Jump to content.

GWC IPD - SALARY ADVANCEMENT CREDITS - for Multiple Courses

A full-time faculty member who has not yet reached column V of the salary schedule, desiring to receive salary advancement credit for a program of professional improvement, including lower division courses, may submit an application to the IPD Office. Faculty members may advance within the salary schedule in accordance with the CFE AFT contract. 

The application must be submitted and approved by the IPD prior to initiating the activity. Do not begin the course/project until you have received the IPD's written approval.

Helpful Links: IPD Reference Guide (SAC Program Descriptions) | SAC Handbook 

Date
Date

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, proceed with submitting this Salary Advancement Credit (SAC) application to the Institute for Professional Development (IPD). 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the Salary Advancement Credit (SAC) earning guidelines and requirements. I understand that a Class, Conference, Workshop program earns 1 IPD unit of credit for 18 clock hours of work.

(Example - a 18 hour class earns 1 IPD unit of credit; a 40 hour class earns 2.22 IPD units of credits)

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.

COURSE INFORMATION

Course NameInstitution#Hours#CreditsStart DateEnd Date
What is the anticipated completion date for the courses included in this application? 
What is the anticipated completion date for the courses included in this application? 
I acknowledge that individual courses may be completed prior to the anticipated completion date and that certificates of completion or other required documentation must be submitted to the IPD within 10 ten days upon completion of each course.
Are you receiving or might you receive Flex Credit for any of these courses? List course(s):
Are you receiving or might you receive Flex Credit for any of these courses? List course(s):
Are you receiving or might you receive an OER Stipend for this project?  
Are you receiving or might you receive an OER Stipend for this project?  

Click to Sign...
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. ***