Also see: Attendance at Professional Meetings, Seminars and Conferences

Policy
University of Missouri supports the participation of Regional Specialists as presenters at professional conferences and seminars as follows:

1. Official leave may be granted for Regional Specialists to present at professional conferences or seminars.
2. The Regional Specialist must be a keynote speaker or presenting at a substantive level. Workshop, paper or poster presentations will be considered.
3. The amount of official leave allowable is the number of days of the meeting and one day’s travel time before and after.
4. Reimbursement is provided for reasonable and necessary expenses within University travel regulations. The maximum amount is $400.

Applications must be submitted to the Regional Director at least three months before the beginning date of the meeting.

Continuation of funding described in this policy is dependent upon the availability of travel and faculty development funds.

Procedure

1. Regional Specialists submit the Application to Present at Professional Society Meeting, Professional Conference or Seminar to their Regional Director for approval.
2. Regional Director signs, approves and notifies the faculty member of application approval.
3. Regional Director’s office records information on tracking spreadsheet and retains the official copy of the approved application.
4. Faculty members submit travel vouchers to Regional Director who forwards voucher to Administrative Management.
5. Administrative Management verifies eligibility and processes voucher for reimbursement.

Application to Present at Professional Society Meeting, Professional Conference or Seminar

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