Prairie View A&M University Administrative Procedures Manual
Staff Development program 60.12
Issued: May 10, 2000
1. Purpose The purpose of the University's Staff Development Program is to enhance the quality of its staff through training and educational opportunities. The program is designed to compliment the University's statutory authorized Faculty Development Leave Program and the various training programs and efforts provided/funded by University departments.
2. Program Activities and Expenses Eligible program activities include continuing education classes/seminars and college degree programs. Eligible program expenses include tuition and fees, travel and paid leave.
4. Employee Eligibility All University employees who hold a non-faculty, staff position and who have been employed in that position for a minimum of 6 months are eligible to participate in the Staff Development Program.
5. Application for Participation Eligible employees may apply for participation in the Staff Development Program by completing the program application (Attachment 1) and submitting it to the Office of Human Resources.
6. Evaluation and Selection of Participants Applications for participation in the program will be reviewed and evaluated by the Selection Committee. Applications will be rated based upon the established criteria and submitted in rank order to the President for approval. Approved applicants will be notified of their selection by the committee.
7. Criteria The following criteria will be used in the evaluation of applications:
a. Impact of proposed education or training to employee's job b. Cost of proposed education or training c. Ability of employing department to fund proposed education or training d. Impact of absence from work on operations of University e. Prior participation in the Staff Development Program f. Requirements of System Regulation 33.05.01, State Employees Training Act
8. Funding Funding of the program will be determined annually by the President based upon the availability of funds.
9. Selection Committee The Selection Committee for the Staff Development Program will be appointed annually by the President. The Committee will be comprised of one representative from each of the following areas:
a. Academic Affairs b. Finance & Administration c. Research & Development d. Student Affairs e. University Operations f. At large
The Director of Human Resources will serve as advisor to the Committee.
10. Agreements All Staff Development Program applicants approved for participation in a college degree program will be required to sign an agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the appointment, as per Section 2.4 of System Regulation 33.05.01, State Employees Training Act.
