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Committee
The committee consists of faculty representatives from all divisions, a Provost representative (ex officio), and an elected committee chair.
Faculty Development Funds are provided for in Article 23 of the WOUFT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Comparison of Award Types
| Funding Type | Standard Distribution | Major Project | Instructional Workload Reassignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | “[T]o advance [faculty] scholarship, creative activities, instruction and/or career development, including through the pursuit of professional development opportunities” | Major projects, as defined by the Major Projects rubric | “[E]ngagement in scholarship, creative activities, instruction and/or career development” |
| Total Available | $255,000 / year | $45,000 / year | 23 awards |
| Per Award | Total available divided by total eligible faculty | Committee determines a max-amount-per-award each year; typically between $3,000 and $5,000 | 4 workload units (WLUs) |
| How to Receive | All eligible faculty receive automatically – no application needed | Requires application; award decisions made by the Faculty Development Committee | Requires application; award decisions made by the Faculty Development Committee |
| Rubric | n/a | Major Projects Rubric | Workload Reassignment Rubric |
| Timeline | Fall Term: awarded to all eligible faculty, notification via email | Applications due early in Winter term; decisions made and applicants notified in mid Winter term. | Applications due in mid Fall term; decisions made and applicants notified in late Fall term. |
| CBA Reference | Article 23, Section 2 | Article 23, Section 3 | Article 23, Section 4 |
