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Defensive Driver Training Today
The CSU Vehicle Use Policy requires that State employees (including student employees) complete Defensive Driver Training every four years in order to drive a State, rental, or privately-owned vehicle on State business. In an effort to meet the needs of the Campus, the Vehicle Reservations Office is offering Defensive Driver Training each week.
Employees can confirm the date of their last training by inquiring at vehicles@csuchico.edu . Responses will typically be by return e-mail on the next business day.
Please have your California Driver License number and expiration date, and CSU, Chico employee/student ID number available at the time of the class.
Location and time varies by session. To view the availability of sessions, location, and to register, log into the Web Based Training (WBT) system and click on the Course Catalog menu — the workshops are posted under the EH&S tab. If you need assistance logging into the WBT system, please contact EH&S at ehstrainer@csuchico.edu.
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State Travel Commercial Car Rental Contract
State employees are reminded of the current Commercial Car Rental contract negotiated by the Department of General Services (DGS). Only the car rental agencies under contract with the State are authorized for State travel.
They are:
• ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (Primary)
• Alamo Rent a Car (Secondary)
• National Car Rental (Secondary)
In the event Enterprise does not have an appropriate vehicle available, or does not represent a location, Alamo and National are permitted as secondary options. The ONLY authorized forms of payment for State car rentals are the American Express Government Card or the CRBTA (Car Rental Business Travel Account). See pages 29-31 of the online Travel Manual for details regarding use of the CRBTA and how to reserve a vehicle. Only State funds can be used to rent a vehicle using the CRBTA.
These approved forms of payment, combined with the use of the State rental car contract, achieve the protections afforded in the Master Contract program (LDW/CDW/Liability included). The use of personal credit cards or cash is expressly prohibited and void the terms of the contract.
State employees must submit a Travel Request to Travel Accounting (zip 140) PRIOR to departure. Visit the Travel Accounting Web site for all State travel forms. Reservations must be made by the traveler or their designee. Travel Accounting does not reserve vehicles.
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Restrictions on Foundation Travel
In response to the state budget crisis and uncertainties around the impact of state budget cuts to the CSU, the Provost has extended President Zingg’s limitation on travel to include Research Foundation supported travel.
Travel in-state or out-of-state that is mandated by the terms of a grant or contract is allowed.
Effective immediately, in-state travel supported by incentive or campus program accounts is restricted to essential obligations, as, for example, required meetings at the Chancellor’s Office. Professional travel supported by incentive or campus program accounts is restricted to individuals who are presenting papers at conferences or otherwise participating as members of a sponsoring agency’s board or organizing committee. All travel supported by Research Foundation incentive, capacity building, residual or campus program accounts must be pre-approved by the Dean or Unit Administrator.
Project Directors and staff should use the Foundation Travel Advance Request Form to secure approval by the head of their division. The Request Form must be submitted with the Travel Claim when seeking reimbursement. Travel Claims submitted without an approved Travel Advance Request will be returned to the submitter.
Contact The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RESP) at 898-5700 or The Research Foundation Administration at 898-6811 for questions.
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CSUEU Special Meeting - Vote on Furloughs
Dear CSUEU members and non-members,
We are holding a special meeting on Monday, June 22, from 12pm - 1pm in Kendall 207/209. This meeting is a chance for you to vote on the issue of furloughs for the next fiscal year. At this time, only those employees who have joined the CSU Employee’s Union can vote; HOWEVER, we will have membership forms for non-members to fill out. If you become a member at this meeting, you will be able to vote. Make your opinion heard and come out to vote.
If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Trider at x3478.
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Work Life Program - Caregiver Support Group
Dates: Summer Sessions - Tuesday’s - June 23, July 28 & August 25
Time: 12pm - 1:30pm
Location: Kendall 106
Passages Caregiver Support Group has been scheduled for three sessions this summer. We welcome those new, anticipate becoming or already are caregivers. You will find information, resources, encouragement, & answers to difficult questions. For more information about the group, please contact Melissa Jourdain at 898-6729.
The sessions will begin at 12:05pm with Melissa staying until 1:30pm to answer any questions you may have.
To register - email Clarice Reutlinger
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