About CAPD

The CAPD committee has primary responsibility for the encouragement of the personal and professional growth of faculty and for coordinating of academic programs with faculty development activities. The committee works directly with the Office of the Provost in carrying out its responsibilities:

1. Grant awards for development of teaching,
2. Develop resources for the assessment and improvement of teaching and learning,
3. Participate in the review of Faculty Development Leave Program in conjunction with other appropriate committees,
4. Oversee regular assessment of the operations of the Pacific Center for Teaching and Learning

This committee consists of twelve members:

• Three from COP (1 social science, 1 natural science, 1 humanities)
• One from each of the professional schools of the University
• One from the Library

These faculty members are nominated and elected by the school or unit they represent for three-year overlapping terms. The Office of the Provost will appoint an ex-officio non-voting member of the committee. The chair is elected by the faculty members of the committee.

Committee for Academic Planning and Development (CAPD)

• Successful Proposal Abstracts
• About CAPD
• Grant information
• Committee Members