Initial Travel Considerations

Before you GO there are some things you should KNOW about student travel.

Think through all aspects of your travel for any trip for safer, more enjoyable travel. In planning a responsible trip, consider the following:

Is this trip something your organization should do?
Is the trip in line with the mission and purpose of your student organization?
Is the trip in line with your vision and goals for the student organization?
Does your organization have the capability and resources to plan such a trip?
Does this trip make sense for your organization's membership? Bottom line, does this trip need to be taken to be beneficial to the group? What is the expected outcome?

Has the trip been approved through the organizational decision making process?

Have you assessed the risk associated with this trip?
Have you made decisions about accepting, reducing or eliminating those areas of risk? (Are you driving several vehicles when a bus might be a better option?)
Do you have a plan for addressing the risk issues?
Have you dicussed the trip with your advisor?
Have you initiated and completed any forms, waivers, rosters, etc., associated with your trip?
Do you have all the materials, equipment, and resources needed for a safe, responsible travel?