The Faculty Development Committee (FDC) is a standing committee of the Moreno Valley College Academic Senate. The FDC sets and implements faculty professional development policy, programs and provides faculty development and learning opportunities (FLEX). The FDC operates in accordance with state requirements.

Meetings Flex Information Faculty Handbook (pdf)

Purpose

The purpose of the Faculty Development Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Academic Senate, is to set and implement faculty development policy and programs at Moreno Valley College. The committee will function in accordance with state requirements associated with faculty development.

Bylaws (pdf) Agendas and Minutes Support Documentation

Meetings

The Faculty Development Committee follows the most recent Governance Committee Meeting Calendar. Unless otherwise noted, the committee meets on the fourth Thursday from 12:50 - 1:50 pm during the fall and spring terms.
DATE TIME LOCATION

August 25

12:50 - 1:50 pm

Zoom

September 22

12:50 - 1:50 pm

Zoom

October 27

12:50 - 1:50 pm

Zoom

November 17

12:50 - 1:50 pm

Zoom

DATE TIME LOCATION

February 23

12:50 - 1:50 pm

LIB 205 or Zoom

March 23

12:50 - 1:50 pm

LIB 205 or Zoom

April 27

12:50 - 1:50 pm

LIB 205 or Zoom

May 9 (Special Meeting)

4:45 - 5 pm

LIB 205 or Zoom

May 25

12:50 - 1:50 pm

LIB 205 or Zoom

DATE TIME LOCATION
August 24

12:50 - 1:50 pm

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September 28

12:50 - 1:50 pm

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October 26

12:50 - 1:50 pm

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November 30

12:50 - 1:50 pm

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DATE TIME LOCATION

February 22

12:50 - 1:50 pm

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March 28

12:50 - 1:50 pm

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April 25

12:50 - 1:50 pm

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May 23

12:50 - 1:50 pm

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FLEX: Faculty Professional Development

FLEX stands for Flexible Calendar Program, and facilitates professional development. Professional development opportunities help full- and part-time faculty improve their instruction, curriculum and learning resource development skills, understanding of diversity and community, explore research opportunities, and more.

About FLEX at MVC

Members

To contact the Faculty Development Committee, email fdc@mvc.edu

  • Coordinator: Terrie Hawthorne

Faculty Development Goals

  1. Provide professional development opportunities that expand skills and practices for faculty to support improvement of instruction and enhanced student learning.
  2. Develop innovative classroom strategies and instructional techniques that are responsive to evolving student needs and measures of student success.
  3. Offer training opportunities that increase computer and technological proficiency and/or support distance education and online instructions.
  4. Engage faculty as scholars and practitioners in their various disciplines, and provide opportunities for faculty to share their expertise with colleagues.
  5. Support faculty well-being, including physical and emotional health and self-esteem.

Resources