Staff Alliance professional development support Q3

Feb. 20, 2026

Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY26. Examples include, but are not limited to: Professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person trainings and webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)

This support is good for any activities occurring within the next 12 months, and is for up to $500 per employee, while the funds last.

Requirements:

• Must be a “fully benefited” STAFF member. Temporary part-time employees, grad students, and student employees are NOT eligible.

Selection:

• The Staff Development Fund Committee will review applications once per quarter (see review dates below). They will score the applications and award the top applications until funds are exhausted for that quarter.
• Application Link

Application review dates have changed to align with the FY Quarters:

• Q1: Aug. 1–Sept. 30 = Review first week of October (shorter quarter due to FY rollover)
• Q2: Oct. 1–Dec. 31 = Review second week of January (due to holidays)
• Q3: Jan. 1–March 31 = Review first week of April
• Q4: April 1–June 30 = Review first week of July

**Personal reimbursements are to be avoided at all possible costs. Please work with a ProCard holder or your fiscal technicians to purchase through UA Procurement-approved avenues. Travel-related expenses are required to be submitted through Concur. Please work with your travel department if you have questions. Spending guidance will be included in your award letter. **

Thank you to President Pitney and the UA Board of Regents for providing these funds and supporting professional development for staff.

For questions, please email the Staff Alliance Fund Committee at ua-sa-staffdevelopmentfund@alaska.edu.