CCSU-SUOAF AFSCME MINORITY RECRUITMENT AND MENTORING COMMITTEE APPLICATION Article 3.2 of the CSU-SUOAF AFSCME collective bargaining agreement provides financial resources to provide direct and continuing support for obtaining credentials/qualifications by minority appointees to the SUOAF bargaining unit. If you are interested in financial assistance, attend professional conferences, pursue an advanced degree, and/or obtain professional certification or other training or education you may use this form to apply for funds. Funds are awarded based upon available resources and the intent of article 3.2 of the contract. When support for obtaining credentials/qualifications is provided, an individual agreement is written describing the nature of the support and specifying that the appointee will remain with CSU for an appropriate interval after the support has ended. Please complete this form and return it at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the program for which you are applying. Completed forms should be sent to: CCSU-SUOAF MRMC Name: Department: Title/Rank: Date of hire: Email: Phone #: 1. Please describe the reasons for which you seek financial assistance. Please attach a program description or brochure if available. Name of Institution of Organization you wish to attend: Anticipated dates of attendance: Itemized Costs: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 2. Please indicate how the training, conference information, credentials or qualifications sought will enhance your skills and/or advance your professional goals. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. 3. Please indicate the total amount of financial assistance for which you are applying. $________________ Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator 4. Please indicate any other sources of financial support you are seeking and the amount requested. _______________________________________________________ $_____________ _______________________________________________________ $_____________ I understand that a condition of receipt of funds pursuant to article 3.2 of the CSU-SUOAF collective bargaining agreement is that I make a commitment to remain at CCSU for a mutually agreed period of time after the financial support has ended. Signature of Applicant: _________________________ Date: ____________________ Recommendation of the CCSU-SUOAF AFSCME MRMC: Recommended Not Recommended _____________ _____________ Chair’s signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________________ University Action: Approved: ________________ Disapproved: __________________ Chief Diversity Officer’s Signature :__________________________ Comments: Date:____________