Faculty & Staff Handbook

Professional acknowledgement

The Department Standards describe shared professional expectations. They are intended to support consistency, professional judgment, collaboration, candidate success, continuous improvement, and our collective responsibility for preparing exceptional educators.

By signing below:

I acknowledge that I have received access to and reviewed the Faculty & Staff Handbook and the Department Standards contained within it.I understand that I am responsible for reviewing and following the professional, instructional, operational, ethical, safety, assessment, and departmental expectations applicable to my role.I understand that these Department Standards reflect shared professional practices and do not replace or supersede applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions, Board Rules, College policies and procedures, employment requirements, accreditation or regulatory requirements, or applicable state and federal law.I understand that I am responsible for seeking clarification when an expectation, procedure, policy, or professional responsibility is unclear and for accessing appropriate support when needed.I understand that professional practice involves continued learning, reflection, and growth and that my acknowledgement does not indicate mastery or perfection.I understand that departmental practices, College procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional expectations may be updated and that I am responsible for reviewing official communications and current information applicable to my role.

My signature acknowledges my review and understanding of these shared expectations and my responsibility to contribute, through the work appropriate to my role, to our professional culture and educator-preparation practices.

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Professional acknowledgement

Faculty & Staff Handbook — Professional Acknowledgement