Massmail: Resume implementation of return to on-campus operations plans

Chancellor Jones sent a new massmail announcing that the university is ready to resume implementation of return to on-campus operations plans.

The massmail is available online.

Cancellation of university-sponsored events in July

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is extending its cancellation of in-person university-sponsored summer events through July 31. All university-sponsored events must either be cancelled, rescheduled or delivered in an online or remote format.

Additionally, as previously announced, the university will follow a phased approach to decisions about the status of events through the rest of the summer and into the fall semester. That schedule is as follows:

  • Announced May 1: All university sponsored events between May 1 and July 5 are cancelled or must be delivered in an online or remote format.
  • Announced June 1: All university sponsored events between July 6 and July 31 are cancelled or must be delivered in an online or remote format.
  • July 1: University guidance will be announced for events between Aug. 1 – Aug. 15.
  • July 15: University guidance will be announced for events between Aug. 16 – Aug. 31.
  • August 1: University guidance will be announced for events between Sept. 1 – Sept. 30.

We define summer events as organized activities sponsored by the university and/or held in university facilities that involve gatherings of small to large groups of people. Examples would include conferences, institutes, weddings, clinics and concerts.

The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and the community in which live continues to be our top priority. All of our decisions related to summer and fall events will continue to be guided by the directives from the State of Illinois and advice of our local public health officials.

MICHAEL T. DELORENZO
Senior Associate Chancellor for Administration and Operations 

Massmail: Resources and information for returning to on-campus operations

Chancellor Jones sent a massmail with resources and information for returning to on-campus operations.

The massmail is available online.

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (May 25 – May 29)

We are planning for Fall 2020 instruction.

We are working diligently toward the development of a plan for Fall 2020 instruction in a manner that prioritizes everyone’s safety and well-being.

We are planning for employees to return to on-campus operations.

The University is working within the parameters of guidance and direction provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of Illinois, agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and others to prepare for employees to return to on-campus operations.

We are encouraging all university employees to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing.

Free COVID-19 testing is available for university employees and their families.

We are preparing university buildings.

Facilities & Services is installing signs and directions near building entrances, elevators, bathrooms and stairwells.

We are using Illinois innovation to help fight COVID-19.

Illinois Extension built the interactive data dashboard for Champaign Urbana’s Public Health District (CUPHD). 

We are providing resources for instructors.

The Online Teaching Academy is an opportunity for faculty to review practices, discuss different pedagogical approaches and receive hands-on training for online teaching and learning.

We are extending the cancellation of in-person university-sponsored events through July 31.

We define summer events as organized activities sponsored by the university and/or held in university facilities that involve gatherings of small to large groups of people. The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and the community in which live continues to be our top priority.

Thank you for your continued patience as we navigate COVID-19. Please feel free to direct questions to covid-19@illinois.edu.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Jones

Chancellor

Massmail: Free COVID-19 testing available for university employees and their families

A new massmail was distributed with information about free COVID-19 testing that is available for university employees and their families at Market Place Shopping Center. Children must be older than 2 years of age to be eligible to be tested.

The massmail has additional details and is available online.

Massmail: An update on planning and considerations for Fall 2020 instruction

Provost Andreas Cangellaris sent a massmail with an update on planning and considerations for Fall 2020 instruction.

The massmail is available online.

COVID-19 signs for campus offices and buildings

Part of the process of preparing campus for a return to on-site work is posting signs with COVID-19 information. In university buildings, Facilities and Services is installing relevant signs near building entrances, elevators, bathrooms and stairwells. Other notices and directional signs will need to be printed by units.

A variety of signs and templates in various sizes are available in a Box folder at https://uofi.box.com/v/COVID19campussignage

The Box folder also contains templates for floor graphics to promote social distancing in hallways, along with instructions for measuring out social distancing signs. These non-slip adhesive floor decals can be ordered through Document Services by filling out a PDF form (also available in the Box folder).

If you have questions about campus COVID-19 signage, please contact covid19fsconsulting@illinois.edu