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Discussion

Decision/Action

Funding Eligiblilty

Activities eligible for funding were discussed.

The web page will be changed as follows:

Activities eligible for funding:

-Scholarly and/or research endeavors

-Instructional improvement

-Faculty-supervised undergraduate research ----National or regional leadership in professional

societies

-Professional development

Funding Priorities

Priorities for funding were discussed and decisions were made.

Priorities for funding will be given to the following:

-Applicants participating in activities related to earning tenure

-Applicants giving presentations

-Applicants who have not received Marriott funding within the past 12 months

-Applicants who need to attend because of a leadership position with the professional organization sponsoring the event

-Applicants who have obtained supportive funding from their department, personal resources and other grants.

Adjunct, full-time and part-time faculty

Discussion about whether adjunct or part-time faculty are eligible

Adjunct faculty are not eligible to apply.

Full-time and part-time faculty are eligible.

Quarterly allocations

The committee discussed the quarterly allocations. The past three years were analyzed as to the quarterly spending:

October 17% of funding

December 21% of funding

February 24% of funding

April 39% of funding

It was decided that we would use the following

Quarterly maximum allocation amounts:

20% awarded in October

20% awarded in December

20% awarded in February

40%awarded in April

In other words: 20/20/20/40

Limits will be cumulative through the year.

Professional Development Web Page

Discussion of who will make any needed changes to the Professional Development Web Page.

It was decided that when changes are needed, we will work with Ben Barraza, Ext. 7965.

Discussion of Proposals

The proposals for funding were discussed.

The proposals that were funded are attached.

Staff Development Committee

It was decided that there should be a liaison between the Staff Development Committee and the Professional Development Committee. Each Committee meets separately.

It was decided that Julie Austin, a staff member who is familiar with the award proposal process, will meet with the Staff Development Committee when they review proposals and assist with any questions. She will then communicate to the Professional Development Committee as needed.

Next Meeting

Discussion about the next application deadline and next Professional Development Meeting.

The next application deadline will be Dec.3. The next Professional Development Meeting will be December 10 or 11. We will let the committee members know the final date.