Item Description Principle 10 Academic and Research Programming and Community Engagement – Ensuring Sustainability is part of Academic and Research programming and part of community engagement efforts. Goal 10.1 Comprehensively integrate sustainability and climate neutrality into the core academic curriculum and research programs to create a means to enable students to enable students to use…, Define the goal issue and provide background info to understand the goal in lay terms., This is in concert with the mission of the University “to provide an affordable and accessible education of high quality and to conduct programs of research and public service that advance knowledge and improve the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation and the world.” Currently, the University offers a range of academic offering and research opportunities that provide students with…, Why is this goal important to highlight?, This directly aligns with a major part of the University’s mission to “advance knowledge and improve the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation and the world.” As an institution of higher education the University is positioned to train and educate future leaders, scholars, workers, and professionals to understand and address climate change and sustainability challenges. Moreover, the…, Where does the University/campuses currently stand in meeting this goal?, This goal has been addressed on a campus-by-campus level and the robustness of the integration of sustainability into academic programs on each campus varies widely across the University., Are there other groups/departments who will be critical in meeting this goal?, There is a wide range of stakeholders involved in achieving this goal such as Chancellors and Vice Chancellors; Provosts; Deans and Associate Deans; Department Chairs; Faculty Senates on each campus; centers or faculty organizations focused on climate change and sustainability challenges, like the Climate Change Initiative at UMass Lowell; and students., What has been done in the past to advance towards this goal?, At this time, each campus has been undertaking the work of evaluating where general education requirements are to the identified goal and exploring the feasibility of integrating sustainability topics on a department-by-department basis., What does the University/campus need to do in order to reach this goal?, Evaluate where general education requirements currently align to sustainability topics and determine the best practices to integrate key topics related to sustainability into student learning outcomes.
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Doc. T22-066, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 12, 2023, Purpose, The Policy provides systemwide uniformity for addressing safety, security, and compliance during University Travel (as defined below). It also establishes additional requirements for travel to high-risk destinations. This Policy applies to all University Travel and all University Travelers as defined in this policy, regardless of funding source., Introduction, The University of Massachusetts (UMass or University) recognizes the import and necessity of travel for educational, research and business purposes in furtherance of the University’s mission. In supporting these opportunities, the University must manage the associated travel risks and liabilities while promoting the health, safety, and security of all members of the UMass community. The…, I. Definitions, Approver: Duly Authorized university representative with authority to approve travel for budgetary and programmatic purposes. Campus: Individual academic institution of the University of Massachusetts system (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, Chan Medical School). For purposes of this policy, the President’s Office is also considered to be a campus component. Campus Travel Risk Review Committee…, II. Policy, Prior Approval: All University Travelers must obtain budgetary, programmatic and, as necessary, risk approvals for University Travel prior to departure. Registration of Travel: All University Travelers must register University Travel in the University Travel Registry and obtain associated approvals prior to departure. Travel Expenses: The Business and Travel Expense Policy (T92-031, Appendix C)…, III. Responsibilities, Each campus is responsible for designating responsibility for compliance with this Policy and applicable state and federal law. Each campus is responsible for designating responsibility for compliance oversight of the U.S. export control and economic sanctions requirements for the University. The Travel Risk Management Advisory Committee (TARMAC) is responsible for designating, monitoring, and…, IV. Standards, The President, in consultation with the Chancellors and the Vice President for Administration & Finance and Chancellors, will issue administrative standards to implement this policy., V. Related Policies, Business and Travel Expense Policy Doc. T92-031, Appendix C, as amended.
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These presidential administrative standards (“Standards”) pertain to the University of Massachusetts Travel Policy (Doc. T-22-066) (the “Policy”). In accordance with the Policy, these Standards apply to travel by a duly authorized University of Massachusetts employee, student, Trustee, or associate traveling on university business regardless of the source of funds.
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These Standards provide guidance on the implementation of the University Travel Policy ("Travel Policy”), established pursuant to the authority granted in M.G.L. c. 75, § 32 to: set requirements and expectations for University Travel; provide systemwide uniformity for addressing safety, security, and compliance during University Travel; set forth approval requirements for domestic and…, A. Applicability, The Travel Policy and these Standards apply to all University Travel and all University Travelers as defined in the Policy, regardless of funding source., B. Definitions, Approver: Duly Authorized university representative with authority to approve travel for budgetary and programmatic purposes. Campus: Individual academic institution of the University of Massachusetts system (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, Chan Medical School). For purposes of the Policy, the President’s Office is also considered to be a campus component. Campus Travel Risk Review Committee…
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Travelers must obtain budgetary, programmatic and risk (see Sections 1.09, 1.10, 1.11) approval prior to departure and in accordance with the timeframes set by their respective campus. Campuses may grant an exception to compliance with their respective timeframes. Campuses have the discretion to grant blanket approvals to Travelers for domestic University Travel.
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Registration of University Travel not only makes it possible to deliver destination-specific travel advice, but also assists the University in identifying and supporting Travelers potentially impacted by itinerary-specific threats and/or compliance requirements and in providing, as appropriate, assistance in response to events that might present health, safety and security risks to Travelers.…
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Travel expenses are governed by the Business and Travel Expense Policy (T92-031, Appendix C) and associated Standards. Travelers must abide by the Business and Travel Expense Policy and associated Standards for allowability of travel expenses and reimbursement of travel expenses.
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Travelers must abide by the Business and Travel Expense Policy and associated Standards for allowability of travel expenses and reimbursement of travel expenses: The risk associated with the Travel, despite mitigation measures, poses an unacceptable risk to health, safety, or well-being of the Traveler or The risk associated with the Travel, despite mitigation measures, poses an unacceptable…
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In accordance with M.G.L. c. 75, § 32, the University has the authority to require a Traveler to leave or evacuate a given location in the event of a voluntary or mandatory evacuation order by the U.S. Government or when, in its sole judgement and discretion, the University determines continued presence in that location may seriously endanger health, safety or well-being of University Travelers…
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