Familiarize Yourself with Policy 31 - Travel

Please review Policy 31 – University Expenses.

In terms of safety and Security, Policy 31 explicitly states: "It is the responsibility of the traveller and the traveller’s supervisor to ensure that travel destinations are considered safe for university business travel. Given that conditions may change, it is important to monitor travel advisories frequently prior to departure."

Policy 31 also includes guidelines such as:

• Acquiring approval from your supervisor or department/unit
• Costs covered by the University for University-related travel
• Charging travel expenses directly to the University
• Submitting a travel advance and settlement claim form

Other University policies and guidelines that offer relevant information:

• Policy 11: University Risk Management
• Policy 23: Eligibility for Pension and Insured Benefits
• Policy 33: Ethical Behaviour
• Policy 42: Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence
• Policy 58: Accessibility
• Policy 77: Tenure and Promotion of Faculty Members - section on 'Professional Conduct'
• Safety Guidelines for Field Work
• Travel Requirements: Memorandum from the Vice-President, Academic & Provost