1. The account of each eligible faculty member is credited annually. The account of returning faculty is accumulated at the beginning of each fiscal year (June 1) to the maximum allowed. The initial account for a new faculty member is credited at the beginning of the academic year (by September 1).

2. The amount available for each faculty member's use and the maximum accumulation will be set annually by the administration as part of the budget process.

3. Funds from each individual's account may be used for travel costs to attend regional, national, or international professional meetings and for other professional expenditures (memberships, subscriptions, workshops, etc.) deemed appropriate by the faculty member in consultation with the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  Actual expenditures for travel, housing, meals, and conference registration fees are all eligible.

4. Requests for individual professional development funds should be turned in on a travel reimbursement form to Academic Affairs and must provide a complete accounting of expenses, including receipts for transportation or mileage calculations, as well as receipts for housing, meals, registration fees, and miscellaneous expenses. Receipts for ground transportation to and from airports (taxi cabs and limousines) are to be secured to insure reimbursement.

5. Funds normally are not drawn in advance or in anticipation of future allotments. Reimbursement for actual expenditures are made within the limits of the balance already accumulated in each faculty member's account.

1. Reimbursement for travel may never exceed the cost of one round-trip economy or coach air fare per trip, if such is available.

2. Faculty members using their own automobiles are responsible for their own insurance and operating expenses. The reimbursement rate will be determined by the administration and will be announced each year. No more than one occupant of each car may claim reimbursement for mileage. Reimbursement is not allowed for private travel to and from one's residence to Nebraska Wesleyan University.

3. Actual expenditures for meals and motel or hotel accommodations are allowed when certified by receipt. Faculty members are urged to request faculty discounts, which are available at most motels and hotels.

4. Reasonable tips are permitted (15 percent) and each tip should be itemized when reporting expenses.

5. Charges for personal laundry, dry cleaning, and other personal items will not be allowed.

6. If economy to Nebraska Wesleyan University may result, these restrictions may be negotiated. Travel Expense sheets are provided by the Business Office to assist faculty members in keeping accurate records of expenses when traveling.