Training and Development
Yavapai College offers a variety of learning opportunities for staff and faculty.
Please consult directly with the department that offers the training for a full list of course offerings, eligibility requirements, and registration procedures.
Training Opportunities
New Employee Orientation
This training provides an overview of the College and its mission, services and benefits available, and policies and procedures relevant to employment at Yavapai College. All new employees
Workplace Ethics
This training is designed to help employees exhibit ethical behavior when carrying out responsibilities as College representatives, following basic College values of honesty and integrity. It helps prepare you for the challenges and responsibilities you may face as an employee of Yavapai College in several areas, including preventing workplace and campus harassment. Regular FT staff, regular PT staff, regular FT faculty
Teaching & eLearning Support (TeLS)
The TeLS team provides resources, training, and support for educational technology for students and employees of Yavapai College. Visit the YC Training site to register for trainings and workshops, including the Summer and Winter Institutes. Regular FT faculty, adjunct faculty
Performance Management
Web videos guide you in completing and understanding the performance review process at Yavapai College with the goals of making employees aware of what is expected of them, providing employees with continuous feedback about their performance, and providing employees with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Regular FT staff, regular PT staff
Training Ain't Just Telling
This web video, featuring YC employee Lindsay Henning, highlights how to develop an effective training program, including how to decide what is needed, the target audience, and assessment methods. Great for subject matter experts, managers, supervisors, and instructors. All employees
PPT Tricks and Tips
This web video, featuring YC employee Chris Heyer, highlights the effective use of PowerPoint features to create great presentations and notes to get the best results possible. All employees
Travel Request Form
This web video provides details on the Travel Request form, available through the Business Office, including how to fill it out and procedures necessary to process the request both before and after travel for work-related business, training, and activities. All employees
Web Author Training
This training is for those chosen by their Department managers or immediate supervisors to update and maintain web content for their department. Authorized employees
Policies & Programs
Employee Training and Development, Staff External Activities
Yavapai College grants funding to eligible staff employees for activities to improve skills, knowledge, and behaviors that enhance effectiveness and service to the College community. HR Policy 2.05 Employee Training & Development.Regular FT staff, Regular PT staff
Professional Growth Funds for Full-time Faculty
Yavapai College grants fiscal awards to eligible continuing contract, probationary, or limited term faculty teaching a full-time load for activities that lead to academic and professional growth. HR Policy 2.38 Professional Growth Funds for Full-time Faculty.Regular FT faculty
Yavapai College Tuition Waivers
The District waives Yavapai College tuition for eligible employees and dependents according to stated policy. HR Tuition Waiver Program Procedures, 2.05.04 Regular FT staff, regular PT staff, regular FT faculty, adjunct faculty
Staff Development Scholarship Application
This program provides financial assistance to eligible staff actively seeking increased professionalism and effectiveness through staff development opportunities. Regular FT staff
Roger Runyan Employee Career Enhancement Award Program
This program provides financial assistance to eligible employees actively seeking increased professionalism and effectiveness through educational enrichment opportunities. Regular FT staff
Applications for 2021-22 now open online and due by May 31, 2021.
YC Partnership Tuition Discounts