Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

Appendix G: Faculty Development Award Policy Updated August 2020

Funds for internal college faculty development are available annually for administratively approved activities such as attending conferences (e.g. Academy, AOA, ARVO, COVD, SECO, Society for Neuroscience, VSS), participation in meetings, courses and workshops for faculty development, and the purchase of such things as books or software that have clear value for the faculty’s development. Faculty must request funds using the Faculty Development Fund Application submitted to their primary supervisor. The primary supervisor will use the form to recommend awards to the vice president and dean for academic affairs. All applications must include supporting information and justifications as appropriate for the request. Applications for travel must be submitted at least 30 days prior to travel. Travel expenses, which may include registration fees, lodging, per diem and transportation costs, will be paid by reimbursement using the state Travel Voucher Form after the travel is complete. Requests for travel reimbursement must provide all receipts, and a copy of the approved Faculty Development Fund Application to the Office of Academic Affairs within 60 days of the travel. Any available discretionary funds (such as faculty start-up funds, discretionary funds, balance awards) and alternative funding sources (such as grants and awards including the UUP Individual Development Award) should be used first if available, and the Faculty Development Award may be used to supplement. Faculty Development Awards will usually be $1500 per full time internal faculty. The amount will be reviewed annually. Pro-rated funds for part time faculty will be considered if funds are available.

Development program for mid-career clinical faculty

– Up to 0.2 additional faculty development FTE for approved applications – Part year or full year – December application deadline for following academic year – Must include description of objectives and expected outcomes – Release time will come from appropriate division (UEC/Academic Affairs) – Must be submitted with approval of Primary Supervisor – Reviewed and recommended by Dean’s Council – Eligibility: FT Clinical faculty; 7 year intervals (apply in 6 th year of eligibility) – Possible uses… • Course completion • Special project development • Work toward certificate or degree programs • Research development • Significant course delivery changes

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