UC ANR reopening guidelines – effective July 1, 2021
As previously announced, all UC ANR locations should be preparing to fully reopen effective July 1, 2021. With that said, we assume a gradual return to operations at most ANR workplaces. For the near future, there will still be safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All employees are encouraged to review the UC ANR Reopening Guidelines for more information regarding vaccination policy, safety protocols and flexible work guidelines that will guide our return to workplaces on July 1 and...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
For the safety and well-being of the entire university community, UC has proposed a COVID-19 vaccination policy. This policy will require, with few exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. For the past several weeks, President Drake has been taking feedback from employees, consulting with chancellors, Academic Senate representatives, UC Health leaders and other university stakeholders on the draft policy. We expect to see a final policy along with systemwide implementation guidelines in the next...
California and the nation have made great progress in fighting the COVID pandemic! While we continue to take precautions and seek to vaccinate as many individuals as possible, activities and operations are gradually returning to normal. Given recent progress and following on our last message regarding remote work through June 30, 2021, it is time to prepare to officially re-open our locations, effective July 1.
Formal re-opening guidelines and telecommuting criteria are under development with planned distribution in early June. That information will be shared in future updates and posted on the website
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
Masks remain a requirement for UC ANR personnel while working on-site or in the field
In response to recent updates of public health guidance concerning use of masks by the general public in certain outdoor settings, we have updated and clarified UC ANR's requirements for employees to wear a mask while working onsite or in the field. With limited exceptions, employees are still required to wear a mask when working indoors and when working outdoors and less than 6 feet away from other persons. This requirement is based on the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards and will remain in place until these...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program. The policy includes the following key issues:
- Encourages universal vaccination
- Requires students, faculty, academic appointees, and staff living, learning or working on premises or participating in person in University programs receive a COVID-19 vaccine
- Provides for narrow exceptions and medical/disability exemptions
The proposed policy is posted here:
