In Person

I have a pretty good idea who the person who tested positive works with and is in contact with the most. Can I send the co-worker notification to them only?

As a manager or supervisor, you are likely in the best position to have a sense of who was and was not in close physical contact with an employee who tests positive.  While we recommend erring on the side of caution and including the employee(s) in the distribution of the message, if you have a clearer sense of those who need to receive a notification, you are welcome to send the co-worker notification to a more localized group of individuals.

Will the students go through a wellness attestation every morning asking them to check for symptoms?

Yes, all students, faculty, and staff must complete a wellness attestation every day before coming to Grounds. The attestation procedure and app will be released in coming weeks. 

Can instructors who teach face-to-face have a special parking permit, to avoid using public transportation?

Please see the P&T website for up to the moment information on parking and transportation options.  

Will the police be given the authority to interrupt large social gatherings?

The university policy department responds to criminal activity and will not be involved in compliance.  If repeated violation of facial covering or social distancing policy results in a no trespass order, the university policy department support managing that order.

Will I be required to teach in person?

No. As President Ryan’s message indicated, in addition to our standard process for ADA accommodations, all faculty will be able to request that they not teach in person.  It is my intention that we will grant all such requests. I also wish to be clear that a request not to teach in person will have no impact on any evaluation, renewal, or promotion decision. We will share more information about the in-person teaching exemption request process within the next two weeks.

Can I meet with students in my office?

We encourage you to limit in person meetings, meeting virtually when practical. In-person meetings may be scheduled outdoors, or in conference rooms. You may meet with students in your office. However, your office will need to be arranged to allow six feet social distancing, all attendees should wear face coverings while meeting, you should wear a face covering if in your office during the three hours prior to any meetings, and you should wipe shared surfaces with sanitizer prior to meeting.

Can I teach outdoors instead of in a classroom?

Updated August 13, 2020

Online Courses 

Online courses cannot have class in person and cannot hold class outdoors. They can host occasional in person meetings, office hours, etc, but cannot require attendance and must offer an alternative for remote students.  

In Person Courses 

If I want to teach in person, will that take place in the classroom I am currently assigned to?

No. While it is our intention to keep the current schedule (days and times) intact, all in-person courses will be assigned to new classrooms based on their new capacities incorporating social distancing measures.

What are faculty and student responsibilities for cleaning the space after class?

Classrooms will have disinfecting stations. Each station will include a spray bottle of disinfectant and multifold paper towels in a plastic container. The stations will be placed around each classroom to promote social distancing. Only rooms used for instruction will receive the centrally funded disinfecting stations. The custodial team responsible for each building will fill and service these stations.  Bottles will be refilled/replaced and multifold towels replenished as needed. 

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