Continuing Education Policy for Nursing Faculty

  Purpose: The purpose of continuing education scholarships is to encourage continuing
  education opportunities for nursing faculty at Research College of Nursing, Avila, and William
  Jewell. 

  Eligibility: The conferences/workshops should provide information that is applicable to the
  faculty member's field and should ultimately benefit enhanced student learning.

  Stipulations: Evaluation of applicants will be based on the completion of an essay; letter of 

  recommendation from nursing peer; and submission of conference/workshop brochure.

  Procedure: The faculty member should complete the appropriate application and
  submit the required documentation to The Research Foundation for review by The Research
  Foundation Program Review Committee. Application deadlines are January 1, April 1, July 1
  and October 1.

  Continuing education scholarships will fund only registration fee, hotel and travel expenses
  up to $500 for conferences in the Kansas City area, up to $750 for conferences held in
  Missouri and Kansas and up to $1,500 for conferences in the continental United States.
  Scholarship recipient is only eligible to receive one scholarship per 12 months based on the
  date of conference.

  Disclaimer: The Research Foundation makes no representation whether the grant or 
  scholarship may be includable in the recipient’s gross income. The recipient should consult
  his/her accountant to determine whether the grant is includable (in whole or in part) as
  taxable income. The recipient assumes all liability for the payment of taxes and penalties
  (if any).

 The Research Foundation, formerly the fund raising entity for Research Medical Center, 
  became a separate non-profit organization following the sale of Health Midwest/Research
  Medical Center to HCA, a for-profit company on April 1, 2003.  The Foundation exists for
  the continued benefit of the communtiy and its improved health status.