[phas-grad] [phas-dept] FW: GA-48 Foreign Travel

[Kurtis Williams]

The following procedure is for any employee (*including* GAs and undergraduates doing paid work).

If you travel overseas to China, Iran, Russia, Cuba, North Korea, or to visit Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, even if only for personal reasons, and even if your plane just stops or you have a layover / connecting flight in the country, you are supposed to fill out a couple of short form.

Instructions are attached.

Cheers, Dr. Williams

Dr. Kurtis A. Williams (he/him/his)

Professor and Department Head

Department of Physics and Astronomy<https://www.tamuc.edu/physics>


P: 903.886.5488


East Texas A&M University<https://www.tamuc.edu/>
(formerly Texas A&M University-Commmerce)



From: Tammi Thompson <Tammi.Thompson at tamuc.edu<mailto:Tammi.Thompson at tamuc.edu>>
Subject: GA-48 Foreign Travel

This is the communication that we have been sharing:


On November 19, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-48<https://click.e.utsa.edu/?qs=2ad8bf8d4b66201df221c78c22209b7e2b126a8ae6bf639b5d96ad4d739ee5ba8d20c9cda15d2c0df004e3b046c3b923343e812b7e4ff89e>. This order creates additional requirements for Texas public education institutions and other state agencies regarding activities involving China, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Russia and Venezuelan politician Nicolas Maduro.
Pursuant to Executive Order GA-48, all ETAMU personnel:

  1.  are prohibited from accepting any gifts, regardless of value, from an entity associated with the countries listed above;
  2.  are prohibited from traveling on behalf of ETAMU to the countries listed above; and
  3.  must notify ETAMU of any personal travel to the countries listed above prior to that travel and submit a post travel brief outlining the details of the trip, including the dates and purpose of the travel. This process will be completed through the Workday HRIS.  The job aid is attached for reference.
University laptops should not be taken out of the United States without permission from IT.  You must request a loaner laptop from the IT office or use a personal device. Failure to follow this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. No exceptions will be granted under the current policy.


Tammi R. Thompson, SHRM-SCP

Director of Human Resources

Human Resources

P: 903.886.5881  |  F: 903.886.5670



Mail: P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429



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