SCOPE: FACULTY AND STAFF

Issued: 4/1/00

1. Policy: It is the policy of Lamar University to grant permission to members of the faculty and staff to attend conferences and professional meetings when it is determined that such attendance will enhance the prestige of the University and will contribute to the professional development of the individual and to the advancement of knowledge within his/her professional field.

2. Approval: Requests for such permission should be initiated by the faculty or staff member at the departmental level by completing a request to travel or a request to be absent from assigned schedule. If approved by the head of his/her department or division, such requests shall be forwarded through normal administrative channels to the appropriate Vice President for action.

3. Types of Absence: Absence from the employee's designed headquarters under these conditions is not considered as a leave of absence, but rather as a part of the individual's job related duties. Such time shall be recorded on the departmental time records as time worked.

4. Travel Reimbursement: The policy and procedure for approval of travel requests and reimbursement of travel expenses incurred in attending conferences and professional meetings is stated in the Lamar University Finance Office Procedures Manual and as directed by the State of Texas.