Common use of Faculty Development Clause in Contracts

Faculty Development. The University encourages professional development for all adjuncts. Bargaining unit members are encouraged to take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities, such as pedagogical support, technology training, faculty seminars and workshops and peer mentoring, offered at various UA campuses. Bargaining unit members with current professional assignments and with a minimum of two semesters of instructional activity may annually submit a written proposal to their xxxx, director or designee requesting partial or full reimbursement of costs to attend professional conferences, meetings, seminars, or workshops directly related to their university job assignment. Expenses incurred by the bargaining unit member and documented by receipts may be reimbursed in part or entirely by the University at the sole discretion of the bargaining unit member’s Xxxx, Campus Director, or designee. The bargaining unit member must obtain prior written approval consistent with University Policy and Regulations.