Common use of Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund Clause in Contracts

Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund. A. In order to xxxxxx part-time faculty professional development opportunities, the University shall provide a Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund (PTFPDF). The PTFPDF will be implemented effective January 1, 2013 and the total funding available for fiscal year 2013 will be $15,000. The maximum amount payable from the PTFPDF shall be equal to $600 per Faculty member; provided that the total amount payable under this section shall not exceed $35,000 within any fiscal year, and that of the $35,000 in annual funding, no more than $17,500 will be allocated for the first half of the fiscal year (July 1 through December 31) and $17,500 plus any unused funds from the first period, will be allocated for the second half of the fiscal year (January 1 through June 30). Consistent with University policy, all PTFPDF funds allocated for one fiscal year must be spent within that fiscal year. Reimbursements provided under this section in any fiscal year shall be used for the reimbursement of reasonable costs associated with pre-approved professional development activities relevant to the Faculty member’s discipline or teaching responsibilities. The availability of PTFPDF funds for any specific request will be based on the date(s) of the event or activity to be supported within the fiscal year. Approved applications will be funded on a first-come first-served basis. B. Faculty members are limited to one (1) approved reimbursement from the PTFPDF during the term of this Agreement. Eligibility shall be limited to Faculty members with good faith consideration for reappointment under Article V of the Agreement. If similar professional development support is available in the Faculty member’s program, department or school, the Faculty member must also apply, in advance or concurrently, for support from these sources. Funds approved from such sources must be expended first; but if these funds are insufficient an application may be made for supplementary funds from the PTFPDF up to the full $600. In all cases, funding support will take the form of reimbursement based on the submission of original receipts. Receipts must be submitted within 30 days after the professional development activity or event occurs to be eligible for reimbursement. C. Requests for PTFPDF support shall be submitted on the form developed by the University to the head of the academic unit responsible for the Faculty member’s teaching (e.g., program director, department chair, or their designee) for approval. Evaluation of applications will be based on normal academic, programmatic and/or disciplinary standards, but will not be unreasonably denied. Applications for PTFPDF support, approved or denied, will then be forwarded for approval/confirmation by the appropriate xxxx (or designee). The xxxx’x office will then forward all applications to the Office of Faculty Recruitment and Personnel Relations for final consideration of Faculty eligibility and PTFPDF funding availability. D. The Union and the University shall collaborate in establishing reasonable processes governing the use of the PTFPDF and in ensuring that such processes are being adhered to.

Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund. A. In order to xxxxxx part-time faculty professional development opportunities, the University shall provide a Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund (PTFPDF). The PTFPDF will be implemented effective January 1, 2013 continued upon ratification of this Agreement and the total funding available for fiscal year 2013 years 2018, 2019, and 2020 will be $15,00050,000 in each fiscal year. The maximum amount payable from the PTFPDF shall be equal to $600 700 per Faculty member; provided that the total amount payable under this section shall not exceed $35,000 50,000 within any fiscal year, and that of the $35,000 50,000 in annual funding, no more than $17,500 25,000 will be allocated for the first half of the fiscal year (July 1 through December 31) and $17,500 25,000 plus any unused funds from the first period, will be allocated for the second half of the fiscal year (January 1 through June 30). Consistent with University policy, all PTFPDF funds allocated for one fiscal year must be spent within that fiscal year. Reimbursements provided under this section in any fiscal year shall be used for the reimbursement of reasonable costs associated with pre-approved professional development activities relevant to the Faculty member’s discipline or teaching responsibilities. The availability of PTFPDF funds for any specific request will be based on the date(s) of the event or activity to be supported within the fiscal year. Approved applications will be funded on a first-come first-served basis. B. Faculty members are limited to one (1) approved reimbursement from the PTFPDF during the term of this Agreementper fiscal year. Eligibility shall be limited to Faculty members with good faith consideration for reappointment under Article V of the Agreement. If similar professional development support is available in the Faculty member’s programProgram, department Department or schoolSchool, the Faculty member must also apply, in advance or concurrently, for support from these sources. Funds approved from such sources must be expended first; but if these funds are insufficient an application may be made for supplementary funds from the PTFPDF up to the full $600700. In all cases, funding support will take the form of reimbursement based on the submission of original receipts. Receipts must be submitted within 30 thirty (30) days after the professional development activity or event occurs to be eligible for reimbursement. C. Requests for PTFPDF support shall be submitted on the form developed by the University to the head of the academic unit responsible for the Faculty member’s teaching (e.g., program directorProgram Director, department chairDepartment Chair, or their designee) for approval. Evaluation of applications will be based on normal academic, programmatic and/or disciplinary standards, but will not be unreasonably denied. Applications for PTFPDF support, approved or denied, will then be forwarded for approval/confirmation by the appropriate xxxx Xxxx (or designee). The xxxx’x office Xxxx’x Office will then forward all applications to the Office of Faculty Recruitment and & Personnel Relations for final consideration of Faculty eligibility and PTFPDF funding availability. D. The Union and the University shall collaborate in establishing reasonable processes governing the use of the PTFPDF and in ensuring that such processes are being adhered to.

Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund. A. In order to xxxxxx part-time faculty professional development opportunities, the University shall provide a Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund (PTFPDF). The PTFPDF will be implemented effective January 1, 2013 continued upon ratification of this Agreement and the total funding available for fiscal year 2013 years 2018, 2019, and 20202022, 2023 and 2024 will be $15,00050,000 in each fiscal year. The maximum amount payable from the PTFPDF shall be equal to $600 1,4700 per Faculty member; provided that the total amount payable under this section shall not exceed $35,000 50,000 within any fiscal year, and that of the $35,000 50,000 in annual funding, no more than $17,500 25,000 will be allocated for the first half of the fiscal year (July 1 through December 31) and $17,500 25,000 plus any unused funds from the first period, will be allocated for the second half of the fiscal year (January 1 through June 30). Consistent with University policy, all PTFPDF funds allocated for one fiscal year must be spent within that fiscal year. Reimbursements provided under this section in any fiscal year shall be used for the reimbursement of reasonable costs associated with pre-approved professional development activities relevant to the Faculty member’s discipline or teaching responsibilities. The availability of PTFPDF funds for any specific request will be based on the date(s) of the event or activity to be supported within the fiscal year. Approved applications will be funded on a first-come first-served basis. B. Faculty members are limited to a maximum of three (3) one (1) approved reimbursement from the PTFPDF during per fiscal year; provided that the term of this Agreementtotal reimbursement amount for the Faculty member does not exceed $1,400. Eligibility shall be limited to Faculty members with good faith consideration for reappointment under Article V of the Agreement. If similar professional development support is available in the Faculty member’s programProgram, department Department or schoolSchool, the Faculty member must also apply, in advance or concurrently, for support from these sources. Funds approved from such sources must be expended first; but if these funds are insufficient an application may be made for supplementary funds from the PTFPDF up to the full $6001,4700. In all cases, funding support will take the form of reimbursement based on the submission of original receipts. Receipts must be submitted within 30 thirty (30) days after the professional development activity or event occurs to be eligible for reimbursement. C. Requests for PTFPDF support shall be submitted on the form developed by the University to the head of the academic unit responsible for the Faculty member’s teaching (e.g., program directorProgram Director, department chairDepartment Chair, or their designee) for approval. Evaluation of applications will be based on normal academic, programmatic and/or disciplinary standards, but will not be unreasonably denied. Applications for PTFPDF support, approved or denied, will then be forwarded for approval/confirmation by the appropriate xxxx Xxxx (or designee). The xxxx’x office Xxxx’x Office will then forward all applications to the Office of Faculty Recruitment and & Personnel Relations RelationsFaculty Personnel Office for final consideration of Faculty eligibility and PTFPDF funding availability. D. The Union and the University shall collaborate in establishing reasonable processes governing the use of the PTFPDF and in ensuring that such processes are being adhered to.