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Timeout SIPA
Timeout SIPA is a program which brings SIPA students and SIPA faculty together outside the classroom for breakfast, lunch or dinner. SIPA believes that faculty/student engagement outside the classroom is not only a vital component of the graduate student experience, but also central to creating and sustaining a dynamic community. With funding from Dean John H. Coatsworth, this initiative has been designed to provide SIPA students and faculty with opportunities to develop and strengthen ties outside the classroom in a less formal, more personal setting.
Funding Criteria:
For students, we hope these sessions inspire spontaneous and free-flowing discussions about their coursework, expectations and questions concerning career choices and professional opportunities. For SIPA faculty, we hope the sessions provide a chance to engage students on topics influential to their teaching, research and matters important to the school.
A maximum of $150 of support is provided for each outing. Students may host once per semester. SIPA faculty may host and participate in student hosted activities as often as they are able. SIPA faculty and administrators may be reimbursed for up to 2 outings per academic year. A minimum of one SIPA faculty member and three students are required for an event to be eligible for funding. A minimum of one SIPA faculty member and three students are required for an event.
Instructions for Reimbursement:
To be reimbursed, you will need to:
1. Complete a Timeout Reimbursement Form
2. Complete a Business Expense Report
3. Original receipt for event
4. Credit or debit card statement, if applicable.
5. Complete a W-9 form (NOTE: You only need to complete this form if you have not been previously reimbursed by the University. Payroll and Business Services are separate offices. For security reasons, please do not fax or email.)
Once approved, the form will be forwarded to the business office for reimbursement.
If you have questions about the Timeout Program, please contact Dean Bruce in the Office of Student Affairs.