COVID-19 Update #6
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2020
Today鈥檚 message includes important updates regarding remote instruction, commencement ceremonies, and an 国产自拍-related coronavirus positive test.
The State University System of Florida Board of Governors (BOG) today directed state universities to extend temporary听 remote instruction 听until the end of the spring semester. The BOG also stated that all students who can return home should return home.
Further, the BOG directed state universities to cancel the traditional听 on-campus commencement ceremonies听 scheduled to take place in May. Instead, each university will develop alternate schedules or methods of delivery for these commencement ceremonies.
国产自拍 considers commencement a fundamental component of the educational experience. I want to assure all students who were scheduled to graduate in May that every effort will be made to ensure you and your families are given the opportunity to participate in a future commencement ceremony.
These steps by the BOG were taken, in part, as positive cases of the coronavirus are reported on university campuses in Florida.
We learned today that a non-residential 国产自拍 student tested positive for COVID-19. I understand this may sound alarming. However, Student Health Services received confirmation from the听 that this student did not interact with other 国产自拍 students, faculty or staff.
I sincerely wish this student, and all those affected, a full and rapid recovery. This is the first time the university has been informed that anyone associated with 国产自拍 has tested positive for this coronavirus.
Remember, if you are feeling unwell, and especially if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, please seek medical attention as soon as you can.听 Anyone who tests positive must follow the requirements of听
Any students who receive a positive test result must notify听 Student Health Services 听as soon as possible. The number is strong>561-297-3512听(after hours, please select option 3).
All听 faculty and staff听 who receive a positive test result must notify听 Human Resources . The department can be reached by calling听 561-297-3076 听or by emailing听 gzaidman@fau.edu. 听 Your supervisor also should be notified.
These are challenging times. Our professionals at听 Counseling and Psychological Services 听stand ready to provide confidential help to any student who needs assistance. Therapists are available 24 hours a day. The number for these services is听 561-297-3540 . Faculty and staff may seek help through the听 The number is听 1-800-865-3200 .
As a reminder, the university will transition to temporary remote work for most personnel no later than the close of regular business hours on Wednesday, March 18. Preparations for this transition are already underway. Where possible, implementation may begin before Wednesday. Yesterday鈥檚 message contained details about this transition.
The university is implementing these steps, in part, to promote听 social distancing . Please take the time to learn more about this practice. The CDC and other experts believe social distancing is vital to prevent the spread of the virus.
This message and all our other communication specific to this coronavirus and social distancing, as well as a host of other resources, are available on the university鈥檚 dedicated听 .
The State University System of Florida Board of Governors (BOG) today directed state universities to extend temporary听 remote instruction 听until the end of the spring semester. The BOG also stated that all students who can return home should return home.
Further, the BOG directed state universities to cancel the traditional听 on-campus commencement ceremonies听 scheduled to take place in May. Instead, each university will develop alternate schedules or methods of delivery for these commencement ceremonies.
国产自拍 considers commencement a fundamental component of the educational experience. I want to assure all students who were scheduled to graduate in May that every effort will be made to ensure you and your families are given the opportunity to participate in a future commencement ceremony.
These steps by the BOG were taken, in part, as positive cases of the coronavirus are reported on university campuses in Florida.
We learned today that a non-residential 国产自拍 student tested positive for COVID-19. I understand this may sound alarming. However, Student Health Services received confirmation from the听 that this student did not interact with other 国产自拍 students, faculty or staff.
I sincerely wish this student, and all those affected, a full and rapid recovery. This is the first time the university has been informed that anyone associated with 国产自拍 has tested positive for this coronavirus.
Remember, if you are feeling unwell, and especially if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, please seek medical attention as soon as you can.听 Anyone who tests positive must follow the requirements of听
Any students who receive a positive test result must notify听 Student Health Services 听as soon as possible. The number is strong>561-297-3512听(after hours, please select option 3).
All听 faculty and staff听 who receive a positive test result must notify听 Human Resources . The department can be reached by calling听 561-297-3076 听or by emailing听 gzaidman@fau.edu. 听 Your supervisor also should be notified.
These are challenging times. Our professionals at听 Counseling and Psychological Services 听stand ready to provide confidential help to any student who needs assistance. Therapists are available 24 hours a day. The number for these services is听 561-297-3540 . Faculty and staff may seek help through the听 The number is听 1-800-865-3200 .
As a reminder, the university will transition to temporary remote work for most personnel no later than the close of regular business hours on Wednesday, March 18. Preparations for this transition are already underway. Where possible, implementation may begin before Wednesday. Yesterday鈥檚 message contained details about this transition.
The university is implementing these steps, in part, to promote听 social distancing . Please take the time to learn more about this practice. The CDC and other experts believe social distancing is vital to prevent the spread of the virus.
This message and all our other communication specific to this coronavirus and social distancing, as well as a host of other resources, are available on the university鈥檚 dedicated听 .