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Summary: If you belong to, or need to become a member of a professional organization, read the guidelines below to see if UCSD will pay for the membership.
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Overview: UCSD employees often join organizations that promote the advancement of education and research, enhance their professional standing, and facilitate community relations.
If you belong to, or need to join, such an organization, UCSD may cover the cost of the membership if your request meets most or all of the guidelines below.
- Business purpose: The membership must be primarily for business purposes and should contribute to UCSD's function of teaching, research, patient care, or public service.
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Worthwhile cost: The cost of the membership should result in worthwhile benefits to UCSD.
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Membership for periodicals: If you are joining an organization primarily to obtain its publications, first check to see if the periodicals are available in your department.
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Departmental memberships: When possible, request a departmental membership instead of a personal membership.
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Institutional memberships: Some memberships may be more appropriate for UCSD as a whole, rather than at a departmental or personal level.
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Membership in local organizations: Weigh the cost of the membership with its potential to achieve positive community relations.
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Membership policies: University funds can't be used to pay membership fees or dues to organizations with legally impermissible, arbitrary, or discriminatory membership policies.
To request reimbursement or payment for a particular type of membership, please see:
For more information on memberships, contact Robin Posner, (858) 534-0859.
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Notice: UCSD membership policy is derived from
UC Policy and Regulations. Published policy is decisive as it has been adapted to UCSD's organization, delegation of authority, terminology, and chart of accounts.
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