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PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINES FOR EACH FUND ARE LISTED ON THE APPLICATION FORM FOR THAT SPECIFIC FUND. BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE DEADLINES WHEN APPLYING.

The health insurance fund provides funds for health insurance costs.  Eligibility to apply for the fund includes:  (1) membership in the PSU Faculty Association bargaining unit during the term for which assistance is requested; (2) being currently uninsured or self-insured through an individual policy without health benefits from another source.

·      See Article 14 of the contract for reference.
·      The current Heath Insurance Benefit application form (Appendix H) can be downloaded to the left.  The form also in the current agreement and on the PSU website at oaa.pdx.edu under OAA Reference Documents.

Faculty Education Fund

The faculty education fund provides tuition funds for eligible faculty and researchers (who have worked at less than .50FTE for a least four terms).  Bargaining unit members may apply each term for a grant from this fund to be used for enrollment in career-related PSU courses.  Preference will be given to applicants taking courses applicable to the completion of an advanced degree.  Requests will be completed by faculty, approved by the PSU Faculty Association as to eligibility and amount, and forwarded to the Office of Academic Affairs for processing.  Bargaining unit members shall submit one application for all courses in that academic term for which a grant is sought.  The 2005-2007 agreement specifies that faculty will pay $24 per credit hour and no other fees apply.  Faculty should note the target date for submissions of requests.

·      See Article 13, Section 1 of the contract for reference.
·      The current Faculty Education Fund application form (Appendix G-1) can be downloaded to the left.  The form also in the current agreement and on the PSU website at oaa.pdx.edu under OAA Reference Documents.

Professional Development Fund

The professional development fund provides limited funding for professional development opportunities and scholarly pursuits for eligible faculty and researchers (working less than .50FTE).  Requests for support for an individual are limited to $1,200 per fiscal year.  Requests are completed by faculty; approved by the Department Chair or designee and by the PSU Faculty Association; and forwarded to the Office of Academic Affairs for review.  Preference will be given to applicants presenting, performing, or conducting primary research in their respective fields.  Approximately 25% of the funds will be awarded for activities in the fall term, 50% for activities in the winter and spring terms, and 25% for activities in the summer term.
·      See Article 13, Section 2 of the contract for reference.
·      The current Professional Development Fund application form (Appendix G-2) can be downloaded to the left.  The form also in the current agreement and on the PSU website at oaa.pdx.edu under OAA Reference Documents.