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Fall 2024 - Professional Development Preview


 

Professional Development Travel Request


Key Details:

  • Application Period: For late fall and spring conferences (November 2024 – August 2025). The application period is open from August 1 to September 9, with awards announced in late September.
  • Funding Amount: Up to $3,000 can be awarded for one conference per applicant per fiscal year.
  • Eligibility: All full-time Kingwood faculty and staff members can apply for one conference.
  • New Application Forms: Attached are the new Professional Development Funds Request Forms for faculty and staff, along with an FAQ document to answer questions that typically come up and to guide you through the process.
  • Deadline: The applications must be submitted to this email by September 9 before 5 p.m.

How to Apply:

  1. Read the FAQ Document: Ensure you understand the eligibility requirements, the application process, and what the funds cover.
  2. Complete the Relevant Form: Choose the form applicable to your role (Faculty or Staff) and fill out all required fields.
  3. Discuss with Your Supervisor: Make a game plan for ensuring coverage during your absence and obtain the necessary signatures.
  4. Submit Your Application: Ensure your application is complete as one file and submit it to KC-ProfessionalDevelopment@lonestar.edu by September 9 before 5 p.m.

Attachments:

  • FACULTY - Professional Development Funds Request Form (UPDATED)
  • STAFF - Professional Development Funds Request Form (UPDATED)
  • FAQ Professional Development Funds - FY2025

Supplemental Resources:

Mikha Mitchell Dean of Academic Affairs  
Christina Puente

Coordinator III, Professional Development

Oversees all Professional Development Opportunities at Kingwood
George Rodriguez Online Technologist I, LSC-Online D2L Support
Nataly Cajina Instructional Designer and Trainer, Title V Grant Instructional Inclusivity Institute
Icess Fernandez Professor: ENGL Lead Fellow-Instructional Inclusivity Institute
Amber Williams-Lara Professor: SPAN Division 1 Fellow
Brian Shmaefsky Professor: BIOL Division 2 Fellow
David Putz Professor: GOVT Division 3 Lead Fellow
Antoinette Sheppard Professor: EDUC Division 4 Fellow
Hilary Miller Professor: BCSI Division 5 Fellow
Allison Huffy Specialist IV: Learning Commons Staff Committee

 

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