UGA College of Public Health Coronavirus Information
The College of Public Health has created this page to provide our faculty, staff and students with the latest updates and resources on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic and ongoing efforts to return to campus. Stay informed by visiting this page regularly.
Please visit the University of Georgia coronavirus website – https://uga.edu/coronavirus – for the most recent university-wide information about health, travel, emergency preparedness, and campus operations.
Return to Campus Updates
- Operations
- Campus Conversation
- Health & Safety Resources
- Latest UGA Health & Wellness Updates
- CPH COVID-19 Pledge
- DawgCheck | FAQs
- UGA Surveillance COVID-19 Testing for Students, Faculty & Staff (Testing site Legion Field)
- Local COVID-19 Testing Options for Faculty & Staff
- Increasing Efforts to Flatten the Curve (sent August 22, 2020)
- Update on UGA’s Surveillance and Testing Plan for COVID-19 (sent August 26, 2020)
- Updated Guidance on Face Coverings (sent August 6, 2020)
- Summary of Health and Safety Measures (sent July 31, 2020)
- Important Update on the Administration on the COVID-19 Vaccine (sent January 5, 2021)
- CPH Updates & Resources for Students
- Dean’s Welcome Letter to Students
- Return to Campus FAQs
- Required COVID-19 Training for Students – The -30 minutes “Required COVID-19 Student” training module is hosted on eLC, and students should complete the training before returning to campus.
- Health & Safety Measures Underway at CPH
- CPH Undergraduate Student Newsletter
- CPH Graduate Student Newsletter
- CPH Updates & Resources for Faculty & Staff
- UGA Student Updates
- Student Update: Return to Campus (sent on July 15, 2020)
- Update on Plans for Fall Semester Instruction (sent on June 23, 2020)
- New Safety Measures and Dates for Return in Phases 2 & 3 (sent on July 8, 2020)
- Plans for Surveillance and Testing (sent on July 22, 2020)
- Spring Semester 2021 Instruction (sent Nov. 2, 2020)
- Spring Semester Face Covering Distribution (sent January 7, 2021)
- Spring 2021 Instructional Plans (sent on January 11, 2021)
- Jan. 6, 2021 Weekly Digest
- Jan. 12, 2021 Weekly Digest
- Student Information and Weekly Digest Archive
- UGA Faculty & Staff Updates
- Initial Guidelines for Fall Semester Instruction (sent on June 23, 2020)
- New Safety Measures and Dates for Return in Phases 2 & 3 (send on July 7, 2020)
- Plans for Surveillance and Testing (sent on July 22, 2020)
- Gearing Up for the First Week of Classes (sent on August 12, 2020)
- Spring 2021 Instructional Plans (sent on January 11, 2021)
- Jan. 5, 2021 Weekly Digest
- Jan. 12, 2021 Weekly Digest
- Faculty Information and Weekly Digest Archive
- Staff Information and Weekly Digest Archive
Instructional Resources for Faculty
- CPH Continuity of Learning Plan
- Converting Courses to Online Delivery at CPH
- Online Readiness Checklist
- Technology for Teaching and Learning Continuity – Office of Instruction
- Online Learning Instruction Resources – Office of Online Learning
- Online Syllabus & Learning Plan (Google Docs) | Summer 2020 Course Prep – Office of Online Learning
- Advising at a Distance for Advisors – Academic Advising Services
- Center for Teaching and Learning | CTL Newsletter Archive
- EITS status page (check status of IT Resources for Remote Teaching and Learning)
- Additional resources at the CPH Faculty & Staff Portal
- Revised Daily Class Schedule
Research Resources
- FAQ for Research Operations at UGA
- Research Resumption
- Human Subjects FAQ
- COVID-19 Related Federal Funding Opportunities
General Resources for Faculty and Staff
- Return to Campus Guidelines for Faculty & Staff – June 2020
- Plans for Phased Return to Full Operations – June 9, 2020
- COVID-19 Supervisor’s Training Module | Professional Education Portal (for employees returning Phase 2)
- Free COVID-19 Screening for Faculty & Staff
- Cleaning FAQs – Facilities Management Division
- CPH Office Health & Safety Protocols (PDF)
- Signage Templates – UGA Marketing & Communications
- Essential Purchase Order Request Form
- Guidance on Travel Planning and Cancellations
- Voicemail Information for Working Remotely | CPH Voicemail/Email Message Templates
- Faculty IT Support–Please submit all requests through the ticket system at helpdesk.publichealth.uga.edu
- Latest Updates from CPHOIT
- Critical UGA IT Services for Business Continuity – Remote Work Resources
- Zoom Video Conferencing
- ADA Accommodations Process – UGA HR
Instruction Resources for Students
- Division of Academic Enhancement (DAE) Distance Learning Support (including how to request a wifi hotspot)
- DAE Tips for Success in Online Learning
- Advising at a Distance for Students
- Zoom Video Conferencing
- Student IT Support–Continue to access the EITS Student Helpdesk
General Resources for Students
- University Health Center Services
- UGA Student Care and Outreach – support and assistance to students experiencing hardship circumstances
- Student Emergency Fund – UGA Student Affairs
- Graduate Student Emergency Funding – UGA Graduate School
- UGA Financial Hardship Resources
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
- BeWellUGA at Home
- UGA Cooperative Extension-Financial Capability
- UGA Housing FAQs
Information for Graduate Students
- Message from CPH Office of Academic Affairs re: COVID-19 News & Information for Graduate Students (sent on March 16, 2020)
- From UGA Graduate School – Updates for Graduate Students
- CPH Graduate Student Monday Newsletter
- 03.23.20 Issue – details on MPH Virtual e-poster showcase, upcoming doctoral dissertation defenses, and more.
- 03.30.20 Issue
- 04.06.20 Issue
- 04.13.20 Issue
- 04.21.20 Issue
- 04.26.20 Issue
- 05.04.20 Issue
- 05.11.20 Issue
Information for Undergraduate Students
- From CPH Advising Office Regarding Remote Advising for Spring 2020
- CPH Undergraduate Student Newsletter
From the Dean’s Office
- Message from Dean Marsha Davis to faculty and staff (sent April 17, 2020)
- Message from Dean Marsha Davis to faculty and staff (sent March 27, 2020)
- Message from Dean Marsha Davis to students (sent March 23, 2020)
- Message from Dean Marsha Davis to faculty and staff (sent on March 16, 2020)
- Message from Dean Marsha Davis to faculty and staff (sent on March 12, 2020)
- Message for Dean Marsha Davis to faculty and staff (sent on March 5, 2020)
Emails to Faculty & Staff
- Message from Tina DUVALL Supakorndej re: Year End Spending – Operational Guidance (sent on April 16, 2020)
- Message from Erin Lipp re: CPH Academic Affairs – Updates (sent on April 8, 2020)
- Message from Erin Lipp re: Week two of remote instruction (sent on April 7, 2020)
- Message from Sara Ervin re: Hello From CPH Staff Council (sent on April 7, 2020)
- Message to Faculty and Staff Regarding Statewide Shelter-in-Place Requirements (sent on April 3, 2020)
- Message to Faculty and Staff re: New Paid Leave Provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (sent April 2, 2020)
- Message from Erin Lipp re: USG Statement on Grades (sent on March 31, 2020)
- Message from Erin Lipp re: General Considerations for Revised Plans for Courses (sent on March 26, 2020)
- Message to UGA Faculty and Staff Regarding Non-Closure Emergency Leave Procedures (sent on March 25, 2020)
- Message from Ivonne Berges re: CPH OOL Google docs (sent on March 20, 2020)
- Message from Erin Lipp re: Time Sensitive! On-line Needs and Readiness (sent on March 19, 2020)
- Message from Ben Morrison re: Update on work from home best practices (sent on March 19, 2020)
- Message to Faculty and Staff re: USG Healthcare Plan and Other Benefits Resources (sent on March 19, 2020)
- Message from Ben Morrison re: On Campus Office hours (sent on March 17, 2020)
- Message from Tina DUVALL Supakorndej re: Fwd: Mail and Central Receiving Services for two weeks (sent on March 17, 2020)
- Message from Tina DUVALL Supakorndej re: FW: Forwarding departmental phones to Cell Phone (sent March 17, 2020)
- Message from Linda Moak re: 24/7 Lockdown of all CPH Buildings (sent March 16, 2020)
- Message from Erin Lipp re: Continuity of instruction – student support – update (sent March 16, 2020)
- Message from Erin Lipp re: Converting to on-line instruction (sent on March 13, 2020)
- Message from Ben Morrison re: An update from CPHOIT Support (sent on March 13, 2020)
From UGA Office of Academic Affairs
- Message from Provost S. Jack Hu et al. re: Resources for Faculty, Staff, and Students (sent on April 8, 2020)
- Message from Provost S. Jack Hu and Rahul Shrivastav re: Continuity of Instruction (sent on March 17, 2020)
- Message from Fiona Liken re: Withdrawal Deadline Moved to Friday, April 17 (sent March 16, 2020)
From President Jere Morehead
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Plan for Returning to Full Campus Operations for Fall Semester (sent on June 9, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Return to Campus Guidelines (sent on June 4, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Phased Plan for Return to Begin on June 15 (sent on May 28, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Update to Faculty & Staff (sent on May 21, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Serving Georgia During the Pandemic (sent on April 30, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: planning for return to campus (sent on April 29, 2020)
- Announcement re: University of Georgia announces plan for rescheduling of spring Commencement ceremonies (sent on April 17, 2020)
- Message from President Morehead to graduates re: Rescheduling of In-person Spring Commencement (sent on April 17, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: UGA Researchers Tackle COVID-19 (sent on April 15, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead (sent on April 6, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Maymester and Summer Courses to be Offered Online (sent on April 2, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Student Refunds and the Opportunity to Help Students in Need (sent on March 30, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead (sent on March 23, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Update on Campus Operations (sent on March 17, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Online Learning for the Remainder of the Spring Semester (sent March 16, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Update on Continuity of Instruction and Operations (sent March 16, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Message for Parents/Guardians (sent March 15, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Continuity of Instruction and Operations (sent March 13, 2020)
- Message from President Jere Morehead re: Campus Operations for Friday, March 13 (sent March 13, 2020)
- Important message from President Jere Morehead re: Self-Quarantine Guidelines for Faculty, Staff and Students Returning from Travel (sent March 12,2020)
From the University System of Georgia
- Message to all faculty, staff and students re: UGA classes temporarily suspended for 2 weeks beginning March 16, 2020 (sent March 12, 2020)
Health and Exposure Updates
- For ongoing Health and Exposure Updates as of March 20, 2020 – University Health Center
- Message from Dean Marsha Davis re: CPH Staff Awaiting Results of COVID-19 Test (sent on March 29, 2020)
- Message to faculty and staff re: Free COVID-19 Screenings for UGA Faculty and Staff (sent on March 27, 2020)
- Message to faculty and staff: Update re: ACC Ordinance on Local Emergency/Shelter-in-Place Requirements Due to COVID-19 (sent on March 20, 2020)
- Message to students re: ACC Ordinance on Shelter-in-Place Requirements (posted on March 20, 2020)
- Message to all faculty, staff and students re: Communications procedure for additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 at University of Georgia (sent on March 20, 2020)
- Message to all faculty, staff and students re: Health and Exposure Update: Second confirmed case of COVID-19 (sent on March 19, 2020)
- Message to all faculty, staff and students re: Health and Exposure Update: Confirmed Case of COVID-19 (sent on March 18, 2020)
- Message to all faculty, staff and student re: Health and Exposure Updated (sent on March 17, 2020)
Resources for Information on Coronavirus
- COVID-19 Educational Materials – Free educational resources developed by CPH students
- FAQs from the CDC
- Georgia Department of Public Health Information & Resources
- Athens-Clarke County COVID-19 Information & Resources
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