Week of June 29, 2020

Throughout the summer, we are committed to keeping you informed as we prepare to safely return to campus for the fall semester. Below you will find this week’s update. 

If you have questions that aren’t covered here, please continue to send them to askUNCP@uncp.edu and check uncp.edu/ncov for updates. 

 

Faculty and Staff  

FACULTY AND STAFF VIRTUAL TOWN HALL RECORDINGS   

Links to the recordings and passwords for the previous three Town Halls are now available upon logging into BraveWeb under the COVID-19 resource section. An additional Town Hall is scheduled for July 15 at 2 p.m.  

ROBESON COUNTY COVID-19 TESTING SITES 

COVID-19 testing sites will be available at a number of locations throughout Robeson County. All test sites are scheduled for Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Individuals can register online for an appointment by visiting robesoncovidtesting.com. If you need assistance with online registration, contact the Robeson County Health Department at 910.671.3220. Sites will be available at the following locations on the dates noted: 

First Missionary Baptist Church, 195 W. David Parnell St., Parkton, June 26-27 

St. Joseph Miracle Revival Center, 4657 Daniel McLeod Rd, Red Springs, July 10-11 

Rowland Depot, Main St, Rowland, July 17-18 

RB Dean/Townsend Middle School, 105 W. Carolina St, Maxton, July 24-25 

Mill Branch Baptist Church, 10310 Hwy 130 Bypass, Fairmont, July 31-Aug 1 

EXECUTIVE ORDER 147 UPDATE 

Executive Order 147 was issued by Governor Cooper last week requiring the wearing of face coverings for all individuals (with a few noted exceptions) while in public when social distance cannot be maintained. In addition, it extended phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan for an additional three weeks. Governor Cooper will reassess North Carolina’s status by July 17.  

CAMPUS FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT  

In accordance with guidance issued by the Office of State Human Resources and Governor’s Cooper’s Executive Order, all faculty, staff and students must wear a face covering that shields both the nose and mouth while indoors, as able to do so. This requirement includes classroom, library, auditorium and meeting space settings as well as outdoors in situations where appropriate social distancing cannot be maintained. Employees may remove their face coverings when in their individual offices. Students, faculty, and staff shall have a face covering with them whenever they are on campus. Face coverings will be provided to faculty, staff and students; employees who have questions about obtaining a face covering or face shield should contact their chair. 

BRINGING OUR BRAVES BACK: ROADMAP TO FALL 2020   

Bringing Our Braves Back: Roadmap to Fall 2020 outlines much information around UNC System and UNCP decisions to safely resume on-campus instruction this fall. As information and additional decisions are made, this document will be updated. It can be viewed at uncp.edu/roadtofall. 

 HEALTHY BRAVES PLEDGE 

If you have not already done so, faculty and staff are asked to acknowledge the Healthy Braves Pledge upon logging into BraveWeb indicating your commitment to abide by our community health and safety standards set forth in the Roadmap to Fall 2020. 

EMPLOYEE RETURN TO WORK   

We continue to phase UNCP employees back to work safely in preparation to welcome our students back this fall. Supervisors and managers are communicating with teams about unit-specific plans. Please follow the guidance in UNCP’s Bringing Our Braves Back: Returning to Campus Safely which may adjust as updated information is received from health officials. Masks/face coverings and social distancing are expected on campus. Visit the Employee Operational Guidance page for more information and resources. As we prepare to welcome students back to campus this fall, the university is not observing an alternate work schedule or “summer flex” this summer.  

COVID-19 DASHBOARD  

To provide more information about potential exposure to COVID-19 at UNCP, the university has launched a new reported case dashboard at uncp.edu/ncov. The count will be updated as the university is made aware of new cases affecting our campus community.   

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS   

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus. Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future!   

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES   

A comprehensive list of resources for support and information can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Faculty or For Staff section. Please check often as information is added frequently. 

STUDENTS 

IMPORTANT: EMERGENCY GRADING AND WITHDRAWAL ACCOMMODATION 

There is still time to take advantage of the Emergency Grading and Withdrawal Accommodations set for Spring 2020. If you have a low grade, please talk with your academic advisor and see if this is the right choice for you. Students who may have received failing grades can have those grades changed to a withdrawal grade. Please call Brave Central at 910.775.4620 if you have any questions. The deadline to convert grades is July 31, 2020. 

STUDENT TOWN HALL EVENTS

Student Virtual Town Hall event recordings will be made available in BraveWeb on Wednesday, July 1 along with a document detailing questions and answers. An additional Town Hall is scheduled for Thursday, July 16 from 5-6 p.m. The WebEx will be available at https://uncp.webex.com/uncp/j.php?MTID=m12c546f1daeba13e1739405aaf1f1c49 or by calling 415.655.0001 with access code 160 943 6587.

ROBESON COUNTY COVID-19 TESTING SITES 

COVID-19 testing sites will be available at a number of locations throughout Robeson County throughout July. All test sites are scheduled for Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Individuals can register online for an appointment by visiting robesoncovidtesting.com. If you need assistance with online registration, contact the Robeson County Health Department at 910.671.3220. Sites will be available at the following locations at the dates noted: 

First Missionary Baptist Church, 195 W. David Parnell St., Parkton, June 26-27 

St. Joseph Miracle Revival Center, 4657 Daniel McLeod Rd, Red Springs, July 10-11 

Rowland Depot, Main St, Rowland, July 17-18 

RB Dean/Townsend Middle School, 105 W. Carolina St, Maxton, July 24-25 

Mill Branch Baptist Church, 10310 Hwy 130 Bypass, Fairmont, July 31-Aug 1 

BRINGING OUR BRAVES BACK: ROADMAP TO FALL 2020   

Bringing Our Braves Back: Roadmap to Fall 2020 outlines much information around UNC System and UNCP decisions to safely resume on-campus instruction this fall. As information and additional decisions are made, this document will be updated. It can be viewed at uncp.edu/roadtofall. 

CAMPUS FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT  

In accordance with Governor’s Cooper’s Executive Order, all faculty, staff and students must wear a face covering that shields both the nose and mouth while indoors, as able to do so. This requirement includes classroom, library, auditorium and meeting space settings as well as outdoors in situations where appropriate social distancing cannot be maintained. Employees may remove their face coverings when in their individual offices. Students, faculty, and staff shall have a face covering with them whenever they are on campus. Face coverings will be provided to faculty, staff and students. 

COVID-19 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  

There are a number of opportunities to connect with our campus and community to stay active and engaged over the summer. Visit UNCP Serve for more information. Specific opportunities: COVID-19 volunteer opportunities, Community Engagement Virtual Workshop Series and Snacks & Social Justice.  

FALL MOVE-IN SCHEDULE  

We are planning a safe, coordinated and organized residence hall move-in process. While this process is different than what our returning students have experienced in the past, we planned this process with the first thought being safety for everyone. Each student will sign up for a 90-minute block of time to arrive on campus. Move-in information  

July 28-29 - Returning Students/Transfer Students (phase 1) move-in   

July 31-August 1 - Freshmen move-in   

August 3-4 - Returning Students/Transfer Students (phase 2) move-in  

COVID-19 DASHBOARD AVAILABLE  

To provide more information about potential exposure to COVID-19 at UNCP, the university has launched a new reported case dashboard at uncp.edu/ncov. The count will be updated as the university is made aware of new cases affecting our campus community.  

STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY  

In an effort to best identify the needs of our campus community, we have created a student survey regarding your personal health. If you have received a diagnosis or presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 (whether you have been tested or not), we request you complete the brief survey located in BraveWeb. Information obtained will only be used by Student Health Services and a small task force established to respond to COVID-19 on campus and identify the appropriate health and safety support needed. Completion of the survey is entirely voluntary but highly recommended. To access the survey, log into BraveWeb, and go to the Online Form Center.  

FALL 2020 REVISED CALENDAR  

The Fall 2020 semester has been adjusted to begin two weeks early on Wednesday, August 5. The new schedule also eliminates Fall Break and concludes the semester, including commencement, by November 21 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. View the full Fall 2020 schedule.  

UPDATED SUMMER II END DATE  

To accommodate the changes to Fall 2020 schedule, the end of the Summer II term will move from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, July 31. There will be no change to the Summer I term.  

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS  

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus. Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future!  

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES  

A comprehensive list of resources for support, information and links to academic resources and policies can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Students section. Please check often as information is added frequently. 

Week of June 22, 2020

Throughout the summer, we are committed to keeping you informed as we prepare to safely return to campus for the fall semester. Below you will find this week’s update. 

If you have questions that aren’t covered here, please continue to send them to askUNCP@uncp.edu and check uncp.edu/ncov for updates. 

 

Faculty and Staff  

FACULTY AND STAFF VIRTUAL TOWN HALL TOMORROW, JUNE 24   

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the second in the series of virtual Town Hall meetings with cabinet and university leaders to discuss our Roadmap to Fall 2020 on Wednesday, June 24, at 9 a.m. Join via Webex (https://uncp.webex.com/uncp/j.php?MTID=m25570e8f20275228b3fa8b1fb09a140d) or call in using 415.655.0001, meeting ID 160 423 7505. Questions can be submitted in advance at uncp.edu/thquestions. An additional Town Hall is scheduled for July 15 at 2 p.m.  

CAMPUS FACE COVERING EXPECTATIONS   

Last week, the Office of State Human Resources issued guidance to all state employees about the wearing of masks/face coverings indicating all faculty, staff and students must wear a face covering that shields both the nose and mouth while indoors, as able to do so. This requirement includes classroom, library, auditorium and meeting space settings as well as outdoors in situations where appropriate social distancing cannot be maintained. Employees may remove their face coverings when in their individual offices. Students, faculty, and staff shall have a face covering with them whenever they are on campus. Face coverings will be provided to faculty, staff and students; employees who have questions about obtaining a face covering or face shield should contact their chair. 

BRINGING OUR BRAVES BACK: ROADMAP TO FALL 2020   

Last week, the university launched the document Bringing Our Braves Back: Roadmap to Fall 2020. This document outlines much information around UNC System and UNCP decisions to safely resume on-campus instruction this fall. As information and additional decisions are made, this document will be updated. It can be viewed at uncp.edu/roadtofall. 

HEALTHY BRAVES PLEDGE 

Beginning last week, faculty and staff will be asked to acknowledge the Health Braves Pledge upon logging into BraveWeb indicating your commitment to abide by our community health and safety standards set forth in the Roadmap to Fall 2020. 

EMPLOYEE PHASED RETURN TO WORK   

We are actively working to phase UNCP employees back to work safely in preparation to welcome our students back this fall. Supervisors and managers will be communicating with teams about unit-specific return-to-work plans. Please follow the guidance in UNCP’s Bringing Our Braves Back: Returning to Campus Safely which may adjust as updated information is received from health officials. Remember to wear a mask and follow all social distancing rules while on campus. Visit the Employee Operational Guidance page for more information and resources. As we prepare to welcome students back to campus this fall, the university is not observing an alternate work schedule or “summer flex” this summer.   

COVID-19 DASHBOARD  

To provide more information about potential exposure to COVID-19 at UNCP, the university has launched a new reported case dashboard at uncp.edu/ncov. The count will be updated as the university is made aware of new cases affecting our campus community.   

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS   

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus. Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future!   

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES   

A comprehensive list of resources for support and information can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Faculty or For Staff section. Please check often as information is added frequently. 

STUDENTS 

BRINGING OUR BRAVES BACK: ROADMAP TO FALL 2020  

Last week, the university launched the document Bringing Our Braves Back: Roadmap to Fall 2020. This document outlines much information around UNC System and UNCP decisions to safely resume on-campus instruction this fall. As information and additional decisions are made, this document will be updated. It can be viewed at uncp.edu/roadtofall. 

FACE COVERING EXPECTATIONS  

All faculty, staff and students must wear a face covering that covers their nose and mouth while indoors as able to do so. This includes in classrooms, libraries, auditoriums and meeting spaces and outdoors in situations where appropriate social distancing cannot be maintained. Employees may remove their face coverings when in their individual offices. Students, faculty and staff shall have a face covering with them whenever they are on campus. Face coverings will be provided to faculty, staff and students; employees who have questions about obtaining a face covering should contact their chair or supervisor.  

COVID-19 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  

There are a number of opportunities to connect with our campus and community to stay active and engaged over the summer. Visit UNCP Serve for more information. Specific opportunities: COVID-19 volunteer opportunities, Community Engagement Virtual Workshop Series and Snacks & Social Justice.  

FALL MOVE-IN SCHEDULE  

We are planning a safe, coordinated and organized residence hall move-in process. While this process is different than what our returning students have experienced in the past, we planned this process with the first thought being safety for everyone. Each student will sign up for a 90-minute block of time to arrive on campus. Move-in information  

July 28-29 - Returning Students/Transfer Students (phase 1) move-in   

July 31-August 1 - Freshmen move-in   

August 3-4 - Returning Students/Transfer Students (phase 2) move-in   

COVID-19 DASHBOARD AVAILABLE  

To provide more information about potential exposure to COVID-19 at UNCP, the university has launched a new reported case dashboard at uncp.edu/ncov. The count will be updated as the university is made aware of new cases affecting our campus community.  

STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY  

In an effort to best identify the needs of our campus community, we have created a student survey regarding your personal health. If you have received a diagnosis or presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 (whether you have been tested or not), we request you complete the brief survey located in BraveWeb. Information obtained will only be used by Student Health Services and a small task force established to respond to COVID-19 on campus and identify the appropriate health and safety support needed. Completion of the survey is entirely voluntary but highly recommended. To access the survey, log into BraveWeb, and go to the Online Form Center.  

FALL 2020 REVISED CALENDAR  

The Fall 2020 semester has been adjusted to begin two weeks early on Wednesday, August 5. The new schedule also eliminates Fall Break and concludes the semester, including commencement, by November 21 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. View the full Fall 2020 schedule.  

UPDATED SUMMER II END DATE  

To accommodate the changes to Fall 2020 schedule, the end of the Summer II term will move from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, July 31. There will be no change to the Summer I term.  

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS  

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus. Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future!  

SUMMER SCHOOL AND PROGRAMS  

Consistent with the UNC System guidance, classes will be held online for summer sessions. For more information about summer classes available, please visit uncp.edu/summerschool.  

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES  

A comprehensive list of resources for support, information and links to academic resources and policies can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Students section. Please check often as information is added frequently. 

BraveNation:

Over the past few months, we’ve worked with faculty, staff and students across campus to collaboratively come up with a plan to return to face-to-face classes in August that doesn’t compromise the acceptable standards for the health and safety of our university.

You can view my message introducing our Roadmap to Fall 2020 here. Today, I would like to share Bringing Our Braves Back: Roadmap to Fall 2020, which provides more detailed information on what is expected of our campus community and how we will safely return to the on-campus experience in August. This Roadmap is a living document and will change as new information and guidance become available, and decisions are made. I encourage you to check it often at uncp.edu/roadtofall.

Our Roadmap was formed in consultation with the UNC System Office and public health experts to outline principles and procedures that are in the best interest of our university and the health of our campus community. I’ve also attached a memo received yesterday from President Roper regarding face coverings in campus locations. As a System, we are fortunate to have a President in these times who has served as the director of the CDC and has direct access to leading researchers, public health officials and infectious disease experts. This has proven invaluable for all UNC System schools in formulating our collective approach. President Roper has laid an excellent foundation for incoming President Peter Hans, officially appointed earlier this morning.

At UNC Pembroke, our educational experience is marked by personal, individualized learning where students interact with professors and classmates on campus. Many faculty and students have expressed to me they prefer to teach and learn in our traditional method of face-to-face classes—where they feel they are most successful. It’s important that we get back to what we do best this fall and provide the true UNCP experience to our students.

However, as we return to campus, there will be new expectations of everyone. A healthy community takes each and every one of us, working together and recognizing how our own actions impact the health of others. We will ask that everyone on campus adhere to our “community health and safety standards,” and commit to the following Healthy Braves Pledge:

I acknowledge and pledge to abide by the following community standards because I am committed to ensuring the health and safety of our campus community:

·         I will properly wear a mask in all in-person classes and in all campus facilities and locations.

·         I will stand, sit, and wait a minimum of 3-6 feet from other individuals.

·         I will not get into an elevator with more than 1 other individual and we will both wear masks.

·         I will abide by all posted health and safety guidelines throughout campus.

·         I will actively self-monitor my own personal health and remain home when I am sick.

 I understand these health standards are in place to not only protect my own personal health but that of my peers, faculty and staff I interact with while on campus. I also understand there may be consequences should I not abide by the above pledge.

I know many of you still have questions about what the fall semester will bring, and we will do our best to provide these answers as quickly as possible. Until then, please take the time to read through the Roadmap, continue to check your email for the weekly updates and educate yourself on COVID-19 to best protect yourself and others.

I look forward to seeing everyone back on campus soon.

Stay safe, healthy and informed. Go Braves!

Sincerely,

Robin Gary Cummings, MD

Chancellor

WEEKLY UPDATE: June 15, 2020

 

Week of June 15, 2020

Throughout the summer, we are committed to keeping you informed as we prepare to safely return to campus for the fall semester. Below you will find this week’s update.

If you have questions that aren’t covered here, please continue to send them to askUNCP@uncp.edu and check uncp.edu/ncov for updates.

FACULTY & STAFF

UNDERSTANDING COVID: HELPFUL NEWS & LINKS 

To help you better understand information and data becoming available, we will share a few articles and resources each week about COVID-19. This infographic from the CDC shares a few basic facts about COVID-19. Additionally, UNC-Chapel Hill’s roadmap to fall was featured on 60 Minutes this weekend; we recommend watching the piece here if you missed it. 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ FALL OPTIONS RELEASED 

Last week the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released guidance for the state’s public K-12 school systems as they plan to reopen schools. You can find additional information here.   

FACULTY AND STAFF VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS BEGIN JUNE 17 

Faculty and staff will be invited to attend virtual Town Hall meetings with cabinet and university leaders to discuss our roadmap to fall 2020. A Faculty Town Hall will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, and a Staff Town Hall will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 17. Questions can be submitted in advance at uncp.edu/thquestions. Two additional Town Hall meetings will be held June 24 at 9 a.m. and July 15 at 2 p.m. 

EMPLOYEE PHASED RETURN TO WORK 

We are actively working to phase UNCP employees back to work safely in preparation to welcome our students back this fall. Supervisors and managers will be communicating with teams about unit-specific return-to-work plans. Please follow the guidance in UNCP’s Bringing Our Braves Back: Returning to Campus Safely which may adjust as updated information is received from health officials. Remember to wear a mask and follow all social distancing rules while on campus. Visit the Employee Operational Guidance page for more information and resources. As we prepare to welcome students back to campus this fall, the university is not observing an alternate work schedule or “summer flex” this summer. 

COVID-19 DASHBOARD AVAILABLE 

To provide more information about potential exposure to COVID-19 at UNCP, the university has launched a new reported case dashboard at uncp.edu/ncov. The count will be updated as the university is made aware of new cases affecting our campus community. 

COVID-19 AWARENESS CLASS AVAILABLE 

Robeson Community College will be offering a FREE online COVID-19 Awareness course for the public from June 1-29. The free, online course is designed to help the public have a better understanding of the coronavirus and the resources available. Find out more information at robeson.edu/ems. 

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS NOW AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS 

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus. Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future! 

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES 

A comprehensive list of resources for support and information can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Faculty or For Staff section. Please check often as information is added frequently. 

STUDENTS

COVID-19 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

There are a number of opportunities to connect with our campus and community to stay active and engaged over the summer. Visit UNCP Serve for more information. Specific opportunities: COVID-19 volunteer opportunities, Community Engagement Virtual Workshop Series and Snacks & Social Justice. 

FALL MOVE-IN SCHEDULE 

We are planning a safe, coordinated and organized residence hall move-in process. While this process is different than what our returning students have experienced in the past, we planned this process with the first thought being safety for everyone. Each student will sign up for a 90-minute block of time to arrive on campus. Move-in information 

July 28 9 - Returning Students/Transfer Students (phase 1) move-in  

July 31-August 1 - Freshmen move-in  

August 3-4 - Returning Students/Transfer Students (phase 2) move-in  

COVID-19 DASHBOARD AVAILABLE 

To provide more information about potential exposure to COVID-19 at UNCP, the university has launched a new reported case dashboard at uncp.edu/ncov. The count will be updated as the university is made aware of new cases affecting our campus community. 

STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY 

In an effort to best identify the needs of our campus community, we have created a student survey regarding your personal health. If you have received a diagnosis or presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 (whether you have been tested or not), we request you complete the brief survey located in BraveWeb. Information obtained will only be used by Student Health Services and a small task force established to respond to COVID-19 on campus and identify the appropriate health and safety support needed. Completion of the survey is entirely voluntary but highly recommended. To access the survey, log into BraveWeb, and go to the Online Form Center. 

FALL 2020 REVISED CALENDAR 

The Fall 2020 semester has been adjusted to begin two weeks early on Wednesday, August 5. The new schedule also eliminates Fall Break and concludes the semester, including commencement, by November 21 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. View the full Fall 2020 schedule. 

UPDATED SUMMER II END DATE 

To accommodate the changes to Fall 2020 schedule, the end of the Summer II term will move from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, July 31. There will be no change to the Summer I term. 

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS 

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus. Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future! 

SUMMER SCHOOL AND PROGRAMS 

Consistent with the UNC System guidance, classes will be held online for summer sessions. For more information about summer classes available, please visit uncp.edu/summerschool. 

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES 

A comprehensive list of resources for support, information and links to academic resources and policies can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Students section. Please check often as information is added frequently. 

WEEKLY UPDATE: June 8, 2020

 

Week of June 8, 2020

Throughout the summer, we are committed to keeping you informed as we prepare to safely return to campus for the fall semester. Below you will find this week’s update.

If you have questions that aren’t covered here, please continue to send them to askUNCP@uncp.edu and check uncp.edu/ncov for updates.

STUDENTS

STATEMENTS ON RECENT EVENTS

If you have not already read messages from Chancellor Cummings, campus and student leaders about the events in Minneapolis, you can find them here. We respect and appreciate the feedback and opinions of our students and welcome the opportunity to work together bringing about meaningful change. We look forward to engaging students and listening to all ideas that can lead us to healing and progress. If you would like to express your thoughts, we encourage you to reach out directly to Dr. Art Malloy and Dr. Lawrence Locklear in the Division of Student Affairs to start the conversation.

FALL 2020 REVISED CALENDAR

The Fall 2020 semester has been adjusted to begin two weeks early on Wednesday, August 5. The new schedule also eliminates Fall Break and concludes the semester, including commencement, by November 21 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. View the full Fall 2020 schedule.

UPDATED SUMMER II END DATE

To accommodate the changes to Fall 2020 schedule, the end of the Summer II term will move from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, July 31. There will be no change to the Summer I term. 

FREE COVID-19 AWARENESS CLASS

Robeson Community College will be offering a FREE online COVID-19 Awareness course for the public from June 1-29. The free, online course is designed to help the public have a better understanding of the coronavirus and the resources available. Register for the course at robeson.edu/ems.

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus. Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future!

STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY

In an effort to best identify the needs of our campus community, we have created a student survey regarding your personal health. If you have received a diagnosis or presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 (whether you have been tested or not), we request you complete the brief survey located in BraveWeb. Information obtained will only be used by Student Health Services and a small task force established to respond to COVID-19 on campus and identify the appropriate health and safety support needed. Completion of the survey is entirely voluntary but highly recommended. To access the survey, log into BraveWeb, and go to the Online Form Center.

SUMMER SCHOOL AND PROGRAMS

Consistent with the UNC System guidance, classes will be held online for summer sessions. For more information about summer classes available, please visit uncp.edu/summerschool.

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

A comprehensive list of resources for support, information and links to academic resources and policies can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Students section. Please check often as information is added frequently.

FACULTY AND STAFF

STATEMENTS ON RECENT EVENTS

If you have not already read messages from Chancellor Cummings, campus and student leaders about the events in Minneapolis, you can find them here. We respect and appreciate the feedback and opinions of our students and welcome the opportunity to work together bringing about meaningful change. We look forward to engaging students and listening to all ideas that can lead us to healing and progress. If you would like to express your thoughts, we encourage you to reach out directly to Dr. Art Malloy and Dr. Lawrence Locklear in the Division of Student Affairs to start the conversation.

EMPLOYEE WORK & LEAVE GUIDANCE

We are actively working on a phased plan to return UNCP employees to campus safely in preparation to welcome our students back this fall. More information will be forthcoming for supervisors and managers in the days ahead. Existing operational guidance can be found here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ENCOURAGEMENT CARDS

We need your help! We would like to let those students who have just completed their first year at UNCP know we can't wait to see them again this fall. And so, we are asking for faculty and staff volunteers to sign up to handwrite notes to members of last fall's freshman class. Much like with our graduates, this small, simple act of kindness may just be the lift our students need to keep pushing forward. Volunteers will be provided with special notecards and pre-addressed, postage-paid envelopes. We will coordinate a socially distanced and safe drop-off or pick-up of all required materials. All we need you to do is write a note of encouragement and congratulations and drop it in the mail! SIGN UP TODAY!

BUILDING PREPARATION FOR FALL

We will begin taking campus buildings offline in the coming weeks to disinfect and prepare for the fall semester. The cleaning solutions used have the potential to cause exposed papers to crinkle. The impact should be minimal; however, if you are concerned about any exposed papers or valuable items in your office spaces, please come to campus to remove them or ask a colleague to assist if possible. Bound books should not be impacted during this process. If you have specific questions about the cleaning that will take place, please contact Facilities Operations.

FALL 2020 REVISED CALENDAR

The Fall 2020 semester has been adjusted to begin two weeks early on Wednesday, August 5. The new schedule also eliminates Fall Break and concludes the semester, including commencement, by November 21 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. View the full Fall 2020 schedule.

CHANGE TO SUMMER II END DATE

To accommodate the changes to Fall 2020 schedule, the end of the Summer II term will move from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, July 31. There will be no change to the Summer I term. 

COVID-19 AWARENESS CLASS AVAILABLE

Robeson Community College will be offering a FREE online COVID-19 Awareness course for the public from June 1-29. The free, online course is designed to help the public have a better understanding of the coronavirus and the resources available. Register at robeson.edu/ems by June 28.

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS NOW AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus.  Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future!

SUMMER ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE

Anticipating a return to normal operations and preparing to welcome students back to campus this fall, the university will not observe an alternate work schedule or “summer flex” this summer.

SUMMER SCHOOL AND PROGRAMS

Consistent with the UNC System guidance, classes will be held online for all summer sessions. New student orientation has also been moved to a virtual format. We will look forward to welcoming our new students for the first time in person this fall.

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

A comprehensive list of resources for support and information can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Faculty or For Staff section. Please check often as information is added frequently.

WEEKLY UPDATE: June 1, 2020

Week of June 1, 2020

Throughout the summer, we are committed to keeping you informed as we prepare to safely return to campus for the fall semester. Below you will find this week’s update.

If you have questions that aren’t covered here, please continue to send them to askUNCP@uncp.edu and check uncp.edu/ncov for updates.

STUDENTS

STATEMENTS ON RECENT EVENTS

If you have not already read messages from Chancellor Cummings, campus and student leaders about the events in Minneapolis, you can find them here. We respect and appreciate the feedback and opinions of our students and welcome the opportunity to work together bringing about meaningful change. We look forward to engaging students and listening to all ideas that can lead us to healing and progress. If you would like to express your thoughts, we encourage you to reach out directly to Dr. Art Malloy and Dr. Lawrence Locklear in the Division of Student Affairs to start the conversation.

FALL 2020 REVISED CALENDAR

The Fall 2020 semester has been adjusted to begin two weeks early on Wednesday, August 5. The new schedule also eliminates Fall Break and concludes the semester, including commencement, by November 21 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. View the full Fall 2020 schedule.

UPDATED SUMMER II END DATE

To accommodate the changes to Fall 2020 schedule, the end of the Summer II term will move from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, July 31. There will be no change to the Summer I term. 

FREE COVID-19 AWARENESS CLASS

Robeson Community College will be offering a FREE online COVID-19 Awareness course for the public from June 1-29. The free, online course is designed to help the public have a better understanding of the coronavirus and the resources available. Register for the course at robeson.edu/ems.

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus. Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future!

STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY

In an effort to best identify the needs of our campus community, we have created a student survey regarding your personal health. If you have received a diagnosis or presumptive diagnosis of COVID-19 (whether you have been tested or not), we request you complete the brief survey located in BraveWeb. Information obtained will only be used by Student Health Services and a small task force established to respond to COVID-19 on campus and identify the appropriate health and safety support needed. Completion of the survey is entirely voluntary but highly recommended. To access the survey, log into BraveWeb, and go to the Online Form Center.

SUMMER SCHOOL AND PROGRAMS

Consistent with the UNC System guidance, classes will be held online for summer sessions. For more information about summer classes available, please visit uncp.edu/summerschool.

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

A comprehensive list of resources for support, information and links to academic resources and policies can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Students section. Please check often as information is added frequently.

FACULTY AND STAFF

STATEMENTS ON RECENT EVENTS

If you have not already read messages from Chancellor Cummings, campus and student leaders about the events in Minneapolis, you can find them here. We respect and appreciate the feedback and opinions of our students and welcome the opportunity to work together bringing about meaningful change. We look forward to engaging students and listening to all ideas that can lead us to healing and progress. If you would like to express your thoughts, we encourage you to reach out directly to Dr. Art Malloy and Dr. Lawrence Locklear in the Division of Student Affairs to start the conversation.

EMPLOYEE WORK & LEAVE GUIDANCE

We are actively working on a phased plan to return UNCP employees to campus safely in preparation to welcome our students back this fall. More information will be forthcoming for supervisors and managers in the days ahead. Existing operational guidance can be found here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ENCOURAGEMENT CARDS

We need your help! We would like to let those students who have just completed their first year at UNCP know we can't wait to see them again this fall. And so, we are asking for faculty and staff volunteers to sign up to handwrite notes to members of last fall's freshman class. Much like with our graduates, this small, simple act of kindness may just be the lift our students need to keep pushing forward. Volunteers will be provided with special notecards and pre-addressed, postage-paid envelopes. We will coordinate a socially distanced and safe drop-off or pick-up of all required materials. All we need you to do is write a note of encouragement and congratulations and drop it in the mail! SIGN UP TODAY!

BUILDING PREPARATION FOR FALL

We will begin taking campus buildings offline in the coming weeks to disinfect and prepare for the fall semester. The cleaning solutions used have the potential to cause exposed papers to crinkle. The impact should be minimal; however, if you are concerned about any exposed papers or valuable items in your office spaces, please come to campus to remove them or ask a colleague to assist if possible. Bound books should not be impacted during this process. If you have specific questions about the cleaning that will take place, please contact Facilities Operations.

FALL 2020 REVISED CALENDAR

The Fall 2020 semester has been adjusted to begin two weeks early on Wednesday, August 5. The new schedule also eliminates Fall Break and concludes the semester, including commencement, by November 21 prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. View the full Fall 2020 schedule.

CHANGE TO SUMMER II END DATE

To accommodate the changes to Fall 2020 schedule, the end of the Summer II term will move from Wednesday, August 5, to Friday, July 31. There will be no change to the Summer I term. 

COVID-19 AWARENESS CLASS AVAILABLE

Robeson Community College will be offering a FREE online COVID-19 Awareness course for the public from June 1-29. The free, online course is designed to help the public have a better understanding of the coronavirus and the resources available. Register at robeson.edu/ems by June 28.

EXTERIOR WIRELESS ACCESS NOW AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS

UNCP is providing exterior wireless access for faculty, staff, students and guests in several outdoor locations on campus.  Students and employees who already use campus wireless will connect automatically to BraveWifi and community guests can access wireless by choosing the UNCP_Guest wireless network and entering the requested information. Guest sessions last for 12 hours and can be renewed without limit. Wireless locations are located in parking lot 26 (north of Village Apartments Building 5), parking lot 10 (north side of Wellons Hall), parking lot 7A (Jacobs Hall), north end of parking lot 23 (south of Dogwood) and Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub lot next to the railroad tracks in downtown Pembroke. More locations are planned for the near future!

SUMMER ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE

Anticipating a return to normal operations and preparing to welcome students back to campus this fall, the university will not observe an alternate work schedule or “summer flex” this summer.

SUMMER SCHOOL AND PROGRAMS

Consistent with the UNC System guidance, classes will be held online for all summer sessions. New student orientation has also been moved to a virtual format. We will look forward to welcoming our new students for the first time in person this fall.

ADDITIONAL LINKS, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

A comprehensive list of resources for support and information can be found at uncp.edu/ncov in the For Faculty or For Staff section. Please check often as information is added frequently.