Aligned with our strategic priority of Investing in Our Staff, Division of Student Affairs (DSA) continues to commit recurring funds to support professional development for our staff.
The funding is being allocated to provide staff with additional professional development funds than what they might currently be receiving. It is not meant to fund current opportunities that you normally attend. It is to allow you the opportunity to explore new opportunities to help you grow as a professional to support yourself, department and the Division of Student Affairs. All staff members, including graduate assistants, in the Division of Student Affairs who have completed six months of service within the DSA by the date of the requested professional development opportunity are eligible to apply.
Examples of professional development opportunities include but are not limited to conferences (in-person or virtual), webinars, seminars, workshops, lectures, and certifications. Funding is not intended to cover educational expenses such as tuition or books for credit bearing courses.
Staff may apply for events where they have not been confirmed as a participant yet, such as an institute that involves an application process. Funding may be granted, but not transferred until confirmation has been received.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall Deadline
For travel in October, November, December & January
- September 1, 2023
Spring Deadline
For travel in February, March, April, & May
- December 1, 2023
Summer Deadline
For travel in June, July, August, & September
- April 26, 2024
Applications may be submitted in the previous application cycle if trying to capture a lower early bird rate when travel falls into a later cycle. On the application, please note the reason you are submitting your application out of cycle. Your application will be reviewed in the earlier cycle during the scheduled committee application review time. Reviews and decisions typically occur in the two weeks following deadlines.
TYPICAL FUNDING AWARD
- Local/State travel
- Maximum $2000
- National travel
- Maximum $3000
- International Travel
- Maximum $5000
*Individuals are allowed to receive one professional grant per academic year.
POST ACTIVITY REVIEW
Once you have attended your professional development event please fill out the activity review form to complete the professional development grant process.
APPLICATION EVALUATION
Applications will be reviewed by a sub-committee of the Division of Student Affairs Staff Development Team. Higher consideration for funding will be given to applications that have a well-articulated Statement of Value/Benefit.