Traveling is an excellent way to learn and teach. Get the information you need regarding participating in a study abroad or other faculty-led program.
our source for University travel information and guidelines. We are dedicated to providing safety, service and guidance for University travelers.
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Have questions or suggestions? Contact us via email at any time. We will do our best to respond in a timely manner. If this is an emergency, please get in touch with the Florida Atlantic Police Department at (561) 297-3500, and your call will be routed to the appropriate department as needed.
Global Travel Safety and Security Committee
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Jacob Borenstein
Assistant Director, Global Travel Safety & Security
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Committee Details
The听Global Travel Safety & Security Committee (GTSSC)听is appointed and supported by the听Department of Emergency Management (DEM)听and provides independent review and risk assessments for proposed international travel鈥攑articularly to destinations identified by the U.S. Department of State as Level 3 or Level 4, and to countries designated as a Foreign Country of Concern.
The GTSSC evaluates safety conditions, risk mitigation plans, and traveler preparedness to advise DEM and University leadership. Based on the destination鈥檚 risk level, GTSSC issues recommendations to the relevant Division Vice President or the Executive Leadership Team through the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
The GTSSC is made up of:
- Chief of Police (Co-Chair) (ex-officio)
- Director, Emergency Management (Co-Chair) (ex-officio)
- Assistant Director, Global Travel Safety and Security
- Assistant Chief of Police
- Associate Provost, Office of Information Technology
- Director, Environmental Health and Safety
- University Risk Manager
- Chief Compliance Officer (RIO-FI)
- Executive Director, Center for Global Engagement
- Faculty Representative- Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Deputy General Counsel (ex-officio)
- Assistant General Counsel & Export Control Officer