Health & Safety

Is there a sick-leave policy for graduate assistants?

There is currently no sick leave policy for graduate assistants at the University or UA System level. Supervisors should create contingency plans to cover the workload of graduate assistants in the case that they become sick or must quarantine. Supervisors and/or graduate assistants should contact the Dean of the Graduate School should they have concerns. The Dean of the Graduate School will work closely with HR to address these concerns.

I am a faculty member, and I have been instructed to quarantine but I am not sick. What do I do?

If you are teaching a class with face-to-face meetings, notify your students and your department chair that class meetings will be held synchronously online for the quarantine period indicated. Continue to deliver your course synchronously as long as you are asymptomatic and able to teach.

I am a faculty member, and I have COVID symptoms that are preventing me from teaching my class. What do I do?

Contact your department chair and work with them to develop a plan and possibly find a substitute instructor for your class.

I’m concerned about COVID-19 safety in my lab/studio/face-to-face class. Where can I get more information?

Contact your instructor or department chair about safety plans for your specific course. If you are uncertain about how to contact your instructor or department chair, you can submit your question, and the department chair will be asked to follow up with you.