Travel Requests and Reimbursements

POLICY STATEMENT:
Maine College of Health Professions is committed to supporting professional growth and development. Travel to conferences is one important element of that growth.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY:
The President, Vice Presidents, Deans are responsible for assuring that within their division:

1. Proper authorization for travel is obtained before any commitments are made, including ensuring the availability of sufficient budgeted funds with the VP of Finance.
2. There is a potential benefit to MCHP
3. All other more cost-effective alternative were reviewed (such as teleconferencing)
4. All expenditures follow the guidelines herein this policy

FACULTY AND STAFF RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Travelers follow all Central Maine Healthcare travel policies and procedures
2. All expenditures are reasonable and have a legitimate business purpose
3. All expenditures are supported by adequate documentation summarized on the travel reimbursement form.
4. Travelers and approvers will be held accountable for adherence and subject to financial audit

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT:

Faculty and Staff are reimbursed according to the guidelines of Central Maine Healthcare for travel expenses.

Approved:______________________________________________________________________
Monika Bissell, DBA
President