CMC College-wide Faculty Professional Development Fund Guidelines for July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Guidelines for July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009

Eligibility 1 year Full-time faculty experience or Two-semesters as Part-time faculty within the last two years (not necessarily consecutive)

Eligible Activities Scholarly activities such as attending professional conferences, workshops, and seminars College level coursework (excluding graduate tuition) that would not result in subsequent advances in the salary schedule.

Funding Approximately $40,000 per fiscal year Awarded three times per year –First Period, April 15th Due Date: For events in July, August, September, and October –Second Period, September 15 Due Date: For events in November, December, January, and February –Third Period Due Date January 15th: For events in March, April, May, and June

Dollars Available Per Person Dollars Available Per Person A maximum of $1, will be awarded per person per fiscal year. But a faculty member may submit a proposal (for less than $1500) in any and all funding periods. (Over the year, those totals are not to exceed $1500.)

Committee Membership One faculty representative elected/appointed per campus One elected adjunct faculty member One elected CFI member One Academic Services support staff Two year term

Accountability Awardees present a summary of their experience within three months of the funded event so the benefit can be shared back and inspire colleagues across the college.  If accountability is not met, applicants will potentially forfeit their award or become ineligible for future funding opportunities.

Application Sections: Types of Information Requested I. General Applicant Information (w/CMC ) II. Budget Details III. Seven Questions (Answer these separately) IV Required Signatures V. Total Number of Pages (Including any supporting attachments) *Plus Additional Documents for Out-of-Country Applications: (Waiver, detailed itinerary, insurance, state department reports—See Applications Checklist) I.

Important Process Information Plan ahead (and even more so with out-of-country plans) Contact campus rep as you begin to apply –They can help you successfully complete the app Give yourself time to obtain the required signatures (committee rep, Campus VP/CEO’s) Fax complete application Keep a copy for your own records

Current Committee Members Alpine – David DeLong Aspen – Lorraine Miller Summit – Laura Pless Timberline – Susanna Spaulding VEV – Jan Attoma West Garfield – Kimberly Jensen Roaring Fork – Christie Smith CFI – Anita Janis Adjunct - Susan Herman Academic Services – Alice Bedard-Voorhees