Candidate Travel Instruction Sheet

Candidate Travel Instruction Sheet


Typical Allowable Expenses for Candidates Interviewing

at Southeastern LouisianaUniversity

(As Established by Louisiana State Travel Regulations)


Mileage @ 52¢ per mile (If candidate is driving in lieu of flying, documentation is required to show that this method is the most economical.  If not the most economical, then candidate may only be reimbursed up to the state rate airfare or lowest logical airfare amount).

 

Airfare (State Rate or Lowest Logical) Search Committee contact should advise candidate of what their maximum allowable rate is for reimbursement prior to candidate making their arrangements.

 

Parking (Receipt Required)

 

Shuttle/Taxi (Receipt Required) Allowable for transportation from Airport to Hammond and return only.

 

Meals (Per Diem, per allowable schedule for Hammond) $8 Breakfast, $12 Lunch, $18 Dinner

 

Rental Car (Only allowed with prior approval from the University President and documentation as most economical means of transportation)

 

Lodging* State Rate maximum in Hammond $70/night – other rates may be available outside of the Hammond area.  (A receipt showing a $0 balance will be required for reimbursement and should be obtained when checking out of the hotel.)

 

*Note:  When scheduling accommodations with local hotels, you should ask if they can provide a room at the “state rate” of $70 per night.  Advise them that you are traveling on official state business for Southeastern Louisiana University.  If you are unable to book a room at this rate, it is advised that you contact the search committee chairperson to discuss other options.  A list of local hotels, and their telephone numbers, is provided below.

 

HOTEL/MOTEL

PHONE

CITY

APPROX. DISTANCE

FROM CAMPUS

Best Western University Inn

(985) 345-0003

Hammond

1.9 Miles

The Inn

(985) 542-8555

Hammond

2 Miles

Comfort Inn

(985) 429-0120

Hammond

2.1 Miles

Super 8 Motel

(985) 429-8088

Hammond

2.1 Miles

Hampton Inn

(985) 419-2188

Hammond

2.2 Miles

 Quality Inn & Conference Center

(985) 345-1560

Hammond

2.7 Miles

Landmark Inn & Suites

(985) 542-9425

Hammond

2.7 Miles

Supreme Inn

(985) 345-1900

Hammond

2.9 Miles

Colonial Inn

(985) 345-2953

Hammond

3 Miles

Days Inn

(985) 419-1000

Hammond

3 Miles

Rockwood Inn & Suites

(985) 345-1980

Hammond

3.4 Miles

Friendly Inn

(985) 542-9939

Hammond

4.1 Miles

Microtel Inn & Suites

(985) 370-7378

Ponchatoula

5.7 Miles

Carter Plantation

(225) 294-7555

Springfield

9.8 Miles

 


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