Indiana University is excited to welcome students, faculty and staff to the fall semester and share what learning, teaching and research will look like. Learn more about changes to the 2020-2021 academic calendar, what life on campus will be like and how the university is working to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty and staff.
If you suspect you have contracted the Coronavirus, please enroll in an IU Health Virtual Visit, where you will receive a health assessment and be given instructions on receiving a COVID-19 test. You will also be instructed about self-quarantine or other measures to protect you and those around you.
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It’s time for some of us to return to campus, and things are going to be a little different this year. To protect the IU Southeast community, we must follow health & safety guidelines.
Every day we are learning new information about the COVID-19 Pandemic, and our campus updates website is THE best place to go for up-to-date information.
So, what’s life going to be like during the Fall of 2020?
Before we enter any building on campus, we’re going to mask up.
Everyone will be required to wear face masks, especially inside buildings where it’s harder to physically distance ourselves. IU will supply you with two washable face masks.
Face masks are not required within enclosed spaces when one person is present with the door closed. Face masks are also not required during eating or drinking as long as adequate physical distancing is possible (The Commons Food Court and University Grounds Coffee.)
No matter wear you are on campus, try to always keep a 6-foot distance between yourself and others. We’ll keep to the right in any walkway to avoid breaking into personal space. Visible and helpful signage will be used all over campus.
Remember to wash your hands regular. We will also increase hand sanitizing locations across campus.
While we can’t be eating and drinking in classrooms, if you do need a drink, water fountains will have signs reminding you not to drink directly from them, but to fill up your own bottle.
Inside seating will be marked with red dots -- meaning it’s safe to sit there, with a separation of 6 feet. The same red dots will also be used in the classrooms.
Physical facilities staff will continue to deep clean the campus regularly, but we all need to pitch in and do our part. There are many ways we can do this.
Cleaning supplies will be located in the classrooms and nearby the seating areas for you to clean your space before settling in. (show faculty cleaning their teaching space)
If you have an office space, you will be supplied with disinfectant and cleaning supplies to clean your own desks regularly.
You will also be asked to bag and empty your trashcans in a larger receptacle in hallways when you leave for the day.
Meetings must not be held in rooms where physical distancing isn’t possible. You can use Microsoft Teams or Zoom to attend meetings with students or other colleagues.
Be aware that certain spaces with regular face to face interactions will use plastics screens for safe separation.
Testing will be available at the Multipurpose Building by appointment if you’re showing COVID-19 symptoms. Visit our Campus Updates page for information.
This pandemic has caused a lot of change, but we can all work together to stay safe and healthy. Remember, by our very definition, Grenadiers are fighters. We’re #IUSSTRONG.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indiana University, including IU Southeast, has announced a number of measures to assist in protecting the health and safety of staff and the campus community.
- Visitors
At this time, in-person visits to all IU campuses are strongly discouraged. Previously scheduled visits are postponed indefinitely and the campus will contact you about virtual alternatives in the coming weeks. - Large events
No new non-essential, large events should be scheduled through the end of the spring semester. For events already scheduled through the end of the spring semester, organizers are strongly encouraged to immediately consider canceling, rescheduling or making the event or meeting a virtual gathering. Any new large event that is being proposed or event being rescheduled must seek the approval of the appropriate Vice Chancellor. Athletic events will follow the guidance of their Conference Governance and public health officials. - Telecommuting option for staff
You may discuss telecommuting and/or work-from-home arrangements directly with your supervisor. A number of essential services will be required even during the suspension of on-campus instruction and after it resumes. Unit heads will be as flexible as possible, considering the nature of the work and whether the necessary tools and technology are available to allow employees to fully perform their job duties away from campus.
IU Southeast’s campus will remain open to faculty, staff and students.
For those students without adequate technology or internet services; our computer labs are available in both the library and University Center.
University administration and IU health officials, in coordination with local health departments, the Indiana State Department of Health, and the CDC, continue to closely monitor the ongoing outbreak and are preparing for the possibility of widespread community transmission.
Facility Operations is performing normal routine cleaning with an increased frequency to high touch surfaces using a disinfectant cleaner.
Yes. To prevent potential exposure of others, an employee may be asked to go home if they are showing symptoms of COVID-19. The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, or shortness of breath. The decision to send an employee home who is exhibiting these symptoms is to be made on a case-by-case basis. If possible, consult with the campus Human Resources office before sending an employee home.
In addition, all employees are asked to practice basic preventative measures (practice good hygiene, including frequent hand washing, covering your nose and mouth with your sleeve if you cough or sneeze, and avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands.)
With supervisory approval you may leave work. Discuss with your supervisor about how you may be able to make up the work in the same workweek, work a different schedule, or work from home.
You may request to use your paid time off benefits; however, your supervisor is not required to approve your time off request if your department is short on staff. See below for options available to you.
Staff have several options available:
- Staff may use applicable paid time off benefits available to them, depending on professional or support and service classification.
- Staff and temporary employees may discuss alternative work arrangements available to them with their supervisor. See the Alternative Work Schedule & Arrangements section for more information.
- Staff may choose to be absent without pay if paid time off options are exhausted.
Call your doctor or health care provider if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing. IU Health Virtual Visit is available for free Coronavirus screening.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has full details on its website, including the importance of avoiding public transportation if you are feeling ill and staying away from others, even within your own household.
Information from the Indiana Department of Health and Kentucky Department of Health provide information on each state’s response to this situation and helpful information.
An essential employee is an employee in a position—previously designated by management—in which they are required to work on campus during an adverse event in order to meet immediate and necessary campus or university functions.
Discuss options with your supervisor. Keep in mind that not all roles are suited for telecommuting due to specific job duties that cannot be performed at home or operating requirements of the unit. Any employee telecommuting or working from home will be required to consider a number of technology issues in advance including the use of Pulse Secure or other VPN programs on university owned laptops used off campus to access university network files. Please visit the UITS Help Desk for guidance or to have necessary programs installed.
The Keep Working website has tips for equipment and software for working from home.
A university created template will be distributed for posting on office doors or sending to frequent customers. We recommend you customize the sign with your specific availability, email and phone contacts.
Indiana University human resources has created a Frequently Asked Questions webpage regarding Coronavirus COVID-19, which continues to be updated.
The IU Southeast Activities Building and Fitness Center will be restricted to only student-athletes, coaches, and athletic staff until Spring 2021 or until reevaluated and safe to open to a larger segment of the campus.
If you suspect you have contracted the Coronavirus, please enroll in an IU Health Virtual Visit, where you will receive a health assessment and be given instructions on receiving a COVID-19 test. You will also be instructed about self-quarantine or other measures to protect you and those around you.
IU adopted a new travel policy that requires employees who wish to travel to get dean, VC, EVCAA, or Chancellor approval. The policy also stipulates that individuals are not permitted to attend large meetings or conferences and that all travel must go through Travel Management Services designated agencies.
Indiana University employees, including student employees, who do not sign the Community Responsibility Acknowledgement will not be permitted to log in to CAS, the university's central authentication system, which is required to work for the university. The Community Responsibility Acknowledgement is an agreement to public health measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Signing it is a condition of employment with Indiana University. For information on sanctions for noncompliance with COVID-19 Health and Safety Directives, please review the new IU Policy.
The Commons Food Court will be open Mon-Thurs 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday. The Commons Food Court will offer a limited menu for lunch including a limited supply of daily entree specials that are individually packaged to heat and serve while physically distancing. Microwaves will be available to use and cleaning supplies will be available. Made to order breakfast and the salad bar will not be available during the fall semester.
In addition, University Grounds Coffee Shop is open Mon - Thurs 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday.
Both Commons Food Court and University Grounds Coffee Shop will have Grab N Go items. Please use Crimson Card, credit or debit cards for payment only; cash will not be accepted in either location. Seating in the Commons area and University Grounds is very limited but available. Cleaning supplies will be available to keep the area safe.
Papa John's and Subway will not be open during the fall semester.