Policy #:
HRC 501.004
Executive Owner:
Director Human Resources
Scope:
All AHU Faculty and Staff.
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to outline the policy for employee participation in professional associations and certifications/licensing and the procedure for obtaining reimbursement for expenses for approved professional activity.
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.
Approved by:
Approval Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Effective Date:
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Review Date:
Monday, March 18, 2019
Wednesday, March 2, 2022