Full-time Faculty Members:
Alternative Methods provides overload pay or release time for completion of a program of professional improvement. Projects completed for overload pay will be paid in one lump sum after the evidence of completion is reviewed and approved by the IPD Chair.
NEW 2025-26 FUNDING MODEL
Due to constraints in the projected IPD budget, the committee has revised its funding model for Conferences, Professional Development Classes, and Alternative Methods projects. These changes are designed to maximize the number of faculty the IPD can support during the 2025–26 academic year while maintaining equitable access to professional growth opportunities.
FUNDING AMOUNT:
- $2,500 = The primary Annual Funding Allowance for eligible faculty members per academic year.
- This is a $300 increase from last year.
- Academic year = July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
WHAT'S NEW: Faculty may now use their $2,500 in only one of the following ways per academic year. You may not combine both options.
Choose ONE option only:
OPTION 1 - Conference or Workshop
Submit a CAR (conference application) for up to $2,500 toward a single conference or professional class. If your initial conference or class does not use the full $2,500, you may apply for additional conference/class funding throughout the academic year, not to exceed the $2,500 annual funding limit and is subject to available funds.
OPTION 2 - Alternative Methods Project or Class
Submit an Alternative Methods application to complete a professional improvement project or class that earns an annual maximum of (1) LHE for (18) hours of work. The $2,500 in funding corresponds to the total amount charged to the IPD account, which includes the faculty overload pay (1 LHE = $_____) plus the additional payroll deductions (approximately $_____).
IMPORTANT FOR PAYMENT: Upon completion of the project, the applicant is required to submit evidence of completion documentation and a time log to the IPD Office:
- Fall projects - due by the first Friday in December.
- Spring projects - due by the first Friday in May.
Late submission may delay pay due to District fiscal timelines. Time log must include dates, description of activity, hours and the total hours dedicated to the project.
IPD Chair will review your documentation and when approved, the IPD Office will notify college personnel to release payment.
