SOMD Professional Development Fund Requests

SOMD Professional Development Fund Request

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

Part 1: Requester Information

Part 2: Activity Details

use approximate dates if event date is TBD or use term/year date range if requesting funds for membership fees
Master class, adjudication, conference attendee/presenter, invited guest speaker, workshop/training, etc.
Describe how this will this enhance your teaching, scholarship, research, creative activities, service, and/or equity and inclusion.
FORMAT: City, State, Country; or include URL for online/virtual activities
Name of committee or board and your position title, if applicable

Part 3: Expenses

estimated airfare costs
Estimate: taxis, bus, shuttle, rental car, public transportation, parking, etc.

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