Employee Development
For regularly-updated information on Professional Development, please visit on Seattle Central Professional Development SharePoint site.
Employee Development coordinates and offers development opportunities for faculty and staff at Seattle Central. We provide professional development grants and information, connect employees with professional development opportunities, and administer quarterly Development Days. The Teaching and Learning Commons provides employee computer support and eLearning. A meeting space is available.
Mission Statement
Seattle Central College recognizes that holistic approaches to learning and development have transformative potential for both the college and for individual employees. To that end, Seattle Central College promotes institutional goals and effectiveness by supporting and funding individual and group development opportunities that are grounded in skill, knowledge, and connection. Please read the EDC Bylaws for more information.
Get Involved!
Employees can serve on the development day planning committee and help review professional development grant requests.
Development Days
- Fall - Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Winter - Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Spring - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The full development day information please visit our Professional Development SharePoint. Archived recordings of some Development Day sessions before Fall 2025 are available on Canvas. You are invited to propose a workshop or join the planning.
Tip: Dates are listed in the Academic Calendar.
Professional Development Fund$
Professional Development Fund$ for registration and travel for workshops, conferences, and training. Current faculty, exempt, and classified staff, please visit the Funds for Professional Development page.
Upcoming
Click here to view the full Professional Development calendar.
Employee Development Contacts
Lynn Kanne, Dean for Libraries & Employee Development
Dawnelle Wilkie, Administrative Assistant
Asefeh Houshyari, Faculty Development Coordinator