Request for Faculty Travel and Conference Funds

The Ohio State University Libraries

COMMITTEE ON FACULTY BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUEST FOR FACULTY TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE FUNDS

Instructions: Complete this form BEFORE traveling to a conference or other professional meeting. Provide as accurate an estimate of expenses as possible. For per diem rates, consult the OSU Travel Office Website. Include the URL for supporting documentation for the level of travel support you are requesting, such as a conference program announcement or list of committee members.

CFBPR allocates funds following the Guidelines for the Allocation of Travel Funds, and the policies of the OSU Travel Office. Funds will also be allocated in accordance with the individual's annual funding limit. After submitting your request, you will receive an email from the CFBPR Travel Coordinator, indicating whether the request was approved and what amount. A copy of this email along with a signed copy of the University's Travel Request Form must then be submitted to the Libraries' Business Office. All forms must be submitted at least 3 WEEKS BEFORE DEPARTURE. Faculty requesting prepayment must submit both forms at least 4 weeks before departure.

The Travel Coordinator reserves the right to request additional documentation supporting your reason for travel. The Travel Coordinator also reserves the right to refuse a travel request if he or she feels it is an innappropriate use of faculty travel funds. Refused requests may be appealed in writing to the Chair of the CFBPR committee.

Today's Date:

Name:
Position:
E-Mail: Phone Number:

Conference:
Location:
Dates:

Estimated Expenses (Please round to the nearest dollar):

Round trip fare: $
Personal car: Mileage miles X current mileage rate per mile OR Rental Car: $
Other Transportation (taxi, bus, etc.): $

Registration fee: $

Lodging: $

Meals: $

Total: $

Reason for Travel (Choose one):

- Presenting paper/poster
- Panel member
- Moderating a discussion
- Elected/appointed officer
- Committee chair
- Committee member
- Untenured librarian
- Professional enhancement only
- Other

Cut/paste URL(s) for supporting documentation:

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