2024-25 Faculty Conference Funding Application

2024-25 Faculty Conference Funding Application

Updated: June 10, 2024

Guidelines:

Mt. SAC's AP 7400 has been updated, please read Mt. SAC's Board of Trustees, Administrative Policy 7400 Travel before completing this application.
PDC requires that you apply at least 3 weeks (business days) prior to your event to ensure adequate time for a council decision.
Before you submit your application, please get in touch with your manager:

Obtain their approval to attend the conference
Let them know you are applying for PDC conference and travel funding

All faculty (full and part-time) may apply for up to $2,200 per academic year, provided funding is available (you may apply multiple times until you have reached the $2,200 threshold).
For GROUP applications (3 or more employees attending the same conference) please identify a group leader and have that individual submit ONE application for the entire group.

Please note:

PDC Conference and travel funding cannot be used for:

Licensing, tuition and fees to enroll in an educational program or class.
Airbnb stays

Your contributions are important to support the College's success and mission. PDC requires that you complete your post-conference and share out plan prior to submitting your expense report in Chrome River.
You cannot apply for POD conference and travel funding retroactively.
Application for funding does not guarantee approval.

We are here to support you. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Maria Cardenas (mcardenas@mtsac.edu) or call POD at x4504.

Employee Name*

Employee Classification*

Select

Please complete the 2024-25 Conference & Travel application for your correct classification.

You are currently completing the 2024-25 Conference & Travel application for faculty.

Please complete the correct application for 2024-2025 Conference & Travel funding for your Classified, Confidential, and Managers by clicking here.

Your Job Title*

Your Department*

Mt. SAC Email*

Contact Phone Number*

Faculty - Courses Taught

If you are a faculty member, please list the courses you teach at Mt. SAC.

Mt. SAC Manager Name*

Please share the name of the manager or dean you report to. POD will contact this manager regarding your application status.

Mt. SAC Manager Email*

Name of Conference*

Conference Format

Select or enter value

URL Link to Conference*

First Day of Conference*

Last Day of Conference*

Location*

Funding Criteria*

Funding is competitive. Please mark all criteria options that support your funding application.

Select or enter value

Professional Development Plan Alignment*

www.mtsac.edu/pod/documents/pd_plan/22_24_pd_plan.pdf

Select or enter value

Statement of Justification*

Describe the sessions you (or your group) will attend and material you will present (if applicable). How will attending this conference support you (or your group) in your role(s) at Mt. SAC?

Dissemination of Learning*

Select

Conference & Travel Request Amount*

Up to $2200 per faculty per academic year until all funds are exhausted.

Funds from other sources

If you have requested funding from another source, enter the source and amount of funding requested.

Group Application

A GROUP application needs to be submitted when 3 or more employees are applying for funding to attend the same conference. Please identify a group leader to submit ONE application on behalf of the group to share the additional information requested below. PLEASE Complete this section ONLY IF you are applying for POD Conference and travel as a group.

Group Application Attendees

Please list each person's name and their role.

Group Application Funding Use

Explain how approved POD funding will be shared in the group (e.g. shared transportation cost, group conference rate, etc.)

Group Application Coordination

Explain how your group will work together (e.g., pre-conference meeting, coordination plan to maximize attendance at different sessions, post-conference meeting, etc.)

File Upload

If desired, please upload support documents for your application to support alignment with Funding Criteria.

Drag and drop files here or

Signature*

By clicking the box below I certify the legitimacy and merit of the conference I will be attending and its relationship to my role as a Mt. SAC employee. I understand that application for funding does not guarantee approval. Further, I acknowledge this funding request will not be used towards professional licensure (ex: keeping credentials current for private practice), Professional Growth Increment (PGI), Professional Growth Hour (PGH), Professional Growth Benefit (PGB), or similar that could be considered a duplicate benefit.

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