Information for Employees

For a Safe and Healthy Tiger Nation:

Fall classes at FHSU will start in person Monday, August 17. University officials will continue to monitor the pandemic situation closely and be ready to make any adjustments, including moving to remote or other models for delivering instruction, should that become necessary. When we all return to campus, we will all be expected to take proactive steps including social distancing, hand hygiene, use of face coverings, and monitoring our personal health and making the thoughtful decision to stay home if we feel unwell. These are the shared commitments we need to embrace to protect the safety of our entire campus community.

Returning to work

Making sure you are ready to return to work

All faculty and staff who have been instructed to return to the workplace should conduct a personal wellness check each day prior to coming to campus. The University has developed a Personal Wellness Check tool as a resource for you to use when conducting your personal wellness check. The wellness check is a way for employees to check for any symptoms that could possibly be related to COVID-19. There is no need for you to report your results to anyone, rather, just practice personal responsibility so we may each safeguard our health, as well as the health of those we come into contact with.

Reopening your office

Prior to returning to work on campus, each campus office must submit a completed Operational Area Reopening Plan via the appropriate chain of command for review and approval by the Critical Incident Policy Group. Decisions and return dates will be provided as quickly as possible

Use of Face Coverings in the Workspace and Across the University

General Rule: When present on University property, all employees, students, and visitors must wear face coverings over their mouths and noses when in common areas of a building (including hallways, elevators, public spaces, classrooms, conference rooms, and other common areas), and when within six (6) feet of another individual anywhere on University property. If you are alone in your office or personal workspace and are able to socially distance, or if you are outside and are able to socially distance, you can remove your face covering.

Exceptions: Students in their residence hall rooms, and individuals while they are participating in activities in which a face covering cannot be worn, or would prohibit respiratory function (like eating, drinking, or playing sports). Additionally, employees and students with a recognized disability that prevents them from wearing a face covering can contact the Human Resources office (if an employee) or Student Accessibility Services (if a student) to discuss possible accommodations and the appropriate documentation process.

Basic Ground Rules: We ask that employees, students, and visitors provide their own face coverings, but the University will have a supply available to provide to those that do not have one. Individual supervisors and faculty members should offer University provided face coverings to those that do not have one and make an initial effort at educating and holding employees and students accountable, within their respective areas.

Enforcement and Additional Guidance: Complaints concerning violations of this policy by faculty, staff, or visitors should be reported to Human Resources, and complaints concerning violations of this policy by students should be reported to Student Affairs. Individuals may utilize the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concern Reporting form for this
purpose. Additional guidance and best practices information concerning face coverings can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

Scheduling Campus Events this Fall

Prior to scheduling an on-campus events this academic year, event organizers must submit a completed Health and Safety Considerations Event Planning Guide document via the appropriate chain of command for review and approval by the Critical Incident Policy Group. Decisions and return dates will be provided as quickly as possible.

Travel

University-sponsored travel is not allowed. Employees will be expected to minimize non-essential travel and follow CDC, KDHE, and local health travel/quarantine guidelines and mandates, including in their personal travel.

Everyday Health and Safety Precautions

Below are the baseline behaviors we will need from our entire university community to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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Complete a Daily Personal Wellness Check

  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • New loss of smell or taste
  • Cough
  • Chills
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Fever
  • Muscle pain

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Practice Social Distancing

Keep at least 6 feet from others at all times

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Remember to Cover-up

  • The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected
  • Face covers protect others who may be at risk when you may not even know it
  • Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have
    to go out in public
  • Cloth face covers help you avoid touching your face
  • The cloth face cover is not a substitute for personal hygiene and social distancing

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Each of Us Should

  • Wash your hands frequently OR use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Use appropriate cough and sneeze etiquette
  • Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet
  • Remember high-touch surfaces can collect infectious germs
  • Replace handshakes and hugs with waves, jazz hands or clothing-covered elbow bumps

COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below are FAQ's that may be helpful as we navigate these uncertain times as a result of the coronavirus.

FALL 2020 FAQ'S

COVICD-19 INFORMATION FROM OFFICIAL SOURCES  

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