Business Affairs Bulletin
Procedure Updates
UPDATED LIST OF PROPERTY CONTROLLED ASSETS
The list of property classified as controlled items has been revised. The items listed below are controlled assets regardless of their cost.
- Desktop computers
- Portable CPU laptop, netbook, notebook or tablet computers
- Chemical fume hoods
- Bio-safety cabinets/glove boxes/tissue culture hoods
- Compressed gas cylinder cabinets
- Laboratory refrigerators use to store chemicals
- Hand guns and rifles
The following items are considered controlled when their cost is $500 but less than $5,000.
- Stereo systems
- Cameras
- Video recorders/laserdisk players (TV, VCR camcorders)
- Printers
- Projectors
HOTEL SAVINGS PROGRAM
UT Dallas’ Office of Procurement Management, in collaboration with Starwood Hotels and Resorts, rolled out a new savings program that offers discounts for both business and personal travel by University faculty and staff.
The Starwood family of hotels includes brands such as Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis and Four Points and features more than 890 properties worldwide.
Program highlights include:
- 20 percent off the best available rate at the time of booking.
- Discounts to staff and faculty, including guests, consultants and students traveling on official University business; and personal travel for staff and faculty.
- Room upgrades at check-in based on availability.
- Later check-out times for guests based on availability.
- Starwood Points redeemable for free night stays and airline tickets (no black-out dates).
- A rate of $85 per night at the Sheraton Austin for staff, faculty, guest and consultant business travel.
- Reservations can be made online or through a UT System contract travel agency.
To sign up for the program or to get more information, visit the Procurement Management website. Net ID and password are required to access automated booking site.
