OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Professional Activity Fund (PAF)
Supporting Faculty Research & Creativity
The Professional Activity Fund (PAF) provides financial support for faculty engaged in research, artistic projects, grant writing, and other scholarly or creative activities. Funding guidelines and eligibility are outlined in Section 3.08.III.C of the Professional Personnel Handbook.
There will be three proposal rounds per academic year. Faculty interested in applying should consult the complete guidelines and application materials available through Western’s internal faculty resources on Inside Western.
Staff
Contact the Director of the Teaching & Learning Center for more information
Jacqulyn Gabriel, PhD
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Kanae Haneishi, EdD
Professor, Exercise & Sport Science, K-12 Physical Education; Faculty, Applied Exercise Science & Performance Graduate Program
Derek D. Houston, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology
Heather Hughes
Artist-in-Residence, Instructor of Theatre
Laura Pritchett, PhD
Nature Writing Concentration Director
Kimberly Yadon, MFA
Director of the Teaching and Learning Center
Teaching and Learning Center
Contact Information
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Contact Location
The Teaching and Learning Center: Library 201
The TLC Office: Library 311