Dean Witter Fund
The Dean Witter Fund is intended to promote and improve faculty-student interaction in an informal setting. The fund was established by a contribution from Dean Witter, founder of the San Francisco investment firm. Although the funds—subject to stated limitations—may be used to defer the cost of a variety of events, the program is primarily intended to encourage one-to-one or small group interaction. The fund has been used for reimbursement of hosts for events such as meals on campus or at a local restaurant. Questions regarding this application process should be directed to Ellen Yoshimura, Student Affairs, (530) 752-2416.
Please read the following information carefully before applying.
General Guidelines
- Funds are only available fall, winter and spring quarters. No summer sessions funding available.
- Applications must be submitted online at least one week PRIOR to the event at http://studentaffairs.ucdavis.edu/dean_witter_app.cfm
- Funds are to be used for the interaction of undergraduate students and their faculty.
- Funds may be used to defer the cost of a variety of events. They include meals on campus, local restaurants, or informal gatherings. Funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.
- The applicant may be reimbursed within limits set by Campus P&P 330-80, and typically not more than $250.00 per event.
- All requests are subject to approval and must take place outside the regular classroom.
- Student Affairs reserves the right to verify the event with the designated guests.
Applicant Eligibility
- Undergraduate students may apply up to two times per quarter.
- Faculty members and teaching assistants may apply up to three times per quarter, regardless of the number of classes taught. A faculty member must be included in all events, even if hosted by a teaching assistant. Their guests must include undergraduate students enrolled in a class currently being taught, a course number must be provided.
- Students' guests may include faculty, teaching assistants or advisers of a class in which the undergraduate student is currently enrolled. Spouses are no longer allowed.
- All events must include faculty as guests or hosts of the event.
Ineligible Events
Events ineligible for funding include:
- Classroom functions, e.g. lectures, study sessions, group discussion
- Events open to the public
- Departmental events
- Recognition/award events
Reimbursement
- Original itemized receipts must reflect "paid in full" and/or a zero balance due. A complete list of attendees must also be submitted for reimbursement, with the applicant's name and phone number printed legibly on the receipt. Receipts cannot be split between multiple applications. Non-itemized receipts with only a dollar amount will not be accepted. Please remit receipts to the following address: Student Affairs, One Shields Ave., 476 Mrak Hall, University of California, Davis, CA 95616
You must submit your request for reimbursement within 45 days of your event. (Late requests will not be accepted.)
- Reimbursement will be issued after the event and all original itemized receipts have been received by Student Affairs; allow 2-4 weeks for processing. Checks are payable only to the Dean Witter Fund applicant. In order to expedite your reimbursement, we encourage you to sign up for the online direct deposit at the following Web site: https://accounting.ucdavis.edu/DirectDeposit/
Graduate students can obtain details about the Dean Witter Funds at http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/deanwitter.html. Professional school students may inquire about Dean Witter funds through their Dean's Offices.
Apply online: http://studentaffairs.ucdavis.edu/dean_witter_app.cfm
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