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The professional development program (PDP) is intended to increase an employee’s value to the University through opportunities for research, writing, professional renewal, further education, or other experiences of professional value.

The professional development program is taken at full pay for one (1) semester or term or at three-fourths pay for one (1) academic year and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Article 22 of the most current UCF BOT-UFF Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Eligibility

  • Non-tenured, non-tenure-earning employees who have completed five or more academic years of full-time, continuous non-OPS service with UCF shall be eligible to apply for the professional development program.
  • First-time applicants. Employees must work at least five full academic years (i.e., a fall semester followed by a spring semester).
  • Employees who are compensated through a contract or grant may receive a PDP appointment only if the contact or grant allows participation in such programs and the employee meets all other eligibility requirements.
  • Full-time non-tenured, non-tenure earning employees shall be eligible to apply for their next PDP during the sixth year of continuous service at UCF after the end of the academic year during which the previous PDP was taken.

Application and Procedures

The application period occurs during the fall semester. See Article 22.2 (d) Application and Selection in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Applicants should contact FacultyExcellence@ucf.edu if they intend to apply. Completed applications will be entered into Interfolio by applicants by deadline.