Reminder: Global Travel Safety & Security Requirements for International Travel
As Florida Atlantic University continues to expand its global engagement, faculty and staff are reminded that all University-Related Travel Abroad must comply with the University’s Global Travel Safety and Security Policy (3.4.2). These requirements help ensure traveler safety, institutional compliance, and the University’s ability to support travelers before, during, and after international travel.
What’s New?
With the University’s transition to a new workday process, all international travel begins with the submission of a Spend Authorization through Workday. The Spend Authorization serves as a critical component of the University’s travel review and registration process and must be approved prior to travel.
Travelers should plan accordingly and submit requests well in advance of departure. Under University policy, all international travel requests must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the proposed departure date to allow sufficient time for required reviews, risk assessments, and approvals.
What Travel Requires Review?
The policy applies to all University-Related Travel Abroad, including travel for:

• Conferences, meetings, and professional development
• Research and fieldwork
• Instructional and academic activities
• International collaborations and site visits
• Student-related programs and activities
• Other travel conducted on behalf of or affiliated with the University

The policy applies regardless of the funding source.
Traveler Responsibilities
Before departure, travelers are responsible for:

• Submitting and obtaining approval for a Workday Spend Authorization
• Completing the Global Travel Liability Waiver
• Enrolling in CISI insurance
• Enrolling in the U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
• Completing any required safety, security, compliance, or destination-specific briefings
• Complying with University information security and export control requirements when traveling with University devices, data, or other University Assets

High-Risk Destinations
Additional review is required for travel to:

• U.S. Department of State Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) destinations
• U.S. Department of State Level 4 (“Do Not Travel”) destinations
• Foreign Countries of Concern (FCOC) as defined by Florida law and University policy

Travel to these destinations may require review by the Global Travel Safety and Security Committee (GTSSC), additional documentation, and higher-level institutional approval.
Why Registration Matters
Maintaining accurate travel information allows the University to:

• Provide timely safety and security information
• Monitor emerging global risks
• Communicate with travelers during emergencies
• Coordinate assistance and support when needed
• Meet state and regulatory reporting requirements

International conditions can change rapidly. Accurate travel registration ensures the University can fulfill its duty of care and effectively support members of the University community abroad.
For questions regarding international travel requirements, spend authorizations, travel reviews, or destination-specific concerns, please contact Jacob Borenstein: yborenstein@fau.edu- 561-759-9980 or visit https://www.fau.edu/global-travel/travel-policy/employee/

A new policy is now available on our policy hosting platform: Policy 10.17: Recordings of Meetings.

This policy outlines when and how meetings may be recorded along with other important requirements. Please review the policy and familiarize yourself with these expectations. You can access all policies at any time by selecting the “University Policies” link on FAU’s policy site. Learn more here. 

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We’d love your input as we plan the upcoming year’s health and wellness initiatives for our campus community! Your feedback will help us design events, activities, and resources that best support the well-being of our faculty and staff.

Please take a moment to complete our short Health & Wellness Interest Survey by clicking the link below:

Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLSEBlZezHrUo5vOB0BPgZ09yc-W-l9oCaALduD43NyzJGzw/viewform?usp=dialog

Your responses will be kept anonymous, and the survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Your voice matters — thank you for helping us create meaningful wellness opportunities for our FAU community!

Sincerely,

Florida Atlantic University Health & Wellness Committee Division of Student Affairs

Campus Recreation is committed to finding new ways to support our students, faculty, and staff populations. Florida Atlantic Campus Recreation Sport Programs would like to cordially invite you to participate in our new Faculty/Staff Sports League Initiative. This program begins with a Faculty/Staff Softball League during the Summer 2025 season. Registration is free and open to all current Florida Atlantic staff members. 

Softball league will consist of a 3-week regular season and a 3-week playoff period. There will be a week-break during the regular season to accommodate summer holidays, and potential reschedule options are available for teams with busy schedules. 

The season will begin on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and all games will be played at Henderson Field, next to AD Henderson School. All game equipment will be provided. 

Please use the link below to register your team or email imsports@fau.edu with your department name and we can make the team for you.
Intramural Sports Faculty/Staff Softball League

If you have not already, please also complete this short Survey asking how we can better provide programming for our Faculty/Staff. Thank you and please reach out to imsports@fau.edu with any questions.

Ready to trade your desk chair for the thrill of the game? We’re making plans for summer intramural sports and want YOU on the team! Take a quick timeout to complete our short survey and tell us which sports you’d be excited to play. Your voice will help us create an epic summer of fun, friendly competition, and campus camaraderie. Let the games begin (soon!)!

Take the Survey Today!