Professional Development / FLEX Homepage

• Explore this Semester’s Professional Development Offerings!
• Access Vision Resource Center Trainings*

The VRC offers virtual professional learning on thousands of topics via “LinkedIn Learning” (formally Lynda) and “SkillSoft” that is free and open to all California Community college employees.

The VRC also allows you to connect with colleagues across the state to share promising practices, ask for help from colleagues, and directly access updates and resources from the Chancellor’s Office.

To login, go to Login to VRC. If creating an account for the 1st time, use the “General User” option as we are not currently an “Integrated” College.

FLEX refers to the faculty obligation to engage in a designated number of hours of professional development each semester. The FLEX office:

• Coordinates the online reporting (FLEX Reporter) and verifying of hours.
• Organizes pre-semester FLEX Days & other staff development offerings during the year.
• Reviews and compiles lists of pre-approved activities.

Better Together Honoring significant collaborations within a program/area and/or between 2 or more programs/areas.

Río Stars –Individual recognition for a single person going “above and beyond.”

Nominations submitted at Submit your “Río Star” or “Better Together” Nomination

A limited amount of grant funding is available for individuals, small groups, and/or divisions to support professional development projects which may involve:

• Travel to off campus conferences and workshops.
• On campus trainings.
• Independently designed professional growth activities.

Each semester, one of more “R & R” events are offered to any interested staff. The intent of these gatherings is to provide a relaxed, focused and collegial atmosphere that encourages introspection, insight and revitalization so that participants return to campus with a renewed sense of purpose.