Announcements

This information supersedes that of April 15, 2003 and is effective as of May 1, 2007.

Dear APU Community,

As the United States continues to face challenges globally, we find ourselves living in an uncertain world, specifically with regard to international travel. APU has been entrusted with an awesome responsibility — safety for the precious lives of students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad on APU business (missions, music, study, teaching, etc.). Additionally, we are called to be faithful stewards of our time and resources. Considering these important issues, along with the U.S. Department of State Current Travel Warnings, the President’s Cabinet has called for all international travel ticket purchases — many of which are nonrefundable — to be pre-approved by our International Travel Committee, co-chaired by Matt Browning and Michael Whyte. This approval for purchase is required for all APU travel to countries outside the United States, with the exception of Canada and Mexico.

The committee will meet on an as needed basis, however, requests will be reviewed and approved/denied weekly. Purchase requests with deadlines for the following week should be sent no later than the prior Thursday at 5 p.m. In addition to initial approval, all travelers must request final approval 72 hours in advance of their departure date. Please submit all approval requests to Jillian Gilbert.

Approvals will be communicated to the originator (budget manager) and the Business Office. Please note that the Business Office will not pay for tickets that have not been approved by this process. In the event that an international trip is not approved, the originator, in consultation with their vice president or provost may bring an appeal to the President’s Cabinet.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and your prayers as we seek to make wise, God-honoring decisions.

For additional information, please contact Jillian Gilbert at (626) 815-2043.

Blessings,
Matt Browning, Ed.D.
Executive Director, International Programs