PROFESSIONAL AND MEMBERSHIP FEES

Effective: August 15, 2024

Purpose: This policy regulates the handling of professional fees, honorariums, travel reimbursements, and membership fees for University employees and the University, ensuring transparency and appropriate use of funds.

Scope: This policy applies to all eligible University employees campus wide.

Responsible Office: Business & Finance Office

Policy Statement: Honorariums and similar payments for University employees will be paid as additional salary. University employees may be reimbursed for official travel at current rates.

State funds may be used to pay institutional memberships only. The University does not pay for individual membership fees. Memberships can only be paid in the fiscal year in which they begin.

Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.

Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Budget and Finance Procedures.

[Budget and Finance procedures - coming soon]

Related Policy Information: 2.06 – Employee Travel