A reminder that your Individual Professional Development Funds (IPDA) that were negotiated in our contract (page 52) do not roll over for the next fiscal year. That means that any remaining amount over your four year cap amount will be lost if not used by June 30, 2022. You will continue to receive your annual IPDA funds.
The four year caps for a full time position (amounts are prorated for part time) are as follows:
- Academic Professionals: $2,000
- Non Tenure Track Faculty: $2,400
- Tenure Track Faculty: $4,400
What can the funds be used to purchase?
Our union contract says the following:
A member may utilize funds in an IPDA for activities that support the job-related professional development of the member. The use of IPDA funds is subject to the pre-approval of the member’s supervisor and to all applicable University policies and procedures regarding the appropriate use and documentation of University expenditures. Examples of such use could include, but are not limited to, travel for the presentation of scholarly work, conference fees and travel, professional organization fees, professional licensure or certification requirements, acquisition of specialized equipment (such as laboratory or art supplies), tuition and/or fees, subscriptions and books, submission fees, and relevant training and continuing education opportunities.
If your supervisor doesn’t approve your IPDA request, please reach out to leadership by emailing aaup@psuaaup.net as we may be able to challenge the denial of the use of your funds.