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 opportunitiess 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 advantage of the many offerings made available to you through SAC Professional Development.
Mission Statement:
Santa Ana College collaboratively fosters and supports student success and equity through professional development activities.
Professional Development Goals:
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Inspire colleagues to grow professionally by building community and removing departmental barriers and silos including providing space and time for thoughtful discussion.
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Provide training and opportunities to anticipate and meet the ever changing needs of our students and community.
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Collaborate with all college departments to support the development and implementation of Guided Pathways while increasing equity minded attitudes and practices.
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Support employees in their career and academic advancement.
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Promote an environment of learning, research, teamwork, communication and positive employee morale.