Employee Development

Employee Development Committee

Coordinates professional development grants, priorities and college–wide activities. This committee is made up of an administrator, three staff, and three faculty. Lynn Kanne (Lynn.Kanne@seattlecolleges.edu) serves as chair.

Current Priorities

College–wide offerings will be announced by email as they are planned. Priorities are:

• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Outcomes and assessment for instruction

Funds for Professional Development

Individual Grants for Seattle Central Employees are reviewed after the 4th Friday of each quarter except summer. Download application (pdf). 2017–2018 deadlines:

• Fall Quarter 2017, Oct. 20
• Winter Quarter 2018, Jan. 26
• Spring/Summer Quarter 2018, April 27

Upcoming Professional Development Events

Classified Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Grant requests are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply at 3 weeks before the activity. Download application (pdf).

Funds for Groups

Funds may be available for group registration for conferences and other professional development activities. Contact Lynn Kanne (Lynn.Kanne@seattlecolleges.edu) for details.

Other Opportunities

• Seattle College District Faculty Development
• International opportunities for faculty and staff
• Statewide Tuition Waiver