For Faculty and Staff
Returning to Campus for a Limited Purpose
Faculty and staff may resume work on campus only as part of a fully approved Unit Safe Return Plan or an approved Research and Creative Activities application.
If you need to return to campus for a limited purpose, such as picking up materials from your office, you will be permitted to do so without prior authorization starting Monday, Aug. 3. Please contact your Unit Return Coordinator to determine when you can access your work area or office.
Unit Safe Return Plans Due Aug. 7
Fifty-eight units have submitted Unit Safe Return Plans. The deadline for submitting unit plans is Aug. 7, and faculty and staff may resume work on campus only as part of a fully approved Unit Safe Return Plan.
Safety Protocols in Email Signature
To elevate the messaging around safe return protocols, faculty and staff are encouraged to add a “6 Steps for a Safe Return” graphic to their email signatures as a replacement to the logo/social elements or any additional elements outside of contact info.
Training Session on Creating a Safe Campus Culture
All faculty, staff, and student workers who are approved to return to campus are invited to join a training session on Friday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m., with a focus on creating a safe culture on campus. Zoom invitation to follow.
For Students
Course Formats Clarified
We’ve created an infographic to help you identify the similarities and differences between fall 2020 course formats. View the infographic.
Campus Work Spaces for Students
This fall there will be approximately 420 work spaces available on campus. Students will be able to work in fully equipped computer labs where they can log into a desktop computer or use a "landing zone space" where they can connect their own devices to the internet. More detailed information to come.
COVID-19 Safe Return Student Ambassadors Needed
Safe Return Student Ambassadors will be responsible for welcoming all students, staff and faculty entering CU Denver buildings, as well as performing checks for indicators of successful health screening (e.g., wristbands) at entrances to buildings, and politely reminding and assisting all members of the campus community to comply with health and safety protocols. Apply now.
COVID-19 Student Contact Tracers/Case Investigators Needed
Student Case Investigators will join a fast paced and dynamic team also composed of contact tracers on the Auraria campus. Collectively this team will work to prevent COVID-19 transmission on campus by remotely isolating sick individuals and placing exposed individuals in quarantine. Apply now.
Reminder: Lynx Launch: Start Fall 2020 Right
An interactive webinar for students and parents will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5 –6 p.m. A panel of students, staff, and faculty will answer questions submitted in advance or during the webinar. Read about the July 14 student and parent webinar here.
Student Course Assistant Program Progress
More than 50 students representing most schools and colleges have submitted applications for a Student Course Assistant position. Apply Now.
This is a summary update. Read the full weekly update.