Information for Researchers
The Faculty and Staff pages of this site have important information for you regarding resources available to you as an employee of the University. In addition, messages sent to the campus community are available on the Faculty, Staff and Campus Messages pages of this site.
Research
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Coronavirus Research Publications
The Office of Research maintains a running list of academic publications by UGA researchers related to coronavirus. This list is available on the Office of Research site.
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Research Funding Opportunities
The Office of Research compiles funding opportunities for researchers who wish to study COVID-19. A catalog of all communications channels for funding opportunities is available on the Office of Research site.
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Research Operations Q&As
The University of Georgia Office of Research has coordinated with other campus units to develop guidance for faculty, staff and students to manage their ongoing research and scholarship activities. The Q&As are available on the Office of Research site.
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Resumption of Research
The university has issued requirements for the phased resumption of onsite research, which began June 15 with Phase 1. The Research Resumption page houses the resources and FAQs needed for resuming onsite research activities.
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RRP Template
Research faculty members/principal investigators must develop and receive approval of a Research Resumption Plan (RRP) before resuming onsite research activity. The template is available on the Office of Research site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Campus Information
Departments are responsible for determining if a traffic flow plan is appropriate for the common areas of their building(s). For buildings used by more than one department, the departments should coordinate on this decision and any plans determined to be necessary. Building occupants have the best knowledge of building usage patterns and are in the best position to develop and implement workable measures that encourage social distancing throughout the day. While there are no printed best practice guidelines currently available to share with department heads for developing and implementing traffic flow plans in their buildings, the Preventative Measures Advisory Board (PMAB) is available for consultation as the decision-making and planning processes move forward. The PMAB is available for consultation by email at pmab@uga.edu or through the PMAB Help Desk through this link PMAB Help Desk Request.
UGA MRC plans to meet again in the fall of 2020. An announcement with specific details will be sent to all members at the beginning of August 2020 and the revised meeting calendar will be on the MRC website.
Check the OEP website for updates on our Fall CERT class.
The accrediting agency for Stop the Bleed classes, ACS COT (American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma), strongly encourages all instructors to cancel Stop the Bleed courses until further notice (https://www.stopthebleed.org/covid-19). Until classes can be offered, but sure to check out the OEP website to obtain more information about the bleeding control kits and to get basic information on the Stop the Bleed program.
OEP will be happy to provide you with one of these training classes via Zoom. Contact OEP at 706-542-4845 or prepare@uga.edu to set up a class. These classes are also taught at Staff Training and Development on a quarterly basis (https://busfin3.busfin.uga.edu/human_resources/courses/fulldesc.cfm).
High quality CPR includes both chest compressions and breaths using a CPR face shield or CPR mask; however, as in any situation, if you do not have access to a shield or you do not feel comfortable providing breaths, you can provide only chest compressions (also called “Hands Only CPR”). Should someone need CPR, first call 911. Have someone call 911 for you or place your cell phone on speaker mode. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. You should compress the chest 100 to 120 times per minute. The following video demonstrates the Hands Only CPR method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4ACYp75mjU
The American Heart Association (AHA) is the agency that issues the CPR and First Aid cards when classes are taught by OEP. In early March, the AHA issued extensions for certification cards beyond their recommended renewal date.
| Recommended Renewal Date on Card (end of month) | New Renewal Due Date with 120-day Extension (end of month) |
|---|---|
| March 2020 | July 2020 |
| April 2020 | August 2020 |
| May 2020 | September 2020 |
| June 2020 | October 2020 |
All individuals on campus are required to follow posted signage. Signage will communicate important information including, but not limited to:
- Protocol reminders, e.g. mask-wearing, social distancing, personal hygiene and DawgCheck.
- Building entrance and exit points
- Floor decals denoting six feet of distance for wait areas and lines
- Occupancy limits in classrooms, conference rooms and other spaces
- Building-specific instructions, such as for laboratory work
The university will also regularly communicate with campus community members about protocols and other changes through emails, social media posts and updates to the COVID-19 website.
If you are a student, you should work through the Disability Resource Center’s (DRC) existing accommodations process. DRC professional staff work directly with students to assess their individual needs and to develop appropriate plans for accommodations and services. If you have questions regarding a COVID-19 accommodation, please contact the DRC at drc@uga.edu or 706-542-8719. More information can be found at https://drc.uga.edu/content_page/student-accommodation-guidelines.
If you are a staff or faculty member, you should work through the University’s existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations process.
On June 15, essential staff and supervisors returned to campus to begin the phased, gradual and carefully planned return to normal operations. Phase 2 will begin on Monday, July 20, as supervisors, personnel who perform mission critical/time-sensitive functions and appropriate support personnel return to campus. Phase 3 will begin on Monday, August 10, when all faculty and staff return to campus for Fall Semester, unless they have been approved for telework.
Employees should not return to campus prior to Phase 3 without instructions from their supervisors.
The EITS Continuity webpage contains FAQs and information on technology resources.
If you need assistance with these resources, please contact the EITS Help Desk at helpdesk@uga.edu
Campus Operations
Departments are responsible for determining if a traffic flow plan is appropriate for the common areas of their building(s). For buildings used by more than one department, the departments should coordinate on this decision and any plans determined to be necessary. Building occupants have the best knowledge of building usage patterns and are in the best position to develop and implement workable measures that encourage social distancing throughout the day. While there are no printed best practice guidelines currently available to share with department heads for developing and implementing traffic flow plans in their buildings, the Preventative Measures Advisory Board (PMAB) is available for consultation as the decision-making and planning processes move forward. The PMAB is available for consultation by email at pmab@uga.edu or through the PMAB Help Desk through this link PMAB Help Desk Request.
UGA police officers will wear masks on any call during which they have contact with the public and may take additional precautionary measures depending on the nature of the call.
The UGA Police Department will continue to offer all of the public safety services it has traditionally provided. In many instances, those services may be provided remotely. For example, many police reports can be filed by phone.
UGA MRC plans to meet again in the fall of 2020. An announcement with specific details will be sent to all members at the beginning of August 2020 and the revised meeting calendar will be on the MRC website.
Check the OEP website for updates on our Fall CERT class.
Messages about campus closure due to COVID-19 will come via ArchNews.
The accrediting agency for Stop the Bleed classes, ACS COT (American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma), strongly encourages all instructors to cancel Stop the Bleed courses until further notice (https://www.stopthebleed.org/covid-19). Until classes can be offered, but sure to check out the OEP website to obtain more information about the bleeding control kits and to get basic information on the Stop the Bleed program.
OEP will be happy to provide you with one of these training classes via Zoom. Contact OEP at 706-542-4845 or prepare@uga.edu to set up a class. These classes are also taught at Staff Training and Development on a quarterly basis (https://busfin3.busfin.uga.edu/human_resources/courses/fulldesc.cfm).
This website is being updated regularly. In addition, you can read past ArchNews messages related to coronavirus on the Campus Messages page.
The EITS Continuity webpage contains FAQs and information on technology resources.
If you need assistance with these resources, please contact the EITS Help Desk at helpdesk@uga.edu
Emergency Preparedness and Training
UGA MRC plans to meet again in the fall of 2020. An announcement with specific details will be sent to all members at the beginning of August 2020 and the revised meeting calendar will be on the MRC website.
Check the OEP website for updates on our Fall CERT class.
The accrediting agency for Stop the Bleed classes, ACS COT (American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma), strongly encourages all instructors to cancel Stop the Bleed courses until further notice (https://www.stopthebleed.org/covid-19). Until classes can be offered, but sure to check out the OEP website to obtain more information about the bleeding control kits and to get basic information on the Stop the Bleed program.
OEP will be happy to provide you with one of these training classes via Zoom. Contact OEP at 706-542-4845 or prepare@uga.edu to set up a class. These classes are also taught at Staff Training and Development on a quarterly basis (https://busfin3.busfin.uga.edu/human_resources/courses/fulldesc.cfm).
High quality CPR includes both chest compressions and breaths using a CPR face shield or CPR mask; however, as in any situation, if you do not have access to a shield or you do not feel comfortable providing breaths, you can provide only chest compressions (also called “Hands Only CPR”). Should someone need CPR, first call 911. Have someone call 911 for you or place your cell phone on speaker mode. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. You should compress the chest 100 to 120 times per minute. The following video demonstrates the Hands Only CPR method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4ACYp75mjU
The American Heart Association (AHA) is the agency that issues the CPR and First Aid cards when classes are taught by OEP. In early March, the AHA issued extensions for certification cards beyond their recommended renewal date.
| Recommended Renewal Date on Card (end of month) | New Renewal Due Date with 120-day Extension (end of month) |
|---|---|
| March 2020 | July 2020 |
| April 2020 | August 2020 |
| May 2020 | September 2020 |
| June 2020 | October 2020 |
Facilities and Cleaning
Departments are responsible for determining if a traffic flow plan is appropriate for the common areas of their building(s). For buildings used by more than one department, the departments should coordinate on this decision and any plans determined to be necessary. Building occupants have the best knowledge of building usage patterns and are in the best position to develop and implement workable measures that encourage social distancing throughout the day. While there are no printed best practice guidelines currently available to share with department heads for developing and implementing traffic flow plans in their buildings, the Preventative Measures Advisory Board (PMAB) is available for consultation as the decision-making and planning processes move forward. The PMAB is available for consultation by email at pmab@uga.edu or through the PMAB Help Desk through this link PMAB Help Desk Request.
Fall 2020
If you are a student, you should work through the Disability Resource Center’s (DRC) existing accommodations process. DRC professional staff work directly with students to assess their individual needs and to develop appropriate plans for accommodations and services. If you have questions regarding a COVID-19 accommodation, please contact the DRC at drc@uga.edu or 706-542-8719. More information can be found at https://drc.uga.edu/content_page/student-accommodation-guidelines.
If you are a staff or faculty member, you should work through the University’s existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations process.
Health & Wellness
DawgCheck is an online tool to help assess and respond to COVID-19 cases at UGA in an effort to keep the campus community safe. DawgCheck consists of a reporting function which must be used by anyone who has received a positive COVID-19 test result, as well as a symptom checking tool which we strongly encourage everyone to use before coming to campus or leaving your residence hall in the morning.
Learn more about DawgCheck at dawgcheck.uga.edu/support.
High quality CPR includes both chest compressions and breaths using a CPR face shield or CPR mask; however, as in any situation, if you do not have access to a shield or you do not feel comfortable providing breaths, you can provide only chest compressions (also called “Hands Only CPR”). Should someone need CPR, first call 911. Have someone call 911 for you or place your cell phone on speaker mode. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. You should compress the chest 100 to 120 times per minute. The following video demonstrates the Hands Only CPR method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4ACYp75mjU
All individuals on campus are required to follow posted signage. Signage will communicate important information including, but not limited to:
- Protocol reminders, e.g. mask-wearing, social distancing, personal hygiene and DawgCheck.
- Building entrance and exit points
- Floor decals denoting six feet of distance for wait areas and lines
- Occupancy limits in classrooms, conference rooms and other spaces
- Building-specific instructions, such as for laboratory work
The university will also regularly communicate with campus community members about protocols and other changes through emails, social media posts and updates to the COVID-19 website.
Instruction Info
The EITS Continuity webpage contains FAQs and information on technology resources.
If you need assistance with these resources, please contact the EITS Help Desk at helpdesk@uga.edu
Research
The Office of Research has developed a resource for faculty, staff and students to manage their ongoing research and scholarship guidance. This website will be your best resource for information and will be updated regularly.
Travel & Study Abroad
Employees should explore all options to obtain refunds or credits for cancelled or rescheduled conferences and business meetings. Employees will be reimbursed for expenses that cannot be refunded due to COVID-19 assuming the travel was properly authorized consistent with travel regulations.
All non-essential business travel is suspended in order to comply with the Governor’s directive. Managers have the authority to rescind prior travel approval. Required in-person meetings should be transitioned to an electronic format or rescheduled. USG official travel to a CDC Level 3 or higher country is not authorized and will not be reimbursed.
UGA Police Department
You may contact the UGA Police at (706) 542-5813 to obtain copies of police reports. Reports may still be picked up in person, mailed or faxed. The UGA Police Department is taking the necessary precautions to maintain social distancing by placing barriers between records personnel and the public. These preventative measures are being put into place to protect our public and police department staff.
UGA police officers will wear masks on any call during which they have contact with the public and may take additional precautionary measures depending on the nature of the call.
The UGA Police Department will continue to offer all of the public safety services it has traditionally provided. In many instances, those services may be provided remotely. For example, many police reports can be filed by phone.