Purpose
The MGA Staff Professional Development Program is designed to support employee growth, enhance institutional effectiveness, improve job performance, and promote career advancement opportunities for staff employees. The program provides structured oversight, equitable access to resources, and accountability for the use of professional development funding.
The Staff Professional Development Program offers financial support, providing up to $1,000 to assist with professional development costs, materials and supplies, and other direct educational expenses.
Goals
The program will:
- Enhance employee competencies and job-related skills.
- Support leadership development and succession planning.
- Encourage continuous learning and innovation.
- Improve employee engagement and retention.
- Align staff development opportunities with institutional strategic priorities.
- Promote cross-functional knowledge and collaboration across departments.
Staff Council Professional Development Committee
The Staff Council Professional Development Committee (SCPDC) will oversee the administration of the program, review funding requests, ensure fairness and consistency, and assess annual program outcomes.
Responsibilities
The Staff Council Professional Development Committee will:
- Review and approve funding requests.
- Establish annual funding priorities.
- Monitor budget allocations.
- Evaluate program effectiveness.
- Ensure equitable distribution of resources.
- Recommend policy updates.
- Prepare quarterly reports summarizing participation and outcomes.
Policy Statement
MGA is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence. Through this Professional Development Program, staff employees are empowered to pursue meaningful learning opportunities that contribute to individual growth, departmental success, and the overall mission of the institution.