5.16 Funds for the Entertainment of Students

Before each fall semester, the Office of the Dean of Students announces that funds are available for faculty members for hosting advisees and students. The funds are made available through the unrestricted University endowment.

The amount of reimbursement per event, the types of events which qualify for reimbursement, and the number of classes or subgroups of students which may be so entertained are explained in the announcement. The program applies to the regular academic session and not to the summer session.

Reimbursements should be obtained during the semester in which the expenses were incurred and should cover only attendance at University-sponsored plays or music performances and/or entertainment at faculty residences. Faculty at the rank of assistant professor or higher qualify for the reimbursement. Alcohol should not be provided at events attended by persons under the age of 21, therefore, reimbursement requests for purchases of alcohol served at social events for students of undergraduate courses will not be accepted.

Reimbursement forms are available in academic department offices. Upon request, the Office of the Dean of Students also will provide the reimbursement forms.