Welcome!

The Office of Professional Development serves a leadership role in promoting the professional development of all members of the De Anza College academic community through the exchange of innovative ideas, individual expertise, and common interests.

NEW: See Upcoming Activities

To provide appropriate opportunities for meaningful personal and professional development, the Professional Development Office supervises the processes for allocating professional development resources and coordinates a comprehensive program of individual and institutional professional growth, with responsibility for planning, promotion, dissemination of information, and program evaluation.

  • New employee orientation
  • First Year Experience for faculty members and classified professionals
  • Instructional skills workshops
  • Peer evaluation training
  • Classified leadership training
  • Professional conference and travel funds
  • Health, wellness and safety
  • Service excellence

Conference Funding

Applications are reviewed every two weeks until the funding allocated for the quarter is depleted.

Plan Ahead!

Please submit your application 3-4 weeks before the activity you wish to attend, in order to allow enough time for the submission and review process. Applications must be approved by the committee prior to travel.

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Useful Documents

Contact

Sal Breiter

Sal Breiter

Faculty Coordinator

Office Hours:

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in S 55 (Physical Sciences and Technology Village Center)

Contact

Claudia Guzman

Claudia Guzman

Program Coordinator

Office Hours:

Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in MLC 245

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