Reed College Staff Vollum Funds
Vollum Funds are available each semester for staff members to use for the purpose of facilitating social interactions that are not connected to academic life between students and staff.
For faculty use of Vollum funds, please email Lin Reedijk with your request (submitting the form below is not necessary as it relates to staff use of funds specifically).
Funding may be used for:
- Staff led outings to local plays, movies, or museums.
- Staff organized recreational activities, such as hikes, picnics, or an amusement park.
- Transportation fees for Reed vans, Tri-Met fare, and gas.
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Hosting meals for students off-campus or at someone’s home.
Funding may not be used for:
- Gifts
- Alcoholic beverages
- Student-initiated activities
- Reimbursement of student payment for Vollum Funds interaction
Eligibility & Schedule
Staff members working >.5 FTE are entitled to $100.00 per semester, and staff working <.5 FTE are given $50.00 per semester. Unused funds do not roll over. Staff may also combine their funds with those of other staff members for larger events. If you would like to request additional funding, please contact the Student Life Office at student-life@reed.edu.
The schedule for funding is as follows (receipt dates should fall within these date ranges for reimbursement or charge):
- Fall Semester: September 3, 2024 – December 13, 2024
- Spring Semester: January 27, 2025 – May 30, 2025
If you have any questions about funding, please contact the Student Life Office at student-life@reed.edu.
Reimbursement
We are utilizing a new system for submitting your request for staff Vollum funds use. Please fill out and submit this form for review.
P-card expensed requests should be submitted prior to the reconciliation period for the relevant P-card statement.