Individual Professional Development Account (IPDA) Program. (a) The University and the Association support continuing professional development for members in teaching, scholarship, service and other job-related professional development opportunities. Members are encouraged to participate in activities that enhance their professional development. To that end, Individual Professional Development Accounts (IPDAs) shall be maintained and funded as provided in this Section. (b) Beginning July 1, 2016, an IPDA will be maintained for each member. At the beginning of the fiscal year, each IPDA will be credited (prorated by FTE) as follows: Tenure-Related Faculty $1000 (c) Beginning July 1, 2018, each IPDA will be credited (prorated by FTE) at the beginning of the fiscal year as follows: Tenure-Related Faculty $1100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty $600 Academic Professionals $500 (d) A member may utilize funds in an IPDA for activities that support the job-related professional development of the member. The use of IPDA funds is subject to the pre-approval of the member’s supervisor and to all applicable University policies and procedures regarding the appropriate use and documentation of University expenditures. Examples of such use could include, but are not limited to, travel for the presentation of scholarly work, conference fees and travel, professional organization fees, professional licensure or certification requirements, acquisition of specialized equipment (such as laboratory or art supplies), tuition and/or fees, subscriptions and books, submission fees, and relevant training and continuing education opportunities.
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