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 2025 deadline: October 19
Spring 2026 deadline: March 29
3. To what email address should I send further questions?
cperkowski@gordonstate.edu
4. What is the budget of the committee?
2025/2026 budget is $6,800
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.
2025-2026 Members
- Faculty Senator: Dr. Claudia Sliwinski
- Faculty from Academic Units
- School of Business and Professional Studies: Dr. Prathibha Joshi Beck, Recorder
- School of Education, Arts and Humanities: Professor Lisa Cesnik Ferguson
- School of Education, Arts and Humanities: Dr. Caesar Perkowski, Chair
- School of Education, Arts and Humanities: Dr. Demetria Haddock
- School of Nursing, Health and Health and Natural Sciences: Dr. Inez Jones
- School of Nursing, Health and Health and Natural Sciences: Professor Kelly Wilson