Common use of Faculty Professional Development Clause in Contracts

Faculty Professional Development. 5.6.1‌ The parties agree that faculty professional development shall be construed broadly to mean activities by and for members that enhance their ability to be productive and innovative professionals. Approval of all professional development is contingent upon the availability of funds. To apply for professional development, the member must submit to his or her Academic Supervisor a notice announcing the conference, professional seminars, workshops, or educational exchanges to be attended and a written explanation of what activity will be carried out and its relation to the member’s professional growth. The Academic Supervisor will forward the request to the Unit Manager for final approval. Following the activity, a brief report may be requested at the Academic Supervisor’s discretion, who will forward the report to the Unit Manager. If a paper is presented, a copy should be attached to the report.

Faculty Professional Development. 5.6.1‌ ‌ 5.6.1 The parties agree that faculty professional development shall be construed broadly to mean activities by and for members that enhance their ability to be productive and innovative professionals. Approval of all professional development is contingent upon the availability of funds. To apply for professional development, the member must submit to his or her Academic Supervisor a notice announcing the conference, professional seminars, workshops, or educational exchanges to be attended and a written explanation of what activity will be carried out and its relation to the member’s professional growth. The Academic Supervisor will forward the request to the Unit Manager for final approval. Following the activity, a brief report may be requested at the Academic Supervisor’s discretion, who will forward the report to the Unit Manager. If a paper is presented, a copy should be attached to the report.