Salary Advancement Committee (SAC)

Mission

The mission of SAC is to ensure the integrity of the professional growth process and support the professional development of faculty by assisting those colleagues in the preparation of quality applications and reports of activities undertaken for advancement on the salary schedule.

Functions

To ensure the quality, integrity, and appropriateness of each proposed project and report.
To encourage and facilitate the preparation of clear and complete documents.
To make recommendations for or against applications and reports for advancement on the salary schedule.
To forward SAC recommendations regarding those applications and reports to the Academic Senate Council (ASC) for approval.
To recommend changes in policy and procedure as needed.
To revise the Handbook as necessary.

Meeting Dates / Agendas

Committee Membership 2024 - 2025

Recorded Workshop and Previously Approved Coursework

Watch this recording from Spring 2025 of the workshop presented by SAC Chair, Donny Munshower, exploring Salary Advancement. Find the answers to your "Who," "What," "How," and "When" questions before the deadlines to submit your applicaiton.

See all previously approved coursework from 2019 to present. These classes represent courses and degrees that have been approved for Full-time and Associate faculty members over the past five (5) years for salary advancement. These are not the only classes available or eligible for advancement on the salary schedule and as new classes are submitted, they will be added to the list.

Deadlines and Forms

There are two opportunities to submit an application for approval of coursework to apply for advancement on the salary schedule. The deadlines are October 1st and/or March 1st each academic year. This Spring, the deadline was extended to March 15th. Please review the Salary Advancement Handbook for more details and further information.