2023-24 POD CONFERENCE & TRAVEL FUNDING APPLICATION

Update: November 1, 2023


Guidelines:

  • Per Senate Bill 447 (2023), Assembly Bill 1887 (2016) is no longer in effect, and the State of California's restriction on state-funded travel has been eliminated.
  • Mt. SAC's AP 7400 is currently being updated to reflect that change.
  • Please read Mt. SAC AP 7400 Travel policy before completing this application.
  • Apply at least 3 weeks prior to your event to ensure adequate time for processing.
  • Before you submit your application, please contact your manager:
  1. Obtain their approval to attend the conference
  2. Let them know you are applying for POD conference and travel funding     
  • Apply for up to $1800 per academic year, provided funding is available (you may apply multiple times until you have reached the $1800 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:
  1. Tuition and fees to enroll in an educational program or class.
  2. Tradeshows
  3. Cannot be used for licensing
  • Your contributions are important to support on college's success and mission. Choose between multiple options to report out for reimbursement.
  • You cannot apply for POD conference and travel funding retroactively.
  • Application for funding does not guarantee approval.


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

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

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

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

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https://www.mtsac.edu/pod/documents/pd_plan/PD_PLAN_7-1-19.docx

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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?

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Up to $1800 per employee per academic year until all funds are exhausted.

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.

Please list each person's name and their role.

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

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

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

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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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