Will you please send me information about Adjunct Faculty Professional Growth?
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What is Adjunct Professional Growth?
The Adjunct Faculty Professional Growth Program (AFPG) is administered by the Maricopa Center for Learning and Innovation in the Academic and Student Affairs Division. The program provides Maricopa Community College's adjunct faculty members with financial reimbursement for attending external (outside of Maricopa County Community College District sponsored events) conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional meetings that are directly related to courses taught and that will enhance the adjuncts' teaching skills and their students' learning.
Maximum Reimbursable Amounts Per Fiscal Year
The maximum reimbursable amount is based on the total number of credits taught per academic year:
3 credit hours or more — $750
2 credit hours — $500
1 credit hour — $250
Important Links to Assist You
Adjunct Professional Growth Program and Details
Adjunct Professional Growth FAQ - the most common questions answered
Quick Reference Guide - FMS Travel Authorization for submitting a Travel Authorization request with your application document (attached to this email)
Adjunct Faculty Handbook
Tier Progression
There are three tiers for instructional adjunct faculty:
Tier 1 pays the base rate (currently $1012)
Tier 2 is the base rate plus 5%
Tier 3 is the base rate plus 10% (see FA 10.2.2)
Links to Assist You
Quick Reference Guide - HCM Adjunct Salary Tier Progression Verification Forms
Pre-approved Events that can earn credit for the next tier
Tier Progression Finish Line
The Adjunct Faculty Professional Growth Program (AFPG) is administered by the Maricopa Center for Learning and Innovation in the Academic and Student Affairs Division. The program provides Maricopa Community College's adjunct faculty members with financial reimbursement for attending external (outside of Maricopa County Community College District sponsored events) conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional meetings that are directly related to courses taught and that will enhance the adjuncts' teaching skills and their students' learning.
Maximum Reimbursable Amounts Per Fiscal Year
The maximum reimbursable amount is based on the total number of credits taught per academic year:
3 credit hours or more — $750
2 credit hours — $500
1 credit hour — $250
Important Links to Assist You
Adjunct Professional Growth Program and Details
Adjunct Professional Growth FAQ - the most common questions answered
Quick Reference Guide - FMS Travel Authorization for submitting a Travel Authorization request with your application document (attached to this email)
Adjunct Faculty Handbook
Tier Progression
There are three tiers for instructional adjunct faculty:
Tier 1 pays the base rate (currently $1012)
Tier 2 is the base rate plus 5%
Tier 3 is the base rate plus 10% (see FA 10.2.2)
Links to Assist You
Quick Reference Guide - HCM Adjunct Salary Tier Progression Verification Forms
Pre-approved Events that can earn credit for the next tier
Tier Progression Finish Line