DEADLINE FOR UUP INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

AWARDS – NOVEMBER 11TH

Please review the updated guidelines:

The UUP Individual Development Awards Program is designed to support a variety of professional development projects or activities by assisting eligible employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. The maximum amount that can be awarded to an applicant is $1000. Employees may only be funded for one project or activity per award period. This allocation covers projects/activities that have occurred or will occur between July 2, 2016and March 31, 2017.

Eligibility:

Full-time and part-time UUP employees.

Full-time employees must be in the bargaining unit at the time of the award and during the dates of the project or activity. Part-time employees who meet the eligibility test for 26 weeks coverage for health benefits, and are eligible for health benefits during the summer, will also be eligible for funding for a project or activity that occurs during the summer whether or not they are on the payroll.

A complete application consists of 2 forms-the statewide application and the Oneonta cover sheet, available at Read the application instructions carefully and attach the required documents that are listed below:

Attachments:

A description of the project or activity (be as specific as possible) including:

  • Type of event, event site, and sponsor.
  • Whether the employee is presenting a paper or formally participating. If presenting a paper, the title of the paper and nature of the presentation must be provided.
  • A letter of acceptance of the paper being presented or other proposal. If acceptance is pending, the Campus Professional Development Committee should be notified of its receipt as soon as possible.
  • How this project or activity will further the employee’s professional development or otherwise assist in preparing for advancement.

A brochure, announcement, or other relevant material describing the project of activity. If material is not yet available, information should be sent as soon as possible.

A list of other grant support for the project or activity.

Applications submitted that are not filled out completely/properly and/or are missing the required attachments will not be accepted.

The types of support available include:

Registration fees for conferences or workshops.

Travel and related expenses (includes lodging and meals).

Research-related supplies.

Tuition at the maximum allowable SUNY rate at the time of application.

Projects or activities must fall within the following categories:

  • Basic, applied, or historical research.
  • Curriculum or instructional material development.
  • Workshop, seminar, internship, or course work not covered by Article 46, Program for Tuition Assistance or SUNY tuition waiver.
  • Conference participation or attendance.
  • Preparation of material for publication.
  • Grant proposal development.
  • Artistic or creative endeavors.
  • Other work-related professional development projects or activities.

Examples of the types of expenditures that are not appropriate for IDA funding are:

  • Purchase of equipment, books or software.
  • Dues to professional organizations.
  • Cost of licensing, certification or examinations to obtain licensing or certification.

PLEASE NOTE:

Preference will be given to applicants based on the quality of their application as well as to those that demonstrate that the award will contribute to their professional development.

The statewide application, Oneonta cover sheet, and any attachments should be emailed to Hope Lambrecht at . Please send them in one pdf document labeled with your last name and first initial (e.g., lambrechth). Hard copies will not be accepted. Applications must be received by the close of business onNovember 11, 2016. Applicants will be notified byDecember 16, 2016. Contact members of the Joint Labor Management Committee with questions – Sue Clemons, Hope Lambrecht, Kathleen O’Mara, Venkat Sharma, Keith Schillo, Robb Thibault.