HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING TO BRING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES TO CAMPUS
Professional Development funds are available to be used for the following
purposes:
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Improvement of teaching and learning
Maintenance of current academic, professional, and technical knowledge and
skills
Retraining to meet changing institutional needs, improve services
Development of innovations in instructional and administrative techniques and
program effectiveness
Computer and technological proficiency programs
Courses and training that support diversity initiatives
Programs designed to develop self-esteem, improve morale, and build
community
The Application Process
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Applications for funding to bring resources to campus may be obtained on the
Professional Development Website at http://www.hartnell.edu or in the Human
Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Completed applications
must be submitted to the Human Resources Office.
Fill in the form completely and be concise and thorough in describing the activity,
objectives, evaluation, etc. This information is intended to provide a full
understanding of the activity and to assure consistent application of criteria in
approving and funding individual projects.
The Professional Development Committee will review each proposal during
regularly scheduled meetings to determine proposal merit and to determine the
appropriate funding source.
If your activity is funded, a written evaluation report must be submitted to the
Professional Development Committee within 30 days of activity completion.
Sample reports and participant surveys are provided on the Professional
Development Program website.
Related documents:
Written Evaluation of Funded Presentation/Speaker/Workshop
Survey – Professional Development Presentations
APPLICATION FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT FUNDING:
ACTIVITY, WORKSHOP, SPEAKER
Name: _________________________________________ Job Title: ___________________________
Department/Division: _____________________________ Phone #: ___________________________
Description of proposed Staff Development Activity:
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I have attached:
Flyer with dates and expenses or
proposal with dates and estimated expenses
Dates(s) of Proposed Activity: __________________________________________
Funds Requested (complete all that apply):
$
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_____________ Lodging for Presenter
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_____________ Transportation for Presenter
_____________ Books/Supplies for Participants
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0.00 Total Amount Requested
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Have you made requests to other sources to fund this activity?
Yes
No
If yes, identify source and outcome: _______________________________________________________
Which of the following Strategic Goals will the proposed activity address (check as many as apply)?
Student Success
Student Access
Employee Diversity and Development
Effective Utilization of Resources
Innovation and Relevance for Educational Programs and Services
Partnerships with Industry, Business, Agencies, and Education
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What is the specific objective(s) of this proposed activity? [Identify the specific problem or need the
activity will address and describe the desired outcome(s) or objective(s)].
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How will this activity improve instruction or services at Hartnell College (a) within your area or
discipline and/or (b) outside your area or discipline? How will it impact students, staff and/or
services?
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Describe the persons or groups who will be served or benefited by this activity. (The greater the
impact, the greater likelihood of funding).
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Describe how the project activities and outcomes/objectives will be evaluated for their
effectiveness?
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Additional information that may help the committee evaluate this proposal.
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Employee Signature
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Immediate Supervisor ________________________________________ Date ____________________
FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE USE ONLY:
Employee Group:
Confidential
CSEA
Faculty
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Manager
Supervisor
Project:
Approved Disapproved (rationale cited below) for $ _________
Date ____________
Rationale for Decision: __________________________________________________________________
Evaluation Due Date:
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