(a) Professional development, maintenance of currency in the field, and professional improvement are normal requirements for retention and advancement in a position in the Management Personnel Plan. Each Management Personnel Plan employee is responsible to maintain currency in the field and to develop and improve management or supervisory skills whether at California State University or personal expense.

(b) A Management Personnel Plan employee may participate in programs and activities determined by the appointing power to develop, update or improve the employee's management or supervisory skills. The programs and activities may include professional leaves, administrative exchanges, academic coursework, and seminars. A Management Personnel Plan employee may participate in a program or activity only after the employee's participation has been approved by the appointing power and only to the extent that funds are available for this purpose.