June 16: UMBC COVID-19 Action Update

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:34:19 -0400
covid19update

Campus Status: The University is open, with employees working remotely. UMBC’s physical campus remains closed. Maryland is currently under a Safer at Home Order.

For the most updated information and more information on actions to reduce COVID-19 risks in our community, please visit covid19.umbc.edu.

Retrievers Return Roadmap

Stay tuned for updates on fall courses this week. We will share by email and on our site.

Student Services and Support

Introducing AOK Library's Virtual Study Room. With AOK Library's Virtual Study Room, you can work alongside your fellow Retrievers for a focused study environment.

We're halfway through Summer Session I and remember that Online Writing Help is available.

The Division of Student Affairs offers resources and ways to stay connected.

Business Continuity and Staff Support

The State of Maryland Employee Benefit Division announced new IRS provisions due to COVID-19 that allow limited mid-year benefit changes. This post includes details about new enrollments and changes to flexible spending accounts (FSA) that must be submitted by July 31, 2020.

The UMBC Summer Enrichment Academy is now fully online. Staff and faculty can receive a $50 discount on these academic camps with code UMBC20AFF. Learn more at sea.umbc.edu.

Campus Access

Effective June 15, 2020, UMBC’s research & studio facilities are operating under Phase 1 RCA Mode. Any individual or team requesting access to research or studio facilities is required to obtain prior authorization by submitting the Research Access Exception Form.

UMBC’s physical campus remains closed and employees continue to work remotely. Only employees with permission from their supervisor, approved researchers, and/or approved students should be on campus.

If you have a one-time emergency need to visit campus, call UMBC Police Deputy Chief Bruce Perry at 443-677-2195 or Lieutenant Derrick Johns at 410-207-0850.

UMBC Together

Faculty and staff may opt in to receive the spring UMBC Magazine at home. To receive yours, please fill out this form by close of business, Wednesday, June 17.

It may be summer but there is a lot going on, view the Weekly Update.

If you have questions or concerns, please email covid19@umbc.edu.