Start-up Expenses

Start-up packages for most College of Education new hires are standard at $5,000. There are occasions where specialized equipment is requested and approved in an offer letter. These will be expended as awarded according to the offer letter. These funds will be transferred to the department’s account via budget transfer in the FY they should be expended. An allocation will be set-up to track these separately on your state spreadsheet. Be sure to post start-up costs to this allocation.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the departmental business managers to be certain that these purchases are made or funds encumbered on purchase orders prior to the FY cutoffs or the funds would be lost. For a standard start-up, funds are provided to purchase items the new faculty needs in order to fund their research and instructional needs. Below is a list of acceptable and unacceptable purchases made with these funds:

Acceptable:

• Computer equipment to furnish office (e.g., PC, laptop, cables, printer)
• Software or specialized supplies needed for their research field
• Office supplies not available in department stock
• Office chair (no other furniture unless prior approval from Dean’s Office)

Unacceptable (unless otherwise specified in offer letter):

• Furniture
• Travel
• Gas
• Relocation expenses