For Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 2 and above, the professional development allowance may also include memberships in professional organizations, books, subscriptions, publications related to the Faculty Member's academic discipline, documentation of successful completion of a college-level course that advances the Adjunct Faculty Members professional development, or other professional development as approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs or designee. Unless a greater amount is approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, the College shall pay up to $400 per fiscal year for workshop, conference, or seminar for fees and expenses incurred by the Faculty Member, which may be requested from a pool not to exceed $12,000 per fiscal year.