Common use of PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT‌ Clause in Contracts

PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT‌. 3.1 The College and the Association recognize the quality of the College's educational program and services can be enhanced by employee training. In the mutual interest of the College and employees of this bargaining unit, the College shall budget funds for the purposes of training as noted herein. The amount budgeted for each year of this Agreement is $4,000. These funds will be available to members after completing their probationary period. All state employees are eligible for tuition fee waivers at any state of Washington college after meeting their probationary period in accordance with the provisions of RCW 28B.15.558. Fee waivers should be used when possible to maximize the use of this funding for all members. 3.2 The College shall establish a Staff Development Committee with at least two Association appointed members. The Staff Development Committee will determine the content and structure of the staff in- service. 3.3 Any fees or registration costs for required training will be paid by the College. Any hours of required training by the College will be paid for at the employee's regular rate, or at the employee's overtime rate if appropriate, unless training is scheduled during the employee's regularly scheduled work hours, in which case the employee will receive t regular pay rate. 3.4 The College will provide training on state and federal regulatory requirements to all staff. It is the responsibility of all staff to stay current with all regulatory requirements related to their duties. 3.5 The College and the Association will develop procedures and criteria which will increase the Association's involvement in both the planning for and authorization of education and in-service opportunities. Such increased involvement and authority could affect up to fifty percent (50%) of the training funds allocated in Subsection 3.1 of the Agreement. 3.6 Educational Increments (Certificates)