santa ana college professional development

Professional Development is offered to faculty, classified professionals and managers from joint initiatives, such as applications training to courses tailored ​specifically to each audience.

Workshops & Events ​​​Process:

For events open to the community, see our public Calendar. Internal employees, explore and register for professional development activities by visiting the Santa Ana College Professional Development Gateway​. (See the User Guide​ for assistance.) Recordings of past workshops, speakers and events can also be viewed by visiting our​ Professional Development Canvas Shell. Professional Development opportunities​s outside of Santa Ana College can be viewed on the External Professional Development List​.

Professional Development Gateway External Professional Development

We welcome you and hope you will take advan​tage of the many offerings made available to you through SAC Professional Development.​​

Mission Statement:

​Sa​n​ta Ana College collaboratively fos​ters and supports student success and equity through prof​essional development activities.​​

Professional Dev​elopment Goals:

  1. Inspire colleagues to grow professionally by building community and removing departmental barriers and silos including providing space and time for thoughtful discussion.

  2. Provide training and opportunities to anticipate and meet the ever changing needs of our students and community.

  3. Collaborate with all college departments to support the development and implementation of Guided Pathways while increasing equity minded attitudes and practices.

  4. Support employees in their career and academic advancement.

  5. Promote an environm​ent of learning, research, teamwork, communication and positive employee morale.​​​