The Purchasing and Travel department is responsible for:

1. Procuring all necessary materials needed for production or daily operation of the university;
2. Overseeing all of the vendors that supply the university with the items it needs to operate properly;
3. Expanding the scope of the purchasing function, assuring that all departments are following purchasing policies and procedures in an effective manner;
4. Administering the University’s travel program;
5. Evaluating all travel authorizations, advances, and expenses of employees to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations;
6. Evaluating and securing the mode of transportation of employees, students, and non-employees to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations;
7. Providing campus education and training relating to the policies, procedures, and automated systems operation.