UC Santa Barbara                                      Policy 1015
Policies                                             
Issuing Unit:  Academic Affairs                       Date: February 1, 1980



                              
                    ACADEMIC FIELD TRIPS

I.   REFERENCES:

     A.   UCSB Policies Manual, Policy 5318, Use of University Vehicles.

II.  POLICY:

     A.   Definition:

          An academic field trip is defined as an organized, UCSB
          sponsored excursion from the campus, in order to engage in
          studies that are part of the academic program. Such trips may
          be scheduled during normal class hours or for extended periods
          outside of class, such as weekends. Most commonly, academic
          field trips are required and essential to the content of the
          course, but on occasion a department will sponsor an optional
          field trip that is intended for enrichment only.

     B.   Authorization:

          To protect students from large time commitments on short
          notice:

          1.   Field trips are normally authorized as part of a course on
               the course approval requests, and the time commitment is
               published in the course description.

          2.   Because situations may arise wherein a field trip would
               add measurably to the content of a course, such trips may
               be scheduled, but require authorization by the department
               chairperson at least 24 hours in advance.

          3.   In authorizing short-notice field trips the department
               chairperson should ensure (a) that no student will be
               unduly burdened by a large time commitment, and (b) that
               the trip will add to the academic content of the course.


     C.   Transportation:

          1.   Use of University Vehicles:

               a.   University vehicles may be used, in conformity with
                    Policy 5318.

               b.   The expenses of such transportation shall be financed
                    from departmental funds, unless specific fees are
                    approved by the President (in accordance with the
                    University of California Planning and Budget Manual,
                    Section 6060, Appendix ll) although students may be
                    asked, at their option, to share expenses on field
                    trips.

          2.   Use of Private Vehicles:

               With the instructor's prior approval, privately owned
               vehicles may be used for transportation of faculty and
               students on authorized field trips, provided evidence of
               insurance is submitted. Reimbursement for allowable
               transportation expenses may be in accordance with
               Procedure 5170, Attachment A, with the prior approval of
               the department chairperson.

     D.   Subsistence:

          1.   Faculty: Faculty members in charge of authorized field
               trips may be paid subsistence allowances in accordance
               with regulations outlined in Policy 5170, Attachment A.

          2.   Students:

               a.   No subsistence allowance may be paid to a student
                    whose participation in an authorized field trip
                    arises from his/her enrollment in the course

               b.   Students will be required to pay for actual
                    meals/lodging costs.

     E.   List of Participants:

          The faculty member taking students on an overnight field trip
          will take steps to ensure that a roster of participants is made
          at the beginning of the field trip and checked before departure
          for the return trip to ensure that all participants are
          accounted for. The primary intent is to protect students,
          staff, and faculty when they participate in field trips and
          establish a procedure whereby the likelihood of negligence is
          reduced or eliminated. A copy of the roster should be
          maintained in the departmental office and shall include:

          1.   A list of students, including name, address and telephone
               number of the person to be contacted in case of emergency
               for each student.

          2.   Names of those who are acting as advisors, etc.

          3.   The itinerary and localities where the party might be
               reached at least once a day.



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