{"id":900,"date":"2020-03-25T11:36:16","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T15:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/chancellor\/?post_type=utcblogs_newsletter&p=900"},"modified":"2020-03-25T11:36:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T15:36:16","slug":"coronavirus-update-march-25-2020","status":"publish","type":"utcblogs_newsletter","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/chancellor\/newsletters\/coronavirus-update-march-25-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus Update – March 25, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

I hope this message finds you safe and adapting to the new normal, which seems to be constantly changing.<\/p>\n

The past couple of weeks have been a reminder about how quickly lives can change.\u00a0 We must continue to look out for each other and be protective of our loved ones, friends and coworkers.\u00a0 We can still be supportive of each other through phone calls, email, social media, the Internet, even Zoom meetings.\u00a0 We must treat each other with compassion and care.<\/p>\n

While UTC remains open, we have dramatically scaled back face-to-face operations and meetings.\u00a0 Even those of us required to come to campus communicate by Zoom and conference calls.\u00a0 We are trying to minimize physical contact and the chance of passing the virus to others.<\/p>\n

Faculty and staff who can work from home have been told to do so.\u00a0 We are examining what changes we would need to make should a shelter-in-place order be issued for the state or city.<\/p>\n

Although the number of coronavirus cases in Hamilton County remain low, I do need to emphasize this point: no one is invincible.\u00a0 You can catch this virus and not feel any symptoms.\u00a0 And you can catch it and pass it on to someone you love\u2014someone older or with a compromised immune system.\u00a0 Please, do not endanger your health or endanger the health of others.\u00a0 In the long run, a couple of weeks staying at home is a minor inconvenience, not a sentence.\u00a0 We all need to do our part to get through this.<\/p>\n

Many students and their families are experiencing extreme financial hardship.\u00a0 Please know that we are doing everything possible to expand financial aid options for our students.\u00a0 We are advocating for increased financial aid for students at the federal level through several educational organizations and at the state level directly with legislators and through the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC).\u00a0 In addition, UTC is initiating a fundraising campaign through the UC Foundation, and our campus is setting aside additional funding to develop an enhanced scholarship fund to assist students.<\/p>\n

The Denise and Tim Downey Student Emergency Fund (SEF) remains operational during this time; however, available funds are limited.\u00a0 Students in need of emergency assistance should fill out the SEF application<\/a> as additional funding may become available in the coming weeks.\u00a0 If you would like to donate to the fund, click the link Denise and Tim Downey Student Emergency Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 24, there was an announcement to students regarding housing, parking and meal plan refunds<\/a>.\u00a0 That announcement, along with all updates and notices, can be accessed through the utc.edu\/coronavirus website<\/a>.\u00a0 For detailed information on the refund policy and daily rates, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I also want to keep you informed on other items that we are being asked about:<\/p>\n

Receiving a diploma is something you never forget, and a ceremony celebrating and honoring our students\u2019 achievements will now take place in August.\u00a0 Graduating seniors and graduate students were sent a survey asking for input on options for commencement, and an August celebration was far-and-away the winner.\u00a0 We will announce the date(s) soon and provide options for students to attend a future commencement ceremony if they are unable to participate in August.<\/p>\n

Academic Affairs will have an announcement regarding Satisfactory\/No Credit grading in the next few days.\u00a0 The delay in addressing this as an option is the need to clearly define the risks and impact on students should they elect to take this option. \u00a0Selection of the S\/NC grading option may impact student financial aid, completion of major requirements, and admission to professional and graduate programs.\u00a0 Students will be strongly encouraged to consult an academic advisor before choosing this option.<\/p>\n

Our values as an institution revolve around our students and the campus community.\u00a0 Making sure students, faculty and staff are safe is the focus of what we do.<\/p>\n

Steve Angle<\/p>\n

Chancellor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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