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  • Faculty and Staff Travel Advisory: 03/03/20

    Faculty and staff,

    As we continue to monitor the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), our team is working diligently to ensure your safety and wellbeing. As such, we want to provide the following information, guidance and policy.

    Business Travel

    For those who are planning travel outside of the United States, effective immediately and until further notice, international travel is not authorized, even if previously approved.

    Any exception to this travel advisory will require review by the High-Risk Travel Advisory Committee pursuant to the University’s High-Risk Travel Policy. Please contact OGE@clemson.edu for further instructions.

    Unauthorized international travel to any location will not be reimbursed and may result in disciplinary action.

    For those who are currently outside of the United States, Clemson University strongly encourages return as soon as practical to avoid travel delays, minimize health risks, and support University operational continuity. Clemson University will work with you to ensure a smooth transition.

    If you are hosting a visitor from outside the United States, please be aware that your guest may be subject to screening and/or quarantine.

    Personal Travel

    For the foreseeable future and until further notice, we strongly encourage you to avoid personal international travel. Your choices could have impacts on other employees, students, and the community.

    As the virus continues to spread throughout the world, we encourage you to monitor locations you may be considering, both domestic and international, per the CDC’s website.

    We anticipate as this situation evolves, there will be additional screening and quarantine requirements mandated by government entities.

    If you choose to travel to an impacted area, share your intentions with your supervisor. In the event a situation results in your inability to return to campus, you will need to work closely with your supervisor to understand the choices available to you. Telecommuting may be an option, or you may be asked to take leave or leave without pay.

    Thank you for your attention on this matter.

    Bob Jones, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost
    Tony Wagner, Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations/CFO

    Resources
    Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
    U.S. Department of State
    Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information 

  • Student Travel Advisory: 03/03/20

    Dear students,

    As we continue to monitor the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), our team is working diligently to ensure your safety and wellbeing.

    We write to you today to provide the following information, guidance and policy as it pertains to travel. We understand this could be disruptive to your upcoming plans, but unfortunately the situation warrants these measures.

    University-Related Travel

    Effective immediately and until further notice, university-related international travel is not authorized, even if previously planned or already registered with the Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad.

    Any exception to this will require specific approval pursuant to the University’s High-Risk Travel Policy.

    Unauthorized international travel to any location could result in serious consequences – possibly causing disruptions to your academic progress, funding allocations, reimbursements and potentially jeopardizing the status of your student organization.

    Personal Travel

    In order to protect yourself, and those around you, we recommend that for the foreseeable future you avoid international personal travel as well. If you do choose to travel to a high-risk location, please register travel directly into the student travel registry, and understand that you will be subject to additional screenings and/or quarantine requirements before you can return to the Clemson campus.

    As the virus continues to spread throughout the world, we also encourage you to monitor domestic locations you may be considering as detailed on the CDC’s website.

    We anticipate as this situation evolves, there may be additional screening and quarantine requirements mandated by government entities.

    Thank you for your continued scholarly approach to the semester. I wish you continued success in your studies, and thank you for your attention to this important safety information.

    Sincerely,

    Bob Jones, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
    Chris Miller, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

    Resources

    Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
    U.S. Department of State
    Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information

  • COVID-19 update for 03/02/20

    There remain no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Clemson University at this time, and University officials continue to closely monitor Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and are actively engaged in daily planning in an effort to inform and protect faculty, staff, students and visitors from the virus.

    Earlier today, more than 150 Clemson academic and administrative department leaders met to discuss planning and preparation for future actions that may be required as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread. Provost Bob Jones, Executive Vice President Tony Wagner and Associate Vice President for Public Safety Greg Mullen updated the leadership on university policies and procedures and sought feedback on specific areas of focus for the main campus and Clemson’s facilities across the state.

    It is important to note that the University is currently in a planning phase and no decisions related to the future operations of our U.S. campuses have been made. The goal of this session was to provide the latest information and to help academic and administrative departments prepare for the full range of possibilities related to the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.

    Also today, after considering official guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the university has decided to end all study abroad programs currently underway. We are encouraging, and helping to facilitate, the immediate return to the United States of all Clemson students and faculty located outside of the country.

    This information is being conveyed to each of the 385 individuals currently located overseas, and further information is being provided to assist them on their transition back. We have identified a number of knowledgeable education abroad staff in each of our colleges and the Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad, and one will be assigned to work individually with each of our students returning back to the United States.

    Additionally, the University has initiated a high-risk travel protocol to govern University-related travel. Effective immediately, all University-related international travel has been suspended, except in rare instances, which must be approved pursuant to the University’s High-Risk Travel Policy.

    COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving and expanding situation, and we will provide consistent and regular messaging to our campus community as warranted. Please know that personnel from around the University are fully engaged in this work with the sole goal of doing everything possible to promote the safety and wellbeing of our students and employees.

    The University has compiled relevant information about coronavirus and helpful resource links at https://www.clemson.edu/covid-19.html, which will be updated regularly. We will continue to provide updates through social media (@OurClemson, @ClemsonSafety), Clemson.edu and via email as the situation warrants.

    Resources
    Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
    U.S. Department of State
    Contact Numbers for Major Airlines
    Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information 

    Issued by University Relations

  • Clemson remains free of COVID-19 cases; University actively monitoring, planning in preparation for responding as virus continues to spread

    There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Clemson University at this time, but University officials continue to closely monitor Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and are actively engaged in daily planning in an effort to inform and protect faculty, staff, students and visitors from the virus.

    COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving and expanding situation. The U.S. State Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are issuing frequent travel advisories, including locations Clemson students are from, currently are in or have plans to travel to. Anyone planning travel should visit the CDC and Department of State websites for more information related to the latest advisories.

    The Division of Academic Affairs, Office of Global Engagement and staff members in our colleges have been in close contact with our students studying abroad and the university stands ready to take any necessary actions to ensure the health of our students studying outside of the United States.

    In addition to the daily planning work that has been underway in recent weeks, Provost Bob Jones and Executive Vice President Tony Wagner are convening an informational and preparedness planning session Monday, March 2, for academic and administrative department leaders. Further communications will follow from that meeting, and as events warrant.

    Finally, the University has compiled relevant information about coronavirus and helpful resource links HERE, which will be updated regularly, and will continue to provide updates through social media (@OurClemson, @ClemsonSafety), Clemson.edu and via email as the situation warrants.

    Issued by University Relations

  • SPECIAL INSIDE CLEMSON: Winter weather update for Friday, Feb. 21

    Clemson University’s main campus will open at 11 a.m. on Friday. Officials continue to monitor conditions and urge students, faculty and staff to exercise caution with the potential for hazardous driving conditions throughout the area.

    Delays to regular transportation and dining schedules are expected, and specific details and updated operating times can be found on social media channels at @Clemson_Parking and @ClemsonDining.

    Anderson County government is operating on a two-hour delay, applicable to all Clemson University operations in the county. Greenville County government is operating on a normal schedule today, and all university operations and classes are continuing as scheduled with the exception of Clemson Nursing classes.

    The university will continue to provide updates on any impacted operations or class schedules due to weather conditions through email and via social media at @OurClemson, @ClemsonSafety and at alerts.clemson.edu.

    Employees in other Clemson University offices should monitor the Status of County Government Offices website for information about other county office closings or delays.

    Faculty and staff can find university’s human resources guide to hazardous weather procedures here – http://www.clemson.edu/faculty-staff/weather.html

    For other specific information about closures or delays to services, please see the reference list of social media channels below.

    Resource (Link for Twitter updates)
    Athletics (@ClemsonTigers)
    Brooks Center Events (@BrooksCenterCU)
    Campus Recreation (@CU_Rec)
    Dining Services (@ClemsonDining)
    Facilities (@Facilities_CU)
    Library (@ClemsonLibrary)
    Parking and Transportation Services (@Clemson_Parking)
    Public Safety (@ClemsonSafety)
    Student Health Services (@HealthyCampus)

    Additional resources

    • Those who live in heavily affected areas should work with their supervisor and reference emergency closing policiesand proceduresfor faculty and staff.
    • South Carolina Emergency Management Division – County by County Closings

    Issued by University Relations