Staff Advisory Council

Staff Development Award

The Staff Development Award Program is intended principally to assist in professional and personal development of individual(s) through funding for conferences, workshops,short courses, or other appropriate short-term experiences. Applicants must be full time (> 75% FTE) permanent University of Missouri-Columbia staff members without academic appointment who and have successfully completed six months of continuous employment with the University by application deadline.

This award is intended for MU staff members; not UM System employees. Recent policy changes classify MU Hospital and Clinics staff as UM System staff. Eligibility can be verified by calling the Council office at 882-4269.  Current MU Staff Advisory Council and Staff Development Award Program Committee members are not eligible to participate while serving their term. Funds will not be provided for courses or registration deadlines that occur prior to the funds availability date.

Funds for the Staff Development Program will be awarded three times annually in January, May and September.

The deadline for submitting proposals for the awards are:
December 13 (January 14, 2008 award)
April 17 (May 12, 2008 award)
August 21 (September 15, 2008 award)

Submit completed applications to the Staff Advisory Council Office, 27 Jesse Hall. Submission of application does not guarantee funding.   If you have questions concerning the program, please contact the MU Staff Advisory Council Office,
882-4269. Volunteer assistance is available in preparing your proposal. Inquire at the MU Staff Advisory Council office.
For further information about the Staff Development Award Program follow the links below.
Criteria
Application
Budget Form

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