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Professional Development Opportunities

Release Time/Reassignment
Four one-course-for-one-semester faculty reassignment research slots will be available for the 2012-13 academic year. There should be progress toward a publishable manuscript or a peer-reviewed performance/exhibition that results from this award. The deadline for submission is the first day of the spring 2013 semester.

Mini-Grants
The Alumni Association will allocate $6,000 for mini-grants to the faculty through the Professional Development Committee. Typical awards are $500. The deadline for submission is November 5, 2012. A second call for proposals will be issued during the spring semester if all funds are not dispersed.

Sabbatical Leaves
Three full-year sabbaticals at one-half salary for the year will be available. Also, three one-semester sabbaticals with full salary for the year will also be available. Complete information concerning preparation of the proposal and the sabbatical leave is found in the Faculty Handbook. The form required by the VPAA for a sabbatical leave request link is available HERE. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2013.

Professional Development Stipend Grants
The Shepherd University Foundation and Academic Affairs will provide for a maximum of four stipends at $3,500 per award. These applications are to be sent directly to the VPAA's office with the faculty member's name appearing only on the cover sheet and are to be anonymous throughout the narrative presentation to facilitate blind review by the Committee. The deadline for submission is February 18, 2013.

General Expectation
Provide one (1) paper copy and a Word document file of Release Time/Reassignment, Mini-Grant, and Sabbatical Leave requests to Douglas Horner, Chair, Professional Development Committee, 315 White Hall, dhorner@shepherd.edu

Create the Future Funds
The Create the Future funds are to be awarded to a full-time member of the faculty "to present research at an international conference or to conduct research that has been sanctioned abroad." This resource will also support creative activities, such as art shows, recitals, and exhibitions which involve international travel.

The Professional Development Committee will be reviewing applications and selecting a recipient for the award. For 2012-2013, $2310 is available. The due date is January 13, 2012.