Effective Date
May 2019
Last Revision Date
September 2023
Scope and Audience
The School of Respiratory Care Sciences (SRCS) believes in providing ongoing education in support of our mission. “To Advance Respiratory Care through Supporting Lifelong Learning,” we aim to provide financial assistance with professional development. We encourage employees to stay current with best practice and evidence-based medicine related to respiratory care. Additionally, we support endeavors that improve teaching, research, or leadership ability. We believe this is a lifelong process and that we can continually improve as therapists, administrators, and educators throughout our careers.
Related Policies
Eligibility
This policy applies to all SRCS full time and part time employees.
Terms of Participation
- $2,500 per academic year.
- Additional travel expenses for Program Directors and Divisional Dean on an ad-hoc basis to enhance programs or school reputation.
Workflow
- Gain approval from supervisor.
- Submit Funds Request.
- Upon approval, work with Management Assistant or Business Operations Manager for P-Card paid expenses (conference registration, airfare, lodging, etc.).
- Submit receipts for reimbursement to Management Assistant or Business Operations manager within one week of return from travel.
Administrative Modification
- The Divisional Dean reserves the right to discontinue this program at any time, or temporarily freeze the participation of new applications based on budgetary considerations.
- Annual funds do not roll over, or accumulate, for a given individual between academic years. If there is an opportunity which exceeds the annual funding allocation, eligibility must be discussed with the Divisional Dean.