Professional Employee Professional Development Award

Professional Employees Council

PEC Represented Employees to include: Research Foundation, M/C, UUP are eligible to apply for funds to support their efforts of development/growth and or advancement through the PDA awards. However, these funds are limited to one project or activity per award period and are awarded annually. These awards are intended to be in addition to and not dependent upon, any other funding and will be paid on a reimbursement basis. First priority will be to individuals NOT receiving an award in the previous award period. Funds must be used within the time frame established at the time of the award. All awarded funds will be distributed after the activity is completed. Awards will be announced as soon as practical there after. The award time period will run during the current fiscal year

The applications deadline is May 31st.

Original receipts must be submitted and monies will be reimbursed for the exact amount only not to exceed the amount of the award. However, no award will be paid unless the intended activity comes to a successful completion. Activity, in the case of tuition, means a course or class undertaken, and completed successfully so as to gain course credits or certifications.

The decisions of the request reviewing committee are final on all issues.

Support may be requested for the following:

  • Travel and related expenses: lodging, transportation, (rental cars, bus, train or air) tolls, parking and meals.
  • Conference- Registration fees (will be given top priority)
  • Tuition- (not to exceed the current rate of SUNY tuition) – Includes certification fees and self instructional courses
  • Materials – must be in direct support of research or for projects directly related to professional development. The materials bought become the property of BU and must be purchased for support to the requesting individual.

Support will NOT be considered for the following:

  • Stipends, compensation, personal expenses, or purchase of equipment.
  • Parking or traffic tickets, or fines of any type.
  • No reimbursement to departments or organizations.
  • Expenses paid by departments

These guidelines will be reviewed annually.

Click here to obtain the official application

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