Faculty & Staff
As a precautionary measure, yesterday afternoon we asked community members to shift to remote learning for the next few days to contact trace positive cases, follow thorough cleaning protocols and assess next steps. We are monitoring the current active cases and will assess
Under Clarkson’s own color-coded alert system outlined on http://www.clarkson.edu/spring-2021, the University red-level alert moves social activities online and limits gatherings/class activities. Clarkson is well below any NYS mandates for higher education and being proactive about stopping the spread of COVID-19.
If you need assistance moving to remote teaching, turn to the Teaching & Learning Corner for technical assistance. Self help resources for using Echo360, Zoom, Moodle and more available from TLC’s web page: https://intranet.clarkson.edu/administrative/tlc/. For more assistance, contact helpdesk@clarkson.edu.
We will hold open Zoom office hours today at 2pm to 3pm for drop-in questions and updates with Provost Hannigan and VP Chezum.
Here are responses to a few commonly asked questions about the shift:
Q. Can I still teach in the room/space where my class is scheduled even if the room is empty?
A. Yes. You can use the technology in the classrooms where you normally teach to record/ capture lectures, etc. during your normally scheduled time.
Q. Is this a temporary move to restrict gatherings?
A. Yes. We will reevaluate in 10 days from the start of the restrictions (next week) and make further assessments based on contract tracing and further test results over the next weeks.
Q. If I have been teaching in person and was eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, can I continue to get the first dose / second dose?
A. Yes. This is intended as a precautionary measure to get students with positive test results contained and that we will return to in-person instruction.
Q. Are staff still coming in to work?
A. Yes. Staff should continue to work their normal shifts and routines. For student workers, please use judgment on the necessity of them working in person.
Provost Robyn Hannigan
VP Kelly Chezum
