Professional Development Fund

Reimburse University Staff for expenses related to professional development events/training.

Amount
Up to $300 as funds are available

Eligibility
Criteria Criteria for approving requests may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Full- or part-time University Staff, whether permanent, limited-term, or project.
• Training will contribute to the employee’s professional development.
• Number of requests from that department, and the dollar amount already awarded to its employees, does not seem excessive relative to similar departments.
• Whether or not you are being reimbursed/paid for presenting/moderating.

Reimbursed Expenses
The following expenses are all eligible for reimbursement:

• Travel expenses (mileage/flight)
• Lodging/meals
• Registration

Restrictions
This fund MAY NOT be used for the following:

• Mandatory Training
• Training needed to pass probation
• Tuition fees

Application Procedure
Fill out the Online Application.

Application Deadline
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Please apply at least a month before the training (if possible.)

Selection Procedure
The University Staff Funding Committee meets monthly to review and award funding requests based upon the criteria above.

Notification
The University Staff Funding Committee will send a notification email to the recipient and the recipient is to notify the University Staff Funding Coordinator upon expenditure of granted funds.