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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. 

What should I do if student is sick?

If a student tells you that they are feeling ill:

Please ask them to stay home and contact Student Health, [434-924-5362; 434-297-4261 After Hours]. If they hesitate, kindly remind than that they agreed to do so in the social contract that they signed.

If a student tells you that they have to quarantine:

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 additional time be added between classes to allow students to walk between classes?

At this time, there no plans to change class times.  However, the volume of classes delivered online will reduce foot traffic during class transitions. 

How will the academic calendar change for fall 2020?

Per Dean Baucom's email to all faculty on July 8, please see details for the Fall 2020 semester academic calendar below.

Can I hold classes in the evenings and weekends?

A&S already offers many courses through the evening hours and any instructor may, when scheduling their courses, select a time in the evening. The University has decided not to pursue weekend courses at this time.

What do I do if a student is not complying with social distancing/wearing a mask? Can I remove them from the class?

Revised August 24

It is important to establish clear expectations that align with the University’s public health measures; the easiest way is by adding them to your syllabus. Here are some ideas and options should someone refuse to comply with University policy:

What do I do if someone is not complying with University expectations in the classroom?

It is important to establish clear expectations that align with the University’s public health measures; the easiest way is by adding them to your syllabus. Here are some ideas and options should someone refuse to comply with University policy:

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.

How will classrooms be cleaned between classes?

Revised August 24

Each classroom will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected every evening. In addition, there will be cleaning wipes available in each classroom. Please clean your workspace before and after you use it, and ask your students to do the same.

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