Division of Student Affairs Staff Development Grant

Texas A&M University, in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), has committed recurring funds to support professional development in the Division of Student Affairs.

Requirements:

• 100% of the applicant’s job responsibilities must contribute directly to the Division of Student Affairs
• Applicant must be a full time, permanent employee budgeted at least 50% time in the title of graduate assistant up to director.
• Applicant must have completed 6 months of service in the DSA at the time of the professional development opportunity for which they are applying.
• Both supervisor and director approval is required.

Additional Information:

• Grant maximums are $2,500 per year.
• Grants are not intended to fund current and routine opportunities but rather to explore new opportunities.
• Both online and in-person professional development opportunities are eligible. Examples include, but are not limited to, conferences, webinars, seminars, workshops, lectures, and certifications.
• Staff may apply for events for which they have not been confirmed as a participant yet. If funding is granted, it will not be transferred until confirmation has been received.
• Higher consideration for funding will be given to applications with a well-articulated Statement of Value/Benefit.
• Please allow 2-3 weeks after the deadline for applications to be reviewed.