Faculty & Staff Overview - United

Checklist

Keep track of what you need to do to return to campus using our checklist.

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GuideSafe™ Entry Testing

Find out about how to get tested, exposure notification, sentinel testing, and more.

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Healthcheck Tool

Monitor your COVID-19 symptoms and report exposure daily using our assessment tool.

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UAB United: On Campus

UAB and the University of Alabama System are planning a safe entry to campus this fall with hybrid learning – a course delivery system which, because of social distancing precautions, requires a combination of both in-person instruction and remote instruction.

UAB is bringing faculty and staff on campus gradually while taking into account the dynamic and evolving circumstances. Some faculty and staff in support, clinical and research roles have entered campus with prior approval, training and monitoring of symptoms and potential exposure using UAB Healthcheck daily.

As described here on the UAB United website, students will be required to complete the COVID-19 assessment tool Healthcheck on a daily basis, and their assigned risk level will automatically be communicated to the GuideSafe™ Event Passport system. Students and employees will press the “Passport” button after completing Healthcheck to get their passports, which are good for 24 hours. Each user is assigned a unique passport number indicating their status which will show a “Clear” screen or “Not Clear” screen to display on students’ phones. A clear passport will be required to enter classes, meetings, the library and other events on campus.

UAB still anticipates the Fall semester will start on Monday, Aug. 24. We continue to monitor the pandemic and will communicate updates and additional safety strategies as soon as possible.

Throughout this site, you will learn more about UAB's comprehensive plans for a safe fall semester entry, including specific information related to:

Testing
Entry guidance (expectations & guidelines, guidance for specific campus scenarios, facility cleaning and access, entry training & requirements, entry checklist and a schedule for entry)
Health and safety resources and recommendations for on and off-campus

Academic resources and in-depth information
Human Resources to support all employees
Resources to resume research safely

Each member of the UAB community must be personally responsible for general health and safety monitoring and act to facilitate and maintain compliance with established guidelines. To sustain a culture of safety, there must be increased vigilance, monitoring, effective structures for reporting concerns, and appropriate corrective action for non-compliance. Click here to learn more about compliance with established guidelines.

To stay informed of the latest news and updates, students are encouraged to read GreenMail each Wednesday, and faculty and staff are encouraged to read eReporter each Tuesday and Friday. Faculty and staff can subscribe to GreenMail for student updates here.

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Fall 2020 Semester Schedule

To promote the health and safety of the campus community, adjustments have been made to the fall semester schedule:

AUG

Fall semester classes will start.

NOV

Fall semester in-person classes will end for the Thanksgiving break.

Nov

Dec

Students will not return to campus after Thanksgiving break but courses will continue remotely.

DEC

Final exams will be conducted remotely.

Exceptions can be granted for students based on work, research or clinical responsibilities, and adjustments can be requested for international students or others who do not have alternate living arrangements. For more information, contact your instructor or appropriate campus support office.

Students who meet conditions (i.e. tested positive for COVID-19, considered a higher risk for severe illness per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or care for or reside with a high risk individual) that require COVID-19 related temporary adjustments, should contact Disability Support Services.

Coursework engagement during these weeks is necessary to accommodate SACSCOC accrediting standard requirements for credit granted for coursework.