To support the professional development of James Madison University’s A&P faculty, classified staff and wage employees, who have been employed at JMU for at least one year, Talent Development may offer funding for activities including, but not limited to:
- Conferences
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Certification Manuals
- Certification Programs
- Webinars
- Books
To request training funds:
- Complete the Request for Training Funds form online.
- You will receive an email within 5–7 business days, indicating whether the request has been approved.
- Within 10 days of the training event/conference, submit a Learning Summary form online and attach a copy of the receipt for payment.
For more information concerning Training Funds, please see Policy 1403. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Testa at (540) 568-5366.
Request for Training Funds - Frequently asked Questions
A&P Faculty, classified staff and wage employees who have been employed by the University for at least one year.
TD is not able to reimburse departments for travel, meals, or lodging expenses, or for conference/event fees associated with presenting responsibilities (unless the employee plans to also attend the conference as a participant).
In those cases when the request is approved in a different fiscal year than the professional development activity occurs, funds will be transferred to the new fiscal year’s budget.