The School of Music and Dance is committed to encouraging and supporting faculty and staff in professional development activities that further the university’s academic mission and enhance teaching, scholarship, research, creative activities, service, and equity and inclusion.
All professional development fund requests are approved and dispersed by the Dean’s Office according to the SOMD Professional Development Policy.
Professional development includes, but is not limited to:
• Travel support for conducting of research and/or creative activities
• Support for presenting of research and/or creative activities
• Participation in professional organizations related to the staff or faculty member’s academic discipline and job duties
• Professional conferences
• Workshops
• Courses
• Training
Eligibility:
All SOMD classified staff, OAs, career instructors, and tenure-related faculty are eligible to apply for and receive available professional development funds.
Annual Deadlines:
• May 1 for activities from July 1 through December 31
• November 1 for activities from January 1 through June 30