March 23, 2020 UTSA is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak with a commitment to supporting the safety of the university community while enabling the academic progress of students.
It was a good day of transition for UTSA to being an online learning institution with a telecommuting workforce, and everyone’s efforts to make this a success for all students, faculty and staff are immensely appreciated. If you’ve had concerns expressed by students or your peers about how to improve their remote learning and work experience, please do your utmost to find someone to give them assistance. Here is your daily digest of updates and tips. ONLINE LEARNING & ACCESS
REMOTE TEACHING: The 2020 Remote Teaching Resources webpage for faculty is updated regularly, so continue to refer to it. KNOW HOW TO COLLABORATE: Need help to collaborate with staff or faculty, share documents and more, you can check out UTSA’s available Technology Resources to find the best choice for you. TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME
RESEARCH GUIDANCE: The Office of Research, Economic Development and Knowledge Enterprise is regularly posting notices from federal agencies on conducting research. Additionally, the office has a FAQ to assist with continuity and management of research operations.
GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMISSIONS: To best accommodate graduate program applicants, in consultation with all colleges and with the approval of UT System, the Graduate School will temporarily suspend consideration of the following materials for admission to its graduate programs until further notice:
In the absence of test scores and official transcripts, graduate admission committees will holistically review each application and temporarily modify the weights applied to the remaining admission criteria. The same overarching goal must be maintained to admit students whose application materials demonstrate a likelihood to be successful in the graduate program and, ultimately, in their chosen career. CAMPUS OPERATIONS
CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY: After collaborating with the Faculty Senate Chair Chad Mahood and the Staff Senate Chair John Shaffer, the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Human Resources have determined that, due to the impact of the COVID-19 situation, the Campus Climate Survey planned by UTSA leadership will be postponed until a future date to be determined in accordance with best practices for the well-being of the UTSA community. We will have more details in a future edition of the Daily Update. HEALTH
REACH OUT: Don’t forget to take care of yourself. Counseling and mental health services are available through Deer Oaks at 888-365-6271.
Additionally, the UTSA Behavioral Intervention Team is a multidisciplinary team that responds to reports of distressed and concerning behavior for students, faculty and staff. The website includes a form to report behavioral concerns to the team. If behavior indicates an immediate safety concern, please contact UTSA Police at 210-458-4911.
FEELING ILL? Call the Occupational Risk team at 210-458-4038, seek medical support from your health care provider or a virtual doctor via MDLive.
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