Staff Development Online Application

July 1 – August 31, 2024 – Applications will be accepted only from staff who have not previously applied for funds.

September 1 – May 23, 2025 – All staff may apply for funds.

Travel completion deadline is Friday, May 23, 2025.

Non-travel related expenditures paid by procard: Monday, June 9, 2025.

If you have any questions, please email the Staff Development Committee at business@louisville.edu.

Funds are not available to pay tuition for course academic credit, books for an academic credit course, trips that are a component of an academic degree program, etc. Each staff member is eligible for up to $750, requested in one lump sum or through several smaller requests. If any monies are left over, partial or full awards might be given.

***Applications will be accepted after the deadline, depending on available funds. Please spell out the complete conference, seminar, or training title, including acronyms. Also, please include a link to the conference website and attach a hard copy of the conference information, i.e., registration, dates, etc. If this information is unavailable when applying for the conference, include a link and/or hard copy of the conference information from the previous year.

Please estimate all expenses as closely as possible. If costs exceed the $750 for which a staff member is eligible, they must email their supervisor to confirm additional funds are available to cover the additional costs.

Note: Staff members can apply for staff development funds during the Provisional Period (first six months of employment in the College of Business).

The Staff Development Committee recommends COB staff participate in local and virtual/online classes, workshops, training, seminars, or other offerings provided by COB Executive Education. 

Development funds should be used for opportunities to learn and grow your skill sets. Classes/workshops that address physical and emotional stress are encouraged. Your well-being is important to the College of Business.