THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE
                  POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

	                                  No.       	7     
        	                          Date     	11-1-88    
                	                  Page       	of   1   
                        	          Approved 	WHP    

Subject: Travel and Subsistence Expenses for Prospective Professional Hires

1.0 PURPOSE.  To define the policy, limits and approvals required for expenses associated with
    recruiting prospective professional hires.
 
2.0 DEFINITIONS.

 2.1     Professional Hire.  Individual recruited to fill the following types of positions:

    a) Faculty Positions
    b) EPA Administrative Positions
    c) SPA Department Head Level (or nondepartment head Grade 70 and higher)
    
 2.2     Subsistence Expenses.  Costs associated with lodging and meals.
    
3.0 POLICY.  Payment of travel expenses and subsistence for prospective employees coming to
    UNCA for employment interviews are subject to the following conditions:

 3.1     Position to be filled must be a professional level position per the terms listed above.

 3.2     Reimbursements will not exceed either actual costs or the maximum in-state subsistence
         allowance, whichever is less, for a period of time not to exceed three (3)  days.

 3.3     No reimbursement for expenses of the families is authorized.

 3.4     Advance authorization of costs must be secured by the appropriate vice chancellor prior
         to the on-campus visit.

 3.5     State funds may not be used for costs associated with food and beverage expenses for
         UNCA employees at conferences/interviews over meals.

4.0 EXCEPTIONS.  Exceptions to any facets of this policy must be approved by the appropriate
    vice chancellor and the Vice Chancellor for Financial Affairs.  No exceptions will be granted
    for meal allowances in excess of the State authorized maximums.