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Communication for the staff and faculty of
The University of Texas at Dallas |
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Special Edition, Thursday, March 19 |
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During the disruption of regular services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Communications is maintaining a collection of information and resources for staff, faculty and students. For the latest information, visit the COVID-19 website, which will be updated frequently with FAQs and the latest information.
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Academic Continuity
The current COVID-19 situation has necessitated UT Dallas moving in-person classes to an online format for the remainder of the spring semester. If you are a staff member who will be helping faculty make the transition to online learning, you will want to learn about the resources available to help in this process.
The latest communication from Dr. Inga Musselman, vice president for academic affairs and provost, can be found on the Academic Continuity tab on the University’s COVID-19 website. It includes tutorials, handouts and other resources. |
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Administrative Continuity
The Administrative Continuity page offers information and resources for staff and faculty. The page is devoted to the following topics:
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Research Continuity
UT Dallas research facilities remain open. Research administration (e.g., preparation and submission of proposals), research compliance (e.g., environmental health and safety, conflict of interest) and core facility infrastructure (e.g., cleanroom and vivarium) aim to remain staffed and operational.
Please note that Central Receiving is staffed at a level capable of processing mail/packages for pick up only, which means that research teams need to be vigilant with regard to expected deliveries so that they can retrieve any shipments from Central Receiving Department (see information below).
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Mail Service and Central Receiving
Until further notice, please observe the following for continuity of the Mail Services and Central Receiving Department:
- Minimum staff will be available in the warehouse to accept packages and mail deliveries.
- All incoming mail will be sorted by department and stacked inside the warehouse
- Department staff can pick up mail and parcels at the warehouse (must show Comet Card).
Mail Service and Central Receiving is located in the Service Building (SB 1.2). For all other mail and receiving concerns, please contact Central Receiving directly at: [email protected] or 972-883-2779.
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Keep Americans Connected Pledge
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has called on broadband and telephone service providers to promote connectivity for Americans impacted by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Office of Information Technology has compiled a list of resources from the major local service providers and their response to the Keep Americans Connected Pledge.
Please check with your service provider for their policies and services:
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Deliver Donations to Development and Alumni Relations on Tuesdays
If you need to deliver a check to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, a member of the team will be in the office on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon to accept donations. Please call 972-883-3958, and someone will come to the door to assist you.
If you need to reach a member of the team, you may contact them directly or leave a message at 972-883-2295. Messages will be checked and responded to regularly.
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EProcurement Adds ‘COVID-19’ Requisition Option
EProcurement continues to be active and running. Please submit all purchases via eProcurement/Jaggaer on Galaxy where possible and send any purchasing questions to [email protected] where the team continues to be available to assist.
If you have a COVID-19 related purchase, please note COVID-19 in the Business Justification/Internal Notes on requisition and check the new COVID-19 box on the requisition. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.
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UT Dallas Bookstore and Tech Store
The bookstore is closed, but it is processing online orders and has extended free ground shipping for all online orders.
The Tech Store is also closed, but is still processing online orders.
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On-Campus Dining Options
Spring break hours for dining services have been modified to support the goal of slowing the spread of COVID-19. The following option is available:
Dining Hall West Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Coffee, breakfast items, sandwiches and pre-packaged items will be available.
Meal exchanges will not be available from March 14-29. All other dining locations will remain closed. Visit utdallas.edu/dining for updated hours.
Starship robot delivery is unavailable.
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About This Newsletter
InterCom is the official University-wide newsletter for UT Dallas faculty and staff members. This periodic publication is designed to provide University employees with important information necessary for the workplace, as well as community news that supports the University's mission. Guidelines about content and submissions can be found here or contact Robert Tracy at [email protected] or ext. 3521. |
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