Approximately 2,500 Bank Cards issued in 2020 are set to expire and will need to be renewed. The, Bank Card Refresh, ensures continued convenience and security for all users. This page provides all the necessary details and requirements for the renewal process.
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When is an No Bid Justification (NBJ) Required?, A No Bid Justification is needed when the Sourcing Requirements cannot be met for a Purchase. To view the Sourcing Requirements please see the Competitive Procurement Reference Guide ., Exceptions to Competitive Procurement, No Bid Justification (NBJ), & GPOs, Products or Services purchased off a University, State (OSD)/ COMMBUYS , E&I (Educational & Institutional Cooperative Purchasing) or MHEC (Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium) contract Purchases of materials, goods, commodities, leases (including equipment or real property), or licenses (including software or real property) less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in value.…, No Bid Justification (NBJ) , (formerly sole source): For UMB and UMass Amherst Campuses, can also be used for select departments in other campuses whose requisitions do not originate in BuyWays., New No Bid Justification (NBJ) DocuSign form Campus specific requirements: DocuSign NBJ Requirements and Process (General) DocuSign NBJ Requirements and Process (Amherst)
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University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees Committee Assignments (As of April 21, 2026)
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Obtain Pre-Travel Authorization (also known as Prior Approval):, University Travelers must obtain prior approval/pre-travel authorization in Concur prior to booking travel. Please see the Before Booking Travel (Pre-Travel Authorization ) section for additional information., Book Travel Arrangements:, University Travelers can book their travel after pre-travel authorization is obtained. University travelers are encouraged to book travel through Concur. See below for additional information., Register Travel:, University Travelers must register travel once travel is booked. See the Travel Registration section for additional information. Travelers are also encouraged to visit Before Departure to obtain information on university travel insurance, how to receive emergency alerts while traveling, and information on travel using your Bank Card.
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These Knowledge Articles are available in the Travel & Expense Knowledge Base along with many Concur Travel and Expense FAQs. We recommend utilizing the Knowledge Articles for most recent information. UMass uses SAP Concur to manage business and travel expenses. Within the, Concur Expense, application, bank card transactions and out-of-pocket purchases can be submitted with receipts for reimbursement through an expense report. The, Concur Request, application allows users to submit requests for Pre-Travel Authorization as well as Prior-Approval and Expense Exceptions for items out-of-policy.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued interim guidance for employers in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition, the Baker Administration has issued guidelines for state employees on this matter. The purpose of the document is to provide UMass President’s Office employees with guidance that is consistent with these guidelines. This guidance…, Notification, Documentation and Return to Work, Employees who are absent from work because they meet one or more of the criteria above should follow their existing department notification process, and they should contact Jacquie Kittler, Director of Employee & Labor Relations, at jkittler@umassp.edu or at 774-455-7559. In addition, they should contact Jacquie Kittler to coordinate the terms of their return to work. Consistent with CDC…, Use of Paid Leave, Employees can use available paid leave (including sick, vacation and personal leave) if they are absent from work for one of the reasons above. Employees who do not have sufficient paid leave to cover their absence should contact Jacquie Kittler at jkittler@umassp.edu or 774-455-7559. If an employee is fit to perform work, but unable to report to work because they have self-quarantined from…, Work from Home, The President’s Office is exploring options to increase the number of employees who may work from home. At this time, existing work from home agreements should continue in their current form. However, supervisors should work with employees, who currently do not work from home, to develop work from home options that could be implemented in the event we need to expand the number of employees who…, Employees with Symptoms, If an employee is concerned that a co-worker may pose a health risk to others, please contact Jacquie Kittler at jkittler@umassp.edu or at 774-455-7559. We ask that any decision to send an employee home from work, or restrict an employee from the workplace, be made in conjunction with Human Resources on a case-by-case, fact-specific basis., Work Related Travel, All international and out-of-state University-related travel for President’s Office employees has been cancelled., Personal Travel, The President’s Office strongly discourages employees from traveling internationally at this time. Employees who choose to engage in personal travel should review the “Traveler’s Health Notices” that can be found at CDC Travel page . Employees should be advised that travel to certain locations may result in the need for the employee to self-quarantine upon his/her return in accordance with CDC…, Conference and Large Gatherings and In-Person Meetings, Employees may not attend external work-related conferences, seminars or events in person. Alternatively, employees are encouraged to participate remotely. Regular internal business shall continue. However, meeting organizers are encouraged to utilize alternatives like conference calls, Zoom, WebEx and other group communication tools. Additionally, employees may not host in-person meetings,…, Interviews for Employment, Interviews with candidates for employment should be conducted remotely or rescheduled., Employees with Increased Risk, Older adults and individuals with serious chronic medical conditions are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill should they contract COVID-19. Employees in these risk groups are encouraged to talk with their supervisors to review possible alternative work assignments which may include working from home. These employees may also contact Katie Temple, the Senior Benefits Generalist for the…, Bias in the workplace, Employees are reminded to be mindful of projecting their anxiety about COVID-19 onto people from specific races and ethnicities. Stigma directed towards any group regarding the virus is contrary to the facts and runs counter to the values of our University and is not to be tolerated., Additional information, Employees with specific questions regarding COVID-19, including its symptoms, spread, prevention and treatment can be found with the CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health at the links below. CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Page Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Jacquie…
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