Faculty Professional Travel Sample Clauses

Faculty Professional Travel. The College maintains a budget for professional travel as provided in this section. 17.4.1 All regular and adjunct faculty members are eligible for faculty travel funds. Adjunct faculty on multi-year contracts may use travel funds during periods when they are not teaching provided they are contracted to teach after the period of travel. 17.4.2 Faculty travel funds are available for faculty to attend and/or present work at an advertised conference or workshop or similar professional event such as meetings, exhibitions, screenings and performances for professional work associated with that faculty member’s position as a member of a governing board of a professional organization. These funds are not intended for travel to conduct field research, to complete coursework, for personal development, to give hosted lectures at other institutions, or for travel related to sabbatical. Other funds may be available to support travel associated with these activities. 17.4.3 Decisions regarding the allocation of travel funds will be made by the xxxx whose desk assignments include budget and faculty travel. 17.4.4 The maximum amount of professional travel funding available to each individual faculty member on an annual basis is one thousand dollars ($1,000). The amount of funding shall be prorated for faculty members working less than full-time. Regular faculty members, and adjunct faculty members with appointments lasting for an entire biennium, may be permitted to combine their travel funds for the entire biennium for use during either the first or second year of the biennium. 17.4.5 Faculty members may receive all or part of the costs for transportation and fees associated with travel to an event described in 17.4.2. 17.4.6 Faculty members may receive per diem at the approved rate, if requested, for travel primarily intended for the faculty member's presentation of his or her previously prepared work at an event described in Article 17.4.2 or for professional work associated with that faculty member's position as a member of a governing board of a professional organization. Per diem is not available for mere participation in meetings as a respondent or improvising panelist. 17.4.7 A faculty member may request funding for more than one purpose per year. 17.4.8 Requests for funding from the faculty travel budget shall be sent to the budget xxxx at least three (3) weeks in advance of the travel date(s) requested.
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Faculty Professional Travel. Beginning with the 2012-13 academic year, the College will establish an annual pool of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for professional travel as provided in this section. 17.4.1 All regular and adjunct faculty members, excluding administrative faculty and those faculty members on administrative assignment, are eligible for faculty travel funds. Faculty travel funds are available for faculty to attend and/or present work at a conference, meeting, exhibition, screening performance or workshop or for professional work associated with that faculty member’s position as a member of a governing board of a professional organization. Decisions regarding the allocation of travel funds will be made by the xxxx whose desk assignments include budget and faculty travel. The maximum amount of professional travel funding available to each individual faculty member on an annual basis is one thousand dollars ($1,000). The amount of funding shall be prorated for faculty members working less than full-time. Regular faculty members, and adjunct faculty members with appointments lasting for an entire biennium, may be permitted to combine their travel funds for the entire biennium for use during either the first or second year of the biennium.
Faculty Professional Travel. 15.4.1 All regular and temporary faculty members, excluding administrative faculty and those faculty members on administrative assignment, are eligible for faculty travel funds. Decisions regarding the allocation of travel funds will be made by the xxxx whose desk assignments include budget and faculty travel. The maximum amount of professional travel funding available to each individual faculty member on an annual basis is $750. The amount of funding shall be prorated for faculty members working less than full-time. Regular faculty members, and temporary faculty members with appointments lasting for an entire biennium, may be permitted to combine their travel funds for the entire biennium for use during either the first or second year of the biennium. 15.4.2 Temporary faculty members may use travel funds only while on contract. 15.4.3 Faculty members may receive all or part of the costs of transportation and conference, meeting, or workshop fees. 15.4.4 Faculty members may receive per diem at the currently approved rate, if requested, for travel primarily intended for the faculty member's presentation of his or her previously prepared work at a conference, meeting, exhibition, screening, performance or workshop, or for professional work associated with that faculty member's position as a member of a governing board of a professional organization. Per diem is not available for mere participation in meetings as a respondent or improvising panelist. 15.4.5 Faculty professional travel funds are limited and the College cannot guarantee funding for all requests. In general, travel requests are considered on first- come, first served basis. In case of limited funds and to the extent possible, preference will be given to: (a) Faculty members who are presenting work or serving in a leadership role, rather than just attending a conference, meeting, exhibition, screening, performance or workshop. (b) Faculty members who have used travel funds less extensively. 15.4.6 A faculty member may request funding for more than one purpose per year. 15.4.7 Requests for funding from the faculty travel budget shall be sent to the budget xxxx at least three (3) weeks in advance, particularly for out-of-state and international travel. 15.4.8 Individual faculty members may be given other travel opportunities to represent the College for a variety of efforts. These travel opportunities shall not affect a faculty member’s eligibility for travel for professional development.

Related to Faculty Professional Travel

  • Local Professional Development Committee A. There shall be a Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to oversee, review, and approve individual professional development plans (IPDP) for course work, continuing education units and/or other equivalent activities. 1. The LPDC shall be responsible to recommend for the Superintendent’s approval, all in-service activities and workshops offered in the district during the school year for staff professional development. 2. Recommendations for District Workshops and In-Service activities should be submitted to the LPDC for approval and recommendation no later than the last school day of the year prior to the year it will be implemented. 3. The LPDC chair shall review and approve all “Professional Growth Reimbursement Application” forms. B. The LPDC shall consist of three (3) teachers appointed by the Association President and two (2) members appointed by the Superintendent. One of the Superintendent's appointees will be a Principal employed by the district. C. Appointments shall be for two (2) years with half of the committee members being appointed every other year. 1. Appointments shall be made on or before May 1. 2. The Appointments shall be made by each party outlined above, notifying the other of those appointed. 3. In the event of a vacancy, the committee members shall be replaced in accordance with "B." above. 4. The Association shall name a fourth teacher member and the Superintendent shall name a third administrative member to serve as alternates and attend trainings. These two (2) people shall act as substitutes when a committee member is absent. D. This committee shall meet monthly. 1. The committee may also be convened by the request of two sitting members. 2. A quorum shall consist of five (5) members. When administrative licenses/certificates are reviewed, two (2) sitting teacher members will abstain and the decision will be decided by three (3) members. 3. If the committee determines it is needed, they will be provided two (2) professional release days to meet during regular school hours. Substitutes will be provided for the committee members on these release days. 4. Committee members shall be provided an additional annual stipend of $1,000 for meetings beyond the normal work day or year. This stipend shall be paid in two (2) semi-annual payments. Any member who fails to serve the full year shall have the above compensation prorated on a monthly basis for each month served. 5. Decisions of the LPDC will be made by consensus of the committee members present. 6. The committee minutes shall be prepared and maintained in compliance with the laws governing the operation of committees of public bodies.

  • Professional Development Program (a) The parties agree to continue a Professional Development Program for the maintenance and development of the faculty members' professional competence and effectiveness. It is agreed that maintenance of currency of subject knowledge, the improvement of performance of faculty duties, and the maintenance and improvement of professional competence, including instructional skills, are the primary professional development activities of faculty members. (b) Information collected as part of this program shall be the sole property of the faculty member. This information or any judgments arising from this program shall not be used to determine non-renewal or termination of a faculty member's contract, suspension or dismissal of a faculty member, denial of advancement on the salary scale, nor affect any other administrative decisions pertaining to the promotion or employment status of the faculty member. (c) A joint advisory committee consisting of three regular faculty members who shall be elected by and are P.D. Committee Chairpersons and three administrators shall make recommendations for the operation, financing and management of the Professional Development Program.

  • Professional Development Funds 23.1.1 Two Professional Development Funds, a Professional Development Support Fund and an Education Leave Fund, shall be established to support professional development activities as defined in 23.2. On April 1st of each year, the College will allocate an amount equal to no less than 0.9% of total faculty salary (exclusive of severance payments) to the Professional Development Support Fund, and an amount equal to no less than 0.6% of total faculty salary to the Educational Leave Fund. Any unused balances in these funds shall carry over to the next budget year. 23.1.2 The College agrees to provide the Association with the authority to administer the program on behalf of the College for those activities approved by the College in accordance with 23.2, 23.4 and 23.5. 23.1.3 Nothing in this Agreement prevents the College from funding professional development activities in addition to those activities supported through the Professional Development Funds (23.1.1) in accordance with the procedures described in this Article.

  • Professional Development Fund Article 20

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

  • Training and Professional Development 11.1 The Employer will develop and maintain an employee training and development plan and provide such plan to the Union upon request. Staff training is intended to provide an opportunity for classified staff employees for training sponsored by the University Training and Development and the UW Medical Centers Organizational Development and Training. Education/Professional Leave is intended to facilitate employee access to continuing education opportunities. Training and educational/professional leave may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing staff for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities within the framework of staff positions available at the University. 11.2 Any release time for training for employees accepted for such classes shall be in accordance with the Executive Order (currently No. 52) governing this matter. In the event that two or more employees request the same training period and supervision must limit the number of persons who may participate at one time due to work requirements, the selection will be made on a mutually agreeable basis within the department. 11.3 The training program is a proper subject for discussion by either departmental or University-wide Joint Union/Management Committees. 11.4 If the Employer requires an employee to receive training, reimbursement will be provided in accordance with the University travel rules. Employee attendance at Employer required training, either during or outside working hours, will be considered time worked and compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 11.5 Employee attendance at training not required by the Employer and not covered by Executive Order 52, either on approved leave from or outside of working hours, will be voluntary and not considered time worked.

  • Professional Development Committee There shall be a Professional Development Committee composed of two (2) members of the Association one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate and two (2) representatives of the Hospital one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and one human resources representative.

  • Professional Dues The school district will pay the annual dues for the Superintendent’s membership in the American Association of School Administrators, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and Nebraska Council of School Administrators. The Superintendent’s membership in other professional organizations will be considered annually and may be approved at the discretion of the school board.

  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.

  • Contract for Professional Services of Physicians Optometrists, and Registered Nurses

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