FAQ
What is a DBFHAP?
DBFHAP is an acronym for Discipline Based FLEX & HURDLE Activity Proposal. Your FLEX credit (full time contract faculty only) obligation can be met either on or off campus. You will need to complete and turn in one of these forms prior to attending an off campus professional development activity. Your Hurdle credit (full time and part time faculty) can be met either on or off campus. You will need to complete and turn in one of these forms prior to attending an off campus professional development activity. Click Here to get DBFHAP form. Top This is a long and complicated answer! Instead of re-writing the answer, click here to be taken to the full explanation and a printable version of what qualifies, and more importantly, what does not. Top How many hours do I need to complete my FLEX obligation? Full time contract faculty must complete 28 hours of Flex credit to meet the professional development obligations. If you have questions about the equation used to determine FLEX credit units please email What is the difference between FLEX and HURDLE credit? FLEX credit is your professional development that is mandatory and is ONLY for full time contract faculty. HURDLE credit is available to both full time and adjunct faculty to achieve step increases for pay purposes. For a detailed description and printable version click here. Top What is Educational Incentive Credit? This is the professional development/educational incentive for Classified Professionals at SWC. Classified can enrich their lives by talking classes, attending workshops, or other approved activities. Educational Incentive credit allows Classified Professionals to move up in pay ranges. Click here for full details. Top How do I apply for Educational Incentive Credit? Look in public folders for the EI form. Complete it for each activity and have your supervisor sign it. The turn it in to the Human Resources Office. If you have more questions, please email Patricia Soto . Top How do I register for a Workshop? Click on a month to see the available workshops, there you will find the register link to the registration form, or you may also register by calling Staff Development at (619) 421-6700 ext. 5675. Who do I contact for Blackboard Information? For any questions or one-on-one sessions, you may contact the Online Learning Center located in room L103. To contact the center by phone (619) 421-6700 ext. 6595 or by email BBHelp@swccd.edu Who do I contact for Outlook Information? For questions or difficulties with Outlook please contact the Computer Systems Services Dept. at (619) 421-6700 ext. 6396 The TLC stands for "Teaching and Learning Center" and is a place for SWC employees to come and use an area located in Staff Development to work on projects, talk and interact within a private environment. The TLC has computers, scanners, printers and most institutional software programs. We also have technical assistance for you. Top Any SWC employee. This is NOT a student area so please do not bring small children or students with you. Top Can I create my own workshop and invite the campus to attend? Staff Development is always open to new and creative workshops to help enrich our employees lives. If you have an idea for a workshop you would like to offer, and would like our support, please fill out the Workshop Proposal Form. Top Yes, for full-time contract faculty only. Top STA's are Student Technology Assistants. They are technologically advanced student workers who assist faculty and classified professionals with projects and other technology duties. Top |
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