Dear All,

I assume everybody has received the latest COVID-19 update from Provost/EVPRP on Sunday. They request that anyone returning from travel outside of Indiana should not return to research labs for 14 days. Following the Discovery Park message below, starting from Monday, access card is needed to enter the building all of the time. 

Based on the emails from faculty in the last couple of days, I see that the responses of different groups to COVID-19 are quite varied. Some groups have asked their students to stop coming to the labs and work remotely, while others continue their research and ask physical* distancing. 

As a shared facility, we are a resource for the whole campus. Please ask your students to minimize the use of the facility or adjust their schedule so that they can keep physical distance in the offices, labs or the cleanroom. 

To be extra cautious, we would like to limit the access of undergraduates for 14 days. If any faculty or researcher has an UG whose work is essential and if he/she hasn’t traveled, please let me know if you require an exception.

I look forward to hear your suggestions and comments. I appreciate in advance everybody’s commitment to keep a safe community in these difficult times.

Best regards,

Ali

* I use "physical" distancing instead of “social” distancing which is more common these days. While we want everybody to be safe and keep a physical distance, we should be cognizant that many of our students are living far from their family and they need social support. We have a great community and I know many are willing to help in these unprecedented times. 

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From: "Wojtalewicz, Clifford J." <cliffw@purdue.edu>

Subject: Discovery Park Update -- FW: COVID-19: Updates for Faculty and Staff

Date: March 22, 2020 at 5:42:24 PM EDT

Dear Discovery Park Colleagues,

Per the recent guidance (below), anyone returning from travel outside of Indiana should NOT return to campus research labs for 14 days after their return.  These individuals should: 1) stay home if sick; 2) work/study remotely; and 3) continue to practice safe social distancing.  Additionally, anyone returning from a Level 3 travel advisory country must self-quarantine for a period of 14 days. 

Because Discovery Park is home for many of Purdue’s interdisciplinary research laboratories, we will limit access to all Discovery Park buildings beginning tomorrow morning, March 23, 2020.  All Discovery Park buildings will remain locked further until notice.  Directors or supervisors should authorize that faculty, staff, and students meet the newly released criteria for returning to work in research labs.  Anyone authorized to use a Discovery Park facility will be able to enter the building using their building key or access card.  Building Deputies will be available to assist those without access. 

Signs will be posted on the outside doors of the Discovery Park buildings by 8 am tomorrow.  Building deputies for Discovery Park buildings will be briefed on these restrictions tonight.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Cliff Wojtalewicz
Director of Operations and Administration
Discovery Park

1201 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907

o: 765-496-3961   m: 765-491-0505

cliffw@purdue.edu

From: Purdue Provost Jay T. Akridge <purdueprovost@purdue.edu>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 3:17 PM
To: Wojtalewicz, Clifford J. <cliffw@purdue.edu>
Subject: COVID-19: Updates for Faculty and Staff

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March 22, 2020 Dear Purdue faculty and staff, As we get ready to resume instruction after spring break, we wanted to keep you aware of changes to campus life. If you have been away for even a few days, because of our actions to mitigate the spread of coronavirus and COVID-19, things will neither appear nor operate in the traditional sense when you return. Social distancing If you are a faculty or staff member who is returning to campus from spring break travel, you must adhere to the following public health guidance: If you feel sick, you must stay home.  If you are returning from a Level 3 travel advisory country, you must self-quarantine for a period of 14 days.  If you are returning from other regions, including domestically from outside Indiana, you must follow campus rules for working safely from home or on campus. Importantly, anyone returning from travel outside of Indiana should not return to research labs for 14 days from their date of return. Practice safe social distancing if you must be on campus. Call center We are launching a call center to answer questions students, parents, faculty and staff may have about the impact of the COVID-19 disease on campus. The Purdue COVID-19 Information Center, 765-496-INFO (4636) or toll-free 1-833-571-1043, will be staffed by university employees from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning March 23, and will offer timely answers to questions regarding housing, financial aid, remote learning and more. Hours are subject to change. Information regarding the coronavirus and COVID-19 impact on Purdue can also be found on the university’s FAQ page https://purdue.university/covid-19. Campus/building access Research, academic and administrative buildings will remain unlocked Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, for faculty and staff access. The exceptions are as follows:  Bechtel Innovation Design Center (BIDC): closed. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC): closed. Krach Leadership Center (KRCH): closed. Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC): WALC access will be granted by libraries staff at the northwest ADA entrance from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Beginning Wednesday, March 25, all research, academic and administrative buildings will remain locked throughout the day. Building deputies may decide to leave one exterior, ADA accessible door unlocked and available only if that entrance is physically staffed to ensure appropriate faculty and staff are granted access. Buildings and offices will remain locked to restrict walk-ins, protect those who must be on campus to work and concentrate cleaning resources.  The following facilities will be open on Monday, March 23 and will remain open going forward as exceptions to Wednesday's change in building access: Stewart Center (Welcome Center entrance only). Hicks Undergraduate Library.  Purdue University Student Health Center. Hicks Undergraduate Library (HIKS) is open 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday for only those students who have no access to wi-fi or a computer; the availability of computer stations and study spaces will be VERY limited. Staff will monitor occupancy and social distancing. Staff will continuously clean throughout the day.  Purdue Memorial Union is open 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday with limited lounge seating (which will be monitored and cleaned regularly). Food service is closed, and most businesses and services are closed.    Faculty and staff who require entry to a building and do not have key or card access should make arrangements with the building deputy in advance. The list of building deputies and their email addresses are available on the Physical Facilities website. Employees are encouraged to work remotely whenever possible; those who need to be on campus may still do so. ALL offices are expected to have staff answering phones and e-mails so students and families can get answers promptly if they have questions and the office is not open. All buildings should have signage at the entrances (coordinated by Physical Facilities through the building deputy) noting that building access is limited and including contact information for, in this order: University COVID-19 website. Call Center:  765-496-INFO (4636) (1-833-571-1043 toll free). ITaP help desk and Libraries staff will be available in Hicks Undergraduate Library to assist students as needed. Building-specific contact information and critical offices in your building (at your discretion; please keep this list short). Campus food service Campus food options will be extremely limited. Credit cards and meal swipes (for carryout only) can be used at Wiley Dining Court, Third Street Market and the food truck at Hawkins Hall. Menus will be limited. Teaching/working remotely Any faculty member with questions about remote teaching is encouraged to access the teaching remotely page. Staff members can find information on the working remotely page.  We know these are trying times. As a campus community that, on a typical day, has more than 50,000 people in close proximity, we have an important public health duty to help minimize the spread of this disease in society at large. Thank you for taking these changes to campus life in stride, as we knew you would, and for helping us keep our campus and our community healthy and safe.  Sincerely, Jay T. Akridge Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Diversity Theresa Mayer Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships Chris Ruhl Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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