What is FPG? 
Sponsors of Maricopa events can obtain approval for FPG Non-Academic Advancement by following the Template for Maricopa Sponsored Events.
This is a peer reviewed benefit program under the direction of the Faculty Executive Council and the Faculty Professional Growth Committee as described in the Residential Faculty Policies. The Faculty Association and its Meet and Confer team negotiate for the funding of this program.
What is FPG?
Here you will find the guidelines for the Faculty Professional Growth (FPG) programs. This information is intended to assist each full-time faculty member in understanding and using the variety of programs of the Faculty Professional Growth Committee. The Residential Faculty Policies (RFP), a negotiated document between the District Faculty Association and the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board direct these Guidelines.
The Guidelines direct the action of the FPG Committee and assist faculty as they submit appropriate applications and supporting materials. The Faculty Executive and FPG Committees have agreed that procedural statements in the Guidelines are the official operating guidelines. Your FPG Faculty Professional Growth Representative is available to assist you in this program.
About this Site
This site has been developed to provide a clearly organized set of guidelines to the various FPG programs. Detailed information is available for the specific programs listed to the left. Terms used throughout this site are linked to a FPG Glossary and in the context of the site you will find linked glossary definitions that look like this sample term
The people who can assist you are listed in the contacts area. including a listing of current college representatives and key district support staff. When you are ready to apply, log into our friendly online system, myFPG where you can find the FPG application forms you will need.
For common issues, please check the Frequently Asked Questions that hopefully offers helpful answers. Key dates to keep in mind for FPG activity are in the calendar. And we have a short collection of related web sites in the resources section.
