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New Enhancement: Adjusting a PTO Request Using WD Assistant

You can now quickly edit and delete previously approved time off requests using the Workday Assistant, reducing manual effort and saving time. When correcting time for consecutive days, you must use the word "to" or "thru". Click here for a learning resource on using this new tool.



Creating Spend Authorizations - Required Prior to UMMC Travel

With restrictions being lifted, UMMC related travel is increasing. Did you know: 

  • A Spend Authorization must be submitted and approved prior to traveling and incurring expenses for UMMC related business. 
  • A Spend Authorization must also be submitted and approved in order to attend virtual conferences
  • A Spend Authorization must be in an approved status prior to submitting an expense report to be reimbursed for travel related expenses. 
  • All estimated expenses should be included on the Spend Authorization. 
  • A blanket spend authorization can be created for in-state mileage only travel to cover an entire month or quarter. 
  • Prior-to-trip expense item approval should be requested on the spend authorization for airfare, conference registration fees, and any portion of the hotel expense paid up front. 
  • 2 flight quotes are required to show the lowest airfare was purchased. 
  • If you submit a Spend Authorizations on behalf of other employees, you must be assigned the Cost Center Admin Specialist role in Workday. 
  • A Spend Authorization can be created on your mobile device. 

Click here for our learning resource on How to Create a Spend Authorization. You can also review UMMC's Travel Policies and Procedureshere, as well as,Travel  Notes and Tipshere

Look for additional information coming soon on creating and submitting Expense Reports for reimbursement of UMMC related expenses. 



Attention Students: Viewing My Enrolled Courses

A learning resource is available for you to view your courses - with meeting patterns and other course information included. You can also create a shortcut to 'View My Courses' on your home page. Click here for the learning resource on Viewing My Enrolled Courses. 


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