperative that the Institute develop a plan of action that provides it’s employees a vehicle
for personal and professional growth that serves the interest of the students, the Institute and the
individual. This revised PDP is designed to focus on the goals of both Faculty and Staff, for
without the cooperation, development and vision of both, there can be no future. Within the
pages of this Revised PDP, you, the employees of CIT, will find information to guide y