Human Resources Professional Development

The area of Human Resources Professional Development facilitates professional and personal excellence, enhances organizational effectiveness and supports the mission and goals of The University of Texas-Pan American. These services include:

• Professional Development Sessions

• Employee Educational Benefit Program

• UTPA Staff Assistance Scholarship Program

• Staff Employee Performance Appraisal Program

• UTPA Employee Staff Awards

• State Employees Charitable Campaign

Below are some of our Frequently Asked Questions:

Professional Development Sessions

• Where are the professional development sessions posted?

• Where are the sessions held?

• Do I have to register?

Employee Educational Benefit Program

• Am I eligible if there was a break in my current employment?

• How will I know that I will receive the Educational Benefit waiver?

• Am I able to apply for the Educational Benefit each semester?

• Can I register for a 4-hour course and pay the difference?

• What happens to my educational benefit if I get terminated/resign during the semester?

• If I am considered a non-resident for tuition, is the educational benefit the same?

• Do I apply for the educational benefit before or after I register for the semester?

• If I fail or drop a class, can I reapply for the upcoming semester or thereafter?

• Is there a limit to the number of classes I can register per semester for the tuition waiver?

• I will complete twelve months of continuous employment the first week school starts. Am I eligible to receive the waiver?

• Can I request the waiver for my courses at UT-Brownsville or South Texas College?

• I worked as a work-study and direct wage for three years and was hired as a benefits-

  eligible employee two months ago. Do I qualify for the waiver?

Staff Employee Performance Appraisal Program (SEPAP)

• When is the performance appraisal due?

• Who is the performance appraisal reviewer?

• Where can I download the appraisal form?

UTPA Staff Assistance Scholarship Program

• Who is the contact person for this scholarship program?

• What does Human Resources verify for the scholarship program?

Annual Staff Awards Ceremony

• Who is recognized at the Staff Awards?

• When do the staff awards take place?

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 State Employees Charitable Campaign (SECC)

• What is the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC)?

• Why should I give through the SECC?

• How are charities selected for inclusion in the SECC?  

• What is Payroll Deduction?

• How do I contribute?

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Please feel free to contact our area with any questions regarding Human Resources professional development programs.

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