The UUP Individual Development Award (IDA) program is intended to assist eligible UUP represented employees (full and part-time) in developing their full professional potential and in preparing for advancement. The funding that may be provided for enhancing teaching, research capabilities, and improving professional knowledge and skills. Funding may not be awarded to purchase equipment or supplies.
Please note: Purchase of equipment, books, software, professional dues, licensing cost, certification or examination fee for license or certification is not permitted. Application deadlines tend to be shortly after Spring Break of that academic year, so please plan on a July-to-July timeline for fundable activities.
On 10/21/25, SHARI CARR at the NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees (at the New York State Office of Employee Relations) states that there are two programs for reimbursement of Certification Exam Fees and License Renewals (linked below):
2025-2026: Latest Program Guidelines & Application
For more information, visit the SUNY Oneonta Employee Services intranet site: