Resources for Faculty
Allegheny College provides a range of resources to support the professional development of its faculty. A brief summary of these resources is provided here. Please contact Associate Dean of the College Beth Watkins at beth.watkins@allegheny.edu for more information about our faculty development program.
Professional Development Funds
All continuing faculty are eligible for up to $1600 to support research and teaching. Travel to conferences at which the faculty member presents a paper or plays an official role is fully reimbursable. Other professional development expenses are reimbursable at two-thirds of the actual cost. Questions about the program should be directed to Associate Dean Beth Watkins.
Requests for reimbursement should be submitted to the Dean's Office on the appropriate form. To ensure that the anticipated reimbursement will materialize or to receive a travel advance, faculty are encouraged to have their travel funding pre-approved by submitting a completed Faculty Travel Authorization Form to the Dean's Office. Hard copies of the forms are available from departmental secretaries or Sonie Esterly Parry in the Dean's Office.
Academic Support Committee Funds
Continuing faculty can apply for funding from the committee to support specific projects. In practice, awards are limited to $2500, with the exception of funding for first sabbatical leaves, which may be as high as $3500. More information is available at the committee's web site.
Other Sources of Funding
Faculty are encouraged to meet with the Dean or Associate Dean of the College to explore other sources of funding. In addition, faculty should bear in mind that many projects are potentially fundable by external granting agencies. Faculty interested in pursuing granting opportunities should contact Ann Areson in the Development Office (aareson@allegheny.edu).
Demmler Awards for Teaching Innovation
The Demmler Endowment provides up to $6000 to one or more faculty members for projects that involve innovative teaching The endowment supports work in alternative pedagogies as well as efforts to address issues in teaching and learning. The funds may be used to purchase materials, to support summer work, or to provide release time. Proposals are due in the Dean's Office on March 1 and are evaluated on the basis of their potential impact and their consistency with the College's mission. Recipients are selected by the President in consultation with the Dean.
Divisional Teacher-Scholars
The College sponsors six Divisional Teacher-Scholars, two in each academic division. These are three-year, nonrenewable appointments that provide a six-course reduction over three years and are available only to tenured faculty. The Dean of the College calls for applications as positions become available. Recipients are chosen by the President, based on a recommendation of the Dean in consultation with appropriate department and program chairs.
Sabbatical Leave Program
Faculty are eligible for a sabbatical leave every seven years. Applications for leave in the next academic year should be sent to the Academic Support Committee and are due by November 1. More information is available in the Faculty Handbook and at the Academic Support Committee's web site.
Library Resources
Pelletier Library maintains a collection of books on teaching and related topics. The books are located on a shelf near the circulation desk.
For more information about any of these programs, contact Associate Dean Beth Watkins at beth.watkins@allegheny.edu.
