The Dean's Office is committed to supporting faculty professional development. Funding, if available, is announced at the beginning of each academic year. Award amounts may change from year to year.

Once funding levels are confirmed, the Dean's Office will email a call for applications to eligible HHS employees with the application process and deadlines. Please plan any travel or other professional development requests in accordance with university travel and purchasing guidelines and the deadlines listed below.

2026-2027 Deadlines

• PD Application Deadline: Will be announced when the call goes out in Fall 2026.
• Non-Travel Awards
  • Submit purchase requests to Department Administrative Staff promptly after your PD is approved.
  • Last day to submit purchases is April 1, 2027.
  • Purchases submitted after the deadline may not be approved due to fiscal year constraints.
• Travel Awards
  • Travel should occur between Aug 27, 2026 - May 26, 2027.
  • Submit travel requests in Concur promptly after your PD is approved.
  • Expense reports must be submitted in Concur by May 3, 2026 or within 60 days of travel for trips that start after May 3.

Travel PD Guidelines

• All travel requests must be approved in Concur before travel begins.
• Submit travel requests in Concur promptly after your PD is approved.
  • Early submission provides the greatest travel availability, helps secure lower airfare and lodging rates, and helps ensure your travel expenses meet fiscal year deadlines.
• Attach all funding approval forms with your Concur requests.
• Registration fees (courses/conferences) should be paid by your department administrative staff.
• Out-of-pocket payments can't be reimbursed until after you return from your travel.
• Airfare and rental cars should be booked through Concur when possible.
  • These expenses will be paid with a university credit card within Concur, avoiding out-of-pocket payment.
• Hotels should be booked in Concur unless a conference rate is more cost-effective.
  • You'll pay out-of-pocket, but may receive university-related discounts.
• Expense reports must be submitted in Concur within 60 days of returning.

Non-Travel PD Guidelines

Professional development funding may be used for eligible non-travel expenses, such as professional memberships, books, software, webinars, online training, and virtual conference attendance, in accordance with university purchasing policies.

• Important: PD approval does not authorize purchases. All purchases must comply with university purchasing policies and procedures.
• Purchases must be made by your department administrative staff. Please consult with them about the process.
• Submit purchase requests to your department administrative staff promptly after your PD award is approved.
  • Early submission provides sufficient time for purchasing, shipping, and receiving items, and helps ensure your purchases meet fiscal year deadlines.
• Department administrative staff will determine the appropriate purchasing method and obtain any required approvals before purchases are made.

Chair PD Request

Adobe Form Notes:

• Use the links below to select the appropriate form.
• Confirm the following routing before proceeding:
  1. Yourself
  2. Department Administrative Staff Reviewer (manually add)
  3. Dean’s Office Administrative Staff Reviewer (auto-populated)
  4. Associate Dean (auto-populated)
• Add your last name and department abbreviation to the subject line.
• Briefly describe how you plan to use the funding, including enough detail for reviewers to understand your request.
  • Travel: Include the name, date, and location of the event, business purpose, and the amount requested.
  • Non-Travel: Include what you want to purchase, how you will use it, and the amount requested.
• If your request is approved, you'll receive an email with next steps and additional instructions.
• If you want to change how you use your award after initial approval, submit a new request and check the Revised Request box at the top of the form.

Application Forms (Acrobat Sign):

HHS AY25–26 Chair Professional Development TRAVEL Request

HHS AY25–26 Chair Professional Development NON-TRAVEL Request

Faculty PD Request

Adobe Form Notes:

• Use the links below to select the appropriate form.
• Confirm the following routing before proceeding:
  1. Yourself
  2. Department Administrative Staff Reviewer (manually add)
  3. Department Chair (manually add)
  4. Dean’s Office Administrative Staff Reviewer (auto-populated)
  5. Associate Dean (auto-populated)
• Add your last name and department abbreviation to the subject line.
• Briefly describe how you plan to use the funding, including enough detail for reviewers to understand your request.
  • Travel: Include the name, date, and location of the event, business purpose, and the amount requested.
  • Non-Travel: Include what you want to purchase, how you will use it, and the amount requested.
• If your request is approved, you'll receive an email with next steps and additional instructions.
• If you want to change how you use your award after initial approval, submit a new request and check the Revised Request box at the top of the form.

Application Forms (Acrobat Sign):

HHS AY25–26 Faculty Professional Development TRAVEL Request

HHS AY25–26 Faculty Professional Development NON-TRAVEL Request

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I change how I use my award?

Yes, if you submit a revised PD request form and it's approved.

• Your PD is approved specifically for the items listed on your request
• All changes must be approved in advance.
• Submit a PD request form and check the Revised Request boc at the top of the form.

Can I use my travel award for summer travel in July and August?

No. Your PD award must be used in the current fiscal year. Your travel must start by May 31.

Can I pay for my non-travel expenses out-of-pocket?

No. Your non-travel expenses must be purchased through your department administrative staff through CSUBuy or with a Procard.

How long will my reimbursement take?

Reimbursements typically take 6–8 weeks after you submit your expense report, provided no corrections are needed.

• Your expense report must be reviewed and approved by multiple people within your department and college before it reaches Accounts Payable & Travel (AP&T). This review process can take several weeks.
• AP&T reviews your expense report to ensure all expenses and supporting documentation comply with university travel policy before approving payment. Their standard processing time is 4–6 weeks.
• Processing may take longer near the end of the fiscal year (June 30) due to increased workload.

We recommend submitting your expense report as soon as possible after returning from travel.