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Applications are
available on the LBCC paperless office, http://po.linnbenton.edu/profdev/ from
the committee's support person, Vickie Keith, in IA-232A.
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The Application must be complete,
with any additional pertinent information attached. Consideration of the request may be delayed
if the application is incomplete.
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Applications and
amendments to applications will only be considered if submitted prior to the
start of the activity. If the activity
occurs prior to the committee’s review, and the request is denied, the
employee/department will be responsible for all expenses.
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The deadline for
applications is 5 p.m. on the first working day of the month. The Committee
will normally meet within the first 10 working days of the month, and
applicants will be notified of their decision shortly thereafter. Applications submitted after the first
working day of the month, but prior to the start of the activity, will be
reviewed at the committee’s next scheduled meeting.
The
committee has established the following guidelines for funding applications:
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The MESA Staff
Development fund exists to help LBCC management and exempt employees attend
workshops, seminars, conferences, and classes which enhance their ability to
perform their job or promote career growth. (A maximum of 80% of the cost of an
activity will be funded.)
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The committee
does not fund thesis credits or research work for a Ph.D.,
professional membership dues, books, tapes, or other materials.
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To the extent
possible, applicants are asked to make use of department/division funds for
transportation costs. Applicants are
encouraged to explore a variety of options when planning travel, including
train, personal vehicle, rental car, etc.
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A maximum of $600
per person will be awarded each year.
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Applications will
be considered on a first come, first serve basis but priority will be given to
applicants who have not previously submitted an application for the current
fiscal year.
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Each fiscal year,
the committee will award no more than half of the available funding for
activities occurring July through December.
Remaining funds will be available for activities occurring January
through June. Unexpended funds will be
carried forward. If all funds are used before June, a maximum of $500 maybe
used from the In-house training fund if that fund has a current year balance.
These
procedures for reimbursement will be followed:
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LBCC's travel and transportation policies and procedures
(Board Policy 6260 and Administrative Rule D019) will be applied. A current Driver Status Report form must be
on file (see Sharon King in CC-133) prior to reimbursement for use of an
automobile, either private or rental.
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Tuition will be
reimbursed after coursework is completed and a copy of a passing grade is
submitted. Note: Graduate-level tuition reimbursement is
taxable income, and you should anticipate a deduction from your paycheck for income
tax, social security tax, and PERS contributions. If you would like more information on your
tax liability, or to make special withholding arrangements, please contact
Human Resources at 917-4420.
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Cash advances and
personal reimbursements will not be made prior to completion of
the activity. Advance payments can
be made by LBCC directly to a vendor for expenses such as registration, travel
tickets, and lodging.Contact Staff Development Office at 917-4968 or email
Vickie Keith for assistance.
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In order to
receive reimbursement, all vouchers and receipts must be submitted to Staff Development Office within 6 weeks following your activity, or by June 30 (whichever comes
first). Failure to comply with the
policy will result in your designated funds being returned to the MESA
Professional Development fund for reallocation.
Revised
05/23/06