As the chancellor’s message from May 21st explained, “Starting June 1, we will no longer limit access to campus buildings to only those individuals whose physical presence has been designated as necessary. Individuals will no longer be required to possess a letter authorizing a campus presence. However, it will be a long time before we can safely return to a pre-pandemic density of people on campus or pre-pandemic levels of travel. While much is still being discovered about COVID-19, we know that some of the biggest drivers of new infections are prolonged indoor exposure, large gatherings and travel.”
We expect all CSE faculty, staff, and students to adhere to these guidelines until further notice:
· Every employee able to effectively work remotely should continue to do so.
· Schedule time to work on campus only for work that cannot be completed remotely.
· Local public health guidance in Lincoln continues to limit any gathering to groups of 10 or less, with social distancing of at least six feet. University sites around Nebraska must follow local health guidelines.
· Consistent with local public health guidance, employees are expected to wear face coverings when interacting in-person with other individuals. Face coverings should be worn from the time you arrive on campus, while traveling to/from your building, and inside the building unless you are alone in your office with the door closed.
In-person meetings should be avoided whenever possible. Employees are encouraged to continue to utilize Zoom for meetings.
In order to “ensure that no more than one-third of workplace personnel are present at any time," we have created a process to request access to CSE facilities. Prior to visiting campus to work in your office or lab, please complete the form on our website. The department chair will review requests to prioritize and schedule personnel to ensure compliance with reduced occupancy policies. https://cse.unl.edu/building-access
Please make sure your students and team members are aware of this process. No CSE personnel should enter Avery Hall or the Schorr Center without submitting a request and receiving an approval response so that we have an accurate count of people in each area.