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Committee
The committee consists of faculty representatives from all divisions, a Provost representative (ex officio), and an elected committee chair.
Funding Source
Faculty Development Funds are provided for in Article 23 of the WOUFT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Comparison of Award Types
| Funding Type | Standard Distribution | Major Project | Instructional Workload Reassignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | “[T]o advance [faculty] scholarship, creative activities, instruction and/or career development, including through the pursuit of professional development opportunities” | Major projects, as defined by the Major Projects rubric | “[E]ngagement in scholarship, creative activities, instruction and/or career development” |
| Total Available | $255,000 / year | $45,000 / year | 23 awards |
| Per Award | Total available divided by total eligible faculty | Committee determines a max-amount-per-award each year; currently $4,500 per award | 4 workload units (WLUs) |
| How to Receive | All eligible faculty receive automatically – no application needed | Apply in dashboard; award decisions made by the Faculty Development Committee | Apply in dashboard; award decisions made by the Faculty Development Committee |
| Rubric | n/a | Major Projects Rubric | Workload Reassignment Rubric |
| CBA Reference | Article 23, Section 2 | Article 23, Section 3 | Article 23, Section 4 |
| Timelines and Due Dates | |||
| Applications Due | n/a | Early in Winter term (Jan 30, 2026) |
Mid fall term (Nov 7, 2025) |
| Notifications Sent (via email) | Early fall term | Mid winter term | Late fall term |
| Funds Expire | End of third fiscal year (e.g., 6/30/2028 for funds awarded in Fall 2025) |
End of second fiscal year (e.g., 6/30/2028 for funds awarded in Fall 2025) |
Reassignment WLUs must be used in the regular academic year following the application year. |
