CCAC - International Travel Procedures
Purpose These procedures are a resource guide to assist faculty, students and staff in the review and approval requirements and in the planning and preparing for health and safety issues that may arise in the context of faculty, students and staff participating in international travel. While the information in these procedures covers many different areas, the procedures are not comprehensive and do not cover all circumstances. The procedures are intended to prompt trip supervisors to be prepared to maintain the health and safety of those participating in international travel and to assess and mitigate the potential risks. Since responsible and accountable planning and preparation are the foundation of successful international travel, all partaking in an international trip are required to follow these procedures. Written approval for all international travel must be obtained from the College President prior to the commitment of any college resources and prior to offering such travel to any faculty, students or staff. Trip supervisors are expected to seek guidance and input from the Director of Risk Management when envisioning and planning the logistics of an international trip. Scope Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) recognizes the need, on occasion, for international travel and is aware that such travel may pose significant safety risks. The International Travel Procedures are applicable to all faculty, students and staff of CCAC. Statement CCAC recognizes the risks associated with international travel. Therefore, travel must be authorized and have adequate insurance coverage. CCAC has the right to deny or cancel previously approved college- sponsored travel due to substantial travel risk; see the U.S.
Department of State’s International Travel Alerts and Warnings at travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html . International Travel Defined
International travel is classified as any travel that takes part outside of the fifty states of the United States of America. Trips to Puerto Rico and U.S. territories are considered international trips that are subject to these procedures.
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