Professional Development Award Application

The Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success is offering academic advisor professional development awards of up to $750 to subsidize participation in advising-related professional activities and/or conferences or meetings during the Spring 2023 term. Applications are invited from any faculty or professional advisors at K-State — Manhattan, Salina Aerospace & Technology, Olathe, or Global campuses.

These financial awards seek to support attendance at professional conferences to provide advisors with opportunities to further their work, increase their knowledge and skills, network with other professionals, and enhance their experience. In addition, it increases the recognition and reputation of Kansas State University.

Applications closed February 1, 2023. Please check back at a later date for additional opportunities.

An applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a full-time or part-time employee at the University serving in some advising capacity.
• Apply to attend professional development activities or a professional conference relevant to his/her field.
• Use the funds to help cover registration, travel, meals, and/or accommodations.

Preference will be given to first-time applicants. Funds can only be used for the professional development experience applied for. Funds not used by the end of the fiscal year must be returned. Recipients of awards may be asked to present a session or poster at one of the advising workshops during the year.

A committee will select the award recipients. The committee’s decision is final.

Applications will be considered once per semester until all awards have been expended. Funds may not be transferred to another person.

Should you have additional questions you can contact the Office of Student Success at studentsuccess@k-state.edu.

 

Additional Professional Development Opportunities

 

Conferences and Institutes

• NACADA Annual Conference
• NACADA Region 7 Conference
• Other NACADA Regional Conferences
• NACADA Summer Institute
• K-State Academic Advising Institute

Events and Trainings

• NASPA Events (for which K-State has an institutional membership)
• University of Pittsburgh Annual Mentoring and Advising Summit, a free virtual event
• K-State Navigate Trainings are held at the beginning of each semester. Please contact studentsuccess@ksu.edu for more information.

Networks and Support

• NASPA Advising Success Network

Funding Opportunities

• K-State President's Commission on Gender Equity Professional Development Fund

Know of a resource not listed here? Please contact studentsuccess@ksu.edu to let us know.