Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund. 1. Effective September 1, 2008, the Employer shall establish a PTF Professional Development Fund. The annual level of funding will be $25,000.
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.
