Finance and Administration News
New Courses Available in Professional Development Pathways Program
Booking Individual Travel and Travel Policy and Procedures are the latest additions to the Professional Development Pathways (PDP).
Travel Services program launches on April 1
As of 8:00 AM on Monday, April 1, Christopherson Business Travel (CBT) is the University’s preferred travel management company. This change comes with an updated travel policy, detailed individual travel and group travel procedures and an improved booking experience in Concur.
Concur Expense Reporting Course Available
This course provides an overview for navigating and using Concur including setting up and managing the user profile, setting Delegates and Proxies, alerts and itineraries, creating reports, costing, per diems, and an overview of the Approver structure.
Support resources and payment options for the University's new travel provider
The University’s upcoming travel program will launch on April 1, 2019 and will include a partnership with Christopherson Business Travel (CBT), an updated travel policy and procedures, improved booking experience in Concur and will be supported by a University travel manager. On April 1, University travel (including hotels, airfare and rental cars) should be booked through Concur or by calling a CBT agent directly. To assist with this change, there are a number of support resources available.
Travel guidance due to Federal Aviation Administration Grounding of 737 MAX Aircraft
As you may have heard, President Trump has ordered a temporary ground stop of Boeing 737 800/900 MAX series of aircraft for all airlines in the USA. The OHIO Travel Department received a report that lists all tickets for travelers that booked through Southwest and American Airlines through Altour and will be sending information directly to those impacted travelers with guidance.
How to prepare for the transition to the University's new travel provider
The University’s upcoming travel program is aimed at delivering clear processes, improved services to travelers, and providing access to discounts that save the University money by partnering with Christopherson Business Travel (CBT). This program will launch on April 1, 2019.
Sponsor Equipment
Ohio University occasionally purchases equipment with sponsored agreements or contracts. In some cases, the equipment ownership remains with the sponsor. Equipment that is vested with the sponsor (per sponsor guidelines) and in the permanent possession of Ohio University must be tracked as sponsor equipment.