FACULTY MEMBER HANDBOOK
2012-2013
Interaction with the Local, Regional, and International Community: Al Ain University recognizes that the more the University is involved with the academic and professional organizations and institutions locally, regionally, and internationally, the more positively this will reflect on the performance of the faculty in terms of augmenting their practice and supplementing the data available for their research activities. The University’s active involvement with other organizations, institutions and the community will help faculty members to better identify the needs of the community; hence, allowing them to contribute to the development of the UAE. ♦ 6. h. Professional Development The professional development of all faculty members is essential in the AAU’s quest for academic excellence. The active development of faculty members is needed to accomplish academic progress. Such development can be attained through active participation in the following activities: I. workshops II. seminars III. research IV. lectures V. summer courses VI. community activities VII. conferences Applying for a Professional Development Fund The formal procedure for a faculty member to participate in any of these activities is as follows: i. The faculty member submits an application to his/her department to get approval for the activity (see the relevant application form). ii. Approval from the College Council is also required before the faculty member receives final approval. iii. Approval from the University President. Faculty Development Fund Proposal Guidelines and Application Forms • General The AAU Faculty Development Fund (FDF) is administered as a competitive grants program. FDF awards are designed to help faculty conduct their proposed research. Submissions are limited to one proposal per principal investigator (or co-principal investigator) per competition. Funding of eligible projects may be requested.
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