COVID-19 community support resources and protocols
Information to help faculty, staff and students feel informed, safe and productive during the Winter 2022 semester.
Michigan Engineering News
This page has links to resources students, staff and faculty may find useful as they continue to navigate the Winter 2022 semester. The contents of included links may evolve over time.
Student resources
Student support
- Emergency funding for financial challenges related to COVID.
- Assistance with class and mental health needs through the Michigan Engineering C.A.R.E. Center and embedded CAPS counselors.
- Community building and engagement opportunities are announced through CoE Announcement emails.
- Individuals with vaccine mandate questions can contact coe-studentaffairs@umich.edu.
- Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) in need of PPE can visit the Office of Student Affairs in the Chrysler Center on North Campus.
Staff resources
Staff support
- The Michigan Engineering Staff Telecommuting and Related Resources (STARR) website contains information and resources related to telecommuting. Find official policy, resources, FAQ and more.
- Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office is open and available to provide support to U-M faculty and staff with phone sessions and virtual telehealth sessions as appropriate. Resources include online confidential mental and emotional health screenings, personalized coaching and educational opportunities.
- UHR’s COVID-19 Information for Employees page has up-to-date policy and resources on PTO, childcare, and more.
Faculty resources
W22 faculty COVID-19 support programs
A living document containing information on programs and support available to faculty to mitigate effects of the pandemic on professional activities.
Course modality & accommodations policies
As we continue to deal with disruptions to our daily lives due to COVID, we want to remind faculty of the College’s recommendations for being flexible in classroom instruction. These recommendations provide guidance on flexible course policies in the event you or your students are ill, must quarantine or are experiencing other issues such as lack of child care. Please let your department chair or undergraduate coordinator know if you are experiencing ongoing difficulties and could benefit from additional support.
Supporting students with COVID-19
- ADUE recommendations for establishing flexible course policies for managing students missing class due to illness.
- Refer students to the C.A.R.E. Center for practical support and guidance on navigating University policies and resources, or to discuss any concerns.
COVID-19 Testing
Testing guide and resources
- “I think I’ve been exposed to/have COVID-19; what should I do?”
- Quarantine and isolation guidelines
- The following PDFs are also available on the Maize & Blueprint website under “Helpful resources”:
COVID-19 symptomatic testing
Experiencing symptoms but having trouble finding a COVID test? Employees who are on the MyUofMHealth.org patient portal should follow these instructions to assess eligibility for COVID-19 testing and to schedule an appointment. Employees who are unable to access the patient portal should call Occupational Health Services (OHS) at (734) 764-8021 and select prompt 1 to speak to a nurse. You can find more information on the University’s Human Resources website.
Mask and booster policies
Boosters required
- Booster policy, upcoming clinics
- Report your booster (due Feb. 4, 2022)
Masks
- Are masks still required? Do I need an N95 mask or can I continue to use a cloth mask?
- EHS Face Covering FAQs
- Obtaining masks:
- The College recently distributed N95 masks to each department/unit front office. Check with your unit manager for the current supply.
- Contact Amanda Keel (keelar@umich.edu) in the College Facilities Management Office if you need additional N95, disposable or cloth masks for your unit. Cleaning supplies and other PPE items are also available.
- N95 masks are also available at the following locations while supplies last:
- Lurie Building, 1st floor reception desk
- Duderstadt Center, 1st floor information desk
- Office of Student Affairs, 143 Chrysler Center
- All Community Sampling and Tracking Program testing locations (testing is not required)