Peralta Community College District Board Policy 6.39-B Policy 6.39-B Policy on International Travel for Employees Of the Peralta Community College District The Peralta Community College District is committed to global and international education, which contributes to the quality of education provided for all of our students. When necessary for administration and staff to represent the district at international meetings and conferences, employees shall adhere to the following guidelines when engaged in international travel. 1. When traveling outside of the United States, employees shall seek and obtain the prior approval of their College President, a Sr. Vice Chancellor and the Chancellor. 2. International travel of employees shall meet one or more of the following criteria: a. The employee(s) has/have been designated to sign a final or formal agreement of "partnership" with a collaborating international education institution, and/or; b. The employee(s) has/have officially been invited by international government officials to participate in developing a plan for international collaboration, and/or; c. To establish new international program initiatives; d. To recruit international students; e. To serve as a representative of the district on educational matters; f. To support and/or establish international programs for Peralta Community College District students. Source of Law: First Reading: April 30, 2002 Approved by Board of Trustees: May 14, 2002