The purpose of this policy is to provide Taubman College staff with access to professional development funding opportunities that encourage continuous learning and strengthen their impact within the university. Investing in professional development is a commitment to our staff in order to support career growth while simultaneously advancing the long-term success of Taubman College.
Eligibility
Full-time, regular employees are eligible to request professional development funds, provided they are in good standing and have been employed at Taubman College for at least six (6) months. If you are interested in attending a conference or have other professional development needs, please discuss your plans with your supervisor for approval. Each fiscal year, all staff members are allocated a professional development fund. For additional details, please contact taubmancollegehr@umich.edu.
Eligible Expenses
It is the responsibility of staff members or their supervisor to seek out training opportunities that support career advancement. Professional development opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
- Attending conferences, seminars, or conventions
- Enrolling in educational courses, webinars, or degree programs
- Representing Taubman College as a speaker at events or conferences
- Utilizing books or computer-based resources.
Ineligible Expenses
Annual membership fees are not covered in this budget and should be requested through your supervisor to ensure it is a part of their annual budget request.
- Annual membership fees are not covered in this budget and should be requested through your supervisor to ensure it is a part of their annual budget request.
- International conferences and travel are not covered in this budget.
Procedure
Please complete the funding request form to initiate the process. Employees must obtain permission from their immediate supervisor to attend and receive funding prior to completing the request form. All fields of the form must be completed.