Career Development

Career Development Program

The Career Development Program (CD) for AFT members is one of many ways individuals enhance their performance in their roles at the university. Open to faculty, professional staff, librarians, instructional specialists, and clinical specialists, this program is unique in that it offers opportunities for professional development to a range of employees and demonstrates the commitment of the university to support its growth as a result of the development of individuals.

Career Development Application Guidelines

March 1, 2023 CD announcement to all eligible faculty, specialists, librarians and professional staff
March 31, 2023 CD applications due to Provost Office by Qualtrics platform
   
*Due to the overwhelming interest and subsequent number of applications for the 2023-2024 Career Development Program, application reviews have been bundled by semester. The adjusted review periods are included below:
Summer 2023 Batch
May 1-14 University Career Development Committee Evaluation Period
May 15 University Career Development Committee sends CD recommendations to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
June 5 Provost notifies applicants of award status and amount awarded
   
Fall 2023 Batch
May 15-28 University Career Development Committee Evaluation Period
May 29 University Career Development Committee sends CD recommendations to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
To be confirmed Provost notifies applicants of award status and amount awarded
   
Spring 2024 Batch
May 29-June 11 University Career Development Committee Evaluation Period
June 12 University Career Development Committee sends CD recommendations to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
To be confirmed Provost notifies applicants of award status and amount awarded