CAS Staff Resources
Below, you can find information and links for professional development resources, employee handbook and performance review information. Suggestions on useful information to include can be forwarded to Interim Dean Jeff Paris <paris@usfca.edu>.
The University has various learning and development materials
In addition, the Dean's office supports Professional development opportunities. and is developing a proposal process whereby staff members can submit requests for skills-based workshops, disciplinary events, and conferences relevant to their position responsibilities. OPE Staff can take advantage of the University allocation of $5,000 for an OPE Professional Development. As a counterpart to this, the Dean's office has allocated $10K to for specifically Exempt Staff Professional Development.
Exempt Staff may apply through the Exempt Staff Professional Development Request Form.
Here are the Criteria for Professional Development:
Trainings, conferences, conventions, and events that enhance a staff member’s effectiveness in their current job responsibilities and/or provide updated disciplinary/technical expertise in their fields. Courses and certificates, coaching and lessons, are not included unless specified as a condition of employment (Please check LinkedIn Learning for skills/competency-based opportunities).
Typical requests may include travel and lodging along with a per diem, and registration fees. Requests over $1500 may require supplemental support from a program’s general operating budget and approval from the Academic Program Director.
Applications may be submitted at any time, and more than 1 request in a fiscal year is permitted.
Some examples include: conference and expos in, e.g., graduate enrollment management; academic technology; higher education marketing.