by University Marketing and Communications
On Monday (June 15), Michigan Tech entered Step Two of our Return to Campus Plan. So, what is Step Two, and how is it different from Step One?
Answers are available in these places on mtu.edu/flex:
by Van Pelt and Opie Library
Effective immediately, the Van Pelt and Opie Library will offer curbside pickup of library and Interlibrary Loan books for faculty, staff, students, and Library Courtesy Card holders. Requests received before 2 p.m. will be available for pickup until 5 p.m. the same day.
Pickup times are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, in the circle drive next to the library. Library staff will bring the bagged library materials to patrons curbside. Patrons do not need to leave their vehicles. A valid HuskyCard or Library Courtesy Card must be shown.
by Michigan Tech Information Technology
As our campus transitions to Step Two, most of the Information Technology staff will continue to provide support and service from home. We will have a limited number of staff and student employees on campus every day, focusing first on the backlog of on-site physical work from March. New physical on-site work may take additional time to complete.
Specific IT Service changes currently in effect:
by Administration
Because on-campus activity continues to be limited this summer, custodial services have been redistributed. Campus buildings are serviced on a rotating schedule using a team staffing approach. Custodial staff prioritizes public areas and open restrooms when they are in your building. They will not clean or check departmental areas and individual offices.
As more employees return to campus in Step Two of our reopening plan, we need you to do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure campus operations continue safely and efficiently.
Here’s what we expect of employees—we appreciate your help:
by Administration
The campus is now in its three-step reopening phase, which means parking regulations are in effect, and enforcement will soon resume. This is a friendly reminder to park in your designated lot so that operations will go smoothly (with as little ticketing as possible) as we return to campus.
by Admissions
Admissions is excited to welcome back prospective students and their families for campus tours starting Monday, June 22. After months of thoughtful planning, we are looking forward to implementing solutions to create a fun and robust experience for visitors while being extremely mindful of their health and safety, as well as that of faculty, staff and students.
Here are some of the ways in which tours will be modified:
By Rick Koubek, President
In spite of the new realities imposed by COVID-19, the MTU Flex team is working hard to assure the Michigan Tech experience is excellent for our students, faculty and staff this fall. There will be new expectations of our entire campus community, requiring extra effort from everyone. There will also be a need to maintain flexibility as circumstances change. But, I am confident that by working together, we can provide a healthy and safe campus environment along with an excellent academic experience. Below are a few of the changes you will see on campus this fall.
by Administration
Central Receiving will resume normal operating hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays beginning Monday ( June 15), when Michigan Tech enters Step Two of our Return to Campus plan.
Central Receiving will not be delivering packages because buildings across campus are only open by pre-approved tap access during Phase Two. Instead, we will be arranging for package pickup. If you need to pick up a package, please complete this package pickup form.
by Recreation
In keeping with federal, state and University guidelines, Michigan Tech Recreation will reopen the Student Development Complex (SDC) to current students on Monday, July 13, with limited hours and access to the fitness center and pool.
The health and safety of our students, members and staff is our first priority. Due to the current state-mandated criteria for the opening of gyms and fitness centers, we will phase people back into the facility, beginning with Michigan Tech student-athletes, followed by current students. We look forward to welcoming our members back at a later date, as health and safety protocols permit. Membership and locker rentals will be extended for the length of the closure.
by Institutional Equity
Now, more than ever, it is important to remember that all online public events need to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you are planning a public presentation, meeting or conference, please be sure to plan for the accessibility needs of the participants.
There are many ways to support individuals with disabilities in an online environment. For instance, supporting participants who are deaf or hard of hearing may require planning and adjustments so that services such as CART, captioning and interpreting can be provided effectively. The May 21 edition of Tech Today had a helpful article regarding the Zoom Audio Transcription Feature.
For more information or further assistance, please contact the Institutional Equity ADA Coordinator Susan Sullivan or Center for Teaching and Learning Accessible Technology Coordinator Jeff Toorongian.