General Development Opportunities

The Office of Grants Development (OGD) staff members offer workshops for faculty and staff interested in learning about funding sources and the process of grant proposal development. OGD staff members make college-wide presentations as well as smaller workshops for a school, a department, or a special group. Topics include the purpose and functions of the grants office, including discussion of grant development and submission procedures; the process involved in seeking potential sources of funding using both the Internet and traditional print sources; the process of developing a grant proposal; and what to do after the grant is received. Customized follow-up training also is available. For further information, please contact

Contact:

Nancy Smith, Director, Office of Grants Development
410-285-9561 Nsmith4@ccbcmd.edu

Each year, grants are available through the College Foundation to faculty and staff to pursue various projects which may involve professional development opportunities. A competitive review process is conducted by a subcommittee of the Teaching and Learning Roundtable to award these grants.

Contact:

Dr. Rose Mince, Dean of Instruction for Curriculum and Assessment
410-918-4246 rmince@ccbcmd.edu

In the fall of 1998, the CCBC Catonsville Foundation initiated the Community Forum to support the efforts of faculty and staff. Applications for CCBC Catonsville faculty and staff projects which may include professional development projects are available in the Foundation Office Room A103.

Contact:

Jackie Webster, Foundation Director, Catonsville Campus
410-455-4467 jwebster@ccbcmd.edu

Employee travel for work-related purposes is covered by guidelines established by CCBC. When traveling, employees are encouraged to use CCBC's vehicles if they are available. If personal transportation must be used, employees will be reimbursed for mileage at the rate set by the IRS. Employees who need airline tickets, car rental, or hotel reservations must obtain prior approval through their supervisor before making arrangements. Employees also may be reimbursed for expenses such as parking, tolls, lodging, registration fees, taxi fares, and gratuities. Employees may request cash advancement for travel expenses of up to 80% of the total cost. All expenses must be included on the travel expense reimbursement form along with the appropriate receipts.

Contact:

Your individual supervisor

Personal leaves may be granted to employees without pay, for personal reasons such as education, legal matters, and other emergencies or unforeseen needs. The length of the leave will depend on the employee's length of service, but will not exceed six months. Personal leaves will be granted based on staff and operational needs. Vacation time must be used before the unpaid portion of the leave begins. Employees are responsible for making their benefit contribution payments while they are on the leave.

Contact:

Your individual supervisor

CCBC provides educational assistance for credit and non-credit academic courses to benefit eligible employees. All full-time employees of the College, along with their spouses and dependents up to age 22, may enroll in any credit classes within CCBC and receive tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of the courses with a grade of "C" or better. This benefit is subject to the availability of funds.

Employees will be reimbursed at a rate of $200.00 per credit for undergraduate courses and at a rate of $260.00 per credit for graduate courses. To receive the reimbursement, employees must satisfactorily complete the course according to the standards of the institution at which the course is taken. Any payment of tuition reimbursement is contingent upon the availability of funds.

The maximum number of credits for which an employee can be reimbursed is 18 per fiscal year. There is no limit as to the number of credits an employee would be able to take within their career at CCBC.

Upon approval of the President, tuition reimbursement may apply to employees on sabbatical leave and/or unpaid leave of absence for the purposes of graduate or professional study.

Full-time Classified employees who enroll in courses taught through CCBC are eligible to receive a waiver of tuition payments provided that the employee enrolls in the course during non-working hours and the course has a minimum of ten regularly enrolled students.

Appropriate forms and the current policy are found on the college website.

Contact:

Carolyn Payton, Administrative Assistant
410-869-1263 cpayton@ccbcmd.edu

Sabbatical leave is an assignment to an activity other than the professional employee's regular assignment and has as its overall purpose the enhancement of the employee's professional effectiveness and value to the College. The specific purpose of sabbatical leave shall be the pursuit of study, research, professional writing, curriculum development, approved travel, or any other activity approved by the President. A professional employee shall be eligible to apply for sabbatical leave after the employee has served seven full consecutive years at CCBC. A written application is required by December 1 of the year preceding the academic year for which the request is being made.

Contact:

Your Academic Dean

Developing from partnerships, association memberships, or other affiliations of the College are a number of leadership opportunities for individuals. One such example is the National Institute for Leadership Development, a sister organization to the American Association for Women in Community Colleges. The programs sponsored by NILD are designed for faculty and administrative women who want to reach out for more responsibility. Applicants are nominated by the College. Selected participants must design a project pertinent to the institution and the individual's professional development. The project is developed with the help of a mentor.

Another opportunity is the Baltimore County Leadership Program which assists administrators in learning about Baltimore County government, social agencies, regionalism, and city and state government systems, among many other topics. The program prepares one for a variety of roles in community service on behalf of the College. There is a one-day per month commitment as well as two overnight retreats and required social and cultural events. The program continues on through alumni and mentoring activities.

Contact: 

The President's Office

Many adults have participated in significant learning experiences outside the classroom through performing their job responsibilities and training for job advancement, through their military training, or through their involvement in community activities. Assessment of Prior Learning Program (APL) allows adults to have these learning evaluated for possible credit which can be applied toward certificate and degree requirements. Participating in the APL program enables one to complete her or his educational plans as quickly as possible by not having to enroll in courses for which he or she has already developed equivalent skills or competencies. The APL Program offers a variety of options to those interested in getting credit for their college-level learning. College credits may be earned through the following options: credit by examinations, departmental examinations, portfolio assessment, military training and education, non-collegiate training and education, apprenticeship training, and articulation agreements.CCBC employees are eligible for this assessment upon arrangement with the contact person below. Additional information is available at the APL website.

Contact:

Jean Rusnak, Career Counselor
410-285-9429 mrusnak@ccbcmd.edu

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