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Terminal Degrees
Guidelines for support to
complete terminal degrees.
Who can apply
In disciplines experiencing
shortages of available doctoral faculty, the Faculty Development Fund may
provide up to $3,000.00 annually per faculty member to support work on the
terminal degree. Faculty who have been teaching full-time at UCA for at
least one full academic year and who intend to continue employment at UCA upon
completion of the terminal degree are eligible to apply for faculty development
funds to support their studies.
What documentation to include
The application should
include the following:
- Letter of application
describing the need for support
- Signed statement agreeing
to continue employment at UCA following completion of the degree (one year
for each year of support received) or to repay the amount received.
- List of courses to be
completed and timeline for completion.
- Letter of support from
department chair and documentation of doctor shortages in the discipline and
unsuccessful recruitment efforts for PhD level faculty.
- Letter of support from
college dean.
- Itemized budget,
including amounts for tuition, lodging, travel, etc.
When to apply
Applications must be received at least two months prior to beginning
the period of study for which support is being requested. This will allow
time for submission to and approval by the Arkansas Department of Finance and
Administration. Last minute applications cannot be approved in time for a
candidate to receive funding. Request may be for all terms within a single
fiscal year if the entire application package is received by April 1.
Where to apply
Application packets should be sent to the following address:
Director of Faculty Development
Instructional Development Center
215 Torreyson Library.
How funds will be distributed
Funds will be distributed by budget transfer from Faculty Development to the
department in which the candidate is employed upon receipt of purchase orders or
receipts for tuition or approved travel reimbursement forms.
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