Staff Development Funds

Guidelines

Staff Development funds are available for full-time staff members to participate in professional development activities that enhance their primary job duties. Professional development encompasses learning opportunities such as seminars, conferences, workshops, and Professional & Continuing Education classes on and off campus. Staff development funds may be used for the cost of registration fees, gas, meals, and lodging. Remember all travel expenses must follow the current state regulations and be completed before June 1. Requests for events taking place during June will be reviewed for the next fiscal year.

Review Process

Requests will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be accepted only during the current fiscal year. It is advised that staff members submit requests as early as possible to ensure funding.

Eligibility Criteria and Maximum Awards

  • Full-time staff members.
  • Awards are non-transferable.
  • Staff members may receive up to $750 total per fiscal year from all requests. No request may exceed $750.
  • No department will be allowed to receive more than $1500 of staff development funds for a single event per fiscal year.
  • Please note that some qualifying courses pre-approved by Staff Council will only be reimbursed upon successful completion.
  • Staff Development funds cannot be used toward:
    • Programs or courses that count toward post-secondary degrees or diplomas.
    • Programs or courses that qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
    • A certification or a certification itself.

Application Process

To request funds, the following steps must be followed:

  • Fill out a Staff Development Funding/Reimbursement Application (UNG log in required)
    • First section is for workshop/conference/course details
    • Second section is for expense details
  • Attach supporting documentation, including the following:
    • a detailed description of workshop /conference /course
    • document or webpage showing cost or best estimate
    • dates of workshop/conference/course
  • Include departmental budget string for reimbursement.
  • Only individuals requesting funds can fill out each request. Staff Development funds are not for group workshops or activities.