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Travel Policy

Outreach Programs has adopted a new travel policy for instructors teaching off-campus courses and workshops. Please refer to JMU Financial Procedures Policy # 4215 at www.jmu.edu/finprocedures/ for the current pre-authorization requirements on travel. Outreach Programs policies comply with the travel policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia for state employees. For details on reimbursement limits per course based on enrollment numbers, please refer to the Outreach Programs Credit Course Delivery Policies.

1. All travel request forms must be completed accurately and neatly.

2. The following information must be included on the Travel Expense Reimbursement Voucher:
    a.      Name and address of traveler
    b.      Social security number
    c.      Departure date
    d.      Departure time
    e.      Departure location
    f.      Destination
    g.      Return time
    h.      Return location
    i.      Miles traveled
    j.      Purpose of trip
    k. Name of parking and /or toll facility

3. Maximum travel reimbursement is $500 (including overtime meals) for a 3-credit course that meets the minimum enrollment numbers as stated in the Outreach Programs Credit Course Delivery Policies.

4. Travel Expense Reimbursement Vouchers must be submitted to the Outreach Programs within 10 business days of the last date of travel. Failure to submit reimbursement vouchers within this timeframe will result in non-payment of travel expenses from Outreach Programs.

5. Overtime meals (as defined on the Travel Expense Reimbursement Voucher) will be reimbursed up to $10 if accompanied by original itemized receipts.

6. Receipts are required for parking and tolls.

7. Questions about this travel policy should be addressed to:
James Madison University
Outreach Programs
3185 Memorial Hall, 395 South High Street
ph 540-568-4253
fax 540-568-4252

Links to travel forms are found on the Finance website at the following link: http://www.jmu.edu/finprocedures/1000/1020.shtml
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   Last Modified: 7/23/2008