The Academic Professional Advisory Committee (APAC) is pleased to announce that Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost (VCAA) Brandon Schwab has made FY 2025 funding available to assist academic professionals at UIS with professional development. Each academic professional employed at least 50% time may apply for up to $1,200 for use toward any aspect of professional development during FY 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). Examples include subscriptions to journals, conference and meeting registration, conference travel, workshops, and costs associated with a college course. 

Prior to submitting your application, please carefully read the instructions. All applications must be submitted through the Webtools form UIS APAC Professional Development Funding Application - FY 2025. There will be one round of funding this year, and awardees will be notified by October 1, 2024.

Applications should be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on September 20, 2024.

If you have questions, please contact Ashley Hall at ahall53@uis.edu.

Ashley Hall, M.Ed

Chair of the APAC Professional Development Subcommittee

Director, Student Union