Get Professional Development Application (pdf)

Completing the Professional Development Application is an important step towards securing funding for your professional development activities. This guide will provide you with clear instructions on how to fill out the application online, ensuring you provide all necessary details for consideration.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application form and open it in the editor.
2. Fill in your applicant’s information, including your full name, email address, unit or department, campus or home address, and phone number. Ensure that all details are accurate as they will be used for further communication.
3. Indicate your ethnic background by checking one or more applicable options in the section provided. This information is optional.
4. Select your status by choosing from the options provided: Faculty, Staff, Full-time Graduate Student, or Full-time Undergraduate Student. This helps categorize your application.
5. Describe your current or past involvement with CCSW or explain how the proposed activities will further the CCSW mission. Provide a concise but informative overview.
6. In the Professional Development Activity Information section, describe the activity you wish to have sponsored, selecting from Conference/Workshop, Professional Membership, or Other. Provide the name of the activity and the corresponding organization or institution.
7. Include the date(s) of the proposed activity and its location. This information is essential for scheduling and planning.
8. Write a brief description of the significance of this professional development activity to your career. If available, attach a description of the activity from the organization.
9. Fill out the Proposal Budget section, listing anticipated costs for registration, housing, meals, transport, and other expenses. Ensure the total does not exceed the maximum request of $500.
10. Indicate whether the funding request represents full or partial funding, providing details on any other funding sources if applicable.
11. Respond to the question regarding previous funding received from CCSW and provide relevant details if applicable.
12. Include any additional comments that may help CCSW in considering your application.
13. Attach a letter of support from your department head, supervisor, or academic advisor, recommending your application and endorsing your participation in the proposed activities.
14. Once you have completed all sections and attached necessary documents, you can save your changes, download the application for your records, and share it via email to Elizabeth Otter at the provided address by the specified deadline.

Start your application process online today and take the next step towards your professional development!