Professional Development Funds
Funding is available for employees for the purpose of the professional development activities. Employees can apply for funding for courses, conferences, professional memberships, etc. Details of who is eligible for funding, what type of activities are reimbursed, and how to apply for funding are outlined for each employee category below.
Each category of employment has a Professional Development Committee (PDC). These Committees are comprised of College and Union/Association representatives and their mandate consists of ensuring that applications meet the policy standards for funding.
Support Staff
Policy & Forms
- Professional Development Policy for Support Staff – Revised February 2020
- Funding Allotment and Procedure for Support Staff – Revised August 2023
Address all applications to:
HRHelp@dawsoncollege.qc.ca c/o The Professional Development Committee for Support Staff.Please ensure that applications for funding are sent in a timely manner. See policy for further details.Committee Members
DSSU Representatives: Jonathan Perlman and Garth FarrayCollege Representatives: Soula Tsafaras and Wilson WongProfessionals
Policy & Forms
Group ActivityAddress all applications to:
HRHelp@dawsoncollege.qc.ca c/o The Professional Development Committee for Professionals or mail to the College c/o Human Resources Department, Room 4B-7.Please ensure that applications for funding are sent on a timely basis. See policy for further details.Committee Members
ADP Representatives: Irene Kakoulakis and Vicky OuimetCollege Representatives: Soula Tsafaras and Julie BrosseauFaculty
Policy & Forms
Address all applications to:
The Professional Development Committee for Faculty c/o PDFSecretary@dawsoncollege.qc.ca Elizabeth Leone, Dawson Teachers Union Office, Room 8A-11Please ensure that applications for funding are sent prior to the date of the activity.For any questions, please contact: pdfsecretary@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.Committee Members
DTU Representatives: Vanessa Gangai, Brian Seivewright, Andrew Williams. College Representatives: Anca Oprisi, Azra Khan, Isabelle CarrierManagement
Policy & Forms
For information on the Policy, please refer to the Working Conditions for Senior and Operational Managers, Chapter 9: Local Professional Development Policy.Address all applications to:
The Professional Development Committee for Managers c/o Human Resources Department, Room 4B-7; or email to HRhelp@dawsoncollege.qc.caCommittee Members
ACCQ Representatives: Isabelle Carrier and Andréa C. ColeCollege Representatives: Diane Gauvin and Pascahl Scott Note
Application forms are available at Human Resources, room 4B.7 and should be returned to this office once completed.
