GWC IPD - SALARY ADVANCEMENT CREDIT APPLICATION

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EARNING SALARY ADVANCEMENT CREDITS (SAC)

HOW TO ADVANCE ON THE SALARY SCHEDULE

A total of 20 units is required for Horizontal Salary Advancement.

Option 1 – Academic Coursework (20 Semester Units)
Complete all 20 semester units through upper-division academic coursework. Submit your official transcript to District Human Resources as documentation of completed coursework. This option is administered entirely by District HR. For assistance, contact Christina Rosales at crosales33@cccd.edu.

Note: If you are earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) (e.g., an @ONE course through Fresno Pacific University), do not submit a Salary Advancement Credit (SAC) application to the IPD.

Option 2 – Academic Coursework + IPD Professional Improvement Program Units of Credit
Complete 10 upper-division academic semester units plus 10 IPD Professional Improvement Program Units of Credit

To receive IPD Professional Improvement Program Units of Credit, submit a Salary Advancement Credit (SAC) application to the Institute for Professional Development (IPD).

If you are planning to apply for SAC for more than one class, click the link to complete the "SAC Multiple Course Application": https://crm.cccd.edu/register/gwc_SAC-Multiple-Courses

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1. I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the Salary Advancement Credit (SAC) earning guidelines and requirements.

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2. I acknowledge that documentation of completion for all pre-approved coursework/projects must be submitted to the IPD within ten days of completing the class/project and no later than September 1. I understand that the IPD will report earned IPD units of credit to District Human Resources by September 15 for consideration of horizontal salary advancement. Failure to submit the required documentation by the September 1 deadline may preclude horizontal movement until the following academic year, in accordance with the CFE/AFT CBA.

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PROJECT INFORMATION

Refer to the CFE/AFT CCCD Contract and IPD Reference Guide for an explanation of the programs. Applicant certifies that the project meets the criteria established in the contract, Section 11.1.a Standard Work Week and Work Day. If you are interested in a Lower Division or Mentoring project, please refer to the IPD website for the links to those applications.

Select the SAC Program that you are applying for:

Class | Conference | Workshop = (18 clock hours earns 1 unit of credit)

Job Shadowing = (36 clock hours earns 1 unit of credit)

Job Exchange = (36 clock hours earns 1 unit of credit)

Educational Materials = (18 clock hours earns 1 unit of credit)

Professional Organization Activities = (18 clock hours earns 1 unit of credit)

Publications = (18 clock hours earns 1 unit of credit)

Work Experience = (36 clock hours earns 1 unit of credit)

Independent Study = (18 clock hours earns 1 unit of credit)

Which semester will you complete your course or project?

Fall 2026

Spring 2027

Fall 2027

Spring 2028

Are you receiving or might you receive Flex Credit for this project/class?

Yes

Are you receiving or might you receive an OER Stipend for this project?

Yes

1. Course Name (leave blank if not applicable)

2. Institution (Example: Gale, @ONE, Ed-2-Go) (leave blank if not applicable)

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Briefly describe your proposed SAC project.

4. Describe how completing this project will enhance your teaching ability and/or professional development?

5. Describe what evidence will be submitted to show that the objectives have been met.

With the exception of those enrolled in a class, faculty members will also be required to submit a time log which includes a list of dates, description of activities, hours, and the total hours of the final project.

6. If you are applying for a class, enter the class Start date and End date (leave blank if not applicable):

7. If you are applying for a class, please provide the course URL (leave blank if not applicable):

8. How many IPD units of credits are you requesting, and how many hours do you anticipate dedicating to the project? (Refer to the Program Type list above for the number of credits associated with each program type.) Class/Conference/Workshop project earns (1) unit of credit for every (18) documented clock hours dedicated to the project. (Example: a 40-hour class earns 2.22 units of credits)

Awarding of final units of credit is contingent upon the IPD Chair's review and approval of documentation verifying the actual number of hours completed for the approved program.

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Thank you for your application. We appreciate your interest in professional development. The IPD Office will notify you by email once the committee has reached a decision.

*** IMPORTANT: Do not begin your SAC class/project until you have received approval from the IPD. ***