Wieland teaches sophomores, juniors and seniors in her Pre-AP and AP chemistry courses. They should be telling me their stories from the weekend and being with me and theyre not.. See www.wm.edu/conversation for more details and upcoming dates. More details about each event will follow. Not all courses will be available in a fully remote format, so students should seek academic guidance in advance to be sure selected courses support the students progress toward their degree/major. Dear William & Mary Community, At our first weekly Community Conversation, I invited our far-flung William & Maryfamily to learn how the Alma Mater of the Nation is responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Youll exit using a different door, adjacent to your testing station. By establishing a care network, we hope to lessen the complications of navigating the university system as you work to remain well or recover. In-person classes are suspended for this coming week to allow faculty and staff to modify delivery of their curriculum. The modules are mandatory viewing for both students and employees on all of our campuses and properties as you return over the next several weeks. Students who need accessibility accommodations to fully participate in the fall semester campus housing, curricular offerings, etc. Our largest expenditures are on salaries for the faculty and staff who support teaching, learning, researchand our varied university operations, from student financial aid specialists, to career services, to facilities. Student must maintain a 6-foot physical distance when interacting with people other than those with whom they share their immediate living unit. So teachers hope that students are doing this every single day. She said, What I know is: a resiliency develops from this. Besides saying they miss their students, nearly every teacher used the word love in their response. Children around the world thank teachers for helping them keep learning before, during and after COVID-19 school closures. Faculty and instructional support staff are required to wear a face covering in indoor or outdoor classrooms, labs and other instructional spaces. Students do not need to create an account or schedule an appointment in advance. Our obsession with marks teaches students that external achievement is the only path to success. You are required to wear a face covering when in a classroom, lab or other instructional space. So much gratitude is flowing. That includes mental health and wellness, and we acknowledge the need for the entire university to have downtime. As does the fear of worse losses, impending. Thank you for the dedication you have shown throughout this semester. All general requirements stated above apply. more. Teachers hope students take the time to figure out what they love and find out more about it. I know how disappointing the shift in arrival on campus will be for many students who are so looking forward to returning also how disruptive to families as they plan travel. Ginger Ambler____________________________Virginia M. Ambler 88, Ph.D. 06Vice President for Student AffairsWilliam & Mary. All events and gatherings in university facilities as well as university-sponsored events on and off campus are suspended through at least April 3. Thanks for your flexibility, resourcefulness, creativity, and kindness. COVID-19 testing is relatively new and questions are understandable. By taking further preventative steps, we maximize time for measured transitions and reduce the risk of future disruptions to our teaching, learning and research mission. We are very grateful that the City of Williamsburg has joined us in these commitments. Honorlock is active only during a proctored exam and does not access your camera or microphone outside of a proctored session. An archive of messages sent to William & Mary students about the university's plans and policies responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Special Celebrations and New Traditions Planned for this May We must also find meaningful ways to celebrate the Class of 2020 this spring. That speaks volumes about who we are as a community. All domestic students are expected to self-quarantine for eight days before arriving on-campus; students coming from international destinations must self-quarantine per CDC Guidelines (currently 14 days). Wieland, also a half marathon runner, treats her classroom as a training site as well with her students progress. You are navigating this challenging spring with grace and compassion. We ask the community to be aware that the public health context and VA directives will continue to change in the coming weeks. Questions About COVID-19 Response. Remember, if you do test positive for COVID-19, through William & Marys testing regimen or an outside provider, you must respondimmediatelyto any outreach from the university and visitReportCOVID.wm.eduto be assigned a case manager to assist in transitioning work and study while isolating. W&M will be significantly increasing its capacity to provide access to healthcare on campus. You will have a limited amount of time to collect your belongings and leave campus. It operates within Blackboard and Google Chrome to validate identity and monitor student exam sessions via screen and webcam recordings. And please download the W&M Wellness App to stay current on all events and resources., While William & Mary is operating on a modified academic schedule, all the departments of the Dean of Students Office are available via phone (757) 221-2510 and email. . We wish you all the best in the remaining weeks of the semester and during the exam period. The health and safety protocols were currently maintaining are helping to limit the spread of COVID-19 in W&Ms close-knit community. Glue/tape recycled things together to make a sculpture. And, no matter what happens this year, be proud of yourself, your resilience, and your ability to adapt to extreme circumstances. You will receive a reminder four days before the deadline, and you and your supervisor will be notified if you have not completed the training by Aug. 24. We have the advantage of being a close-knit community already. If possible remove all of your belongings at this time and complete the online check out process. More information on privacy can be found on. Based on these discussions, I write to share the following answers to the most frequently asked questions. In this as in other respects, Fall 2020 will be very different at W&M. Use these COVID classroom rules posters and cards to teach your students how to stay safe in the classroom as we head back to school after the Coronavirus. The following have three themes in common: 1) They speak to parents and teachers. Please contact the Dean of Students Office for assistance. All residential students also have agreed to adhere to specific Covid-19 Health and Well-Being Policies as part of theirhousing contract. We must pace ourselves, give each other grace when our efforts fall short of our hopes, and take care of each other. Neither Kallaco nor William & Mary access or retain this data. Yet it is within our control to limit the spread of this virus. Verified disregard for mask-wearing, social distancing and other practices will not be tolerated. Contact the Technology Support Center (TSC)757-221-4357 (HELP) or [[support]] We look forward to connecting with you! Technology Questions? All tests will be conducted at Kaplan Arena, which has ample room for testing stations, safe physical distancing and parking. After discussion with Student Assembly leadership, we are also emphasizing the following for this coming week: Thank you again for taking the necessary steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on our campus and in the local community. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 within the 90 days prior to your return, please fill out the form at, As COVID-19 vaccine testing and deployment accelerates, the Virginia Department of Health is developing a protocol to administer inoculation across the Commonwealth. This month we are adding a third effort: planning ahead for next year. We will have more general information about Summer 2021 later this summer. Supervisors on the main campus and VIMS campus will be communicating with employees this week, confirming that they will be working on campus, remotely or in a blended fashion as students begin returning to campus, as well as schedules for those modes of work. That is all. We can succeed whereso manyother schools could not that number of universities is growing daily. At last weeks Reconvened Session, the General Assembly approved the Governors recommendation to give state governing boards the authority to conduct business electronically beyond pandemic- related issues. Under those circumstances, you may designate someone else to return for your critically-needed belongings by emailing, Only one person may enter the residence hall, They will be escorted at a distance of 6-8 feet by a staff member, The Peninsula Health Department call center at 757-594-7069, The Southside Health Department call center at 757-683-2745. We hope you will participate willingly, but need to advise you that failure to follow testing instructions may result in disciplinary action. Indoor public spaces: when in a facility, everyone should wear a face covering over the nose and mouth including building entry areas, classrooms and labs, libraries, conference rooms, hallways, elevators, restrooms, lounges and other shared spaces that allow for public interaction or gathering. University requirements for face coverings apply to all faculty, staff, students, contract workers, vendors and others who are on William & Marys various campuses or enter university owned or leased buildings. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Kick a ball around. This is not the spring semester any of us could have envisioned. In recent weeks, I have witnessed the Alma Mater of the Nation standing together in the face of a global pandemic. After July 31: information will be provided next week by the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Human Resources Officer on the specifics of how we will assess return to work timelines based on the university's mission and areas of work. I think the biggest part for me is the relationships and being with the students and not being able to interact with them and be there with them through their successes and challenges in the classroom.. The students were tearful that even though we couldnt all hug each other in real life the connection among the students and with their faculty member was as in many ways as strong as it would have been in person, she said. We have confidence in each of you and great trust. Based on these determinations and the most recent federal and state guidelines, Family Weekend 2020 will be re-imagined as a fully virtual event. The health and safety of our community is our top priority, and I am proud to see so many students, faculty and staff abiding by our Healthy Together Community Commitment. Effective March 12, we will implement the following interim policies for modes of instruction, events and travel. Each person will schedule a ten-minute slot for their test. International students will be notified by email about specific testing requirements. Yet it is one thing to plan for hypotheticals and another to make decisions in real-time, under ambiguous circumstances, adjusting as new information arrives hourly. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on nearly all aspects of life. I am confident that will be the case in the coming days and weeks. These policies will be effective through at least April 3. These decisions will have consequences for each of us professionally and personally. Teachers hope students create art in any way that matters to them. We are closely watching these developing situations. It is mandatory. As teachers close o William & Mary faculty and staff are actively readying for the start of classes this coming Monday. Residence Life staff will be unable to respond to lockout requests. Integrity is one of William & Marys core values and a hallmark of this community. Student Affairs will provide details about the winter break transition and spring semester arrival by the week of November 2. A compilation of resources was created and shared last week with all students who had alerted us to their urgent need; the Dean of Students and Reves Center teams are following up with those students by phone today to determine what needs have yet to be met. And I see this same resilience in my students this week.. Next week we will also share our expectations about work conditions after June 10, based on the Governors evolving guidance. ! Jen O. Our live programs will be recorded to be used at your convenience. We must remain vigilant so that we can move quickly to identify positive cases and potential exposures. More details to come. Socially: collaboration accelerates the creation of new knowledge much faster than solo effort. These include final papers, individual or collaborative projects, and cumulative exams. The pandemic has required us to adopt new behaviors, and we share in this challenge together. The following are available for consultation and referral as needed: Undergraduates: Shelly Laurenzo, Office of Academic AdvisingGraduate School of A&S: Chasity Roberts, Assistant to the DeanGraduate School of Ed: Jim Barber (returning students), Dot Osborne (new students)Other Graduate Schools: Contact your school registrar. Testing frequency and population percentage may vary based on campus trends and available testing methods. For more information on meal plans, please visit, June 25-July 7 -- Registration for undergraduate transfer students, July 8 New student housing assignments announced, July 8, 5 p.m. Meal plan selection deadline, July 15 Details about orientation, residence hall check-in, and move-in process announced, July 15 Listing of fall course delivery available (including delivery mode designations), Week of August 3 Continuing students and new transfer students can make changes to schedules, Aug 8-11 Returning Students Phase I move-in (returning students with a need to arrive early), Aug 12-14 New Student move-in (freshman, transfers, Joint Degree Programme), Aug 13-18 Returning Students Phase II move-in (all other returning students). The William & Mary Finance Office is finalizing the process of distributing student rebates and will communicate specifics with students via email no later than Thursday, April 2. "I would like to begin by recognising our parents, families, and loved ones, especially my mum and dad, who, may not be physically present with us, but who are, as always, cheering us on from the screens of the Great Hall or on their devices; our lecturers for imparting their wisdom - who have recently acquired the number 1 spot in the recent An enormous amount of work has taken place to prepare our campus community for a successful fall and that work continues in earnest. To support that effort, yesterday, Provost Agouris shared temporary adjustments to grading policy for this semester that provide options to undergraduate students in different situations. Thank you all for working so hard to protect your own health and that of the community this semester. Instead, approach lower grades with compassion, and help kids find intrinsic motivation. Residence Hall check-in will take place by appointment. They are based in our shared values of respect and flourishing, by which we empower those who live, learn and work here to make choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Note: Students are limited to registering for 16 credits until add/drop begins. News that a few staff members originally reached out to him about doing something for their students. the same household is COVID-19 positive. Such behavior, though undertaken individually, puts at risk the communitys ability to learn together in person, and also the individuals status at William & Mary. We hope this information proves helpful and comforting. Our staff has kept the university running apace, rapidly adapting to new technologies and workflows and providing round-the-clock care to support our students health and wellbeing. As COVID-19 cases rose sharply in Williamsburg this week, I shared the wrenching news that we would need to close dorms and find the students still on campus places to stay where they can more safely self-quarantine. We have an obligation to one another to extend flexibility and understanding everywhere possible. The world is watching, and we want W&M to be the model for how universities can successfully operate in person during a pandemic. Students can easily remove the Honorlock browser extension from Chrome after completing an exam. For those of you who are or will soon be in Williamsburg, we need you to prioritize the health of our community every day, every week and every weekend for the entire semester! FS: Predominantly face-to-face and predominantly synchronous, MIX: Blend of in-person instruction with expanded remote delivery of instructional material, content and activity, RA: Predominantly remote and asynchronous, RSOC: Predominantly remote and synchronous, on campus, RSOF: Predominantly remote and synchronous, off-campus, June 25-July 7 Registration for undergraduate Transfer Students, July 13-July 30 New undergraduates registration -- check your time ticket in Banner as different groups register on different dates, July 15 courses will have been assigned attributes in Banner designating course delivery categories.