In a spirit of learning and growth, Macalester College will assist employees by providing opportunities and encouragement for continuing training and development. Staff training involves the acquiring and improving of job-related skills and knowledge. Staff development involves personal growth, preparation for promotion and expansion of job duties.
Promotion represents recognition of a person's ability to assume greater responsibilities.
The College is convinced of the value of promotion from within and makes every attempt to fill vacancies by the promotion of qualified staff members. See the College's Internal Promotion Policy, Section 3.4.1. Among the greatest assets of the College is the potential of its staff members. Recognition and development of staff members benefits the College, as well as the individual. The College encourages training and development in order to facilitate the achievement of the institution's objectives and to help staff members to realize their potential.