Professional Association and Certification/Licensing Policy

• Employees are encouraged to actively participate in professional associations and acquiring/renewing certifications/licensing.
• Department budgets may provide funding for professional activity based on the departmental budget.

General Guidelines

• Prior to participating in professional associations and acquiring/renewing certifications/licenses, the employee must get approval from their department heads to receive reimbursement
• For travel to professional associations or conferences the employee must submit a travel authorization form detailing all estimated expenses to their department heads prior to the event for approval.
• Employees must submit an expense report with supporting documentation after the approved event to receive reimbursement.