The Provost’s Office and academic deans and directors will work with faculty members to support the variety of instructional modalities offered to students this fall.
Campus Procedures
Vaccination/Screening Requirements
Vaccinations are the best defense against COVID-19.
CGU requires the COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff, and faculty. Proof of vaccination must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your return.
Faculty members are asked to upload a copy of their vaccine card to Human Resources. Those choosing not to receiving a COVID-19 vaccination for medical or religious reasons are asked to file an exemption form with Human Resources. Vaccination cards and exemption forms will be kept confidential and are not included in personnel files.
Face Coverings
CGU will follow the CDC and county public health department guidance regarding the usage of face coverings. All CGU community members may choose to wear face coverings at any time.
Teaching & Learning
Course Planning
In addition to courses taught entirely online, all classes that have an in-person component should be delivered in a hybrid format in which students can access all material either in person or remotely. Instructors are encouraged to visit the Academic Continuity for Faculty information page for information and resources.
Communicating with Students
The CGU Class Schedule is being updated to reflect which courses will be offered online and which need to be taught in person. It is strongly recommended that faculty reach out to students enrolled in each class, describing to them how the class will be offered and what special advice, if any, the instructor can offer before the class begins.
In-Person Office Hours
Faculty will not be required to offer in-person office hours or support. Faculty and students are encouraged to utilize Zoom videoconferencing for one-to-one discussions.
Recording Classes
All faculty are required to record their sessions to allow students to access the information asynchronously. Please visit the Academic Continuity for Faculty page for further guidance on how to record and access class sessions. Please review the new Zoom/Videoconference policy for information on how to support the safety and security of remote instruction using conferencing tools.
Canvas
Faculty should post all class materials to the Canvas course sites for access by students. Faculty are encouraged to distribute all material via electronic means – even if sessions are held on campus. Please avoid the production and distribution of paper handouts.
Campus Procedures
Face Coverings
CGU will follow the CDC and county public health department guidance regarding the usage of face coverings. All CGU community members may choose to wear face coverings at any time.
Standard Health & Safety
Everyone is encouraged to follow the health and safety guidelines shared by the CDC and the Public Health Department.
Travel
CGU is committed to supporting essential travel that advances faculty members’ research, education, and professional opportunities. While CGU is not encouraging faculty to travel at this time, nor are we representing that travel is safe, we recognize that individual faculty may decide that travel is essential to their professional work and choose to travel. Faculty are expected to comply with any conditions imposed on travel by the U.S. Department of State; CDC ; State of California, LA County.
CGU is instituting a checklist that is designed to help you make informed, responsible decisions, prior to traveling. Completion of this checklist is required for receiving reimbursement for University-sponsored travel.
COVID-19
Feeling Ill
Any employee that feels ill or has any symptoms aligned with COVID-19 should not come to campus. Please contact your doctor for advice and possible testing.