Employee Professional Development
Life-long Learning is Our Commitment
Red Deer Polytechnic is committed to providing opportunities that enrich the professional and personal growth of employees.
RDP provides numerous general professional development (PD) opportunities, including hosting dynamic speakers, training opportunities, and RDP Employee Day.
Funding is also available for eligible employees to engage in PD opportunities, like
- pursuing advanced degrees or certifications
- attending conferences and workshops
- participating in webinars or seminars
This supports employees as they learn about trends and best practices, while also increasing their knowledge in various subjects to best support our students and communities.
Staff Professional Development
Eligibility and funding for professional development vary depending on bargaining unit affiliation and the terms and conditions of employment. See the Collective Agreements for more information.
Instructor Professional Development
RDP instructors are required and expected to engage in a variety of non-teaching activities that contribute to their ongoing professional development and the RDP community. These activities will occur during the academic year, excluding approved vacation periods.
Relevant professional development activities are those that serve to strengthen pedagogical, academic, and professional currency and capability. Such activities may include discipline scholarship, scholarship of teaching, study, research, workshops, conferences and other activities that enhance professional or teaching capabilities.
Professional development activities are a provision of the Faculty Association of Red Deer Polytechnic (FARDP) Collective Agreement and are administered by the Faculty PD Committee.
Current Staff & Faculty