Faculty Professional Development does not organize workshops during the Fall Flex Day, as each department is required to hold 6 hours of department planning with their faculty. A Request Flex Credit forms must be submitted by the department via the Vision Resource Center (VRC) and an attendance report must be sent to FPD@lbcc.edu so that all in attendance receive their hours.

If a department will not be including adjunct faculty in department planning, there are various activities adjuncts may complete for Flex credit. Please see the Part-Time Faculty Flex FAQs for more information.

FALL - September 24, 2024
FLOATING - November 30, 2024
SPRING - March 13, 2025

The college has three days in the college calendar that are devoted to faculty professional development. During these three days, classes are canceled and the entire day is devoted to professional development for faculty. Activities on these days include department planning in the fall and workshops on a wide variety of topics in the spring. In addition, faculty may choose to do independent projects or group projects (within their department or campus-wide). For the independent and group projects, faculty must submit a Request Flex Credit form on the VRC for approval. Each proposal is discussed by the committee to ensure it meets the criteria set out by the California Community College Chancellors Office. 

This committee acts to ensure a coherent, focused, faculty development program and structure that encourages faculty ownership of faculty development efforts, encourages collegiality, and actively facilitates professional growth in a variety of areas. Our goal is to assist faculty in addressing individual professional development needs and increase resources for faculty development.

Current topics include a focus on providing opportunities to enhance instruction and student learning outcomes, promote student success, keep up with the contemporary demands of education and one’s chosen field, revitalize and maintain enthusiasm for teaching, and support personal health and professional growth.

Long Beach City College, in conjunction with California Community Colleges, will be using the Vision Resource Center (VRC) for all Flex information. Log into the Viking Portal to find the VRC. Here you will find Flex opportunities happening at LBCC and CCC, request Flex credit for events attended outside of LBCC and submit proposals to host a Flex event on campus. For questions about the VRC and Flex, please email FPD@lbcc.edu.