On December 3rd, colleagues from across the University of Massachusetts gathered to honor the outstanding career of Carol Dugard, who retired after 26 years of dedicated service. The celebration was a testament to Carol’s lasting impact on the institution, bringing together representatives from the President’s Office, Administration & Finance, and each campus to share their reflections and…, Below are photos from the celebration,
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Before booking travel, please review the UMass BTE policy and standards, and the cancellation terms of your chosen vendor., In today's environment, where unexpected changes and disruptions may occur, it's especially important to understand the cancellation policies associated with your bookings. Charges resulting from cancellations due to personal reasons are not reimbursable. , A note on rental accommodations (e.g. VRBO or Airbnb)., Travelers may stay in rental accommodations if the total cost is equal to or less than that of a standard, single-occupancy hotel room. When selecting this option, travelers must provide documentation showing the cost comparison. Be aware that these accommodations are typically non-refundable, non-transferable, and may not offer credits for future travel.
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Did you know that at the end of each semester, a student employee's record are updated, and if their contract has expired, their Concur access is automatically removed? Without proactive guidance, students may be unsure on how to handle pre-travel authorization or reimbursements. Your help is essential to avoid confusion and delays. , How You Can Help, If a student is traveling this summer or needs to submit reimbursements for academic reasons, please make sure they understand the following: Student Travel Pre-Authorization: If the student employee is traveling over the summer for academic reasons, their pre-travel authorization must be completed under one of their campus approved student request policies available in Concur Request. In most…
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As a reminder, the travel registration email address has been changed to UMass.TravelRegistration@healix.com . If you sent an itinerary to the previous email address, it will still be received by Healix. Be assured that any communications sent to the previous email address, UMass.trips@healix.com, will still be received and processed to ensure a smooth transition. Additional information on travel…
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At the start of the school year, there are many new and returning employees and students in the UMass System. Access to Concur for employees, graduate students, and student employees is contingent on possessing an active Human Resources record. Please be patient in allowing for access as it can take time for HR to process changes and updates. If you are traveling within the next 3 weeks and need…
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UMass encourages the use of Concur for booking business trips. Below are the main advantages of using the Concur Travel portal: Policy Compliance and Assistance: The Concur Travel booking portal advises you what is within UMass policy. Travel registration is automatically completed for you. Booked travel confirmations and information is easily accessible in Concur. When traveling, CTP offers 24…
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Pay Period: Sunday, December 14, 2025 through Saturday, December 27, 2025
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Pay Period: Sunday, December 28, 2025 through Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Pay Period: Sunday, January 11, 2026 through Saturday, January 24, 2026
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