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FSS Administrative Development Funds

Revised: 10/06
FSS/PPS No. 03.05.02
Issue No. 2
Reviewer: Vice President of Finance and Support Services
Effective Date: 10/07/03 (E3Y)
Review Date: 10/09

01. PURPOSE

01.01 The purpose is designed to develop a pool of skilled applicants for potential promotion, provide opportunities which will foster professional growth and retain the current workforce.
01.02 The Finance and Support Services Division will set aside $10,000 annually for attending state or national conferences or residential seminars in accordance with this FSS/PPS.
01.03 The program allows FSS employees for managerial promotion, as determined by the employee's supervisor, to attend state or national conferences or residential seminars which have a curriculum designed to broaden one's understanding of issues in higher education administration or develop management and leadership skills.

02. ELIGIBILITY

02.01 An FSS employee who is a regular full-time employee who has been employed at the University at least one (1) year (as of the date of the program) is eligible to participate in this program. Managers, supervisors, directors or the individual employee may apply for funds.
02.02

Eligible applicants interested in attending a conference/seminar will submit an application packet with the following:

a) a completed application (Attachment I),
b) a resume, and
c) leaflet of the conference or seminar.
02.03 Individuals requesting funds must have the support of their supervisor. The employee should submit their packet to their supervisor for review and forwarding it to the Vice President for Finance and Support Services.
02.04

Criteria for Selection

a) the type and reputation of the conference you intend to attend
b) how the conference will benefit your professional development
c) the total cost of attendance
02.05 Application Deadline
Individuals should submit the application to their supervisor at least one month prior to the first day of the conference/seminar
02.06 Notification
Upon a final decision by the VPFSS, the participant and supervisor will receive a copy of the approved application.
02.07 Responsibilities
Employees approved for participation in this program must submit the appropriate forms to the VPFSS for processing before the event for reimbursement. It is the responsibility of the participant to comply with applicable state law and the university's Accounting and Travel policies and procedures. Texas State Travel policies and procedures and forms may be found on the Travel Homepage, http://www.txstate.edu/gao/ap/travel.

03. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PPS

 

Major responsibilities for routine assignments associated with this PPS include the following:

Positions
Section
Date
Vice President for Finance and Support Services Review October 1 (E3Y-03)

04. CERTIFICATION OF STATEMENT 

This FSS/PPS has been approved by the following individuals in their official capacities, and represents FSS policy and procedure from the date of this document until superseded.

Vice President for Finance and Support Services

Approved: ____________________________
Vice President for Finance
and Support Services