Professional Development Units (PDUs) Sample Clauses

The Professional Development Units (PDUs) clause defines the requirements and procedures for earning, tracking, and reporting continuing education credits necessary for maintaining professional certifications. Typically, this clause outlines the types of activities that qualify for PDUs, such as attending workshops, completing courses, or participating in industry events, and may specify the number of units required within a certain timeframe. Its core function is to ensure that professionals remain up-to-date with industry standards and practices, thereby maintaining the validity of their credentials and supporting ongoing professional growth.
Professional Development Units (PDUs). The College and the Faculty Association agree that individual professional development is extremely important to the continued professional growth of academic employees, the quality of educational programs and services, and the future of the college. To this end, academic employees are encouraged to participate in activities that will promote professional growth, maintain the quality of educational offerings, and enhance the individual’s contribution to the general welfare of the college. Professional Development Units (PDUs) may be earned for activities that provide a faculty member with information, training, or experience that will either benefit them in the performance of their job as an instructor or benefit the college. Professional development units shall be granted subject to the provisions of the article.
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Related to Professional Development Units (PDUs)

  • Professional Development Fund Article 20

  • Professional Development Funds 23.1.1 Two Professional Development Funds, a Professional Development Support Fund and an Education Leave Fund, shall be established to support professional development activities as defined in 23.2. On April 1st of each year, the College will allocate an amount equal to no less than 0.9% of total faculty salary (exclusive of severance payments) to the Professional Development Support Fund, and an amount equal to no less than 0.6% of total faculty salary to the Educational Leave Fund. Any unused balances in these funds shall carry over to the next budget year. 23.1.2 The College agrees to provide the Association with the authority to administer the program on behalf of the College for those activities approved by the College in accordance with 23.2, 23.4 and 23.5. 23.1.3 Nothing in this Agreement prevents the College from funding professional development activities in addition to those activities supported through the Professional Development Funds (23.1.1) in accordance with the procedures described in this Article.

  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.

  • Continuing Professional Development If, during the life of the Agreement, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is introduced for plumbers, all time spent in complying with the CPD obligations will be the responsibility of each plumber.

  • Professional Development 9.01 Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counselling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development.