A faculty member who wishes to consider a shift in professional emphasis should discuss this with the department chair and the relevant dean. If this is judged to be in the interest of the university, a program may be developed and funded, at least in part, by the university. For example, a faculty member might arrange a summer study program at a university to provide a solid basis for teaching in a somewhat different area of the current discipline, or in some cases in a different discipline. If the change in emphasis is approved, the study project would be pursued by application for a Faculty Professional Development Grant.