Office of Faculty and Staff Development

Hudson County Community College recognizes that employees are the essential means to realize the mission and vision of the College.

The Office of Faculty and Staff Development seeks to promote high-quality professional development opportunities for all HCCC divisions, departments, and faculty and staff members. Our intent is to strengthen employee's professional and personal effectiveness and integrate that development into quantifiable student and institutional outcomes that are positive and forward-thinking. Each member of the college is strongly encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities during their employment at HCCC.

The Plan for Development and Training

• The Professional Development Plan addresses the needs of the entire college community by providing a model that reflects individual, institutional, instructional, and intellectual components.
• You can review the calendar of programming by following this link.
• For Canvas and Hudson Online workshops please go to the Center for Online Learning’s Involved web page and register.

These include, but are not limited to:

• Professional development and training specific to teaching and learning as well as intellectual growth;
• Introductory and advanced level development and training to enhance employee performance in their current and/or future positions;
• Provide programs that promote personal growth;
• Motivate faculty and staff through awards and recognition programs.

Employee Development and Performance Review (EDPR) Process

The Office of Human Resources is thrilled to support employees and supervisors in the annual Employee Development and Performance Review process. The review cycle is based on a fiscal year. The review period typically begins on July 1 with approved employee and professional development goals and concludes on June 30 of the following year with a self-evaluation and supervisor review. Employees and supervisors may refer to the Employee Development and Performance Review Flow Chart for reference about the milestones of the review period.

The Employee Development Performance Review Form should be used in the beginning of the year to establish approved employee and professional development goals, as agreed between employee and supervisor. The same form can be used for the end-of year review that starts with a self-evaluation by employee, as well as supervisor feedback.

All completed forms should be submitted via the following link:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/345930c4cc2c4315ae63776a05b8a5a3

Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement

Full-time employees are eligible for up to $9,000 for Professional Development or Tuition Reimbursement.

Step 1: Prepare and complete an Employee Professional Development Plan and Professional Development Benefit Application with your direct supervisor. You may submit the last copy of your Employee Development and Performance Review form with Professional Goals in lieu of the Professional Development Plan.

• An Employee Professional Development Plan is required one time unless the applicant changes career interest or academic program in a subsequent Professional Development Benefit application.

Prior to submitting to HR, please obtain approval signatures:

1. Direct Supervisor
2. Head of Department
3. Office of Finance - Finance Controller
4. Office of Human Resources - Final Approval

If applying to have travel-related expenses reimbursed, please complete the Travel Request Form with details of travel expenses on the Travel Reimbursement Form, including approvals required. This also applies for Non-Degree programs.

Requirements are in accordance with the Accounting - Travel Reimbursement Procedure.

Step 2: Submit the completed Employee Professional Development Plan Form, the Professional Development Benefit Application, and Travel Request Form (if traveling) before the start of the course(s)/training/conference/convention/seminar. Prepayment options may be available with some vendors.

Please note that travel-related expenses will be processed in accordance with the Travel Reimbursement Procedure.
*Final approval is required prior to reimbursement or prepayment submission.

The following supporting documents are required for approval:

• Proof of registration for course(s)/training/conference/convention/seminar.
• Employee Professional Development Plan and Professional Development Benefit Application
• Travel Request Form – If applicable.
• Travel Reimbursement Form – If applicable.

Step 3: Ready to Submit for Reimbursement:

Please note that travel-related expenses will be processed in accordance with the Travel Reimbursement Procedure.

Supporting Documents required for reimbursement processing:

• Proof of payment: Receipt must include the following:
  • Name of the institution
  • Name of the course(s)/training/conference/convention/seminar
  • Date of transaction
  • Form of payment made
  • Employee name

Once all documents are received, a reimbursement request will be submitted to Accounts Payable for processing. Accounts Payable may contact you directly with any questions about the supporting documents. If you have any questions please contact the Office of Human Resources/Benefits.

Contact Information:
hrbenefitsFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE

Tuition Waiver

Full time employees, their spouse and dependents may take courses at the College tuition free, inclusive of fees, provided space is available.

Step 1: Employee, Dependent, or Spouse must register for course(s) before submitting a Tuition waiver form.

Step 2: Complete a Tuition Waiver form.

(Waiver must be submitted within (8) Calendar Days of the first day of class.)

• Approvals required prior to submitting to the Office of Human Resources;
• Employee signature
• Direct Supervisor
• The Office of Finance, Finance Controller

Step 3: Once Tuition Waiver Form is completed and approved, forms should be submitted to the Office of Human Resources, at hrbenefitsFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.

To assist with questions you may have regarding the Tuition Waiver benefit, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ or contact the Office of Human Resources.

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