Procurement Services Blog

Optimizing Campus Travel: Missouri State University Southwest Business Account

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Whether heading to a national conference, taking students on a field trip, or traveling for research, booking university travel should be simple and cost-effective. Missouri State University provides direct access to dedicated corporate travel benefits through the Missouri State Southwest Business Account.

Key Benefits
• Simplified Booking: Easily manage itineraries and track flights through a single central portal.

• Flexible Policies: Take advantage of Southwest benefits, including no change fees and two free checked bags (subject to weight and size limits).

• Rewards & Credits: Keep track of corporate travel credits and rewards points applied toward university travel.

Fast-Track A-List Status
Enroll in current corporate promotional offers to gain trial A-List status (enjoying priority boarding, free checked bags, and priority security). Maintain the status for 12 months by completing 3 round trips (or 6 one-way flights) within the promotional window.

How to Get Started
1. Visit the Missouri State Southwest Business Account Page.
2. Review Procurement Card and Financial Services travel guidelines.
3. Check for current corporate promotions to enroll in promotional A-List status before booking.
4. Access the SWABIZ Booking Portal to log into the corporate portal and complete your booking.

Questions or Issues?
Contact Isaac Balasundaram at isaacbalasundaram@missouristate.eduor call 417-836-4670.

Optimizing Campus Travel: Introducing the Uber Business Account for Missouri State University

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Whether you are traveling for off-campus meetings, attending conferences, or hosting university guests, navigating transportation and expense management just got significantly easier.

Missouri State University is excited to announce the availability of Uber Business Account.

Why Switch to an Uber Business Account?
Using a central business profile for official university travel provides a seamless experience from booking to expense reporting:

• Separation of Profiles: Easily toggle between your personal Uber account and your Missouri State business account within the standard Uber app.

• Direct Billing & Streamlined Receipts: Say goodbye to paper receipts and lost expense records. Transactions are automatically organized under your official university profile for faster expense reporting.

• Simplified Business Travel: Order rides on demand for official campus guests, research participants, or travel to and from airports without paying out-of-pocket on personal cards.

How to Get Access
Setting up your profile is simple. If your department or role requires official university ground travel, you can request an account directly.

To request access:
Send an email to isaacbalasundaram@missouristate.edu with the following details:
1. Full Name
2. Department Name
3. University Email Address

Once your request is processed, you will receive an invitation email containing additional information on setting up your Uber Business account.

For questions regarding university travel policies and reimbursement guidelines, please refer to the Procurement Card and Financial Services policies.