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Funding can support professional development in the following areas:
Workshops/training programs
Conference attendance
Professional presentations and/or publications
Service in professional associations and organizations
Continuing education as required to obtain or maintain licenses as required for employment
Acceptable fund uses include but are not limited to:
Registration fees
Registration dues
Study materials
Travel, within existing UT/CoLA guidelines, associated with professional presentations or conference attendance
Unacceptable fund uses include but are not limited to:
Any expense that does not support the mission of the University of Texas at Austin or the College of Liberal Arts
Any expense or activity that is prohibited by UT Austin or CoLA policies and procedures
Expenses that are not directly related to current and/or anticipated roles within the College
Payments to obtain certificates/diplomas/degrees; payments for testing fees and/or travel to testing sites
Any request not supported by the applicant’s supervisor (make a note that staff should see us if there are any issues)
Application Guidelines
Applications for funding may be submitted online and on a rolling basis; all applications must be received at least 45 days before the proposed activity start date; at no time will applications for past activities be considered for funding.
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All applications will be considered for funding by the College Dean’s Office Committee on Staff Organizational Culture and Climate. Awards will be based on the following:
How the proposed request will directly impact the applicant’s professional development as it relates to their current and/or anticipated role within the College.
The supervisor’s statement of support, including how any impact of time-away from work will be mitigated.
Number of prior awards made to the applicant, with preference given to first-time applicants.
Availability of funds in the SPDF account.
Award Decisions and Distribution of Funds
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