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The College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Office recognizes the many valuable and varied contributions that CoLA COLA staff make to support and enhance CoLA’s COLA’s mission to prepare our students to think critically and independently in the world beyond campus, as well as to support CoLA COLA faculty in their commitment to teaching and cutting-edge research. CoLA COLA staff are the foundation upon which many of these objectives are achieved, and a continued investment in the professional development of our staff will deepen the College’s ability to achieve its core missions, while also significantly enhancing the personal and professional lives of the staff who serve the College. The SPDF This is designed to provide staff with funding for professional and personal development opportunities directly related to their current and/or anticipated roles within the College.
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All full-time administrative and professional and classified staff who have completed at least six months of uninterrupted service to the College, and who are not on any performance improvement plans, may apply. Applications must have the written support of the applicant’s direct supervisor, which must include a statement of how the activity directly relates to the applicant’s current and/or anticipated role within the College.
Funding Philosophy
The SPDF This fund has been established to provide monetary support to CoLA COLA staff as they seek to develop and expand professionally in areas directly relating to their current and/or anticipated roles within the College. Through awards made by this fund, the College seeks to encourage learning and professional development in the form of training, training materials, professional conference participation, and professional certification programs. Because funding resources are limited, this fund is not designed to be the sole source of funding, but can instead be used to supplement other funding options, including departmentally approved resources, and the applicant’s personal funds.
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Registration fees
Registration dues
Study materials
Travel, within existing UT/CoLA COLA guidelines, associated with professional presentations or conference attendance
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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 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)
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