26.3 Attendance at Non-Credit Conferences, Workshops, and Online Learning That Are Not Work Related

(Amended 8/13; 7/17; 8/7/24)

University staff may participate in non-credit professional development opportunities such as conferences, short courses, or workshops that are not work related if such participation will contribute to their overall educational and professional development. Such offerings may be provided on or off campus. The following guidelines apply:

  1. Participation in the offering does not interfere with the performance of regular duties.
  2. If offerings occur during regular work hours, a supervisor's approval may be needed.