GOING SOMEWHERE... virtually?

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TRAVEL DURING COVID...
For the time being, there will likely be no physical travel during the Fall 2020 semester; however, you may have the opportunity to attend an online
conference / seminar / webinar, for which you may have to pay a registration fee.
NOTE: You are still required to follow the two (2) steps below in order to be reimbursed for your participation in your professional development activity,
even if attending virtually!

PDP TRAVEL FUNDS ~ 2020-21
Travel funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for Full-Time and Associate Faculty members until funds are exhausted!
For fiscal year 2020-2021, each faculty member is eligible for an allotment of up to $650 regardless of the number of trips requested.
REMEMBER: All other available District funding resources must be used before applying for funds from PDP.

Eligibility...
FULL-TIME Faculty - travel can occur between July 1st and June 30th during each fiscal year.
ASSOCIATE Faculty - travel must occur between the first day of Flex week and the last day of finals (inclusive) during the semester in which you are assigned to teach.

PRIOR TO TRAVEL (at least, two weeks in advance), you must fill out the following two forms to apply for and receive PDP travel funds.
Follow these two (2) easy STEPS to request PDP Travel Funds!
1. Fill out the 2020-21 Application for PDP Travel Funds ~ Online form.
2. Enter your Spend Authorization request in Workday!
a. Use this Workday job aid (i.e. training guide) to help you through the Workday process.
b. Follow the instructions for "Creating a Spend Authorization for Yourself" (page 2 of the above linked job aid).
Also, visit the Portal to learn much more in the Spend Authorizations & Expenses Course.

IMPORTANT: Please read the updated AP 7400 - Travel Policy, to ensure you are in compliance when on District approved travel!

UPON YOUR RETURN ~ evaluate your PD experience. Fill out the form...
2019-2020 Travel Activity Evaluation ~ This online travel activity evaluation form is still available for travel which occurred during the 2019-20 academic year.
If you attended a professional development activity in the 2019-20 academic year and have not filled out this form (above), now is your chance - before it disappears!
2020-2021 Travel Activity Evaluation ~
The online travel activity evaluation form is to be completed after you return from your scheduled professional development activity,
AND even if you did NOT attend the activity but had submitted a request for funds.

ALSO...
Remember to record this travel activity as Professional Development in MyFlex for credit towards your PD/Flex obligation.

ADDITIONAL NOTE...
When you count your travel for hours towards your PD obligation, remember to deduct time spent at that activity if you are scheduled to teach during part of that time. For example, if you are at a conference for 8 hours but you would normally teach for 2 hours during that day, you can claim 6 hours of PD on your MyFlex transcript.

AS ALWAYS, for questions...
Contact Debby Adler, Administrative Assistant, in the PDP office at 760-795-6873 or by email at dadler@miracosta.edu.