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COVID-19 Policies and Communications

Campus Communications

May 7, 2021:
HR distributes updated Working Forward: Thought Guide to assist with return to in-person work plans
April 27, 2021:
EVC and Provost Gregg Camfield clarifies plans for Fall 2021 instruction
April 27, 2021:
UC updates campus on latest travel guidance related to COVID-19
April 26, 2021:
Chief of Staff and Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Luanna Putney updates staff on expectations for returning to in-person and hybrid work
March 25, 2021:
Changes to undergraduate general education requirements are announced
March 18, 2021:
Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz and EVC and Provost Gregg Camfield contemplate the long-term impacts of the pandemic
March 15, 2021:
Students are offered a pass/no pass option for Spring 2021 courses
March 10, 2021:
Vice Chancellor Charles Nies informs students of Fall 2021 plans for instruction
March 9, 2021:
EVC and Provost Gregg Camfield announces plans for in-person instruction and research for Fall 2021
March 3, 2021:
Chancellor Muñoz announces plans for a virtual Spring 2021 Commencement
February 25, 2021:
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer Nicole Pollack announces extension of telework agreements and future plans for staff return to work
February 11, 2021:
Chancellor Muñoz discusses the new vaccine clinic and community initiatives to fight COVID-19
February 2, 2021:
Faculty and Staff are invited to re-enroll their children into the Early Childhood Education Center and more information is provided on COVID-19 protocols
January 11, 2021:
UC Merced announces plans for in-person fall instruction, in line with systemwide plans issued by University of California
January 8, 2021:
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd informs campus community of new asymptomatic saliva-based testing program
January 7, 2021:
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd informs campus community about a new measure requiring email alerts when new COVID cases are discovered
December 23, 2020:
EVC and Provost reminds staff and faculty about security issues with use of 3rd party technology
December 11, 2020:
Chancellor Muñoz Provides an Update on the Early Childhood Education Center
December 4, 2020:
Interim VC for Research & Economic Development Marjorie Zatz Provides Research Update in Light of Curtailment and New Stay At Home Order
December 1, 2020:
Chief Resilience Officer Andrew Boyd Provides Updated COVID-19 Testing Information

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