Professional Development Travel Funds Request
Faculty with Extension appointments are eligible for a maximum of $1000 per fiscal year; the amount will be adjusted based on the Extension appointment percentage. These funds are to be used to support the professional career development through attendance or training for specific educational experiences or materials, or professional meetings/events.
These funds are limited, and priority will be given to junior faculty at the Assistant and/or continuing eligible level. Funds will only be allocated to individuals directly engaged in professional activities, e.g. presentations, poster sessions, professional committees, etc.
All requests must be submitted in writing in advance using the request form found at the bottom of this page. Faculty must include with submission a 3- to 5-year professional development career plan with yearly updated goals and plan of actions.
The plan must include dates of travel and estimated expenses, along with any available matching funds.
All requests must have the approval of the appropriate County Director or Department Head prior to being sent to the appropriate Associate Director. There is no carry-over of funding from one fiscal year to the next, nor is there carry-over beyond the event/meeting requested. Final approval is by Extension Administration.
The Core Competencies are:
- Professional and Career Development
- Educational and Information Technology Learning
- Written and Spoken Communication and Skills
- Program Planning and Development
- Learning and Subject Matter Expertise
- Program Implementation
- Applied Research and Evaluation
- Scholarship
- Organizational Knowledge, Leadership
- Diversity and Multiculturalism
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Linkages with External Audiences
- Volunteer Training and Leadership
To initiate the process, fill out and follow the steps in the attached document.
Program funding may be available for multi-county or statewide program only that address emerging critical needs. Requests may be initiated by Extension faculty with approval of appropriate Unit Head. This requires approval from the Associate Director of the specific program area.