Texas A&M University Division of
Student Affairs
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University Division of
Student Affairs

Staff Development Grant

Activity Review Form

Staff Development Grant Application

Texas A&M University, in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs, 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 Division of Student Affairs at the time of the professional development opportunity for which they are applying.
  • Direct supervisor and department head approval is required at the time of submission, and via email upon submission.

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.

Division of Student Affairs Affiliate Employees:

  • Division affiliates (full-time employees in Finance, Human Resources, and Technology Services, who have a dotted line to the Division of Student Affairs) are eligible to request up to $1,000 in professional development funding per fiscal year.
  • These requests must demonstrate a direct connection to the Affiliates’ work in supporting the Division of Student Affairs.
  • The request must be submitted to their DSA Affiliate Lead, and the DSA Affiliate Lead should then send the request and their support to Dr. Justin Jeffery for approval.
  • Funding is limited and contingent on availability, with a maximum of 10 affiliate awards granted annually across the division.