Staff Development Funds Request Form - Plugged In: For UMaine Extension Staff and Volunteers

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Supervisor's Name*

Supervisor's Email*

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Current Balance*

It is recommended that you keep track of your own Staff Development (SD) fund balance. Keeping a copy of your approved request and any purchase receipts is strongly encouraged. If you do not know your current balance, please contact Ella Glatter at ella.glatter@maine.edu.

Specific Request*

Include relevant information such as workshop/conference dates; publication titles, etc.

Here are some of the items that can and cannot be supported by SD funds:

-- equipment purchases are not to be supported by SD funds.

-- course books can be purchased with SD funds if the course relates to a person’s current job description. All books that are purchased using SD funds become the property of Cooperative Extension and the books are to be made available to other staff in the local office or PLT. These books must be left behind when the staff member leaves Cooperative Extension.

-- Magazine subscriptions are acceptable and every effort to share this resource is strongly encouraged.

-- Professional dues or memberships may be supported by SD funds if a membership results in the ability to secure a professional development resource (e.g. professional journal or newsletter) at a reduced cost.

-- Faculty and professional staff may use their SD funds to cover travel expenses incurred while carrying out activities approved as part of their sabbatical plan.

To learn more about how SD funds can be used, visit Section 3.4 of the Policies & Procedures Manual (link opens in a new window/tab).

If approved, how will this request enhance your effectiveness as a Cooperative Extension employee?*

Would you be willing to share your experience / how you've applied new knowledge and skills during an Extension Exchange or at the All Organization Conference?

Specific amount of funds requested*

Maximum yearly allotment is $300 for Hourly Staff and $500 for Professional Staff and Faculty; these amounts are pro-rated for regular part-time employees in each employee classification. Chartfield combination to use for Flexible Staff Development Fund expenditures: 5400983-Account Code (according to expense)-x-12-x-5600004

Contact your supervisor or Beth Hawkyard if you have questions.

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