Farewell Receptions

When faculty or staff retire or resign from the University or transfer internally to another department, it is a common practice to have farewell receptions for them. The following policy applies when paying for farewell receptions from University funds.

University of Missouri-Columbia Policy On Farewell Receptions

Eligible Faculty and Staff

Full- and part-time employees who retire, resign or transfer internally are eligible, but student employees are not. Divisions/departments may set a minimum number of years of service for resignations and internal transfers (five years if suggested) before University funds will be used.

Required Approvals

Farewell receptions and associated expenses must be approved by the dean, director, or department chair. Receptions for deans, directors, department chairs and above require the approval of the employee's administrative superior [see 2:210 Signature Authority].

Allowable Expenses

Allowable expenses are reasonable expenses for refreshments and for commemorative items.