The following general guidelines will be used to determine the level of support that all continuing faculty members will receive during this academic year:
1. Travel to University Park and to other University locations to attend official meetings will be separately budgeted and fully reimbursed. For travel using fleet vehicles, a Fleet Reservation form must be submitted to your Division Head for approval prior to the trip. All faculty members are encouraged to car pool to meetings whenever possible.
2. Each continuing faculty member will be eligible to receive reimbursement for conference travel according to the following schedule:
—Up to $1,500 per academic year for presenting papers in the U.S.
—Additional funding of up to $500 is available for out-of-country conferences, depending on UP funding for Abington international travel. Faculty are also encouraged to inquire about opportunities for travel support through the appropriate UP department, and through the Office of International Programs.
—Up to $700 for organizational activities (e.g. chairing a panel). Please note that this amount will be calculated as part of the $1,500 allowance for the year.
—The first $100 and half of the remainder to a maximum of $250 for conference attendance .
3. No allocations will be made unless a travel authorization form is submitted to the Division Head at least one month prior to travel . Documentation (e.g. a letter of acceptance for presentations, a notice or invitation for organizational activities or conference attendance or UP-related travel) must accompany the travel authorization form. It is recommended that faculty submit their travel authorization forms as soon as documentation is available, to help facilitate the review and budget allocation process by the Division Head and Associate Dean. For reimbursement upon returning from travel, faculty should submit a copy of the travel authorization form and the supporting documentation, along with receipts and a fully completed travel reimbursement form to the Office of Academic Affairs. Please allow up to one week for the travel reimbursement form to be reviewed and forwarded for payment.
In accordance with the principles adopted by the Faculty Senate in 1991, preference for funding in excess of these limits will be given to those immediately involved in the tenure and promotion process.