Mission

SOCIETY FOR COLLEGIATE TRAVEL AND EXPENSE MANAGEMENT SHALL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING RESOURCE FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS WHO HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES: BID, NEGOTIATE, AND MANAGE TRAVEL-RELATED CONTRACTS, PROCESS AND ADMINISTER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS AND TRAVEL-RELATED SUPPLIER PAYMENTS, PROTECT INSTITUTIONAL ASSETS AND ENHANCE COMPLIANCE WITH IRS, STATE BOARD, AND FUNDING-SOURCE REGULATIONS THROUGH EXPENSE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ENFORCEMENT, MITIGATE TRAVEL-RELATED RISK, AND HARNESS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE. SCTEM SHALL ALSO BE THE IDEAL FORUM FOR SUPPLIERS TO SHOCASE SOLUTIONS THAT LEAD TO LOWER COSTS, ENHANCED SERVICES, AND STREAMLINED EFFICIENCIES WITHIN THE ACADEMIC ENTERPRISE.