Interim Provost Michael Johnson has asked faculty to refrain from requiring attendance during the first few weeks of the spring semester so ill students don’t feel compelled to come to class. Attendance policies should be relaxed as much as possible without compromising the learning objectives of the course. During this time, faculty are encouraged to make an extra effort to make course information available to absent students so they can remain in their courses. The current COVID-19 wave is expected to last weeks, not months, so it is hoped that this will be a short-term request and that regular attendance policies can take effect later in the semester.
We continue to monitor COVID-19 cases in our community and on campus and will share any updates to UCF’s plans with the campus community. The UCF coronavirus website is also kept updated with the latest information.
As a faculty member, if you test positive or have symptoms:
- Stay home.
- Call the UCF COVID Line at 407-823-2509 if you test positive.
- Notify your chair.
- If you are ill, take sick leave. Work with your chair to arrange substitute instruction or
activities. - If you feel well, your class may be temporarily remote until you are cleared to come
back. Your chair will email Jana Jasinski, and you will be notified of the decision.