Establish an internal practice to provide conference assistance funds to BUFA members within the Faculty of Social Sciences in compliance with Appendix C, BUFA 2023-2026 Collective Agreement.

This practice applies to BUFA members within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

It is the intention of the Faculty of Social Sciences, to establish a Conference Assistance practice and outline criteria for BUFA members who are eligible for assistance. Conference assistance is intended to help defray part of the travel costs associated with presenting a refereed paper or abstract at a recognized conference or meeting.

1. Dean’s BUFA contribution for conference assistance is limited to $900 per budget year (May 1 to Apr 30) per qualifying BUFA member.
2. Conference assistance can be applied against conference registration, return economy airfare, train fare or mileage (at Brock University rate), ground transportation, hotel accommodation and meals (receipts required).
3. Faculty members should submit an on-line Conference Assistance application, to the Dean of Social Sciences at least two weeks prior to the proposed travel date.
4. When a conference assistance on-line form is submitted, the Dean of Social Sciences will notify the applicant by email, as to whether their application has been approved.
5. Travel and Expense reports submitted for SAC approval should include:
   1. The Dean’s email approval for conference assistance, together with all receipts.
   2. Itemization of “Expense Item” in Workday charging:

Program: “BUFA Conference Support – Appendix C”
Cost Centre: “CC2001 Dean of Social Sciences”
Fund: “01 Operating”
Additional Worktag: “Level: Undergraduate”