{"id":118089,"date":"2021-03-01T10:16:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T15:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=118089"},"modified":"2021-05-27T11:16:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T15:16:15","slug":"update-on-our-return-to-more-normal-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/update-on-our-return-to-more-normal-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"A Return to More Normal Operations Update from Academic Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nearly one year ago, 麻豆原创 pivoted to remote learning and working due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

We have adapted to new ways of learning, working and living. We have learned how to live with the pandemic and adopt new behaviors to minimize its spread. And with the mass availability of many effective vaccines gaining momentum, we are hopeful for a return to something closer to normal, even though the pandemic will be part of our reality for some time.<\/p>\n

It is in that spirit that the university is planning a full return to face-to-face learning, working and university activities beginning in the fall. We will continue to operate as we have been through the summer. We plan to increase our number of sections offered face-to-face in the Summer B term, but all summer courses will be conducted within the same physical distancing and other COVID policy requirements that currently are in effect in our classrooms.<\/p>\n

A full return in the fall means that capacity restrictions will be lifted and most courses will be on campus. However, we expect that our other health measures \u2014 such as wearing masks, extra hand washing and increased cleaning \u2014 will continue. We will, of course, also offer a robust online learning program, as we did before COVID-19. And although most employees will return to campus, we expect, based on what we have learned from our experience during the pandemic, that some employees may be allowed to continue to work remotely part- or full-time. We may also need to continue to be cautious with employees with identified high-risk health concerns, depending on the pandemic\u2019s progression.<\/p>\n

麻豆原创 will continue to carefully monitor public health conditions and maintain regular communication with health officials, and we will be prepared to rapidly pivot to more remote operations and classes<\/a> at any time if necessary.<\/p>\n

In the weeks ahead, you will hear more about expectations for the transition to more face-to-face learning and working, including plans for the student experience and activities.<\/p>\n

We hope to be selected as a mass vaccination site, an event for which we have well-developed plans<\/a>. We are also awaiting the expansion of eligibility criteria by the State of Florida, along with the delivery of more vaccines. It is likely that essential workers \u2013 including faculty and staff members \u2013 and eventually students will be able to receive vaccines at 麻豆原创. If this indeed becomes possible, we will share information about eligibility and how to make appointments.<\/p>\n

I know there are many questions and uncertainties. You can expect to hear more details from Academic Affairs, Human Resources and Student Development and Enrollment Services very soon.<\/p>\n

Please stay vigilant \u2013 wear your mask properly, keep your physical distance, avoid large gatherings and wash or sanitize your hands frequently. Cases have been dropping recently in the state, the Orlando region and at 麻豆原创.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s keep it going. Armor Up, Knights!<\/p>\n

Michael D. Johnson<\/strong><\/em>
\nInterim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As 麻豆原创 continues to carefully monitor public health conditions, the university is preparing to increase face-to-face learning, working and engagement opportunities during the Summer B term before a full in-person return in the fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":118091,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"lazy_load_responsive_images_disabled":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[12891,18250,36716],"tu_author":[],"class_list":["post-118089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colleges","tag-campus-safety","tag-coronavirus","tag-michael-d-johnson"],"yoast_head":"\nA Return to More Normal Operations Update from Academic Affairs | 麻豆原创 News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Nearly one year ago, 麻豆原创 pivoted to remote learning and working due to COVID-19. 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