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8.6.4 Request a Vendor Check Payment for Professional Development Activities

Policy Statement

Employees may attend a professional development activity such as a conference, seminar, workshop, or training if the activity benefits the University of Illinois System, is related to the employee's job, and the unit has funds available. The activity must be authorized by the unit head or delegate before registration.

Try to register using a PCard. If that is not possible, follow this procedure.

Reason for the Policy

To establish the process for requesting a vendor check payment for eligible professional development activities.

Applicability of the Policy

Whenever requesting a vendor, check payment for eligible professional development activities.

Procedure

Before starting the procedure below, determine whether the payee has a Banner vendor number. For step-by-step instructions, consult the Banner Vendor ID and Address Query job aid. If the payee does not have a Banner vendor number, consult 8.5 Vendor Setup and Maintenance.

To request a vendor check payment for professional development activities:

  1. Consult Emburse Enterprise—Submitting Invoices in Emburse Enterprise

Policy Information

  • First Published

    September 2012

  • Last Updated

    June 2026

  • Last Reviewed

    June 2026

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