{"id":3446,"date":"2022-12-14T15:02:51","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T20:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/?page_id=3446"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:56:31","slug":"career-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/provost\/career-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Career Development Program<\/h2>\n

The Career Development Program (CDP) is for employees who are represented by the AFT (membership not required) to gain support for their professional development. Open to librarians, tenure track and teaching faculty, and professional staff,\u00a0 this program supports employees in their career development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Possible uses of career development funds include, but are not limited to, e<\/span>stablishing new skills or areas of expertise through meetings, workshops, symposia, short courses, training programs, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The application consists of a written proposal and a breakdown of requested budget items. It is recommended that applicants submit just one proposal, which may include a few elements that are tied together by a common theme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: Career Development funds are not to be used to support conference presentations or fund research activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/b><\/p>\n

AFT-eligible employees are eligible for Career Development Funds, provided they will be fully employed by the university during the year in which the funds would be distributed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Completion of the five-year self-assessment is a condition of eligibility for tenured faculty and librarians who are at five or more years post-tenure and thus are expected to complete their five-year self-assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n

CDP Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Project Plan and Feasibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The quality and clarity of the proposed project plan, including the extent to which it is well-designed, realistic, and sufficient to complete the project and achieve the stated outcomes. This criterion also considers the employee\u2019s preparedness to carry out the plan, as demonstrated through the proposal and in alignment with the proposal guidelines.<\/p>\n

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      Impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The extent to which the proposed project will meaningfully support the employee\u2019s professional growth and career development in alignment with the employee\u2019s role, office or department, and the University\u2019s mission. Proposals should clearly articulate how the project aligns with the employee\u2019s career goals and how it is relevant to, and will enhance, the employee\u2019s role and contributions at ÌÇÐÄvlog.<\/p>\n

      Priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Applications that are consistent with the expressed direction\/mission and needs of the college\/university;<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Applications to improve instruction; or<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Applications from full-time faculty, librarians, and professional staff who have experienced a reassignment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        CDP Application<\/h3>\n

        To apply you will need to submit the following items:<\/span><\/p>\n