• Class absences – COVID Class Considerations 
• Students who have absences due to temporary or permanent disabilities or chronic health conditions should contact the Student Disability Center https://disabilitycenter.colostate.edu/ to discuss reasonable accommodations.
• Students requesting online course arrangement that IS NOT based on an accommodation or extenuating circumstance
  should work with their advisor to find online classes that meet their degree requirements.
• Those students diagnosed with COVID or with documented exposure to COVID, should contact our office for assistance in communicating your circumstances with instructors –
• Additional information: https://studentcasemanagement.colostate.edu/class-absences/

• COVID Updates Town Hall – scheduled for Friday, March 12, 10:30 am – 11:30 am.
• Members of the CSU community can register and access at the Zoom link. The session will also be recorded and captioned for later viewing.
• Saliva Screening
• Vaccinated individuals are still required to adhere mandated weekly saliva screenings and to all public health measures, including wearing masks and social distancing.
• Mandated Weekly COVID Screening for Students, Faculty, and Staff
• Students
• All students who are in any face-to-face or hybrid course
• All students living in university housing (regardless of whether or not they are in a face-to-face or hybrid course)
• All students living in a fraternity or sorority house (regardless of whether or not they are in a face-to-face or hybrid course)
• Employees
• All faculty, instructors, and graduate teaching assistants who are teaching a hybrid or face-to-face course or lab
• All staff who are regularly, physically on a CSU campus or other university grounds in Larimer County (including research staff)
• Registration: You only need to fill this registration form out once - if you've filled it out already, you don't need to fill it out again
• Screening appointment: Schedule your screening once a week during screening hours
• If you ARE EXPERIENCING symptoms of COVID-19:
• You are required to report your symptoms via the COVID Reporter at https://covid.colostate.edu/reporter/
• A CSU Public Health official will call you to discuss your symptoms and help you access an appointment for a test.
• Do not participate in saliva screening if you have any symptoms.
• Updates on screening locations this week
• Due to cold and expected heavy snow fall, the saliva screening pods will be closed on Friday, March 12, and Monday, March 15. The MAC Gym screening site is expected to remain open those days.
• Additional information: https://covid.colostate.edu/register-schedule-screening/
• Vaccines
• “Student facing higher education employees" will be eligible for vaccines in the group 1B.4, which may start as early as March 21, 2021. The PPT is working with government officials to determine specifics about what the phrase "student facing" means for CSU.
• Faculty and staff are encouraged to receive the vaccine as soon as possible and to not wait for CSU. Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up with health care providers now.
• Additional information: https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/vaccinations-for-csu-faculty-staff-and-students/
• University Housing
• Students have the choice to move out or stay in campus housing in mid-March.
• Based on the feedback from Fall 2020, students will have the entire week of Spring Break to move out of their campus housing.
• CSU does not anticipate many students staying past Spring Break and thus will likely consolidate housing.
• Spring semester events remain canceled.

• Student Mental Health Support and Well-Being Resources
• CSU Health Network provides numerous resources to help students learn how to improve their mental health, manage stress, and minimize anxiety. 
• A list of resources is available online.
• CSU Health Network Counseling Services has trained professionals who can help.
• Faculty may also explore CSU’s Well-Being in Academic Environments Tool Kit, a web-based resource with easy implement strategies for fostering well-being into classes, while creating effective learning environments.
• Student Case Management compiled a list of community resources for basic student needs.
• Faculty and Staff Mental Health Support and Well-Being Resources
• Caring for others effectively starts with self-care. Should you need mental health and well-being assistance, please reach out, tell someone, and consult the below resources
• CSU Human Resources, (970) 491-MyHR (6947)
• Well-being trainings offered by CSU Talent Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 970) 491-1527
• EAP offers 6 free sessions of counseling per person in the household per issue per year through our 3rd party provider, ComPsych. Call 800-497-9133 OR the Employee Assistance Coordinator at 970-491-3431.
• The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) – Provides guidance and support to all State Employees they offer services such as counseling, professional coaching, mediation and webinars.
• EAP will offer bi-weekly supervisor and wellness webinars through ComPsych
• CARE Program – provides employees with information and referrals to departments/programs at CSU and to agencies and organizations in NoCo. Visit their website to learn more about CARE services.
• Commitment to Campus (C2C)
• CSU Center for Mindfulness
• SilverCloud Health is a self-guided program based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles that can be accessed 24/7. Each module offers information, tips and interactive activities to better understand one’s emotional well-being
• Modules include: resilience, anxiety, depression, Covid-19, sleep, social anxiety, stress and chronic pain
• Office of Ombuds
• Psychological Services Center
• Counseling and Career Development Clinic (CCD Clinic) is scheduling new and returning clients for this semester in their virtual clinic. Everyone is welcome to participate in counseling services at no charge. Visit https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/soe/programs-and-degrees/advising-and-support/counseling-services/counseling-request/ to start the scheduling process. Please contact chhs-soe_ccd@Mail.ColoState.EDU with any questions.
• Mindfulness Apps – For additional guidance about mindfulness to support your well-being, check out these apps in the Apple and Google Play stores: Unwinding Anxiety, Insight Timer, Headspace, StopBreatheThink, Smiling Mind, The Shine App, Liberate Meditation, and Calm are apps that offer many ways to practice and learn about mindfulness to enhance well-being.
• Tell Someone is a university resource where you can report concerns about safety and mental health.
• Civil Unrest Resources is a guide address safety, resiliency, coping with anxiety and trauma, and helping children navigate uncertain times.

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. 
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu or Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

• Fall 2021 Classroom Scheduling
• The main LSC Ballrooms will not be available for Fall 2021 courses.
• The North Ballroom is available for course scheduling
• Instructors interested in using the North Ballroom for their Fall 2021 course should coordinate directly with their Department Head on their request.
• Each College will only receive 2 scheduling priorities in the North Ballroom. Other courses may have the opportunity to be scheduled later in any remaining time slots after each college receives their 2 scheduling priority slots.
• All instructors should work directly with their Department Classroom Scheduler on Fall 2021 schedules. Please do not contact Classroom Scheduling directly.

• Healthy Families Workplaces Act (HFWA) required the State to provide eligible employees with job-protected, public health emergency leave (PHEL) effective January 1, 2021, for specific reasons related to the pandemic. All employees (including hourly) who are unable to work or telework are eligible for up to eighty (80) hours of paid PHEL or pro-rated for part time.
• Read more here: New Colorado Leave Benefits | Human Resources | Colorado State University (colostate.edu) and coordinate leave notification with your supervisor and dept/unit HR liaison as needed.

• Update on COVID-19 presence in the CSU Community
• At least two variants of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 have been identified in students, faculty and staff; this is not a surprising finding given that variants have been identified across the nation and in Larimer County.
• While this does not change our public health strategy, it does elevate the need for our community to practice vigilance and compliance. That means we expect everyone in the CSU community to screen frequently, wear a mask, wash your hands, physically distance, avoid gatherings, and stay home when sick or exposed, and follow any quarantine and isolation order.
• Saliva Screening
• Mandated Weekly COVID Screening for Students, Faculty, and Staff
• Students
• All students who are in any face-to-face or hybrid course
• All students living in university housing (regardless of whether or not they are in a face-to-face or hybrid course)
• All students living in a fraternity or sorority house (regardless of whether or not they are in a face-to-face or hybrid course)
• Employees
• All faculty, instructors, and graduate teaching assistants who are teaching a hybrid or face-to-face course or lab
• All staff who are regularly, physically on a CSU campus or other university grounds in Larimer County (including research staff)
• Registration: You only need to fill this registration form out once - if you've filled it out already, you don't need to fill it out again
• Screening appointment: Schedule your screening once a week during screening hours
• If you ARE EXPERIENCING symptoms of COVID-19:
• You are required to report your symptoms via the COVID Reporter at https://covid.colostate.edu/reporter/
• A CSU Public Health official will call you to discuss your symptoms and help you access an appointment for a test.
• Do not participate in saliva screening if you have any symptoms.
• Updates on screening locations this week
• Due to inclement weather, only the MAC Gym screening site will remain open as scheduled for normal hours on Thursday, February 25. All other sites are closed.
• Additional information: https://covid.colostate.edu/register-schedule-screening/
• Vaccines
• Even if vaccinated, folks will still need to adhere to all public health guidelines, including wearing masks and physical distancing.
• Supervisors should not ask employees about their vaccination status. This is considered private, medical information.
• Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) may be requested by eligible employees seeking vaccination during work hours. Read more here:  New Colorado Leave Benefits | Human Resources | Colorado State University (colostate.edu)

• Additional information: https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/vaccinations-for-csu-faculty-staff-and-students/
• Spring 2021 Athletics events
• Spring 2021 Athletics events are closed to spectators.
• Additional information: https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/no-spectators-at-spring-2021-athletics-events/

• Student Mental Health Support and Well-Being Resources
• CSU Health Network provides numerous resources to help students learn how to improve their mental health, manage stress, and minimize anxiety. 
• A list of resources is available online.
• CSU Health Network Counseling Services has trained professionals who can help.
• Faculty may also explore CSU’s Well-Being in Academic Environments Tool Kit, a web-based resource with easy implement strategies for fostering well-being into classes, while creating effective learning environments.
• Student Case Management compiled a list of community resources for basic student needs.
• Faculty and Staff Mental Health Support and Well-Being Resources
• Caring for others effectively starts with self-care. Should you need mental health and well-being assistance, please reach out, tell someone, and consult the below resources
• CSU Human Resources, (970) 491-MyHR (6947)
• Well-being trainings offered by CSU Talent Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 970) 491-1527
• EAP offers 6 free sessions of counseling per person in the household per issue per year through our 3rd party provider, ComPsych. Call 800-497-9133 OR the Employee Assistance Coordinator at 970-491-3431.
• The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) – Provides guidance and support to all State Employees they offer services such as counseling, professional coaching, mediation and webinars.
• EAP will offer bi-weekly supervisor and wellness webinars through ComPsych
• CARE Program – provides employees with information and referrals to departments/programs at CSU and to agencies and organizations in NoCo. Visit their website to learn more about CARE services.
• Commitment to Campus (C2C)
• CSU Center for Mindfulness
• SilverCloud Health is a self-guided program based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles that can be accessed 24/7. Each module offers information, tips and interactive activities to better understand one’s emotional well-being
• Modules include: resilience, anxiety, depression, Covid-19, sleep, social anxiety, stress and chronic pain
• Office of Ombuds
• Psychological Services Center
• Mindfulness Apps – For additional guidance about mindfulness to support your well-being, check out these apps in the Apple and Google Play stores: Unwinding Anxiety, Insight Timer, Headspace, StopBreatheThink, Smiling Mind, The Shine App, Liberate Meditation, and Calm are apps that offer many ways to practice and learn about mindfulness to enhance well-being.
• Tell Someone is a university resource where you can report concerns about safety and mental health.
• Civil Unrest Resources is a guide address safety, resiliency, coping with anxiety and trauma, and helping children navigate uncertain times.

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. 
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu or Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

Good afternoon, Colleagues,

The CAS Recovery Coordinating Committee (RCC) is working to provide you with up-to-date resources and information about COVID-19 planning and precautions at Colorado State University, especially as they pertain to the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Please find the following key updates for January 14, 2021. Updates will be sent every other week on Thursdays to all staff, faculty, and graduate students within the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.

To see a listing of communications from the central communication office at Colorado State University, see the COVID-19 University Communications page. For all updates and information regarding COVID-19 precautions, please see the CSU COVID-19 website. 

Teaching and Learning

• Spring 2021 Phases

• • Phase 1 – Jan. 19-22 (First Week of Classes): All courses will begin online.
  • Phase 2 – Jan. 25 (Second Week of Classes): Selected, already determined, courses with high priority for in-person learning will shift from online to face-to-face (100% in-person). Select hybrid courses will also return in-person during Phase 2. 
    • Face-to-face classes return in-person during phase 2. Select hybrid courses, because of specific academic needs (such as access to specialized labs, equipment, studios), will also start during phase 2. These courses have been determined by departments; individual faculty are not permitted to start a hybrid section on campus in phase 2 unless they have been approved or directed to do so by their department chair or head.
  • Phase 3 – Early February: On Feb. 5, faculty scheduled to teach courses in the hybrid modality will be updated on the status of course transition from remote to hybrid (introducing a face-to-face component) based on Larimer County Public Health guidelines.
  • Faculty should confirm with their chair the phase(s) for their courses
  • After spring break (April 12-16), all classes will be conducted online for the remainder of the semester.
• Spring 2021 Syllabus COVID-19 Script
  • The university has asked that all CSU Spring 2021 course syllabi include some specific information for students on COVID-19.  The script for this is available at  https://canvas.colostate.edu/spring-2021-syllabus-language/ and should be copied verbatim into spring 2021 course syllabi.
  • Please find attached the Group Work Statement, which will be helpful when discussing how group works occurs in the classroom to ensure the safety of all.
• Spring 2021 Templates for Communications to Students before first day of class
  • Please find attached templates faculty may use to communicate the teaching format and schedule for Spring 2021 courses to students, given the university’s decision to start the spring 2021 via remote instruction and plan to phase-in face-to-face delivery from there.
  • Faculty should communicate with students via Canvas messaging tool/announcements and email during the week of January 11 to ensure that faculty and their students are on the same page regarding teaching modality and how faculty plan to start the semester.
• Seating Charts – New Online Tool
  • A new seating chart tool is available in ARIESweb.
    • The tool will assist faculty in creating seating charts for any in-person courses.
    • It will also store the seating chart data, so it is easily accessible to the contact tracing team.
    • To access the seating charts for sections you are teaching, watch this short video: https://youtu.be/hQV9QS4sDSI.
  • REMINDER: Please do not move classroom furniture. Facilities staff carefully placed it where it is to accommodate physical distancing requirements. The furniture layout is used for the seating chart tool. If furniture is moved, other instructors will have difficulty completing their seating charts and contact tracing will be made more difficult, which could lead to a whole class being quarantined unnecessarily.
• RAMweb: Guide to what students see about their schedules 
  • Students will rely on RAMweb to determine the modality of their courses, whether face-to-face, online, or hybrid courses. Students will see their schedule separated into subheadings of face-to-face, hybrid and online classes. An example is available on this website: https://registrar.colostate.edu/face-to-face-hybrid-or-online-classes/.
  • It is essential that faculty communicate when the face-to-face or hybrid component of their own course(s) begin(s) on campus(es).
• Registrar’s Office Add/Drop Deadlines for Spring 2021
  • Please find attached the Add/Drop Deadlines for Spring 2021.
• Academic Integrity
  • Please click here for suggestions on syllabus language and approaches to promote academic integrity.
  • Instructors may also want to view this 4-minute video with suggestions for promoting academic integrity via the syllabus, strategies for the first day of class and additional approaches, and faculty resources for academic integrity.
  • Instructors may also link from their syllabi to this flier with tips for students on academic integrity in collaborative learning.
• CAS Town Hall on Academic Integrity
  • The CAS Student Success Team will host a Town Hall on Academic integrity facilitated by Dr. Joseph Brown, Director of the Academic Integrity program at TiLT. Dr. Brown will present some of the academic integrity challenges of teaching during a pandemic and also highlight some opportunities and resources to address these issues in our courses.  There will also be ample time for Dr. Brown to answer questions regarding this important topic.
  • Friday, January 15, 2021 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Click here to join the Teams Meeting

Research/Scholarly Activities

• Reminders for those engaged in research and creative activities:
  • There are no restrictions for those working in research or creative art facilities with “return to work” plans that have been approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team.
  • Core facilities and other research services are operating.
  • Saliva screening is required weekly for those who are on a research RTW plan, engaged in research in Larimer county and have interactions with others.
    • If you have not had a previous saliva screening at CSU, you must register for one.
    • Once you register, you must schedule a window for your screening.
  • Additional information on testing can be found here: https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/how-do-i-get-tested/
  • Hours for screening can be found here: https://covid.colostate.edu/december-and-winter-break-testing-hours/
  • If you have traveled or interacted with others over the break, please monitor your symptoms. If you have symptoms, please fill out the symptom reporter tool.

ABC Human Resources

• New Colorado Leave Benefits
  • In late 2020, the State of Colorado implemented three new leave options for State employees effective January 1, 2021. Leave options may not be applicable to all employee types, so due to differing eligibility requirements and entitlement provisions, it is necessary that each request for leave be individually evaluated, and guidance provided on a case-by-case basis. All leaves are paid at the employee’s normal rate of pay.
    • Additional information is available here.
    • Additional information will be forthcoming from CSU HR.

Operations

• Spring 2021 at CSU Town Hall
  • CSU will host a Town Hall for the university community on Friday, January 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., to provide updates and answer questions about the Spring 2021 semester at CSU.
  • Please register and access the Zoom link. The session will also be recorded and captioned for later viewing and posted on the COVID website.
  • More information is available in the Spring 2021 messaging sent out in December.
• Mandated COVID Screening for Students, Faculty, and Staff
  • Beginning Monday, Jan. 18, the following students, faculty and staff are required to screen weekly.
    • All students living in university housing
    • All students living in a fraternity or sorority house
    • All freshman and sophomores in one or more face-to-face class or lab course
    • All staff who are regularly, physically on a CSU campus or other university grounds in Larimer County, this includes staff involved in research
    • All faculty, instructors and graduate teaching assistants who are teaching a face-to-face class or laboratory who are regularly, physically on a CSU campus or other university grounds in Larimer County
  • To screen
    • Screening location – if you do NOT have symptoms of COVID-19: MAC Gym – enter through East Entrance – see this map
    • Screening hours are posted on the COVID site and will be updated during the semester
    • Screening appointment: Schedule your screening once a week
    • Registration: You only need to fill this registration form out once - if you've filled it out already, you don't need to fill it out again
    • If you ARE EXPERIENCING symptoms of COVID-19:
      • You are required to report your symptoms via the COVID Reporter athttps://covid.colostate.edu/reporter/
      • A CSU Public Health official will call you to discuss your symptoms and help you access an appointment for a test.
  • For more information about CSU’s mandatory screening, visit https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/mandatory-covid-screening-for-students-faculty-and-staff/.
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• University testing strategy and protocols
  • CSU continues to conduct saliva screening and follow up nasal swab testing of faculty, staff, and students.
  • Additional information, how and where to get tested, are available here.
  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms or believe you have been exposed:
    • Report through the COVID Reporter. You are required to report. A CSU public health official can arrange a nasal swab test for you at the CSU nasal swab site. 
    • Do not go to the CSU saliva screening site.
    • You may request a test through your health care provider.
    • Free COVID-19 testing is available in Larimer County.
    • Some pharmacies offer testing.
    • If you choose to get tested at one of these non-university locations, please alert the test provider that you are a CSU employee or student when you get a test. If your test results are positive, please alert CSU Public Health immediately by calling 970-491-4600 or reporting through COVID Reporter.
    • Family members or children of students, faculty and staff should seek testing through a non-university site. CSU is unable to test or screen the children of students, faculty or staff.
• Vaccinations for CSU faculty, staff, and students
  • Click here for more information about vaccinations at CSU.
• Status of University Events
  • The CSU Pandemic Planning Team has canceled all Spring  semester in-person or face-to-face events until further notice, with a few exceptions Status of University events. Additional information is available here.
• Post-Fall Break AgHelp Operations
  • Our preference is to provide support remotely, but we know that sometimes it requires an in person appointment! Below are the dates and times we have allotted for an AgHelp techs to troubleshoot your issue in person. Please send a request for an in person appointment to aghelp@colostate.edu. If you need to meet outside of the in person office hours listed below, please send an email to aghelp@colostate.edu with some days and times that you are available to meet, and we will try our best to accommodate you.
    • Dates and times for AgHelp’s in person office hours:
      • January 4 – January 15, 2021
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
  • We are also available via MS Teams, by email at aghelp@colostate.edu, or via phone at (970) 491-2444, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

In the News

CSU releases stories about research related to COVID-19. Keep updated by subscribing to SOURCE, CSU’s news source.

Rams Take Care of Rams

• CSU Health Network provides numerous resources to help students learn how to improve their mental health, manage stress, and minimize anxiety. A list of resources is available online. Faculty may also reference the Well-Being in Academic Environments resource for information about how to embed well-being into classes.
• Tell Someone is a university resource where you can report concerns about safety and mental health.
• Student Case Management compiled a list of community resources for basic student needs.

COVID-19 Resource Pages

For helpful resources related to COVID-19 and the happenings surrounding these uncertain times, please visit:

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. 
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

General Information

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu or Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

Take care,

The RCC and CAS Communications Team

Good afternoon, Colleagues,

The CAS Recovery Coordinating Committee (RCC) is working to provide you with up-to-date resources and information about COVID-19 planning and precautions at Colorado State University, especially as they pertain to the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Please find the following key updates for December 3, 2020. Updates will be sent every other week on Thursdays to all staff, faculty, and graduate students within the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.

To see a listing of communications from the central communication office at Colorado State University, see the COVID-19 University Communications page. For all updates and information regarding COVID-19 precautions, please see the CSU COVID-19 website. 

Operations

• AgHelp Operations Update
  • AgHelp will continue to provide support remotely, with limited in-person appointment, if needed. Below are the dates and times allotted for an AgHelp techs to troubleshoot your issue in-person. Please send a request for an in-person appointment to aghelp@colostate.edu. For in-person assistance outside of the hours listed below, please send an email to aghelp@colostate.edu with dates and times that you are available to meet, and they will try our best to accommodate you.
  • Dates and times for AgHelp’s in person office hours:
    • November 30 - December 18, 2020
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
    • January 4 – January 15, 2021
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
  • AgHelp is also available remotely via MS Teams, by email at aghelp@colostate.edu, or via phone at (970) 491-2444, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
• Additional updates for post-Fall Break and the Spring 2021 planning are posted online at:  https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/plans-for-post-fall-break-spring-2021/.

Research

• All research functions that have previously been approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team may also continue without changes to approved building or room occupancy as approved this summer or fall by the Pandemic Preparedness Team.

Public Health Precautions & Protocols

• Larimer County moved to RED Level – Severe Risk on Tuesday, November 24
  • The new restrictions dictate that all employees who can work remotely are required to do so; the university is required to meet limited capacity in all spaces. This is a mandate that only employees whose duties must be performed on a campus report to work in person. This is not a shift to essential employee-only status, but is a new, more restrictive limitation on building and room capacity. 
  • All employees who can work remotely should do so; we recognize that many units and offices have already made this shift and communicated it to their employees. Faculty, staff and student employees are directed to work with their supervisors to determine their status.
    • Questions from supervisors may be emailed to the Pandemic Preparedness Team at pandemic_preparedness_team@Mail.colostate.edu.
  • The county’s guidance restricts capacity in buildings and rooms and impacts multiple university services, as outlined below.
    • Office, academic spaces and work areas are limited to 10 percent of capacity (by room or area) or fewer than 10 people, whichever number is lower, unless otherwise approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team. Physical distancing of 6 feet between people must be maintained and should be the final determining factor of the capacity of any space. If ten people or fewer in a room still does not enable physical distancing, the capacity must be dictated by physical distancing requirements.
      • Exceptions may be made as necessary for life and safety, or critical infrastructure.
    • All academic spaces, including educational labs and computer labs, are permitted to remain open according to previous occupancy as approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team for Fall semester. Occupancy will continue to be determined by 6 feet of physical distancing (unless special guidance is in place, such as for performing arts). The 10 percent/10 people rule does not apply to these spaces.
      • Again, all research functions that have previously been approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team may also continue without changes to approved building or room occupancy as approved this summer or fall by the Pandemic Preparedness Team.
    • The Lory Student Center will remain open until nightly until 9 p.m., providing spaces for students to study. Retail spaces are limited to 50 percent capacity or 25 people by room or area, whichever number is lower. This impacts services such as the bookstore and other businesses in the Lory Student Center. More information will be shared as services are evaluated at https://lsc.colostate.edu/.
    • Food services must provide only delivery or take out; no dining in-person onsite is permitted. Look for information at https://lsc.colostate.edu/ and https://housing.colostate.edu/dining/ as it becomes available.
    • All indoor events and entertainment are canceled until further notice.
      • Larimer County Public Health and the CSU Pandemic Preparedness Team are reviewing state guidance as it applies to intercollegiate athletics (which is different guidance from K-12 and recreational athletic events).
    • The Student Rec Center, including the swimming pool, as well as other gym or exercise programs, are limited to 10 percent capacity or 10 people in rooms or areas, whichever is lower. Reservations are required to enter these facilities, and each person much provide contact information for contact tracing purposes. Additional information will be communicated on the Student Rec Center website in the coming days at https://csurec.colostate.edu/.
    • Morgan Library and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Library have moved to remote and curbside services only. Additional information is communicated at https://lib.colostate.edu/.
      • Morgan Library
        • In light of the recent updates to Larimer County public health guidelines and the transition to Level Red, Severe Risk, the CSU Libraries moved to online only and virtual services on Wednesday, November 25.
        • Physical spaces are closed, including the Morgan Library and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Library. Drop-off and pick-up services in the Morgan Library lobby are available daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Please check their website for exact hours due to holiday closures and reduced hours.
        • Nearly all services remain unchanged, as they already operate many of their services virtually.
        • Most critical services are still operating normally for the CSU community, including:
          • Help services via chat, email, virtual consultations
          • Interlibrary loan
          • Item hold and pick up for physical materials
          • Laptop 7-day checkout
          • Course reserve
          • Online collections and resources (databases, e-books, streaming media, etc.)
        • The latest service updates are available on their website: Service Updates & Resources.
    • The Health Network continues to focus on online and telehealth options for students seeking medical, counseling, psychiatry and other services, unless face-to-face appointments are merited. The pharmacy remains open and curbside pickup is encouraged. Services provided in the building, including physical therapy, are restricted to 50 percent capacity of buildings and rooms or 10 people, whichever number is lower. Students should always call (970) 491-7121 before coming to the Health and Medical Center. More information is available at https://health.colostate.edu/.
    • Saliva screening and nasal swab testing on our campuses will not be impacted.
• The PPT is asking two things of our students, faculty and staff:
  • Get screened for COVID-19. If you are in Northern Colorado, saliva screening remains available for free on campus. If you are not in the area, we urge you to get tested for COVID-19 at your location. (Family members of students, faculty and staff CANNOT be screened by CSU. Screening is only available for students, faculty and staff with a valid CSU ID number is required to register and be screened.)
  • If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you are required to report those symptoms to the university through the COVID Reporter.
    • Do not leave your home, apartment or residence hall, even to go to work.
    • Doing so may result in disciplinary action through the Student Resolution Center or Human Resources.
    • You must report if you test positive through a non-CSU test or if you have been exposed through the COVID Reporter.
  • Screening/Testing
    • Screening available to faculty, staff and students WITHOUT symptoms
      • Saliva screening is calibrated to be as sensitive as possible in picking up signs of the virus that causes COVID-19. Nasal swab tests are only needed if your saliva indicates you may have the virus. 
      • Again, family members of students, faculty and staff CANNOT be screened.Screening is only available for students, faculty and staff with a valid CSU ID number is required to register.
      • Saliva screening (faculty, staff and students without symptoms ONLY)
        • When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday for the remainder of Fall Semester
        • Where: MAC Gym at the CSU Student Rec Center (Enter through East Entrance – see this map)
        • If you have not had a previous saliva screening at CSU, you must register for one.
        • Please make sure your contact information is entered correctly so you can be reached with your results.
        • Students, please use our CSU local address and not your home address.
      • Once you register, you must schedule a window for your testing. If you miss your screening window, you can still submit a sample during screening hours, but we urge you to come during your scheduled time. Screening available to faculty, staff and students WITHOUT symptoms

• Tests available to faculty, staff and students WITHsymptoms
• If you areexperiencing symptoms of illness, DO NOT GO TO THE SALIVA SCREENING SITE. If you DO have symptoms, you must report through the COVID Reporter, even if you are not coming to a campus.
• To get tested at a non-university testing site, referenced at “How and where do I get tested?” You should tell any non-CSU testing location when you are tested that you are a CSU student or employee to expedite contact tracing. Report positive results through the COVID Reporter.
• If you have tested positive in the last 90 days, do not get screened or tested.

• All public health guidance and requirements will remain in effect at all times. This includes wearing a mask, physically distancing, avoiding large gatherings and disinfecting spaces often.

In the News

CSU releases stories about research related to COVID-19. Keep updated by subscribing to SOURCE, CSU’s news source.

Rams Take Care of Rams

• CSU Health Network provides numerous resources to help students learn how to improve their mental health, manage stress, and minimize anxiety. A list of resources is available online. Faculty may also reference the Well-Being in Academic Environments resource for information about how to embed well-being into classes.
• Tell Someone is a university resource where you can report concerns about safety and mental health.

COVID-19 Resource Pages

For helpful resources related to COVID-19 and the happenings surrounding these uncertain times, please visit:

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. 
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

General Information

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu or Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

Take care,

The RCC and CAS Communications Team

Good afternoon, Colleagues,

The CAS Recovery Coordinating Committee (RCC) is working to provide you with up-to-date resources and information about COVID-19 planning and precautions at Colorado State University, especially as they pertain to the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Please find the following key updates for December 3, 2020. Updates will be sent every other week on Thursdays to all staff, faculty, and graduate students within the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.

To see a listing of communications from the central communication office at Colorado State University, see the COVID-19 University Communications page. For all updates and information regarding COVID-19 precautions, please see the CSU COVID-19 website. 

Operations

• AgHelp Operations Update
  • AgHelp will continue to provide support remotely, with limited in-person appointment, if needed. Below are the dates and times allotted for an AgHelp techs to troubleshoot your issue in-person. Please send a request for an in-person appointment to aghelp@colostate.edu. For in-person assistance outside of the hours listed below, please send an email to aghelp@colostate.edu with dates and times that you are available to meet, and they will try our best to accommodate you.
  • Dates and times for AgHelp’s in person office hours:
    • November 30 - December 18, 2020
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
    • January 4 – January 15, 2021
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
  • AgHelp is also available remotely via MS Teams, by email at aghelp@colostate.edu, or via phone at (970) 491-2444, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
• Additional updates for post-Fall Break and the Spring 2021 planning are posted online at:  https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/plans-for-post-fall-break-spring-2021/.

Research

• All research functions that have previously been approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team may also continue without changes to approved building or room occupancy as approved this summer or fall by the Pandemic Preparedness Team.

Public Health Precautions & Protocols

• Larimer County moved to RED Level – Severe Risk on Tuesday, November 24
  • The new restrictions dictate that all employees who can work remotely are required to do so; the university is required to meet limited capacity in all spaces. This is a mandate that only employees whose duties must be performed on a campus report to work in person. This is not a shift to essential employee-only status, but is a new, more restrictive limitation on building and room capacity. 
  • All employees who can work remotely should do so; we recognize that many units and offices have already made this shift and communicated it to their employees. Faculty, staff and student employees are directed to work with their supervisors to determine their status.
    • Questions from supervisors may be emailed to the Pandemic Preparedness Team at pandemic_preparedness_team@Mail.colostate.edu.
  • The county’s guidance restricts capacity in buildings and rooms and impacts multiple university services, as outlined below.
    • Office, academic spaces and work areas are limited to 10 percent of capacity (by room or area) or fewer than 10 people, whichever number is lower, unless otherwise approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team. Physical distancing of 6 feet between people must be maintained and should be the final determining factor of the capacity of any space. If ten people or fewer in a room still does not enable physical distancing, the capacity must be dictated by physical distancing requirements.
      • Exceptions may be made as necessary for life and safety, or critical infrastructure.
    • All academic spaces, including educational labs and computer labs, are permitted to remain open according to previous occupancy as approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team for Fall semester. Occupancy will continue to be determined by 6 feet of physical distancing (unless special guidance is in place, such as for performing arts). The 10 percent/10 people rule does not apply to these spaces.
      • Again, all research functions that have previously been approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team may also continue without changes to approved building or room occupancy as approved this summer or fall by the Pandemic Preparedness Team.
    • The Lory Student Center will remain open until nightly until 9 p.m., providing spaces for students to study. Retail spaces are limited to 50 percent capacity or 25 people by room or area, whichever number is lower. This impacts services such as the bookstore and other businesses in the Lory Student Center. More information will be shared as services are evaluated at https://lsc.colostate.edu/.
    • Food services must provide only delivery or take out; no dining in-person onsite is permitted. Look for information at https://lsc.colostate.edu/ and https://housing.colostate.edu/dining/ as it becomes available.
    • All indoor events and entertainment are canceled until further notice.
      • Larimer County Public Health and the CSU Pandemic Preparedness Team are reviewing state guidance as it applies to intercollegiate athletics (which is different guidance from K-12 and recreational athletic events).
    • The Student Rec Center, including the swimming pool, as well as other gym or exercise programs, are limited to 10 percent capacity or 10 people in rooms or areas, whichever is lower. Reservations are required to enter these facilities, and each person much provide contact information for contact tracing purposes. Additional information will be communicated on the Student Rec Center website in the coming days at https://csurec.colostate.edu/.
    • Morgan Library and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Library have moved to remote and curbside services only. Additional information is communicated at https://lib.colostate.edu/.
      • Morgan Library
        • In light of the recent updates to Larimer County public health guidelines and the transition to Level Red, Severe Risk, the CSU Libraries moved to online only and virtual services on Wednesday, November 25.
        • Physical spaces are closed, including the Morgan Library and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Library. Drop-off and pick-up services in the Morgan Library lobby are available daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Please check their website for exact hours due to holiday closures and reduced hours.
        • Nearly all services remain unchanged, as they already operate many of their services virtually.
        • Most critical services are still operating normally for the CSU community, including:
          • Help services via chat, email, virtual consultations
          • Interlibrary loan
          • Item hold and pick up for physical materials
          • Laptop 7-day checkout
          • Course reserve
          • Online collections and resources (databases, e-books, streaming media, etc.)
        • The latest service updates are available on their website: Service Updates & Resources.
    • The Health Network continues to focus on online and telehealth options for students seeking medical, counseling, psychiatry and other services, unless face-to-face appointments are merited. The pharmacy remains open and curbside pickup is encouraged. Services provided in the building, including physical therapy, are restricted to 50 percent capacity of buildings and rooms or 10 people, whichever number is lower. Students should always call (970) 491-7121 before coming to the Health and Medical Center. More information is available at https://health.colostate.edu/.
    • Saliva screening and nasal swab testing on our campuses will not be impacted.
• The PPT is asking two things of our students, faculty and staff:
  • Get screened for COVID-19. If you are in Northern Colorado, saliva screening remains available for free on campus. If you are not in the area, we urge you to get tested for COVID-19 at your location. (Family members of students, faculty and staff CANNOT be screened by CSU. Screening is only available for students, faculty and staff with a valid CSU ID number is required to register and be screened.)
  • If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you are required to report those symptoms to the university through the COVID Reporter.
    • Do not leave your home, apartment or residence hall, even to go to work.
    • Doing so may result in disciplinary action through the Student Resolution Center or Human Resources.
    • You must report if you test positive through a non-CSU test or if you have been exposed through the COVID Reporter.
  • Screening/Testing
    • Screening available to faculty, staff and students WITHOUT symptoms
      • Saliva screening is calibrated to be as sensitive as possible in picking up signs of the virus that causes COVID-19. Nasal swab tests are only needed if your saliva indicates you may have the virus. 
      • Again, family members of students, faculty and staff CANNOT be screened.Screening is only available for students, faculty and staff with a valid CSU ID number is required to register.
      • Saliva screening (faculty, staff and students without symptoms ONLY)
        • When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday for the remainder of Fall Semester
        • Where: MAC Gym at the CSU Student Rec Center (Enter through East Entrance – see this map)
        • If you have not had a previous saliva screening at CSU, you must register for one.
        • Please make sure your contact information is entered correctly so you can be reached with your results.
        • Students, please use our CSU local address and not your home address.
      • Once you register, you must schedule a window for your testing. If you miss your screening window, you can still submit a sample during screening hours, but we urge you to come during your scheduled time. Screening available to faculty, staff and students WITHOUT symptoms

• Tests available to faculty, staff and students WITHsymptoms
• If you areexperiencing symptoms of illness, DO NOT GO TO THE SALIVA SCREENING SITE. If you DO have symptoms, you must report through the COVID Reporter, even if you are not coming to a campus.
• To get tested at a non-university testing site, referenced at “How and where do I get tested?” You should tell any non-CSU testing location when you are tested that you are a CSU student or employee to expedite contact tracing. Report positive results through the COVID Reporter.
• If you have tested positive in the last 90 days, do not get screened or tested.

• All public health guidance and requirements will remain in effect at all times. This includes wearing a mask, physically distancing, avoiding large gatherings and disinfecting spaces often.

In the News

CSU releases stories about research related to COVID-19. Keep updated by subscribing to SOURCE, CSU’s news source.

Rams Take Care of Rams

• CSU Health Network provides numerous resources to help students learn how to improve their mental health, manage stress, and minimize anxiety. A list of resources is available online. Faculty may also reference the Well-Being in Academic Environments resource for information about how to embed well-being into classes.
• Tell Someone is a university resource where you can report concerns about safety and mental health.

COVID-19 Resource Pages

For helpful resources related to COVID-19 and the happenings surrounding these uncertain times, please visit:

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. 
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

General Information

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu or Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

Take care,

The RCC and CAS Communications Team

Good afternoon, Colleagues,

The CAS Recovery Coordinating Committee (RCC) is working to provide you with up-to-date resources and information about COVID-19 planning and precautions at Colorado State University, especially as they pertain to the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Please find the following key updates for December 3, 2020. Updates will be sent every other week on Thursdays to all staff, faculty, and graduate students within the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.

To see a listing of communications from the central communication office at Colorado State University, see the COVID-19 University Communications page. For all updates and information regarding COVID-19 precautions, please see the CSU COVID-19 website. 

Operations

• AgHelp Operations Update
  • AgHelp will continue to provide support remotely, with limited in-person appointment, if needed. Below are the dates and times allotted for an AgHelp techs to troubleshoot your issue in-person. Please send a request for an in-person appointment to aghelp@colostate.edu. For in-person assistance outside of the hours listed below, please send an email to aghelp@colostate.edu with dates and times that you are available to meet, and they will try our best to accommodate you.
  • Dates and times for AgHelp’s in person office hours:
    • November 30 - December 18, 2020
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
    • January 4 – January 15, 2021
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
  • AgHelp is also available remotely via MS Teams, by email at aghelp@colostate.edu, or via phone at (970) 491-2444, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
• Additional updates for post-Fall Break and the Spring 2021 planning are posted online at:  https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/plans-for-post-fall-break-spring-2021/.

Research

• All research functions that have previously been approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team may also continue without changes to approved building or room occupancy as approved this summer or fall by the Pandemic Preparedness Team.

Public Health Precautions & Protocols

• Larimer County moved to RED Level – Severe Risk on Tuesday, November 24
  • The new restrictions dictate that all employees who can work remotely are required to do so; the university is required to meet limited capacity in all spaces. This is a mandate that only employees whose duties must be performed on a campus report to work in person. This is not a shift to essential employee-only status, but is a new, more restrictive limitation on building and room capacity. 
  • All employees who can work remotely should do so; we recognize that many units and offices have already made this shift and communicated it to their employees. Faculty, staff and student employees are directed to work with their supervisors to determine their status.
    • Questions from supervisors may be emailed to the Pandemic Preparedness Team at pandemic_preparedness_team@Mail.colostate.edu.
  • The county’s guidance restricts capacity in buildings and rooms and impacts multiple university services, as outlined below.
    • Office, academic spaces and work areas are limited to 10 percent of capacity (by room or area) or fewer than 10 people, whichever number is lower, unless otherwise approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team. Physical distancing of 6 feet between people must be maintained and should be the final determining factor of the capacity of any space. If ten people or fewer in a room still does not enable physical distancing, the capacity must be dictated by physical distancing requirements.
      • Exceptions may be made as necessary for life and safety, or critical infrastructure.
    • All academic spaces, including educational labs and computer labs, are permitted to remain open according to previous occupancy as approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team for Fall semester. Occupancy will continue to be determined by 6 feet of physical distancing (unless special guidance is in place, such as for performing arts). The 10 percent/10 people rule does not apply to these spaces.
      • Again, all research functions that have previously been approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team may also continue without changes to approved building or room occupancy as approved this summer or fall by the Pandemic Preparedness Team.
    • The Lory Student Center will remain open until nightly until 9 p.m., providing spaces for students to study. Retail spaces are limited to 50 percent capacity or 25 people by room or area, whichever number is lower. This impacts services such as the bookstore and other businesses in the Lory Student Center. More information will be shared as services are evaluated at https://lsc.colostate.edu/.
    • Food services must provide only delivery or take out; no dining in-person onsite is permitted. Look for information at https://lsc.colostate.edu/ and https://housing.colostate.edu/dining/ as it becomes available.
    • All indoor events and entertainment are canceled until further notice.
      • Larimer County Public Health and the CSU Pandemic Preparedness Team are reviewing state guidance as it applies to intercollegiate athletics (which is different guidance from K-12 and recreational athletic events).
    • The Student Rec Center, including the swimming pool, as well as other gym or exercise programs, are limited to 10 percent capacity or 10 people in rooms or areas, whichever is lower. Reservations are required to enter these facilities, and each person much provide contact information for contact tracing purposes. Additional information will be communicated on the Student Rec Center website in the coming days at https://csurec.colostate.edu/.
    • Morgan Library and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Library have moved to remote and curbside services only. Additional information is communicated at https://lib.colostate.edu/.
      • Morgan Library
        • In light of the recent updates to Larimer County public health guidelines and the transition to Level Red, Severe Risk, the CSU Libraries moved to online only and virtual services on Wednesday, November 25.
        • Physical spaces are closed, including the Morgan Library and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Library. Drop-off and pick-up services in the Morgan Library lobby are available daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Please check their website for exact hours due to holiday closures and reduced hours.
        • Nearly all services remain unchanged, as they already operate many of their services virtually.
        • Most critical services are still operating normally for the CSU community, including:
          • Help services via chat, email, virtual consultations
          • Interlibrary loan
          • Item hold and pick up for physical materials
          • Laptop 7-day checkout
          • Course reserve
          • Online collections and resources (databases, e-books, streaming media, etc.)
        • The latest service updates are available on their website: Service Updates & Resources.
    • The Health Network continues to focus on online and telehealth options for students seeking medical, counseling, psychiatry and other services, unless face-to-face appointments are merited. The pharmacy remains open and curbside pickup is encouraged. Services provided in the building, including physical therapy, are restricted to 50 percent capacity of buildings and rooms or 10 people, whichever number is lower. Students should always call (970) 491-7121 before coming to the Health and Medical Center. More information is available at https://health.colostate.edu/.
    • Saliva screening and nasal swab testing on our campuses will not be impacted.
• The PPT is asking two things of our students, faculty and staff:
  • Get screened for COVID-19. If you are in Northern Colorado, saliva screening remains available for free on campus. If you are not in the area, we urge you to get tested for COVID-19 at your location. (Family members of students, faculty and staff CANNOT be screened by CSU. Screening is only available for students, faculty and staff with a valid CSU ID number is required to register and be screened.)
  • If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you are required to report those symptoms to the university through the COVID Reporter.
    • Do not leave your home, apartment or residence hall, even to go to work.
    • Doing so may result in disciplinary action through the Student Resolution Center or Human Resources.
    • You must report if you test positive through a non-CSU test or if you have been exposed through the COVID Reporter.
  • Screening/Testing
    • Screening available to faculty, staff and students WITHOUT symptoms
      • Saliva screening is calibrated to be as sensitive as possible in picking up signs of the virus that causes COVID-19. Nasal swab tests are only needed if your saliva indicates you may have the virus. 
      • Again, family members of students, faculty and staff CANNOT be screened. Screening is only available for students, faculty and staff with a valid CSU ID number is required to register.
      • Saliva screening (faculty, staff and students without symptoms ONLY)
        • When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday for the remainder of Fall Semester
        • Where: MAC Gym at the CSU Student Rec Center (Enter through East Entrance – see this map)
        • If you have not had a previous saliva screening at CSU, you must register for one.
        • Please make sure your contact information is entered correctly so you can be reached with your results.
        • Students, please use our CSU local address and not your home address.
      • Once you register, you must schedule a window for your testing. If you miss your screening window, you can still submit a sample during screening hours, but we urge you to come during your scheduled time. Screening available to faculty, staff and students WITHOUT symptoms

• Tests available to faculty, staff and students WITHsymptoms
• If you areexperiencing symptoms of illness, DO NOT GO TO THE SALIVA SCREENING SITE. If you DO have symptoms, you must report through the COVID Reporter, even if you are not coming to a campus.
• To get tested at a non-university testing site, referenced at “How and where do I get tested?” You should tell any non-CSU testing location when you are tested that you are a CSU student or employee to expedite contact tracing. Report positive results through the COVID Reporter.
• If you have tested positive in the last 90 days, do not get screened or tested.

• All public health guidance and requirements will remain in effect at all times. This includes wearing a mask, physically distancing, avoiding large gatherings and disinfecting spaces often.

In the News

CSU releases stories about research related to COVID-19. Keep updated by subscribing to SOURCE, CSU’s news source.

Rams Take Care of Rams

• CSU Health Network provides numerous resources to help students learn how to improve their mental health, manage stress, and minimize anxiety. A list of resources is available online. Faculty may also reference the Well-Being in Academic Environments resource for information about how to embed well-being into classes.
• Tell Someone is a university resource where you can report concerns about safety and mental health.

COVID-19 Resource Pages

For helpful resources related to COVID-19 and the happenings surrounding these uncertain times, please visit:

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. 
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

General Information

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu or Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

Take care,

The RCC and CAS Communications Team

Good afternoon, Colleagues,

The CAS Recovery Coordinating Committee (RCC) is working to provide you with up-to-date resources and information about COVID-19 planning and precautions at Colorado State University, especially as they pertain to the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Please find the following key updates for November 19, 2020. Updates will be sent every other week on Thursdays to all staff, faculty, and graduate students within the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.

To see a listing of communications from the central communication office at Colorado State University, see the COVID-19 University Communications page. For all updates and information regarding COVID-19 precautions, please see the CSU COVID-19 website. 

Operations

• Professional Development Days – November 23-25
  • President McConnell recently encouraged employees to participate in Fall Break Professional Development Days on November 23-25. Read more info about eligibility on CSU HR FAQs site:https://hr.colostate.edu/covid-19-human-resources-faqs/.
• Post-Fall Break Operations – starting November 30
  • CSU Building Access

• • • As a default, most University buildings will be unlocked from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Access outside these hours will require an access card or hard key.

• Some buildings may be locked 24 hours per day if they:
  • do not have GA classrooms,
  • do not have facilities important for serving students, and
  • have security issues.
• Study spaces and computer labs will be available to students 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily to provide space for participating in online classes, studying and completing course work.
• Colleges and departments will communicate administrative office operating hours to their students, faculty, staff through college/department websites and email.
• Morgan Library and Lory Student Center will be open to students, faculty and staff; verify hours of operation online at:https://lib.colostate.edu/about/hours/ and https://lsc.colostate.edu/about-us/lsc-building-hours/.

• CAS Departmental Offices
  • Some CAS departments are changing in-person office hours and working remotely. Departments will communicate changes with their faculty/staff/students and the Dean’s Office.
• AgHelp
  • AgHelp will continue to provide support remotely, with limited in-person appointment, if needed. Below are the dates and times allotted for an AgHelp techs to troubleshoot your issue in-person. Please send a request for an in-person appointment toaghelp@colostate.edu. For in-person assistance outside of the hours listed below, please send an email to aghelp@colostate.edu with dates and times that you are available to meet, and they will try our best to accommodate you.
  • Dates and times for AgHelp’s in person office hours:
    • November 23, 2020
      • 8 am to 4 pm
    • November 30 - December 18, 2020
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
    • January 4 – January 15, 2021
      • Mondays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Tuesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
      • Wednesdays: 8 am to 2 pm
    • AgHelp is also available remotely via MS Teams, by email ataghelp@colostate.edu, or via phone at (970) 491-2444, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
  • Central Receiving
    • Mail delivery will continue through Fall Break, including Professional Development Days, and after Fall Break.
  • Additional updatesfor post-Fall Break and the Spring 2021 planning are posted online at:  https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/plans-for-post-fall-break-spring-2021/.

• The Student Disability Center and Alternative Testing Center will be remote starting November 23.
• The University Testing Center will remain open during Fall Break and Winter Break, operating during normal business hours of M – F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. They will observe the CSU holiday schedule. They are open for in-person testing, if needed. Please connect with Alisha Zmuda, the Coordinator of Alternative Testing Accommodations, at Alisha.Zmuda@colostate.edu or over the phone at 970-491-3574 if you have questions.

• Spring Break changed to April 12-16, 2021.
  • After spring break, all course instruction and exams for the remaining three weeks of the semester and finals week will be delivered remotely. The timing of final exams will remain unchanged and are scheduled for the week of May 10-14.

Teaching & Learning

• All classes and final exams will be delivered virtually beginning November 30 through December 18. Course instruction and assessment will continue during this time. All regular exams and final exams will be administered remotely.
• GA Classroom Access:  November 30 through December 18
  • Faculty may use their assigned general assignment classrooms during this period for remote course and exam delivery. (Students are not permitted to attend classrooms for in-person instruction.)

o    Faculty may access assigned classrooms during their regularly scheduled class period(s). (If other accommodations are needed for classroom access, consult with your department scheduler or chair/head.)

o    Faculty may use classrooms for the purpose of synchronous delivery of their courses remotely or to record course lectures for asynchronous interaction.

o    All technology support and solutions will continue to be available to faculty to support remote course delivery and instruction.

o    All disinfecting stations will be maintained as we have since in-person instruction began in fall.

o    Classroom access for course delivery allows faculty access to classroom technology, and creates a sense of instructional continuity for both students and faculty in the late-semester transition to online-only teaching.

Research

• Post-Fall Break
  • At this time,research operations are expected to remain unchanged after Fall Break.  If there is a change in county guidance, CSU will adjust accordingly and communicate to faculty and staff directly.
• Research-related Travel
  • For research-related travel that has been approved through the Return to Work process:
    • If no reimbursement is required, no BSF travel exemption authorization is required.
    • If a reimbursement is required, a single travel exemption authorization (https://operations.colostate.edu/forms/) can be used for multiple travel days to the same location.

Public Health Precautions & Protocols

• Larimer County moved to Level 2 of Safer at Home on November 6.
  • Larimer County and the CSU Pandemic Preparedness Teamare increasing strong encouragement to all employees who can work remotely to do so, to reduce the number of people on university campuses.

• All students, faculty and staff must report COVID-19 symptoms immediately through the COVID Reporter, regardless of whether or not they are coming to a campus to work or attend class and regardless of the day of the week.
  • In addition to COVID-19 symptom reporting, the COVID Reporter is a platform to report the following:

• Positive COVID-19 tests administered at non-CSU sites;
• A COVID-19 concern in an academic, work or living space associated with the university;
• A potential COVID-19 exposure;
• A public health behavior violation you have witnessed by a member of the CSU community, on or off campus.

• The Pandemic Preparedness Team (PPT) will continue to administer COVID screening and testing protocols post-Fall Break and through Winter Break. The latest information can be found atCSU’s COVID Information & Resources website. We expect faculty, staff and student employees who return to work on campuses to participate in these processes as recommended by the PPT. Please keep in mind that pandemic conditions in Larimer County and the state may change at any time, and we will all need to be prepared to shift how we operate based on the direction of our public health experts.
• The Pandemic Preparedness Team encourages faculty, staff, and students to take a saliva screening, which will also determine if a follow up nasal swab is needed to test for COVID-19. More info.

o    WHAT TO DO

§  If you are not experiencing any symptoms of illness, we urge you to get a saliva screening. This is fast easy, right here on campus. The saliva screening is calibrated to be as sensitive as possible in picking up signs of the virus that causes COVID-19. Nasal swab tests are only needed if your saliva indicates you may have the virus. If the screening doesn’t indicate the need for a nasal swab test, it will provide peace of mind as you travel and/or see family and friends, knowing that you are not putting anyone at risk for COVID-19. If your saliva screening does indicate the need for a nasal swab, we urge you to get that test done before traveling or interacting with loved ones.

§  If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, we urge you to get a nasal swab test immediately. Given the rising number of cases of COVID-19 among our CSU community, in Larimer County and Colorado, we must all do everything we can to slow the spread of the virus, to save lives and prevent lasting health issues. The sooner you know whether you are positive for COVID-19, based on a nasal swab, the sooner you can isolate to focus on your own recovery and protect others.

o    HOW TO DO IT

§  If you do NOT have symptoms:

·         Saliva screening (for people without symptoms ONLY) will be available from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 – Friday, Nov. 20 and again on Monday, Nov. 23 in the MAC Gym at the CSU Student Rec Center. Enter through East Entrance – see this map.

• If you have not had a previous saliva screening at CSU, you mustregister for one.
• This only needs to be completed the first time you submit a screening, but please make sure your contact information is entered correctly so you can be reached with your results.
• Students, please use your CSU local address and not your home address.

• Once you register, you mustschedule a window for your testing.
  • If you miss your screening window, you can still submit a sample during screening hours, but we urge you to come during your scheduled time.
  • The CSU saliva screening process is fast; most individuals check in and provide their sample in less than 10 minutes.
  • Saliva screening results are usually available within 24-48 hours; please double-check that the contact information your provided at registration is complete and accurate to ensure your results reach you.
  • Only individuals whose screening indicates that they may have the virus are required to get a nasal swab follow-up test.
• Please note: the CSU saliva screening has not yet completed the process for FDA approval as a COVID-19 test, so it does not meet requirements as proof of a negative test for airlines.

• If you DO have symptoms:
  • Nasal swab testing (for those who have symptoms or believe they have been exposed)will be available via a limited number of appointments at the ticket kiosk in Canvas Stadium (see map) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 21, and Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24.
  • **Nasal swab tests will only be available to those whoregister AND schedulean appointment. 
    • Walk-up nasal swab testing isnot available at CSU.
    • You may also choose to get tested at a non-university testing site, referenced at “How and where do I get tested?” You should tell any non-CSU testing location when you are tested that you are a CSU student or employee to expedite contact tracing.
  • Reminders if you are experiencing symptoms:
    • If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, donot go to the CSU saliva screening site.
    • Report your symptoms to the university through theCOVID Reporter. This is a requirement.
    • Get tested as soon as possible at atesting facility that is conducting nasal swab tests. Again, do not go to the saliva screening site looking for a nasal swab test. You will be turned away.
  • If you have tested positive in the last 90 days, do not get screened or tested.
• All students can get a free flu shot by appointment from the CSU Health Network. Call 970-491-7121 for an appointment and seehere for the list of free clinic times.
• All public health guidance and requirements will remain in effect at all times. This includes wearing a mask, physically distancing, avoiding large gatherings and disinfecting spaces often.

In the News

CSU releases stories about research related to COVID-19. Keep updated by subscribing to SOURCE, CSU’s news source. Recent articles include:

Rams Take Care of Rams

• CSU Health Network provides numerous resourcesto help students learn how to improve their mental health, manage stress, and minimize anxiety. A list of resources is available online. Faculty may also reference the Well-Being in Academic Environments resource for information about how to embed well-being into classes.
• Tell Someoneis a university resource where you can report concerns about safety and mental health.

COVID-19 Resource Pages

For helpful resources related to COVID-19 and the happenings surrounding these uncertain times, please visit:

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
• COVID-19 University Communications pagefor a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 pagefor information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teachingfor webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learningto learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engagingto help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Workingfor answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partneringfor resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Workfor answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpagefor answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

General Information

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.eduor Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedInfor timely updates and resources.

Take care,

The RCC and CAS Communications Team

Hello,

The Recovery Coordinating Committee is working to provide you with up-to-date resources and information about COVID-19 planning and precautions at Colorado State University, especially as they pertain to the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Please find the following key updates for November 5, 2020. Updates will be sent every other week on Thursdays to all staff, faculty, and graduate students within the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.

To see a listing of communications from the central communication office at Colorado State University, see the COVID-19 University Communications page. For all updates and information regarding COVID-19 precautions, please see the CSU COVID-19 website. 

Public Health Precautions & Protocols

• The COVID Reporter tool launched on the university’s COVID-19 website. CSU students, faculty and staff no longer need to fill out the Daily Symptom Checker, and no longer need to document for CSU Public Health their daily screening when they are not experiencing symptoms of illness. However, students, faculty and staff must report COVID-19 symptoms immediately through theCOVID Reporter, regardless of whether or not they are coming to a campus to work or attend class and regardless of the day of the week.
  • In addition to COVID-19 symptom reporting, the COVID Reporter is a platform to report the following:
    • Positive COVID-19 tests administered at non-CSU sites;
    • A COVID-19 concern in an academic, work or living space associated with the university;
    • A potential COVID-19 exposure;
    • A public health behavior violation you have witnessed by a member of the CSU community, on or off campus.
• The Pandemic Preparedness Team implemented saliva screening, which will enable the university to assess significant numbers of faculty, staff and students a week and determine if a follow up nasal swab is needed to test for COVID-19. More info.
  • A CSU saliva screening is the first step of a two-step process at Main Campus screening locations to help the university identify individuals with COVID-19 and stop the spread.
    • To participate in the CSU saliva screening and nasal swab testing process, you must complete two steps:
      • STEP 1. Register at this link (You only need to complete this step once; please double check your information is correct): https://coloradostate.formstack.com/forms/csu_pooled_testing_consent 
      • STEP 2. Select a timeslot to submit your saliva sample from this link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CovidTestingBusinessName@colostate.edu/bookings/s/zB-OWxoZiUSTMBisHdemgg2
  • Those who need a follow-up test will be required to take a nasal swab test.
• All students can get a free flu shot by appointment from the CSU Health Network. Call 970-491-7121 for an appointment and see here for the list of free clinic times.
• Free on-campus flu shot clinics are available for employees and their dependents enrolled in a CSU Anthem or State of Colorado medical plan. If you are not enrolled, the cost of the flu shot is $37 (for those under age 65). Appointment slots available November 3 and 11. Register here.
• All public health guidance and requirements will remain in effect at all times. This includes wearing a mask, physically distancing, avoiding large gatherings and disinfecting spaces often.

In the News

CSU releases stories about research related to COVID-19. Keep updated by subscribing to SOURCE, CSU’s news source. Recent articles include:

• CSU researchers pivot, pursue, pioneer COVID-19 projects

COVID-19 Resource Pages

For helpful resources related to COVID-19 and the happenings surrounding these uncertain times, please visit:

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
• COVID-19 University Communications pagefor a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 pagefor information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teachingfor webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learningto learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engagingto help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Workingfor answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partneringfor resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Workfor answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpagefor answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

General Information

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.eduor Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedInfor timely updates and resources.

Take care,

The CAS Communications Team

• Students have reported loss of internet connection during their attempts to complete Canvas-based assessments (ex: quizzes). Instructors, please be flexible with students and consider assigning assessments that allow more than one attempt, offer the option to drop one or more quizzes, and/or give assessments that are available for completion over a longer time frame, so a student may complete their assessment during a time with stronger connectivity. 

• If a co-worker, including a student employee, tests positive for COVID-19, you will be notified by a contact tracer only if you are considered a potential close contact. The name of the person with COVID-19 will remain confidential, as will the names of potential close contacts. More information about the process is here.

• While the Governor’s Office has announced the possibility of furloughs for Colorado state employees beginning November 27, 2020, Colorado State University is not required to implement furloughs. At this time, CSU is not examining furloughs. Contact CSU Human Resources with questions.
• Results from the Return To Work Survey that was administered in July are now available here.

• CSU work on COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities leads to national research

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

• To assist with the challenges of hybrid, remote, or physically distanced teaching this fall, TILT is offering several professional development opportunities: Teaching Online: Facilitation & Engagement, Student Motivation, Incorporating Best Practices in Hybrid & Remote Instruction,  Incorporating Best Practices in Hybrid & Remote Instruction

• To help with contact tracing, please send your seating charts for classes and labs to Kirsten Slaughter-Rice and Matt Camper by September 11. The college will manage submitting seating charts to anyone else who might need it. Please use the subject line: Course number – Classroom location (Last Name). Templates can be found here.
• CSUOnline is collaborating with experts to provide faculty support when they need assistance with their courses. More info.
• Watch this video from the Office of the Vice President for Diversity for more information about creating an inclusive classroom environment.
• TILT has recently designed a system of cohort-based tutoring sessions. Students commit to attending two 50-minute virtual group sessions for up to a 15-week series. Sessions will include a mix of preplanned activities and open question time. More info.

• Reminder: Please do not move desks, tables, or chairs in the classrooms.
• Registered Student Organizations must adhere to COVID-19 Guidelines including tracking attendance, not gathering in groups larger than 10 people, and wearing face coverings. View the complete listing of guidelines here.

• The Pandemic Preparedness Team has created guidelines for what to do when there is a suspected case of COVID-19 in the classroom. For information about how CSU is addressing exposure and illness for COVID-19, click here.
• The COVID-19 Health and Safety Policy is posted online. Please review.

• Career Services recently released an email that includes several resources for supervisors that oversee student employees. Information addresses questions like “What if a student employee cannot physically report to work due to the daily symptom checker and/or a positive COVID-19 test?” and “What if a student employee who has work study cannot report physically to work and I also cannot provide remote work options during isolation?” To receive the update and/or for questions, contact Sarah Roeder. More info is available on the HR website.

• CSU community encouraged to keep gatherings small
• Mindfulness techniques help teens reduce stress related to COVID-19

• Pocket pantries are now available for students in need of food supplies. Locations are at Lory Student Center and Aggie Village Family Apartments. More info.

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. 
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at  CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu or Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

• Faculty Council has collected a set of curated materials to help you start the school year. More info.
• Echo 360 lecture capture technology is available in more than 130 classrooms across campus. Echo 360 has been scheduled to begin and end automatically for each course scheduled in an Echo360 classroom, so you do not have to remember to start and end the recordings. You can verify which of your course sections are scheduled to automatically record, schedule new recordings, and cancel scheduled recordings by clicking here. When having a private conversation where a lecture recording has been scheduled, remember to either turn off or mute (light turns red) the classroom microphone to ensure privacy, or physically step away from the podium. Additional resources and info: Echo360 help.
• Seating charts for General Assignment (GA) classrooms are available here. The Pandemic Preparedness Team (PPT) will use these seating charts for contact tracing, as needed. Faculty are asked to send their seating charts for their classes to Kirsten Slaughter-Rice and Matt Camper.
• Check out these FAQs for how students can navigate both online and in-person classes this semester.
• Holding classes outside is discouraged as it creates complications for contact tracing and may not be accessible for all students.
• A new webpage has been created that includes information about different modalities of instruction. This resource includes a comparison table of instructional technology options.
• Classroom instructors can access advice regarding the first week of classes, including an in-classroom checklist and FAQs.
• Students needing to rent or purchase a laptop can do so here.
• Please remind students to disinfect their chairs and desktops/tables when arriving to class. Disinfectant is provided in a central location and is refreshed often by Facilities Management.

• A Research Continuity Open Forum will take place on 9/10, 1-2 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

• CAS IT encourages faculty and staff to continue to participate in the strategic partnership with HP by routing all computer, tablet, and monitor purchases through AgHelp or by going through CDW-G in Kuali. This does not include MAC purchases. You can reach AgHelp via email: AgHelp@colostate.edu or call: 970-491-2444.  More info.
• Faculty and staff are asked not to visit Housing & Dining locations, including Lory Student Center, during the first two weeks of classes.
• To purchase PPE for research and operations, visit this website. Faculty and staff are encouraged to coordinate with their departmental staff prior to ordering PPE. PPE in General Assignment and Departmental classrooms is managed and refilled by Facilities Management.
• The CSU Pandemic Planning Team has canceled all in-person or face-to-face university events through fall semester. Virtual events are permitted. More info.
• Colorado State University faculty or staff members who are working on university grounds are asked to take this training for more information about COVID-19, university disinfecting protocols, and reporting concerns.
• More than 7,400 people were tested for COVID-19 during student move-in last week. This includes both students and staff. Out of those who opted in for testing, only 11 active cases were confirmed.
• Free COVID testing is available tomorrow, 8/28 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at pop-up tents on Main Campus at Allison and Academic Village on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you can’t make the drop-in time, and you ever feel like you need a test between CSU testing opportunities, contact the CSU Health Network, your physician, or visit the Larimer County free testing site.

• If an employee reports symptoms via the Daily Symptoms Checker, their supervisor will receive a templated message that the supervisor may use to send out to workgroups and offices in response. More info.
• The Public Health Behavior Report online form may be used to help identify behavior that appears to violate the University’s COVID public health guidance.
• All faculty and staff can access fall semester start FAQs.

• Information for faculty and staff about what to do if a someone reports exposure to COVID-19.
• “Close contact” is defined as “face-to-face contact with someone for at least 15 minutes within a distance less than 6 ft.” More info.
• This video explains what is expected of students, faculty, and staff in the classroom, workspaces, and on university grounds.

• Researchers identify a protein that may help SARS-CoV-2 spread rapidly through cells
• How to study (safely) at Morgan Library
• Facilities Management protecting air quality in CSU buildings
• Faculty share additional insights on piloting new health protocols in class.

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Keep Partnering for resources to help you adapt your engagement with external partners to virtual and socially distanced environments.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff, and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

• Send questions to the College of Agricultural Sciences at CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu or Colorado State University’s general COVID-19 email at ucomm_covid-19@mail.colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

Hello,

The Recovery Coordinating Committee is working to provide you with up-to-date resources and information about COVID-19 planning and precautions at Colorado State University, especially as they pertain to the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Please find the following key updates for August 20, 2020. Updates will be sent each week on Thursdays to all staff, faculty, and graduate students within the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.

To see a listing of communications from the central offices at Colorado State University, see the COVID-19 University Communications page. For all updates and information regarding COVID-19 precautions, please see the COVID-19 Recovery website.  

Teaching and Learning

• To help navigate the new teaching landscape at CSU this fall, a Teaching Checklist for Instructors has been created and is available here. Multiple checklists are included in the document, including a checklist for Face-to-Face Instruction, Hybrid Instruction, and Online Course Delivery. Also included is the required language to be added to your syllabi.
• First Day of Classes FAQs for Instructors are available here.  This document includes answers to questions such as “What will my classroom look like?,” and “Do I have to wear a mask while teaching?”.

• Hosting a field trip? Please follow these guidelines, including submitting a Travel Exemption Form.
• Preparing for Fall: Faculty Town Hall was hosted this past Monday, August 17. View the recording here.
• Instructors may access seating charts for classrooms through an online system.

Operations

• Custodial services and frequency of services has been adjusted to meet current CDC cleaning guidelines and protocols for COVID-19. This includes using EPA-approved disinfectants, PPE requirements, and updates about staff now emptying trash and recycling receptacles. For information about what custodial staff are and are not cleaning, see attached.
• CAS will host CAS Office Hours on the Quad during the week of 8/24 to welcome students during the first week of classes. Interactions will be outside and social distancing will be practiced.
• Student move-in began 8/15. Testing is being performed. The guest policy for this academic year references that guests are only allowed in the lobby and public areas.
• For updates about parking and transportation, visit the Parking & Transportation Services website. Here you’ll find information about public transit, parking, and transportation services.  Also, see the City of Fort Collins Transport site for information about temporarily suspended CSU routes.
• Faculty and staff are asked not to visit Housing & Dining locations, including Lory Student Center, during the first two weeks of classes.
• Digital signage communicating proper health precautions is now available. Contact Ag-Comm@colostate.edufor digital display signage. For print signage needs, contact K.slaughter-rice@colostate.edu.
• Mountain West has postponed all fall sports. More info.
• In alignment with CSU and CAS Admissions, departmental and building tours and in-person appointments with prospective students will be postponed until further notice. Please continue to meet virtually with prospective students and encourage them to consider one of CSU’s virtual options instead. Building and facility tours for visitors/guests are not currently available at this time.
• Classrooms are marked with an “x” where students SHOULD sit. Signs stating “do not sit here” are posted where students SHOULD NOT sit.

ABC Human Resources

• Employees (including student hourlies) with COVID-19-related childcare needs may be eligible for expanded Family Medical Leave created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), including caring for a dependent child whose school or place of care is closed (or childcare provider is unavailable) as Emergency Public Health Leave for Childcare (EPHL).
• Employees can apply for a temporary work adjustment through an online application.  CSU Human Resources and the CSU Office of Equal Opportunity will work with supervisors and employees to explore options.
• Employees who qualify as a ”Vulnerable Individual” or who live with or care for a “Vulnerable Individual” may choose to apply for a temporary work assignment using the same application if they have been asked to return to work on-site work and need to remain off-site. The Office of Equal Opportunity will coordinate with the employee and with their supervisor to identify a modified assignment.
• CSU has also provided a “Script for Supervisors Around Wearing Face Coverings and Following Public Health Orders” on the OEO website.

Public Health Precautions and Protocols

• Testing for select faculty and staff started 8/13 at the Lory Student Center. Faculty and staff were selected by their dean, director or vice president based on the level of face-to-face contact. Student testing began on 8/15 as part of move-in procedures. More info.
• Scripts have been created for faculty and supervisors to use to support adherence to face covering guidelines. Scripts, as well as the Face Covering Exemption form can be found here.
• Faculty, staff and students are required to wear masks or other face coverings while on a campus as well as follow all other public health orders. CSU’s Pandemic Preparedness Team is following state and county guidance for signs, public health measures, cleaning and disinfecting, contact tracing, etc.
• As a Colorado State University student, faculty or staff member, you may be concerned about how you would know if you have been exposed to someone who tests positive. Find information about contact tracing here.
• A dashboard showing positive cases associated with the university community is available. This dashboard shows only confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and does not reflect those in quarantine for potential exposure. Positive cases reflected in the dashboard include faculty, staff and students who have not necessarily been on a campus.
• A video outlining Public Health Requirements on Campuses, University Grounds, Workspaces and in the Classroom is available here.

In the News

CSU releases stories about research related to COVID-19. Keep updated by subscribing to SOURCE, CSU’s news source. Recent articles include:

• What to expect living on campus during the pandemic
• Ram Welcome becomes virtual experience
• Wear your mask: Majority of students motivated to practice safe public health behaviors

Rams Take Care of Rams

• Ram Aid is a program at CSU that provides relief to students who as a result of COVID-19 are suffering from food insecurity, lack of resources, and in need. More info.

COVID-19 Resource Pages

For helpful resources related to COVID-19 and the happenings surrounding these uncertain times, please visit:

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

General Information

• Send questions to CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

Take Care,

The CAS Communications Team

• CSU has released a new 4-minute video outlining CSU’s Health Protocols for Fall 2020. Watch this informative video here.
• If you would like to offer food during a class and/or event, please submit a request to the Pandemic Planning Team.

• Visit the CSU HR FAQs webpagefor current COVID-19 guidance.

• For information about the student testing plan, visit CSU’s Recovery webpage.
• An email message was sent to faculty and staff on August 11 from the Pandemic Planning Team regarding COVID-19 testing. High contact faculty and staff are encouraged to take a COVID-19 test between August 19-22, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Lory Student Center. Register for testing here. It is mandatory for identified faculty and staff to check in on the portal. You are strongly encouraged to be tested for the health of our community; once checked in through the registration portal, you can choose to opt out of testing. Please refer to the message from the Pandemic Planning Team for more information.
• Supervisors: If one of your employees has been exposed to COVID-19 and/or is showing symptoms, have them submit the Daily Symptoms Checker and stay home. They can also complete the Leave Request FFCRA and EPSL self-certification forms. You will enter EPSL into TimeClock Plus. Questions? Contact Shelly Lynch or Joanna Holliday.
• If students show symptoms and/or test positive for COVID-19 prior to arriving on campus for move-in, they should complete the Daily Symptoms Checker and will be advised on next steps by public health officials.

• New COVID-19 health protocols piloted in three CSU summer classes
• Contact tracing team trying to stay ahead of COVID-19
• CSU included among tip universities solving coronavirus pandemic

• CAS COVID-19 webpage for resources and announcements from the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station.
• COVID-19 University Communications page for a listing of all previous updates from CSU’s University Communications, including messages from President McConnell.
• CSU COVID-19 page for information about COVID-19 and key related decisions made by CSU in response.
• Keep Teaching for webinars and tips about teaching remotely.
• Keep Learning to learn more about how to find success in online learning.
• Keep Engaging to help stay connected to others and take care of your well-being.
• Keep Working for answers to FAQs about supporting routine work and academic functions.
• Return to Work for answers to FAQs related to returning to work at CSU.
• CSU HR FAQs webpage for answers to FAQs from faculty, staff and student employees about the impact of COVID-19 on leave, work arrangements, and other work-related concerns.
• COVID-19 Research Resources webpage, created for the CSU research community to help with planning and continuing research.

• Send questions to CAS_COVID-19@colostate.edu.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn for timely updates and resources.

Fall semester preparations and health measures

The Pandemic Preparedness Team has outlined university public health requirements, measures and strategies for the  summer and the fall semester.

Request a temporary work adjustment

The university has created a system for faculty and staff to request temporary work adjustments if their unit, division, college, department or office is returning to in-person work on university grounds.

• Temporary work adjustments for all faculty and staff with health concerns, childcare concerns or who is caring for someone who is a vulnerable individual

Status of Events

Although public health guidance does provide for a pathway for events at the university, the CSU Pandemic Planning Team has canceled all university events through the rest of summer until Fall classes start on August 24. At that time, the university’s ability to support events within public health guidance will be reevaluated. This allows the university’s resources to focus on to the university’s core mission of academics and research to prepare for the Fall semester. All event requests after August 24 must be entered into the university’s event management system at schedule.colostate.edu. If you are planning an in-person meeting, activity or event of any kind you should enter it into this system for evaluation. If you are an event attendee, please follow up with your event host.

More info found here.