Concordia St. Paul, at its discretion, upon the recommendation of the Communication Studies faculty, will according to the university’s approved spending policy provide funds to support the following purposes: a. Processional development/in-service training (not degree completion) for the Communication Studies faculty (with preference giving to full-time faculty) e.g., participating or presenting at a professional conference; or b. Communication Studies student professional development through similar opportunities. c. Criteria for the awards shall be developed by the Communication Studies department.