The Academic Staff Professional Development and Renewal Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides an opportunity and source of support for increased effectiveness by expanding the knowledge of academic staff (all categories) in their areas of expertise. Support for this program is being provided jointly by the University of Wisconsin System Office of Academic Affairs and UW-Stevens Point. This program also addresses the need for refining and developing skills for renewal and for retraining of personnel within and across program units. Specifically, participating in professional development programs would assist academic staff in providing the following benefits to students and our institution:
Due Dates for Academic Staff Professional Development grants are: October, February, or April.
New Faculty/Staff GrantsUPDC New Faculty/Staff Grants provide up to $2,000 for research or development projects during the first two years on campus of new faculty and all categories of academic staff. Research is defined as a systematic scholarly investigation of some phenomenon or series of phenomena. Development projects focus on the development of University personnel. Typical development projects include attending a workshop or seminar that will enrich, improve, or expand expertise, or studying with a recognized performer or scholar. UPDC will not fund attendance at a professional conference. Proposals for teaching improvement, curriculum, or general program development should be submitted under the Curriculum Development Grant program.
Due Dates for New Faculty/Staff Grants are: October, February or April.