Barrett Processes
Professional Development
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Purpose
Barrett supports and encourages all employees in continued learning and expertise to support the work performed on behalf of the Honors College. Funding is made available for both Faculty and Staff to engage in learning opportunities such as conference attendance, workshops, and resource material in support of their continued education.
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Faculty Resources
Annual Professional Development funds
Faculty have $1,000.00 per academic year to use toward travel for attendance at professional meetings or conferences; memberships to professional associations; purchase of books/instructional material related to teaching, research or curriculum development; poster printing for professional presentation on teaching or research; funding for publication of books, articles, etc.
Access
Funds available for use July 1 - May 15 each fiscal year.
When used for standard items as outlined above, Dean approval is not required. Expenses must always be in compliance with ASU and Barrett policies. For assistance, email BarrettBusinessOffice@asu.edu.
To request travel, refer to Barrett Processes>Travel section of this website.
To request purchases or reimbursements, refer to Barrett Processes>Business and Finance>Purchase and Reimbursements section of this website.
Dean's Travel funds
Faculty may request and be awarded up to $1,500.00 in additional funding for travel purposes, per academic year.
Access
Requests can be made to the Vice Dean, Kristen Hermann via email at knielsen@asu.edu
Requests to the Vice Dean should include:
- Description of the project / research / funding need
- Anticipated travel dates
- A complete estimate of expenses
- Any supporting documentation
Approval for use of Deans Travel funds does not approve the travel. Please refer to Barrett Processes>Travel section of this website.
Course Supplies
There is a limited budget to assist in situations such as a documented inability to receive a desk copy of a book for your course. This request can be made through contacting the Faculty Coordinator through the FAR form or other prescribed process. Check with the Faculty Coordinator directly for information on this process, or email BarrettBusinessOffice@asu.edu describing the need/use and approximate cost.
Other
There are a variety of other funding that you may be invited to apply for through the Dean’s Office.
This may include Drescher or other funding. Follow the instructions from those invitations as each year the funds available may differ in amount, availability and proposal process.
Staff Resources
Each department has a budget to support staff in professional development endeavors. Staff should consult with their supervisors for the department’s internal process for requesting use of these funds.
Access
Send a written request to your supervisor outlining the items below. Your supervisor's affirmative response to the email must be included when you make your request to the Business Office for the travel/purchase/etc.:
- Description of the activity(conference/workshop name)
- Dates of travel or time out of office
- A summary of anticipated expenses
Public Purpose / Benefit to ASU (why you need this and how it will support you in your work at Barrett/ASU)
Once you have supervisor approval:
To request travel, refer to Barrett Processes>Travel section of this website.
To request purchases or reimbursements, refer to Barrett Processes>Business and Finance>Purchase and Reimbursements section of this website.