Benefits to UW Examples

The business purpose, which is defined as one that supports or advances the goals, objectives, and mission of the university, adequately describes the expense as a necessary, reasonable, and appropriate business expense for the university. All expense reimbursements must include a university business purpose. - Policy UW-3024

Here are a few points when considering how a purchase benefits UW. Try to adjust these examples to better fit your specific purchase. If you have questions or need help, feel free to email Desi Gargano at desi.gargano@wisc.edu

Research

• It will help generate new research which directly benefits UW.
• It is necessary for completing (insert title of research project).

Events

• It is for an event where _____ will be attending to discuss the topic of ____________ on ____ day. The event will (help educate attendees) OR (provide opportunities for collaboration among attendees) OR (support the WI Idea by sharing knowledge with the community).
• Memberships or Registrations
• It provides me with networking opportunities with peers from other institutions, fostering collaborations that can lead to joint research projects, publications, and broader academic exposure.
• The purpose of attending this conference is to discover potential collaboration opportunities with other scholars and to stay up to date on research best practices, which strengthens UW's presence in the academic sphere.

Education or Professional Development

• This is related to an educational opportunity for students, which benefits UW by facilitating learning and increasing academic enrichment.
• It is helping me improve my course curriculum, fostering new ideas and keeping the material relevant and applicable to the field.
• This will enrich students' academic involvement and better prepare them for entering the workforce, making UW more competitive with other universities.
• It is related to professional development which helps me stay at the forefront of my field.

General

• It improves UW’s profile, making us more competitive among other departments and universities.
• It improves my work capabilities in order to succeed at my job
• It assists doing things efficiently