To support Faculty and Professional and Scientific and non-organized Merit staff in their efforts to complete degree programs which contribute to their efforts as University employees. Faculty and Professional and Scientific staff and non-organized Merit staff who are appointed for 50 percent or more and have one year of service. The Professional and Scientific and non-organized Merit staff and Faculty may receive University support for course work which is part of a University of Iowa degree program which the employing member's department certifies will contribute to the staff or faculty member's department professional development either in his or her current position or in another University position.
Support is limited to tuition for up to four hours per semester.
Funding for course work described in paragraph 27.3 above will ordinarily be provided from the source which funds the faculty or staff member's salary. The University administration has established a fund to assist departments who are unable to provide full support for the course work described in paragraph 27.3. Any accommodations or modifications related to work hours for class require approval of the employing unit. Those who leave University employment within three years following completion of the class may have to reimburse all or part of the assistance according to the schedule below. Permission to participate in the program should be requested of the departmental executive officer.