From time to time, a department chair, program director or dean may wish to entertain faculty/staff as part of a faculty development effort or other authorized academic program initiative. For reimbursement of expenses for such purposes, the Vice President for Academic Affairs must first approve the activity along with the budget for the event. Approval of expenses will be contingent on available resources. Such events should be held on campus and food should be provided through Aramark Dining Services, when practical.  In no situation will reimbursement be approved for alcohol.