Funding for Faculty Professional Development

Each college receives an annual allocation to support faculty professional development. Funds are used by faculty based on specific needs aligned with college priorities. Funds should be used solely for the purpose of advancing the faculty member’s teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Expected expenditures:
- Registration and travel for professional conferences
- Concur should not be used for non-travel related items, such as virtual conferences, online workshops, and other virtual events
- Participation in other professional development activities
- Supplies, books, and other items related to professional development

The Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFE) offers programs that provide funds for participation and completion of projects. Examples include New Tenure Track Faculty and New Lecturer Orientations, faculty learning communities, the eLearning Summer Institute, and faculty teaching mini-grants, workshops, seminars, and one on one assistance services to faculty. Watch for announcements via email or visit the CAFE.

Internal seed funding for research and scholarship is available through two competitive programs: Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities (RSCA), and Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Grant Program (SIRG).

Each expense type has detailed processes that must be followed. All State purchases of $5,000 or more need the approval of the appropriate Vice President. Please route packets through the Dean’s office for approval. These guidelines apply to Requisitions, Direct Pays, and P-Card purchases where the total is $5,000 or more. Please work with your academic department office or Dean’s office.

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