Our Mission:

To provide the Rio Hondo College community with opportunities for professional growth and renewal in order to foster improved morale, increased efficiency, and greater institutional effectiveness. Our work is predicated on the belief that supporting the realization of individual potential is essential in achieving shared excellence and enhanced student success.

Our Offerings Include:

~One Stop Access to RHC and External Events & Resources

Explore this Semester’s Professional Development Offerings!

View Available 2021-2022 FLEX & Other Professional Development Recordings

Access Vision Resource Center Trainings*

New Spring 2022: Listen to “Rio Talks” Podcasts!

*~Promotion of Vision Resource Center (VRC)

The VRC offers virtual professional learning on thousands of topics via “LinkedIn Learning” (formally Lynda) and “SkillSoft” that is free and open to all California Community college employees.

The VRC also allows you to connect with colleagues across the state to share promising practices, ask for help from colleagues, and directly access updates and resources from the Chancellor’s Office.

To login, go to Login to VRC. If creating an account for the 1^st time, use the “General User” option as we are not currently an “Integrated” College.

~Coordination of FLEX Program

FLEX refers to the faculty obligation to engage in a designated number of hours of professional development each semester. The FLEX office

coordinates the online reporting (FLEX Reporter) and verifying of hours
organizes pre-semester FLEX Days & other staff development offerings during the year
reviews and compiles lists of pre-approved activities

Staff Recognition Programs

Better Together Honoring significant collaborations within a program/area and/or between 2 or more programs/areas.

Río Stars –Individual recognition for a single person going “above and beyond.”

For more information on recognition criteria click on StaffRecognition2021. Nominations submitted @
Submit your “Rio Star” or “Better Together” Nomination

~Funding Support for Workshops, Trainings, Conferences or other Projects

A limited amount of grant funding is available for individuals, small groups, and/or divisions to support professional development projects which may involve:

travel to off campus conferences and workshops
on campus trainings
independently designed professional growth activities.

~Reflection & Renewal Retreats

Each semester, one of more “R & R” events are offered to any interested staff. The intent of these gatherings is to provide a relaxed, focused and collegial atmosphere that encourages introspection, insight and revitalization so that participants return to campus with a renewed sense of purpose.

~Leadership Development

All staff are invited to participate in on and off campus opportunities to develop their leadership abilities which include:

A 10 month campus based Rio Hondo Leadership Academy
SanFACC Mentor Program

~Teaching for Learning Institute Workshops

Our Title V grant has enabled the creation of a “Teaching for Learning Institute” that provides instructional development offerings and stipends which can include: