PEDAGOGICAL DEVELOPMENT Sample Clauses

PEDAGOGICAL DEVELOPMENT. 20.1 The University recognizes the importance of encouraging and supporting Lecturer Faculty in pedagogical development activities that enhance knowledge, creativity, skills, and instruction and that further the university’s academic mission. Pedagogical development includes, but is not limited to, workshops, courses, conferences, pedagogical development leaves, and participation in organizations related to the Lecturer faculty member's academic discipline and job duties. 20.2 In order to fulfill pedagogical development, all Lecturer Faculty members are eligible to compete for the same funds in support of pedagogical development as other Faculty, when available, and subject to stipulated terms and conditions of the funds. 20.2.1 In the case of University sponsored funds for pedagogical development (not earmarked in a CBA of another union), Lecturer Faculty may not be excluded solely on the basis of their faculty status. 20.3 Conferences, Workshops, and Professional Organizations 20.3.1 The University shall establish and make available a pool of $30,000 in AY15-16, $30,000 in AY16-17 and $20,000 per year thereafter to be allocated to each College proportionally to the size of its Lecturer ranks and awarded in support of registration in and travel to appropriate professional gatherings. Within each College, the amount of any such funds and the application and selection process will be made known to all of its Lecturer Faculty on an annual basis. 20.4 Pedagogical Development Leaves for Lecturer Faculty 20.4.1 Up to four Pedagogical Development Leaves (PDLs) per academic year will be awarded on a competitive basis across the University to Lecturer Faculty by the Office of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, on the recommendation of the ▇▇▇▇ and Department Chair or Program Director. Should fewer than four satisfactory applications be received in AY15-16 or AY16-17, up to two unallocated PDLs will be rolled over into the following year. 20.4.2 PDLs shall enable programs of education, study, creative activity, and other pedagogical undertakings of importance to both the individual and the University. All PDL proposals should advance the expertise of Lecturer Faculty and enhance their contribution to the college and University by enabling them to develop unique knowledge and skills that will be brought into the classroom.