May 26: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

Tue, 26 May 2020 15:43:24 -0400
covid19update

Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely. UMBC’s physical campus remains closed. Maryland is currently under a Safer at Home Order. However, restrictions remain in Baltimore and Montgomery counties.

For the most updated information and more information on actions to reduce COVID-19 risks in our community, please visit covid19.umbc.edu.

Student Services and Support

The Counseling Center is hosting an online resilience-building webinar on Wednesday, May 27, from 2 to 3 p.m.

The Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund is accepting applications.

Academic Continuity

The Office of the Vice President for Research is hosting a third Research Town Hall on Friday May 29 at 9am. Topics include the framework for relaunching research and creative achievement at UMBC.

The Provost has issued revised guidance on applied learning experiences. Summer experiences should be held remotely. Students and supervisors who wish to pursue in-person experiences must apply through the exception process.

The Academic Success Center has developed an Online Learning Resources Module with content and activities to help students prepare for success in online classes.

UMBC leadership provided additional information on UMBC’s planning process for the fall semester.

Business Continuity and Staff Support

UMBC’s EAP Program is hosting a webinar: Managing Worry & Anxiety Amid COVID-19. You can view the full webinar series in the myUMBC training group.

As a reminder, performance evaluations should be submitted by supervisors through the PMP DocuSign process, no later than Friday, June 5. Additional details and resources can be found here.

Facilities

The campus remains accessible for emergency access only. This includes employees with a letter from their supervisor, researchers approved through the Access Exception process, and/or students that are approved for late stay. If you have a one-time emergency need to visit campus, call UMBC Police Deputy Chief Bruce Perry at 443-677-2195 or Lieutenant Derrick Johns at 410-207-0850.

UMBC Together

Thank you to everyone who participated in our online celebration of the Class of 2020 this week. View the graduate and undergraduate celebrations here.

View our Class of 2020 and other Resilience Stories Page.

If you have questions or concerns, please email covid19@umbc.edu.