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The applicant should apply directly to the Chair of CAPC. Five hard copies and one electronic copy
of application portfolio should be submitted. The application for promotion can be submitted
twice during the academic year by 31st October and 28th February.

11.5.3. Professional Development Policy (DU-HR-004)

Professional development refers to the skills and knowledge attained by the faculty for both
personal development and career advancement. Professional development and continuous
learning are necessary to maintain the quality of the University faculty. Provision of professional
development opportunities also keeps the faculty motivated.

DU provides opportunity, assistance and support for professional development of faculty to
improve their performance in the present positions and also encourage them to obtain skills and
knowledge to enhance their chances for career advancement through in-house and external
professional development activities.

In DU, faculty professional development needs are linked to three main things:
1) Annual performance appraisal results,

2) End semester feedback from students about instructor and
3) Contemporary developments in the field of teaching & learning, research and area of

specialisation of faculty.
College Deans and FP Director identify, on the basis of annual performance appraisal results,
faculty members who need professional development to improve their performance. They also

identify the specific areas in which the identified faculty members need professional development.

All in-house professional development activities are conducted through the (Center for Teaching
and Learning (CTL) at DU. CTL prepares an annual schedule for professional development
activities, based on the areas for professional development identified and communicated by the
College Deans and the FP Director.

DU also provides professional development opportunities outside the University for its faculty to
attend regional and international conferences, seminars, workshops and scientific events through
the University Research Board (URB) and the Department of Research. The approved applicants
are entitled to paid leave and financial support as per DU Bylaws. (Refer DU Personnel Bylaws
Article 37)

It is mandatory for the academic staff identified by the College Deans and the FP Director to
attend the relevant professional development programs organised by CTL or attend external
professional development programs of their own. The performance appraisal results of the
academic staff identified for professional development is monitored by the College Deans and FP
Director, and improvement in performance is expected as shown in Performance Planning Form.

11.5.4. Incentives and Rewards Policy (DU-HR-005)
Faculty members are the “Intellectual Capital” of the University. They need to be motivated to
give their best. This also facilitates the University to retain good faculty over a longer period of
time. Incentives and rewards linked to an annual performance appraisal are important strategies

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