Regular faculty members are encouraged to pursue opportunities for professional growth leading to the development of increased competence. These professional growth opportunities will focus primarily on the growth of the individual in order to maintain a dynamic faculty, one equipped with the mental and emotional tools to provide exceptional service to the students and the District in an era of constant change.

 

In accordance with the Agreement between the Ventura County Federation of College Teachers, AFT Local 1828, AFL-CIO, and the Ventura County Community College District, proposals for sabbatical leaves are evaluated by each college's Sabbatical Leave Committee and the District Sabbatical Leave Committee. The committees are charged with weighing the value of each request to the faculty member, the students, and the District. The District Sabbatical Committee forwards its recommendations to the Chancellor for review, who in turn submits the recommendations to the Board. Upon completion of the sabbatical leave, the faculty member submits a final report summarizing the results of their work to their College President, the Chancellor, and if requested, to the Board of Trustees.

 

Application for Academic Sabbatical

 

Sabbatical Leave Proposals and Final Reports

Sabbatical Leave Proposals and Final Reports for 2026 - 2027
InstructorSubjectSemester(s)ProposalFinal Report

Moorpark College

Lauren SnowdenFilm, Television, Media, and ArtsSpring 2027ProposalFinal Report
Kara Lybarger-MonsonEnglishSpring 2027ProposalFinal Report
Cynthia MinetArtSpring 2027ProposalFinal Report
Ray ZhangEconomicsFall 2026ProposalFinal Report

Ventura College

Dorothy FariasAgricultureFall 2026ProposalFinal Report
Rachel JohnsonChild DevelopmentSpring 2027ProposalFinal Report
Saliha ShaMathematicsSpring 2027ProposalFinal Report
Deanna HallChild DevelopmentFall 2026ProposalFinal Report
Kenya Galdamez RamirezCounselingFall 2026ProposalFinal Report

Oxnard College

Milena HurtadoSpanishSpring 2027ProposalFinal Report
Julius MunyantwaliCounselingSpring 2027ProposalFinal Report
Jose VegaCounselingSpring 2027ProposalFinal Report

 

Past Sabbatical Leave Proposals and Reports