Faculty may obtain credit for advancement on the salary schedule through professional experiences such as:

1. Participation in professional organizations and meetings;
2. Seminars;
3. Workshops;
4. Special study groups;
5. Independent study groups;
6. Independent study and research;
7. Discipline-related Travel;
8. Work experience, etc.

Instructors who wish to apply for professional experience credit must submit in advance a completed Request for Credit for Professional Experiences form and Professional Experience Justification Form according to the procedures outlined in Human Resources Operational Guidelines, Faculty: Initial Instructor Placement on Salary Schedule.

http://www.dcccd.edu/people/hr/hrog/fac/place.htm

At the completion of the stated activity, the instructor must submit a Validation Form. All forms are available in the Executive Vice President of Instruction and Student Support Services Office.