Professional Development Fund

Mission:

Bowling Green State University’s Classified Staff Council Professional Development Fund (CSCPDF) was established in September 2005 with the mission to provide financial support to classified employees who wish to seek professional and individual growth and development through opportunities such as workshops, conferences, job-related classes, training, and/or attain new skills.

Eligibility:

All permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified employees who have passed their current position’s probationary period are eligible to request funding.  Maximum amount of funding available per employee per fiscal year is $250.00 based on available funds.  All applications are due by May 1^st in the fiscal year of the professional development opportunity.  The CSCPDF committee will review applications.  Reimbursements will be dispersed the first week of June.

August 2022 Update: Please note that we will abide by all University-sponsored travel guidelines and restrictions when reviewing professional Development application requests.

Funding Criteria:

·       All applicants must be either a full-time or part-time permanent classified employee that has passed their probationary period within their current position.

·       The CSCPDF will not award monies for computer hardware or software, journals and/or books, or memberships to associations and/or organizations.

·       Applicant must provide copies of materials that are associated with the training for which they will receive funding.

·       Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed to the employee in June after all paperwork and receipts are submitted.

·       If expenses exceed the award, the difference will not be covered by the CSCPDF

·       Applicant is encouraged to seek additional funding from their department and/or register as early as possible to take advantage of any special offers.

·       Reimbursements are made in accordance to established university policy.

To Apply for Funds from the CSC Professional Development Fund:

·       Please submit the application and all necessary documentation.

·       Download the application.  After completing it, please print and obtain required signatures.

·       Obtain copies of any printed materials associated with the training event.

·       Submit the signed application and all necessary documentation via email to csc@bgsu.edu.

·       Please be advised that the committee may request additional information or justification from you, others affected by the potential training outcomes, and/or your supervisors.

To apply for funds from the CSC Professional Development:

1. Download the application.  After completing it, please print and obtain required signatures.

2. Obtain copies of any printed materials associated with the training event.

• Please be advised, the committee may request additional information/justification from you, others affected by the potential training outcomes and your supervisor(s).

3. Submit the signed application and all necessary documentation via email to csc@bgsu.edu.