Faculty Development Committee

Welcome to the faculty development page. All faculty interested in applying for a faculty development grant may go to the Faculty Development Grant Application website.

Faculty Development Grants

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Should the FDC Grant proposal form be paper or electronic?
An electronic application form (found on the website) must be completed for consideration.

2. When is the deadline for the applications?
Fall 2026 deadline: TBA
Spring 2027 deadline: TBA

3. To what email address should I send further questions?
TBA

4. What is the budget of the committee?
2026/2027 budget is $27,620

Acknowledgment

The Cy Neuner Fund of the Foundation is from Cy and Kebie Neuner. The foundation money stems from Gordon State College becoming a four-year institution with the expectation that the monies would help the faculty to stay current in their disciplines as part of faculty development. Gordon State College Faculty are grateful to the family of Cy Neuner for their support.

Faculty Development Committee

Purpose

The purpose of the Faculty Development Committee shall be to encourage faculty development by awarding grants for faculty development.

Composition

The committee shall be composed of:

  • Faculty Senator (1)
  • Other Faculty, 1 per academic unit

Duties

The committee shall review applications for faculty development funds and shall award such funds to faculty according to the criteria established by the committee, with preference given to conference presentations.

2026/2027 Members

  • Faculty Senator: TBA
  • Faculty from Academic Units
    • School of Business and Professional Studies: TBA
    • School of Education, Arts and Humanities: TBA
    • School of Education, Arts and Humanities: TBA
    • School of Education, Arts and Humanities: TBA
    • School of Nursing, Health and Health and Natural Sciences: TBA
    • School of Nursing, Health and Health and Natural Sciences: TBA