PSU-AAUP negotiated these Individual Professional Development Accounts (IPDA), which were launched July 2016. Funds in these accounts can be spent on travel, conference fees, professional organization dues, licensure or certification requirements, professional organization fees, workshops, tuition and/or fees, subscriptions and books, and specialized equipment.
Click here to see how the allowable usage of IPDA funds was expanded after the 2022 reopener. Find more info on IPDA accounts HERE.
You have until the end of this fiscal year, June 30th, to spend down your IPDA to the maximum 4-year rollover amount. Maximum 4-year rollover balances are as follows:
- Academic Professionals: $2,000
- Non Tenure Track Faculty: $2,400
- Tenure Related Faculty: $4,400
The contract (Article 19) also allows you to request the rollover of IPDA funds for longer than four years. We encourage you to track your IPDA account spending and balance. Contact your supervisor or department chair to check your balance or to request a longer rollover period.