Great News! 
The State has provided some money to fund professional development activities during 2007-2008 for faculty, classified employees, and administrators.  After a great deal of discussion, the Professional Development Committee has defined some parameters to guide us as we consider applications for this funding.

Should you desire funding for a professional development activity (training session, conference attendance, colloquium travel, etc.), you may apply to the committee for funding support.  In an effort to be fair to all, given a limited budget, the following guidelines have been established:

o  Up to $300 for activities within California

o  Up to $500 for activities outside of California

o  Up to $150 for activities within California

o  Up to $250 for activities outside of California

o  Up to an additional $100 if presenting at a conference or colloquium

In order to apply for these funds, please submit to your dean/supervisor a completed Request for Attendance at Off-Campus Activity form along with a copy of the conference or training schedule or some other formal notification of the event.  On the form, please be sure to check "yes" for the question that asks, “Is this a Staff Development Activity?”  Once your dean/supervisor has approved the activity, the packet will be sent forward to the Staff Development Committee for review.

Other Possible Funding Sources.
There are other sources that may help defray some or all costs. Mileage to and from a conference, for example, is reimbursed through the Cuyamaca College Business Office, and technology related conferences may be funded through TTIP or Title III (see Connie Elder or María Mendoza Bautista).