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Updated PeopleSoft Grants Implementation Information

Prepare for PeopleSoft Down-time… Important due dates for Travel Reimbursements and Pre-trip Payments in December have been posted on the Financial Changes Coming webpage. New training opportunities PIs and Business Officers on Dec 4 & 5 have been posted on the … Continue reading

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Web Travel Application – Trip Tracker Unavailable Friday Afternoon ***Updated***

Update Maintenance is complete and the Web Travel Application – Trip Tracker is now available. The web travel application (Trip Tracker), that is used to book travel will not be available after 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, July 27, in order to perform some … Continue reading

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New Fee Structure approved for Travel Services

Effective July 1, 2011, Travel Services has been authorized to implement a new service fee structure. This new structure supports growing volume for both Travel Accounting and the On-Site agency as well as provides a more equitable distribution of charges … Continue reading

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New Rules: Travel Per Diem and Equipment Leasing

The following two Rules have been approved.  Read below for implementation dates and a brief description of changes.  Please circulate this information to appropriate persons in your area. NOTE: Administrative Rules carry a level of import that requires considering them … Continue reading

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Travel Website facelift provides better directions

Travel Services has implemented several improvements to their website: Click here to see the full size image. We encourage our customers to Ask Us when you have questions or concerns.

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Travel Online Accounting System is Updated

The online Travel Accounting system has been updated with two enhancements: Foreign Wire Prepayment form is now available for use for foreign conference and lodging payments. Each form is updated with new chart field validation tool to help departments choose correct … Continue reading

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Travel Policy Changes Regarding Canada

We have made minor, yet important changes to Travel Policy 3-030.  The content of several sections of the Travel Policy have been out of sync with both the Travel and Auto Rental industries which no longer consider Canada a domestic destination.  Canada … Continue reading

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Travel Planners: Save Time with New Step 2 Enhancements

Attention Travel Planners: Save time by using the newest AirSelect Enhancement.  (see below) After Travel Planners submit a ”Step 1: AirSelect Request” form, they will receive an AirSelect email with up to 30 itinerary options to choose from.  When the traveler makes their flight selection, this AirSelect email … Continue reading

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Travel Training Available Online

Travel Services is excited to announce the release of 8 new training modules for review in preparation of system improvements to be implemented October 26, 2009. We recommend review of these modules prior to implementation, but these modules are available … Continue reading

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Authorizing Employee Travel and Expense Reimbursement Payments Through Direct Deposit

The Direct Deposit (ACH) payment option has been available to University employees since 2005. We recently simplified the rules for authorizing this electronic payment method and revised the form for employee sign up. Employees interested in accelerating their travel and … Continue reading

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