Professional Development Plan Deadlines Calendar

Updated August 2025
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026DEADLINES (11:59pm PST)
Candidate meets with the Department Chair to review the RTP process/policy, discuss expectations, and PDP requirements.September/October 2025
Candidate submits draft of PDP to the Department Chair.Friday, November 7, 2025
Department Chair provides candidate with comments and/or recommendations for revisions.Friday, December 5, 2025
Candidate submits revised PDP (if necessary) to Department Chair for approval.Friday, February 6, 2026
Candidate meets with Department Chair to discuss the PDP and progress to date, including fall semester student evaluations of teaching.Friday, February 6 - Friday, February 27, 2026
Department Chair forwards PDP to the Dean.Monday, March 2, 2026
Dean provides candidate with comments and/or recommendations for revisions. Friday, March 27, 2026
Faculty member submits revised PDP (if necessary) to the Dean for signature.Friday, April 10, 2026
Dean forwards signed, final PDP to the candidate, Department Chair, and Faculty Affairs.Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Note: Deadline dates are updated at the end of the faculty evaluation cycle in August