Flex Program

Flex is a program for faculty professional development related to staff, student, or instructional improvement administered by a Flex Program Coordinator through the Faculty Professional Growth (FPG) Committee.

A variety of activities are eligible for Flex credit. Examples include: On-campus workshops, Department activities such as program reviews, Individual projects such as new course/module development, Professional association conferences and coursework not for salary advancement.

Failure to complete and document your hours may result in loss of pay in the final pay warrant of the semester.

Flex FAQ

Chancellor's Office Flex Category Guidelines

This list is intended only as a guide. Flex Activities are not limited to these categories. Note that some activities may address more than one category and that many Library and PDC Workshops are "flex-eligible".

Staff Improvement

Developing new programs (e.g., workshop on designing curriculum/programs)
Faculty and Counselor meetings to address areas of concern
Workshops on grant writing
Learning a second language to better communicate with our diverse student population
Improving computer/technology skills

Student Improvement

Developing new program to meet changing student needs
Review of Learning resource materials to eliminate out-dated items, making recommendations for additions
Mentoring students
Institutional research focused on meeting student needs (e.g., job market surveys, transfer ratios, gender equity)
Outreach for special projects (e.g., Math, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Program)

Instructional Improvement

Attending workshops on teaching methods (e.g., classroom-based research training, Instructional Skills Workshops (ISW) local, regional, national Great Teachers Seminar)
Developing or revision of programs, course curriculum, learning resources and evaluation
Developing new courses
Conferences, workshops which address staff diversity, sexual harassment, cultural diversity, multicultural activities

Configure Configure Flex Program Resources

Fall 2025 Flex Reporting Due Date

November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hourly Flex Obligation report available week of September 8, 2025
Hourly contract Flex activities must occur between July 1, 2025 and December 15, 2025
*ATTENTION* Failure to meet reporting deadlines will result in a reduction in pay.

Spring 2026 Flex Reporting Due Date

April 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Hourly Flex Obligation report available week of February 5, 2026
Hourly contract Flex activities must occur between January 1, 2025 and May 7, 2026
*ATTENTION* Failure to meet reporting deadlines will result in a reduction in pay.

Full-Time 2025-2026 Yearly Flex Reporting Due Date

April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Yearly Flex obligation is 50 hours above mandatory Flex
Yearly contract Flex activities must occur between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026
*ATTENTION* Failure to meet reporting deadlines will result in a reduction in pay.

Category 1. Course Instruction & Evaluation

SLOA development, assessments
Course mapping
Curricunet
Discipline Group sessions
Course design
Research pertaining to discipline and/or pedagogy

Category 2. Staff Development, In-service Training, & Instructional Improvement

On-line/In-person seminars including, but not limited to:
Learning communities, diversity training, campus safety, role of CTA and Academic Senate, teaching strategies and pedagogies, mentoring students and faculty, and writing grants
Evaluation of the following for classroom use: scientific instruments and artifacts, textbooks and supplemental materials, subject-related documents, etc.
Wellness activities that assist individuals to be physically and mentally better able to perform their job duties ( humor in the workplace, exercise and nutrition)
Learning a 2nd language to better communicate with diverse student population
Discipline-related conference
Individual research for instructional improvement

Category 3. Program & Course Curriculum or Learning Resource Development & Evaluation

Mandatory flex day activities (adjunct only)
Etudes or Canvas workshops
Technology in the classroom (clickers, video, YouTube, presentation software, etc.)
Creating self-study modules and /or computer-assisted instruction
Teaching/pedagogy related conferences
Individual research on subject related curriculum or learning resource development

Category 4. Student Personnel Services

Faculty as student club advisors
Webinars or seminars related to student accessibility
Career Center orientations
Classroom and campus safety workshops
Workshops sponsored by ASBG
Transfer workshops
Developing student readiness programs specific to a discipline
Individual research related to student personnel services

Category 5. Learning Resources & Services

Referring students for tutoring
Faculty and counselor meetings to address areas of concern ( prerequisites and academic advising)
Services offered by the Tutoring Center
Library Databases and research tools
Preventing Plagiarism
Assistive technology
Learning and physical disabilities and accommodations
Faculty and staff meetings to improve learning resources
Individual research related to learning resources and services Research or other individual activities

Category 6. Student Advising, Guidance, Counseling, Orientation, Matriculation, & Diversity (Staff & Student)

Transfer
Scholarships/financial aid
Careers
Academic probation/disqualification
Student success
Cultural diversity
Veterans
Psychological and physical health
Mentoring of students
jParticipation in student orientation programs
Recruiting/outreach for special projects ( MESA)
Individual research student advising, counseling, orientation, matriculation and diversity

Category 7. Departmental or Division Meetings, Conferences & Workshops, & Institutional Research

Departmental meetings for the following:
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), curriculum, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), improve services to students, and program review
Discipline-specific conferences or publications
Planning and institutional improvement

Category 8. Other Duties & Activities as Assigned by the District

Faculty training (SLOAs, Curricunet, etc.)
Accreditation summits, training, workshops, conferences, et
Curriculum Advisory Committee
Advising regarding SLOs, PLOs, ILOs, et
Promoting shared governance
Workshop development

Category 9. The Necessary Supporting Activities for 1-8

Course instruction and evaluation
Staff development, in-service training, and instructional improvement
Program and course curriculum or learning resource development and evaluation
Student personnel services
Learning resources and services
Student advising, guidance, counseling, orientation, matriculation, and diversity
Department or division meetings, institutional research, conferences and other research
Hiring committees
Other duties and activities as assigned by the district

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