Faculty
September 9, 2021
ACTION REQUIRED: COVID-19 vaccination requirement and exemption process
The following messages were sent to UW campus employees who had not yet attested to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or who had previously claimed a medical, religious or philosophical exemption in Workday: Message to faculty and other academic personnel Message to staff and student employees Message to faculty and other academic personnel COVID-19 vaccination is…
September 7, 2021
FAQ: How do faculty request a COVID-19 related accommodation?
We recognize that some UW community members, including faculty, have documented medical conditions that place them at higher risk for complications from COVID-19. Requests for accommodations related to COVID-19 are handled in the same manner as for other medical conditions. Faculty, academic personnel and staff should request accommodations through the Disability Services Office. Instructors with other extenuating circumstances (not involving a…
August 31, 2021
Autumn quarter health and safety measures (Message to UW personnel)
We are writing now to share more specific details on the health measures that will be in place for the start of the academic year. These are based on state requirements, recommendations from UW health experts, guidance from our Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases, and consultations with many faculty experts and Faculty Senate leadership.
August 24, 2021
FAQ: How is the UW adjusting building ventilation during the pandemic?
As we prepare for in-person instruction this autumn, we’re highlighting some of the questions and answers in the COVID-19 frequently asked questions of greatest interest to the community. UW Facilities (UWF) proactively monitors the performance of the ventilation systems that keep air circulating in UW buildings on the Seattle campus. Since the pandemic’s onset, UWF has…
August 23, 2021
Dean of Public Health Hilary Godwin on the benefits – and safety – of in-person learning and working
Dean of Public Health Hilary Godwin writes about the benefits of returning to in-person learning, working and community, the safety of doing so and some of what to expect in the year ahead.
August 18, 2021
Governor expands vaccine mandate to higher education personnel
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that personnel at higher education institutions, K-12 schools and childcare providers will be added to his previous order mandating COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment for state employees and health care workers. Under this expanded proclamation, personnel at these institutions, including the University of Washington, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18 if they have not been granted an exemption for a documented medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
FAQ: What happens when a UW student with in-person classes tests positive for COVID-19?
When a UW student or employee tests positive and reports their status to Environmental Health & Safety, EH&S begins by working with that individual to identify any situations where they have been in close contact with other people within 48 hours of testing (or within 48 hours of developing symptoms).
August 13, 2021
Masks required for all individuals in all UW facilities (Message to UW students and personnel)
In response to the increased spread of the coronavirus in the communities surrounding our campuses and based on updated recommendations from University of Washington health experts, effective Saturday, August 14, the University is reinstating an indoor mask mandate for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.
August 2, 2021
Masks strongly recommended in UW facilities where they’re not already required (Message to UW students and personnel)
We are now strongly recommending everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask or other face covering indoors when other people are present and in all public and common areas, such as lobbies, hallways, stairways, restrooms, elevators and shared vehicles. We continue to monitor the situation, and we should all be prepared for the possibility that this will become a mandate if public health requires it.
July 7, 2021
Changes to face coverings, vaccination requirements and other COVID-19 updates (Message to UW students and personnel)
Washington state’s continued vaccination progress resulted in the end of many coronavirus-related restrictions on June 30. Today, we are bringing the UW’s policies into alignment with these new regulations and writing to you to highlight key parts of those changes.
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