relating to verbal and non-verbal communication. Encourage all participants to wear culturally appropriate clothing and abide by cultural norms in the region. I. Advise participants to take precautions to avoid and/or minimize the risk of transmission of sexually-transmitted diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “the risk of HIV infection for international travelers is generally low and because HIV infection and AIDS are distributed globally, the risk for international travelers is determined less by geographic destination and more by behaviors that put them at risk for becoming infected, such as sexual and drug-using behaviors.” Encourage participants to be cautious with non-medical procedures, such as tattooing or piercing that would require needles. Encourage participants to be mindful of situations where there would be contact with blood or needles in health care settings, such as blood transfusions or insulin injections. Transportation and Accommodations The trip supervisor should be prepared to arrange for transportation by College vehicle(s), rental vehicle(s), chartered service, regularly scheduled transportation service, and/or air or train. All College purchasing procedures apply when procuring commercial transportation. Employees are prohibited from transporting students in their personal vehicles. The following rules apply: 1. College Vehicles—Only College employees that are on the CCAC authorized driver’s list are permitted to drive College vehicles. (Refer to the College Vehicle Usage Procedures for permissible use of college vehicles.) 2. Rental Vehicles—Only College employees may drive rental vehicles; all terms of the rental contract must be complied with. The College prohibits departments or employees from renting 15 passenger vans on or for College business. 3. Contract Bus Service—Adequate insurance coverage for personal injury and property damage must be provided by the bus company. 4. Regularly Scheduled Carriers—Regular scheduled transportation service providers (e.g., Greyhound, Amtrak) may be utilized for transportation. 5. Air Travel—The trip supervisor will be responsible for making arrangements per the guidelines set forth in this document. • Any use of a College vehicle for transportation must adhere to the procedures set forth in the Vehicle Usage Procedures . If travel is within the area established in the Vehicle Usage Procedures , the supervisor is responsible for completing a vehicle usage form and submitting it to the Office of Student Life.
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