UAT COVID-19 Safety Policy
Effective June 18, 2020
The University of Advancing Technology is committed to taking a safe and measured approach to COVID-19 safety. For the foreseeable future, UAT will host the majority of classes in a virtual environment. UAT’s dorms, main building and food services remain open to students who currently reside in Founder’s Hall, select vendors necessary for University operations and the few employees cleared to work on campus. No other visitors or non-students are allowed on campus without prior approval from the University’s Organizational Development Department.
All persons on UAT’s property are required to wear a face covering that covers nose and mouth (ie: face shield or mask), pass through the East door in the south of the building to go through a temperature check and follow social distancing measures. No unauthorized visitors or guests are permitted on UAT’s property. If a visitor or guest refuses to leave, police will be called for a trespassing violation.
Any violations to this policy are a violation of the Student and Employee Code of Conduct and may result in expulsion of students from the University or termination of employment for employees and or a termination of contract with vendors.
Face Coverings
UAT is requiring all students, faculty, staff and in person vendors to wear a face mask, face covering or face shield when on campus. This includes; UAT dorms (when outside their bedroom), UAT’s main building and all outdoor spaces.
If an employee or student are alone in their dorm room, office or desk, or eating in the café or employee break room, face coverings may be removed, so long as the student/employee are at least 6 feet away from others. When possible, students/employees should remain more than 6 feet away from each other when face coverings are not in use.
If a student, employee or vendor do not have a mask, a disposable mask will be provided.
Temperature Check
Any person who enters UAT’s main building will be required to walk through a temperature scanner. This scanner tests a person’s surface body temperature. As we are situated in Tempe, we are aware that a surface body temperature may read artificially high. Therefore, the following procedures are in place:
Social Distancing
All people on UAT’s campus are required to social distance. This means no one should be within 6 feet of another person at any time. The following measures are put in place to help everyone to social distance:
COVID-19 Symptoms
There are many COVID-19 symptoms that vary person to person. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 may include any of the following:
This policy is consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which makes clear that face coverings, in addition to social distancing measures, are among the most effective strategies in limiting the spread of COVID-19.
WHAT IS CAMPUS ADVANTAGE DOING AT MY COMMUNITY TO PREPARE AND RESPOND?
The Campus Advantage team is closely monitoring this situation and will continue to provide updated information from the Centers for Disease Control, following the recommendations of local and national health professionals.
PLEASE CONTACT LISHA DUNLAP
Lisha Dunlap
Senior Public Relations Associate
Tel: (580) 382-1981
E-mail: ldunlap@uat.edu