LAUC-I Professional Development Committee

MEMBERS:

• Jackie Dooley
• Yvonne M. Wilson
• Julia Gelfand
• Timothy E. McAdam

CHARGE:

According to the LAUC-I Handbook, the charges for this committee are to: "Review requests from Librarians for professional development support and recommend to Library Administration through LAUC-I on the distribution and expenditure of professional development funds. Coordinate responses to and administration of LAUC and LAUC-I research grants. Deal with other issues relating to professional development of librarians as assigned by the LAUC-I Executive Board. The Chair of this committee serves as the LAUC-I representative to the LAUC Professional Development Committee."

The charges for this academic year are:

1. Elect a chair before October 31. The committee shall meet at least quarterly, or more often as determined by the chair of the committee. (LAUC-I Bylaws)
2. Follow the guidelines developed in 1994-95, issue calls for professional development requests early.
3. Monitor and keep track of the actual expenditures. Regular reporting at general membership meetings is necessary.
4. Revision of the LAUC-I Professional Development Form to identify Tier requests.
5. Continue to work with Library Business Office on payment and reimbursement issues.
6. Work with LAUC-I members to improve reporting of professional development activities.
7. Submit an annual report on August 1, 1997.

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