Participants may not enter UI facilities solely for research purposes. Equipment or other items that may be used or touched by multiple people. The alternative would be to re-install paper towel dispensers, which is not possible in all restrooms due to space limits, cost, and environmental impact. In this hybrid working and learning environment, IT will focus on the following efforts: Note: The Academic Experience section of this report contains additional details on how ITS will meet technology needs in support of the academic mission. Student Health will collaborate with the Johnson County Department of Public Health to assist with testing, contact tracing, and isolation of students diagnosed with or exposed to SARS-CoV-2. For previously approved studies, the teams may be required to update operational plans. The university has altered the spring calendar, with the spring 2021 semester beginning Jan. 25, 2021 (one week later than originally planned), and ending on May 14, 2021. For courses with a lecture/discussion or lecture/lab format, the larger lecture section would move online, while the smaller discussion/lab sections could remain in-person. To achieve these goals, the CIMT solicited and received detailed input from multiple stakeholders, including UI and outside experts in medical and public health science; facility managers; research administrators; emergency managers; educational specialists; and others. Signage to limit seating will be posted at tables to maintain social distance. Check out this fall photo gallery by Iowa Office of Strategic Communication photographers Justin Torner and Tim Schoon, including on-the-ground and aerial images of favorite campus locales, autumn foliage, fiery sunrise and sunset—and a few shots of Monday’s … For additional information, see the TALA web page. Policy is intentionally silent on users bringing their own paper towels or leaving a supply on the counter, but this will not be a university supported activity.Â, FM will not install new automatic faucets, toilet/urinal handles or toilet lids at this time. Programs and events will follow university guidance. Masks should be worn outside when social distancing is not possible. Signage will be posted throughout the buildings to notify users of social distancing expectations and additional cleaning procedures. The Student Legal Services office space will be open for notarizations by appointment only. On-campus housing options will be provided for students in accordance with public health and university guidelines. The policies and procedures provided in this guidance were recommended to university leadership by CIMT, after consideration of all available input. Accessories that could be handled by occupants should be removed as much as practical (e.g. Signage, stanchions, and floor stickers will be used to encourage social distancing, including for those awaiting market place entry. At the same time, restroom occupancy should be set to allow for social distancing in these ways: If a restroom has more than one entrance/exit, one should be designated as an entrance, the other an exit. Develop a process for leave/accommodations. RAs will be provided with appropriate protective equipment to support them in their jobs. Providing workspaces that minimize contact with others (such as a single office or physical barriers). Handles will be considered high touch common area items to be cleaned at a higher frequency. Half of the OSA staff will share time working in the office each week from Tuesday-Friday, … Purge building air daily, by activating the HVAC systems at least two hours prior to occupancy. Â, Extensive operational assessment with focus on classroom spaces (600+ rooms) - high density priorityÂ, Identify system capabilities related to infection risk mitigationÂ, Document building level ventilation capabilities in academic and administrative (GEF) spaces, Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) Program, 5-min intervals scanning for early detection faults, Program Enhancement for additional indicators for Indoor Air Quality monitoring, Description: Phase 1 Coronavirus—Emergency Preparedness, Types of costs to charge: Protective equipment, masks, face masks, gloves, isolation materials/containment supplies, Types of costs to charge: Costs to respond and recover from a specific COVID-19 case/incident (e.g., quarantine, decontamination, cleaning, meals, personal care needs), Types of costs to charge: Incremental costs incurred in order to maintain business continuity (examples: cancellation costs, costs to bring study abroad students back to the U.S., incremental costs to work remotely, etc.). Rowing will adhere to phasing guidelines provided by US Rowing in accordance with state of Iowa guidelines. Saunas and steam rooms will be closed until further notice. Furniture arrangement, staggered staffing, or increased remote work arrangements may offer options for social distancing. Classes will begin on August 17, with the last day of … The centers will follow public health and university guidance regarding density, protective equipment, large gatherings, and social distancing. Floor directional signs will not be installed unless special circumstance require so.Â, Floor Plans will not be posted. Adequate restroom supplies will be provided, especially soap and appropriate hand-drying methods. Where one-way or suggested paths are not indicated on plan, remain as far to right side of hall as possible.Â, Building architecture will drive the circulation framework, but when possible, use a counterclockwise circulation pattern.Â, When routes are not ADA accessibility, mobility impaired persons are exempt from following the suggested route.Â. As a guiding principle, the UI recognizes the more an individual interacts with others, and the longer the interaction, the higher the risk of SARS-CoV-2 spread. In order to continue the research and discovery missions of the University of Iowa, the following campuswide procedures will be implemented (colleges will create plans that implement these procedures locally): Each laboratory or research group is required to prepare and submit a detailed plan that adheres to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Laboratory Guidelines for COVID-19 Prevention. Any changes will follow Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fire code requirements. Study teams must work with the health care system or clinic on appropriate scheduling. Walk-in hours will be available from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm in room 159 IMU. COVID-19 research will continue to be prioritized, but care must be taken to not overburden subjects or put them at unnecessary risk. Touchless payment will be implemented to eliminate the need for staff to handle IowaOne and credit cards. The plan must be specific to the spaces and activities of the research group, must be shared with members of the group, and must be posted in a prominent place in the space. Office of the Registrar The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 registrar@uiowa.edu 319-384-4300. Research-related activities should be conducted by a minimum number of necessary people, with time limitations and minimal personnel density. Building users must be able to exit any door in cases of emergency, including those marked as entry only. In our typical building restrooms, there is not an excess of fixture count, so removing select fixtures from use may create circulation congestion. Our goal is to provide as much choice and certainty as possible while aligning with guidance from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa; the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH); and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When necessary, use the hooks provided on stall doors to hang personal items. Cleaning and surface disinfecting for individually occupied, unit-assigned spaces (e.g., office suites or cubicles) will be required of individual occupants. If the department does not utilize the Shared Services team, the department should email uss-supervisors@uiowa.edu  for assistance. The Office of Student Accountability will return the week of August 17, 2020. 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