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Global Engagement

Office of the Provost

Travel and Security: Your Safety and Well-being are Our Priority

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University Faculty and Staff:

We know global situations can change quickly. As such, faculty and staff must make use of all available resources when planning international business travel. It simply makes good sense. Registering with UR’s Office for Global Engagement well prior to departure is a smart start, enabling emergency communications if necessary and ensuring access to all university resources while abroad.

 

Did You Know?

  • All staff traveling internationally on university-sponsored or supported travel are required to register, well in advance of departure.
  • Faculty are strongly encouraged to register to enable a seamless and timely response to all unanticipated or emergent needs.

 

Resources Available through the Office for Global Engagement

  • Assistance with university-sponsored insurance.
    • Expedited action on unexpected quarantine, medivac needs, accidental death, etc. Delays could be costly on numerous levels.
    • Clarification of coverage so you do not purchase unnecessary travel insurance
  • Access to VisaCentral, which will save valuable time and avoid expensive delays in visa processing. Documents will be reviewed and confirmed accurate, complete, and ready for submission.
  • Use of the Worldcue Planner tool, providing updated destination-specific safety and security information
  • Complimentary risk analysis of your itinerary, if requested
  • Downloadable university emergency numbers, straight to your phone’s contacts for 24/7/365 assistance
  • Personal assistance with any incidences provided by World Travel Protection (WTP)
  • Links to a robust list of international travel resources
  • Ongoing risk monitoring by Global Travel Risk Management for the duration of your business trip
  • Peace of mind

Review the full list of resources and begin international business travel registration here.

 

While there is no incremental cost for these services, time and active partnership will be required. If you are considering international business travel this year, meet with Global Travel Risk Management Director Jeffrey Russin and get the registration process underway. Safe travels!

 

STAY TUNED

Global Engagement is also evaluating new tools that can provide even more services and response capacity to our travelers, such as a new app platform enabling timely notifications and improved capacity to alert and interact with travelers during an incident. Watch for further updates!