Safety at eccles COVID-19 Resources & Expectations

Salt Lake City has continued to see high levels of COVID-19 infections. While vaccines have begun to be distributed, we expect current health safety standards will continue to apply throughout Spring semester.

student expectationS

As an Eccles student, you are expected to support the University of Utah and Eccles School in their mission to maintain safe and healthy campus spaces. This involves leading, sharing information, and role modeling for students, both in terms of on- and off-campus behavior. It is important that all students become familiar with the University of Utah and Eccles School guidelines and how they apply to students. Below are resources that will help you become clear on the protocol and understand how to support the University in ensuring a safe return to campus:

Become familiar with University of Utah and Eccles School general guidelines for spring semester.
- CDC guidelines require everyone to wear face coverings in shared public spaces on campus. When you wear a face covering, you are protecting faculty, staff, and yourself. If you repeatedly fail to wear a face covering in class, you will be referred you to the Dean of Students for a possible violation of the Student Code.
- Some students may qualify for accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you desire an exception to the face covering policy, contact the Center for Disability and Access (CDA). Accommodations should be obtained prior to the first day of class so faculty is notified by CDA of any students who are not required to wear a face covering.
Understand the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Actively and respectfully follow protocols, both on and off-campus.
Become familiar with how to report misconduct to the Dean of Students as necessary.
Complete both the student Return to Campus training courses. These will come to your UMail automatically and are required before your return to campus.

ReSOURCES

Accommodation requests can be made through the Center for Disability and Access. Students who are not wearing masks may already have accommodations, faculty will be responsible to hold their students accountable in the classroom (and may already be aware of an existing accommodation).
The University of Utah Emergency Fund has been created to assist students in emergency situations.
COVID-19 Tangible Resources for Immigrant Families in Utah are available for undocumented and mixed-status families.
The CARES Technology/Book Scholarship has been created to aid those who have been disrupted by COVID. For questions about eligibility, contact scholarship@utah.edu .
The Wellness Society, supported by Jamma International, has created a Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook. This includes several other resources for dealing with uncertainty and promoting wellbeing.
Here is a De-escalation Strategy presentation that includes tips on to how to approach conversations about masks and coronavirus.

REPORTING GUIDELINES

The University of Utah remains committed to the safety of our students, staff, faculty, and community and remains committed to our Orange status for Covid19 risk. As students, staff, and faculty have returned to campus, we have discovered new dynamics in which some students have chosen not to adhere to the guidelines and expectations set on campus. The Office of the Dean of Students reaffirms our shared responsibility to each other as we adhere to campus safety precautions outlined at coronavirus.utah.edu. Below we have outlined our process for reporting should you need any assistance.

When to Report: Students who disregard University guidelines such as the requirement to wear a face covering or to quarantine while awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test should be reported to the Office of the Dean of Students. In consultation with the Office of General Counsel, the University has determined that referring these students for code violations is not a violation of FERPA or HIPPA laws.
How to Report: You may refer students to the Office of the Dean of Students in one of the following ways:
- Phone – 801.581.7066
- Email – deanofstudents@utah.edu
- Online Reporting form
What to Expect: The Office of the Dean of Students will review the report to determine if a Student Code violation has occurred. Our office encourages an education-based informal resolution process, which will include impact-centered conversations to deepen understanding about community responsibility. Repeated violations of the Student Code are subject to more progressive sanctions up to and including written warning, probation, and suspension from the university. Students who repeatedly or deliberately violate the Student Code may also forfeit the opportunity to participate in on-campus courses.
The Dean's office continues to be available for student support and consultation as needed.