UUP Joint Labor Management Programs

Joint Labor-Management Programs are contractually negotiated and jointly administered by committees formed by United University Professions and New York state. These programs address mutually identified needs and goals of UUP and New York state. Joint Labor-Management Committees are comprised of UUP members and representatives from New York state. The following are programs exclusive to UUP bargaining unit members and focus on individual employee development:

• Enrollment Enhancement Program  
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  • Open to a campus committee, group or individual in an academic department or program. The program is designed to assist those who have experienced a significant decline in student enrollment over the past year. Program details and application information is available:

    Guidelines: HERE
    Application: HERE

  
  
• Campus Grants Program  
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  • An individual employee, a campus group or committee, or a multi-campus group or committee may apply for this program. This is intended to supplement campus funding for projects or activities that would develop or enhance cooperative problem solving, professional development, creative use and understanding of technology, safer working conditions, and understanding and facilitating diversity in the workplace. Except in extraordinary circumstances, the maximum amount awarded per application is $15,000. Program details and application information is available:

    Guidelines: HERE
    Application: HERE
    FAQ: HERE

  
  
• Professional Development Grant Program  
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  • This program is intended to fund a professional development project or activity to assist three or more employees to develop their professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Open to both full- and part-time employees, eligibility is similar to that of the Individual Development Awards Program. Priority will be given to a project or activity that entails a cost of more than $1,000 per employee. Awards may not exceed $2,500 per employee and a total of $15,000 per application. A minimum 40 percent campus contribution is required for this program. Program details and application information is available:

    Guidelines: HERE
    Application: HERE

  
  
• Campus Training and Leadership Workshops 
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  • These one-day on-site workshops provide leadership development to bargaining unit members on campuses. Delivered by field experts from Empire State College, workshop topics include: Interpersonal and Cross Generational Communications; Diversity: Learning How to Leverage “Difference” at Work; Leadership; and Conflict Resolution and Team Building. To offer one or more of these workshops at your campus, contact your UUP chapter office.