UNFORTUNATELY THERE ARE NO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR.
There are limited funds available through Employee Development to assist departments and employees with registration/tuition costs of courses offered through USM's Center for Continuing Education or external professional development.
Funds are for part-time (at least 20 hrs/week), and full-time regular employees.
Funds are available for registration/tuition (travel, food, etc., not included).
Reimbursement is for half of an activity fee with a maximum reimbursement of $100 for Professional Development activities.
For reimbursement funds, receipt of attendance must be submitted within 10 days of completion of activity; a verification form will be sent to you upon approval of application.
One reimbursement is permitted per employee per year.
Funds are not to be used with a tuition benefit.
Limited funds are available; applications are reviewed in order received.
Please complete & submit the following application for fund reimbursement PRIOR to activity.
To apply for funds, download the following application or call Kerry Enos at 228-8304 or e-mail empdev@usm.maine.edu. Mail completed applications to 7 College Ave, Gorham Campus.
*A single department can receive no more than $300.00 in reimbursement funds, per activity, per fiscal year.