[UCM-Student-Success] FW: Transition to In-Person Instruction

[Alisha Kimble]

Colleagues,

Please see below important information for students as we begin our staged return to in person instruction. You can find resources for students<https://doyourpart.ucmerced.edu/students-and-families> and campus communications<https://doyourpart.ucmerced.edu/COVID-19-Policies-and-Communications> on the Do Your Part Website<https://doyourpart.ucmerced.edu/>.

Have a great week,
Alisha
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Alisha Kimble
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Assistant Dean
Division of Undergraduate Education

5200 Lake Road | Merced, California 95343
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BUILDING THE FUTURE IN THE HEART OF CALIFORNIA


From: Charles Nies, Vice Chancellor and Sarah Frey, Vice Provost and Dean <announcements at ucmerced.edu>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 7:01 AM
To: Alisha Kimble <akimble at ucmerced.edu>
Subject: Transition to In-Person Instruction

A Message from UC Merced

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Re: Transition to In-Person Instruction
To: All undergraduate students
Jan. 31, 2022

Dear Campus Community,

We are looking forward to welcoming you physically back to the campus as we move forward with our spring semester and all of the rich learning opportunities. The campus continues to offer programs and services that support your Success Anywhere<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o9CTqNzngh07cFpb-M2LN9pwpc9MpSXX5J1E1-syZSC3H0KZ9K-y1Ewd3X45VJzUzShTaO4VE_pIwwtyZi9_fEZBcF_NBqWW9SvfCc4MMF7xPjxJtVz_-0CQkdHGpj9wsqRlfJkhnGlq5dS3MV8pCg==&c=o8tVgf67XcjG9qQfEwFTaJaPyMEbjC67hdZKEcTbXPZkVa6eppISXQ==&ch=ThnZHDmcPxW9qCXSbyPvWYQoaQoT-2TulFFDtg7rPQm9hY23SXmonw==>.

As part of UC Merced’s staged return to campus<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o9CTqNzngh07cFpb-M2LN9pwpc9MpSXX5J1E1-syZSC3H0KZ9K-y1G1NhaMY958tJiiwdY-lD43hXpCD65I2tLiMRSNkk1TI3p6K1pufwODM2VzpT1sdVYjwFya--aLPFx9lkcml0N-XPl2MCklXbFMsQ8z_49bjaCyycu44WTCldc8RVe_J7-fHvqVHZb1F&c=o8tVgf67XcjG9qQfEwFTaJaPyMEbjC67hdZKEcTbXPZkVa6eppISXQ==&ch=ThnZHDmcPxW9qCXSbyPvWYQoaQoT-2TulFFDtg7rPQm9hY23SXmonw==>, the University is making on-campus spaces available to assist with online and in-person learning. These spaces will allow access to campus WiFi, as well as provide areas for students to study and learn as we return to completely in-person instruction.

Additional areas include:
·    Study spaces in Leo and Dottie Kolligian Library<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o9CTqNzngh07cFpb-M2LN9pwpc9MpSXX5J1E1-syZSC3H0KZ9K-y1G1NhaMY958t0I99_R-vwEFacb1phSxDKCK42uG-20aR-R0IicXYEgRvY8ahGA-wfvBcsAaO8sCIy1a7YYLrq02RFbPvNS7EshGkQvCJe3INeepjP8YXWwWwBRa9fACURVPy7GjBr2E_g787jRPvSus=&c=o8tVgf67XcjG9qQfEwFTaJaPyMEbjC67hdZKEcTbXPZkVa6eppISXQ==&ch=ThnZHDmcPxW9qCXSbyPvWYQoaQoT-2TulFFDtg7rPQm9hY23SXmonw==>
·    The commuter student lounge in Sentinel Rock 145. The lounge will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday through Friday and closed Saturdays and Sundays.
·    Yablokoff Wallace Dining Center<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o9CTqNzngh07cFpb-M2LN9pwpc9MpSXX5J1E1-syZSC3H0KZ9K-y1HL23TAhxwWpzuKpw0Jk0_0c1QEybQNonKdwhcM7gFJeXLYo6UuT0VgwaCYdrEuuUjK4eHsLHeZwPv-Y3hmS_AWTE6r0c3A2N-WNjOhEJVZA90tsM65MQhsvzdDhkoI_YJlfvI95VAVS&c=o8tVgf67XcjG9qQfEwFTaJaPyMEbjC67hdZKEcTbXPZkVa6eppISXQ==&ch=ThnZHDmcPxW9qCXSbyPvWYQoaQoT-2TulFFDtg7rPQm9hY23SXmonw==> (YWDC) will be open for indoor seating from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday and closed Saturdays and Sundays. Food service is not available at YWDC at this time.

Additional resources during this remote period is offered through the Technology Resources Program<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001o9CTqNzngh07cFpb-M2LN9pwpc9MpSXX5J1E1-syZSC3H0KZ9K-y1G1NhaMY958tmXGqVpOD4wvjPGnPBUOvu8-1kxqGP6kGQS69RPXhswLWI3PizVUrnnh0bnNJKiGHJS-Ilag2SBbJX3rXMhmrflqHCg9YCNtIozqipPXuXDK5nrlqIqHNjL-_7ALfhMUsOBFXs_VGpA4=&c=o8tVgf67XcjG9qQfEwFTaJaPyMEbjC67hdZKEcTbXPZkVa6eppISXQ==&ch=ThnZHDmcPxW9qCXSbyPvWYQoaQoT-2TulFFDtg7rPQm9hY23SXmonw==>. The program provides technology to support remote instruction for the start of the spring 2022 semester, including laptops, webcams and headsets.

UC Merced has updated its directive on campus health and safety protocols<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jtWuKkhpA4TJQEq7drscwG6NAxMHMNam0wOZmCKIqB-4qGeykGHftJ5-FjFH5bdFMOjwszHLwqURV4LsAi69k-BAnHhV5BF3q_U9kvNGZZ9T6JOBLmQUoStMs6WUkYMkizot55S2b6Ia00gns8uXzHQ8cumF_BZSly9XaRiDivj4BLkJvy9YPGvMRxvdiFuds-d03X7gMcE5A0s_A-AIlKpxoGotuCN9B_rI7lOBwqF1ybm9irxIj9pp0vouFDfO4HL2dmXReJ8SYFRT3mVuxRTAqyRp7GGJx6yEPDjN7cLpB6YTt1upMQ==&c=BvsDhNabKwR2wcEoVoVl56UjRadn0k2UMvC-VahUfe8ZNKKzL5rUXg==&ch=5yILU62xCXhkT358bU2aqMHWrIRgL_xrj8Or6daXq-uGxppcWtk0uA==>. All members of the campus community are expected to follow these protocols while on campus. The information includes getting your booster, upgrading your face covering, and staying home if you are not feeling well.

We understand students are facing numerous challenges as we transition to in-person instruction this spring. Thank you for your understanding as we work to provide the best learning experience possible.

Take care,



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Sarah Frey, Ph.D.
Vice Provost & Dean, Undergraduate Education


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Charles Nies, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs








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