Welcome to the COVID-19 Academic Affairs FAQs and Resources hub with links to important updates, FAQs, and other resources for UC San Diego Faculty and Academic Appointees. Given the rapid spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), UC San Diego needs to be prepared should students, staff, and faculty on our campus be ill or under quarantine in the coming weeks and months. See below for guidance on preserving educational and business continuity at UC San Diego. For up to the moment updates from the university regarding COVID-19 from campus leadership, please sign up for Triton Alerts or also consult UC San Diego Return to Learn.
In light of the COVID-19 crisis and the potential impact on academics’ scholarly and creative work during the Spring quarter, on March 24, 2020, Chancellor Khosla and EVC Simmons, in consultation with the UC San Diego Academic Senate, announced that that, effective immediately, appointees with a probationary period could receive automatic extensions to their probationary periods due to the pandemic. See the Probationary Period Extension and Academic Deferral Toolkit vetted by CAP and the Academic Senate for eligibility guidelines and procedural guidance.
Employee Symptom Screening and COVID Testing information is available and continuously updated on the Return to Learn site. In addition, please see the BLINK Required COVID-19 Testing FAQ.
Visit Return to Learn for more information on upcoming and past Town Halls and a comprehensive FAQ.
Hosted by: Elizabeth H. Simmons, Executive Vice Chancellor
Moderated by: Robert Continetti, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Opening remarks by: Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor
Panelists:
Hosted by: Elizabeth H. Simmons, Executive Vice Chancellor
Moderated by: Robert Continetti, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Opening remarks by: Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor
Panelists:
Tuesday, August 18, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Co-hosted by: Maripat Corr, Academic Senate Chair and Elizabeth H. Simmons, Executive Vice Chancellor
Moderated by: Robert Continetti, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor—Academic Affairs
Opening Remarks by: Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor
Panelists:
Hosted by: Elizabeth H. Simmons, Executive Vice Chancellor
Moderated by: Robert Continetti, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor—Academic Affairs
Opening Remarks by: Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor
Panelists:
For news and updates related to visas and international scholars, visit IFSO Coronavirus News and Updates. Also, subscribe to the listserv for International Faculty & Scholars for up to the moment news.
On the IFSO website, Notices of Intent to Hire H1-B Employees are posted on an electronic bulletin board and will be posted on or within 30 days before the date the labor condition application is filed; these shall be available to the affected employees for a total of 10 days.
Our goal is to deliver the best educational experience possible, even under these challenging conditions. Observing our Principles of Community in the virtual environment will help us create and maintain a positive and vibrant online learning community. Recognize and take into consideration that our richly diverse cultures and life experiences will influence our online engagement. Treat each other with respect and the dignity we all deserve. If you witness or experience online behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination, remember to report it to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination (OPHD).
Academic Appointees planning essential travel require pre-approval. For information about initiating a request, visit the APS Pre-Approval Process for Essential Travel page.
For additional information on current university travel protocols, please see the UC San Diego PPM 1-1 Interim Policy on Official University Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Like in-person classes, online courses are required to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. All course content for Spring 2020 must be provided in accessible formats. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is working with numerous departments, divisions, and units to communicate information regarding accommodations for students with disabilities for Spring Quarter 2020.
Please visit the OSD COVID-19 website for details, including Information for Faculty and Information for Students. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest OSD updates related to remote instruction.
Students or faculty who have specific questions or concerns about accommodations should contact osd@ucsd.edu for assistance.
When asked for referrals by students, faculty should direct students to the larger, university COVID-19 Student Affairs Resources and Information hub. Please note: the Office for Students with Disabilities also has a dedicated OSD COVID-19 Information Page.
Please see below for a brief FAQ about resources for students:
Q: Where should I refer students with questions about computer access during Spring Quarter?
A: Here are helpful links you may provide:
ETS Computer Lab Look Up by Lab Features
Instructional Computing: Labs & Remote Access
Q: Where can students go for assistance with remote learning?
A: It's best to direct them to COVID-19 Student Affairs Resources and Information, which is continuously updated with new resources.
Q: Where can students learn about the approved extension to Spring 2020 P/NP grading options?
A: Please see this communication to students from the Academic Senate about the Spring 2020 P/NP extension.
Q: Where can I direct students for information about campus plans for Fall Quarter 2020?
A: VCSA has posted a Fall 2020 FAQ for students.
Q: How can I refer students who are in personal or emotional distress to appropriate resources?
A: Consult this informational guide from the VC Student Affairs.
Q: Is there a dedicated COVID-19 related financial aid and scholarship information page I can refer students to if they must change their enrollments?
A: Yes. Send them here.