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MOVING FORWARD
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STAY AWARE
TRAINING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Students and employees are required to complete the ASU Healthy Hornet
Training and short assessment. Employees and students will be provided
additional safety videos and resources.
Circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic continue to change;
therefore, ASU will regularly communicate health and safety information and
updates to students and employees through their ASU email, ofcial ASU social
media channels and on the ASU website. The larger community and general
public will receive information through press releases, ofcial ASU social media
channels and the ASU reopening website (under development).
STAY SAFE
DAILY CHECK INS
As part of our efforts to protect against potential COVID-19 cases on campus, all
employees will be required to drive through the health checkpoint before entering
any campus buildings each day to have their temperature checked (until further
notice).The checkpoint will be located at the corner of South Jackson Street
and North University Drive (in front of Councill Hall). The only exception will be
Physical Plant employees who will be tested daily at their facility.
Student health check-ins are being established.
STAY HORNET STRONG
FOLLOW SAFETY PROTOCOLS
ASU has adopted several protocols to ensure the health and safety of its
students, employees and visitors. ASU is a mask mandatory campus. To “stay
safe together,” all ASU employees, students and visitors will be required to
follow additional protocols, such as social distancing, following campus/building
directional instructions, washing hands, cleaning items used, etc.
All students will be required to complete the COVID-19 questionnaire prior
to returning to campus. An employee and student self-check tool is being
developed. COVID-19 testing protocols are being established for the campus
community. It is also important for us all to stay mentally strong during these
challenging times. ASU will continue to provide counseling for all employees and
students, as needed. Please reach out to the Counseling Center for assistance at
334-229-4894.
ASU Health and Safety Strategies
The health and safety of Alabama State University employees, students and visitors are paramount. Our
Health Center is using numerous strategies to strengthen protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the
institution. All employees, students and visitors should adhere to protocols to ensure their own safety, as well as
the safety of others.
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››› Employees Take Action
Employees who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms and/or are too sick to work remotely or in
person should follow the established Telework Staggered Work Schedule Memorandum of
Agreement and Telework Guidelines including:
n They should notify their supervisor according to the ASU Human Resources Policies and
Procedures.
n Employees who are tested for COVID-19 are required to alert the Human Resources
Department (not your supervisor or colleague). They should email the following to
dcarr@alasu.edu ( Name, Position, School/Department, Date of and Place where the test
was conducted, Results (if have), and Contact phone number).
n Employees exposed to individuals with COVID-19 are expected to quarantine for 14 days.
››› Students Take Action
n Students who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms or have been tested for COVID-19 are required
to contact the ASU Health Center 334-229-4436.
n For students living in residence halls who test positive, ASU has protocols in place to
quarantine and fully support students, separate from the campus population, should the
need arise.
n Students who reside off campus and exhibit COVID-19 symptoms should self quarantine
as prescribed under the guidance of ASU’s Health Center staff who will follow protocols
established by the CDC and ADPH.
n Students exposed to individuals with COVID-19 will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
››› Travel
The University will not authorize international travel for faculty, staff or students. Domestic
travel on behalf of the University will be limited and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you
do not receive a fully approved travel authorization, do not book hotels, registrations or ights.
Employees or students who travel internationally for personal reasons should notify their
supervisors or the Health Center and self-quarantine for 14 days upon their return.
››› Get Help
n Employees who are experiencing anxiety and stress because of COVID-19 should contact
the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 1-800-386-7055 or www.ibhworklife.com.
n Students who desire counseling services relative to COVID-19 should contact the ASU
Counseling Center at 334-229-4894.