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Novel Coronavirus

ASU updates on-site work guidance

June 11, 2021

Pre-pandemic campus operations return July 15

As previously communicated on Feb. 15, we are returning to Learning Mode 1 for the fall semester, in which instruction is delivered to students by faculty in person. With the increase in vaccinations and the decline of positive COVID-19 cases, we are resuming pre-pandemic operations. We are looking forward to providing our students with a full campus experience that will include in-person classes and in-person learning opportunities, extracurricular activities, and support.

To support this full campus experience for our students this fall, all staff should transition to their pre-pandemic work arrangements at ASU locations no later than July 15, 2021. Full campus-immersion teaching will resume the week of Aug. 16, 2021.

Anyone needing an alternative workplace arrangement due to COVID-19 health concerns should visit the Workplace accommodation webpage and fill out the appropriate workplace request form.

Continuing to keep our ASU community healthy

Widespread vaccination is essential to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and we expect all members of the ASU community — employees and students — to do their part by getting vaccinated and by uploading their vaccination records. ASU continues to offer vaccines free of charge for all employees.

  1. Make a vaccination appointment in the ASU Employee Health Portal.
  2. Please upload your vaccination record promptly after you are vaccinated.

In August, all employees must complete the updated fall 2021 Community of Care Training for Employees. Our Community of Care training, implemented last summer, has been critical in guiding workplace operations throughout the pandemic and will continue to be a critical tool as all employees return to campus.

Face cover and health check updates

  1. Non-vaccinated employees must wear face covers inside all ASU buildings and will be selected for COVID-19 testing.
  2. Fully vaccinated employees who have uploaded their vaccination records are no longer required to wear face covers inside ASU buildings effective immediately, unless otherwise directed.
  3. Fully vaccinated employees are not required to submit the daily health check effective July 15, 2021.
  4. Fully vaccinated employees of course may continue to wear face covers if they wish, and everyone is encouraged to wear face covers in crowded areas and venues.

ASU continues to evaluate flexible work arrangements, taking into consideration lessons we have learned about hybrid working environments and the value of in-person engagements, and may communicate options later this year. For now, our students are excited to come back to a full in-person campus experience and we are excited to support them.

We appreciate your continued determination and commitment to ensure a healthy and productive ASU community.

Mark S. Searle
Executive vice president and university provost
Arizona State University

Morgan R. Olsen
Executive vice president, treasurer and CFO
Arizona State University

Posted: June 11, 2021, at 2:58 p.m.