Professional Association and Certification/Licensing Policy

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
Monday, November 18, 2024