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:

• Conference Ideas (Please share other conference ideas that need to be added to the lists with Hope LeJeune or Brittany Smith.)
• LSCFocus
• Faculty Qualities of Excellence

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