Announcements

The State of New York/United University Professions Joint Labor-Management Committees have announced that SUNY Buffalo State has received an allocation of $45,628.19 for Individual Development Awards for the new program period of July 2, 2025, through July 1, 2026.
This award program is intended to assist employees in the UUP bargaining unit in developing their full professional potential and preparing for advancement by funding professional development activities. Information on eligibility requirements, types of projects or activities funded, funding priorities, and expenditure limitations along with the application and instructions are available on the Human Resource Management website.
The maximum amount that can be awarded for each employee under this program is $2,000. Employees may be funded for up to two projects or activities, not to exceed a total of $2,000. The funded activity must take place between July 2, 2025, and July 1, 2026. 
Applications for this award period must be received at uupida@buffalostate.edu no later than April 10, 2026.
Individual Development Awards committee members are Cynthia Fasla and Susan Maguire representing UUP, and Erika Grande and Charles Lyons representing management. If you have any questions regarding the awards, please email uupida@buffalostate.edu.