Development Opportunities
UTC offers several development opportunities for faculty.
Select from the list below to find out more information.
NOTE: The information here is provided as a service.
Submit your reports through the Faculty Development website →
Faculty Grants
|
Who is eligible? |
Full-time faculty |
| What can I receive? | Up to $1,500 for professional development and presentations, and up to $2,500 for research and creative activities. |
| Where should I apply? |
The chair of the Faculty Grants Committee sends submission information via the Faculty Raven email list. Completed proposals must be submitted electronically via SharePoint. |
| When are the deadlines? | August 15, November 15, April 1 |
| How may I use the award? |
Proposals may include requests to fund scholarly research, creative activities, presentations or professional development (e.g., conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia, institutes, public lectures, etc.). Guidelines for faculty grants may be found in Chapter seven of the Faculty Handbook → |
| What forms do I use? |
Faculty Grant application and report forms are available on the Faculty Senate website (under the "Forms and Committee Documents" tab) at here. |
| For more information... | Contact the chair of the Faculty Grants Committee, and/or consult with your department head, supervisor or dean. |
| Past Recipients | 2015-2016 • 2014-2015 • 2013-2014 • 2012-2013 • 2011-2012 • 2010-2011 • 2009-2010 • 2008-2009 |
Sabbatical Leave
| Who is eligible? | Tenured faculty with six years+ service |
| What will I receive? | Full or partial salary |
| Where should I apply? | Department Head, Dean, Provost |
| When are the deadlines? |
Annually set by the Provost |
| How may I use the award? | To take leave for research, renewal or the development of instructional techniques. |
| What forms do I use? | Form available: Provided by Academic Affairs |
| For more information... | Faculty Handbook, Department Head, Dean |
Study Leave
| Who is eligible? | Tenure-track with two years+ of service |
| What will I receive? | Full or partial salary |
| Where should I apply? | Department Head, Dean, Provost |
| When are the deadlines? |
October 24* Consult the academic calendar, Faculty Handbook or your department head to determine the actual date of initial submission where there is a prior review process. |
| How may I use the award? | To pursue full-time study for a terminal degree |
| What forms do I use? |
Use the form provided available online on the Faculty Senate web pages. |
| For more information... | Faculty Handbook, Provost, Dean, Department Head |