00:06:10 kristi steinmann: Recording has started. We will mute all participants, and ask you to ask your questions in the chat, and wait to unmute to ask a question toward the end when the presenter opens for questions. 00:10:17 Robert Pieri (he/ him/ his): One of the aspects about college is the shift from considerations of the self to the larger society & needs and opportunities. 00:13:31 Carol: 12 weeks period, correct? 00:14:14 Ruth Wirtz: would this apply if you have children with special needs that are unable to attend a "regular" daycare on days they have on-line school? 00:14:14 Maria Wingenbach: Carol, yes, 12 week period. Good through 12/31/2020, as of now. 00:14:15 Molly Secor: So, for 9 month faculty, there is no paid leave so how would that work? 00:16:31 Carrie Anne Platt: Seconding Molly’s question. We are also wondering how to cover instructors’ courses if they are in the situation of needing to be home with children due to hybrid or virtual learning. I recognize that the second question may not be under the purview of HR. 00:17:53 Erin Gillam (she/her): I third Molly's question. If this is not a question for HR, perhaps Provost Fitzgerald can weigh in before she leaves at 12:30pm? 00:19:05 Erin Gillam (she/her): I realize this session is focused on staff, but the question about faculty and children has not been answered yet 00:19:22 Molly Secor: And to confirm, if we are home providing childcare due to hybrid or virtual learning at home, are we required to take leave? Or can we work from home with doing work at other hours? 00:21:20 Anne Johnson: is there a campus wide policy that provides a commitment to work with families as they navigate these unprecedented times. I worry that there will be great inequities if decision are all made by individual supervisors. 00:21:40 Carol: Thank you for that Margaret - it needed to be said. 00:22:20 Molly Secor: Thank you for the clarification, Dr. Fitzgerald. 00:22:55 Amy Gore: Thank you Dr. Fitzgerald. I’ve heard from colleagues at other universities that have not had such an understanding Provost regarding childcare and flexible hours. 00:24:04 Carrie Anne Platt: Echoing Anne Johnson’s request. It would be helpful to have both an official message to unit heads re: the importance of these accommodations and a central contact for those who are having trouble finding accommodations with their immediate supervisor. I hope that there will also be discussion regarding adjustments of expectations for evaluation (either annual evaluation or PTE for faculty). 00:24:45 tayt.rinehardt: What if a staff member used all 12 weeks of FMLA already this calendar year due to non-covid related reasons? 00:25:29 Maria Wingenbach: @Tayt, if someone has used all 12 week of FMLA they are not eligible for further leave, or for the COVID paid leave 00:25:51 Ganapathy Mahalingam: does the 12 week period have to be continuous or can it be intermittent with gaps and pauses? 00:26:13 Maria Wingenbach: @Ganapathy, the 12 weeks can be used intermittently 00:26:14 kendra.otto: I echo Anne Johnson. As a staff (I believe she is as well). I hear of other departments being more mindful of safety for staff (alternating days to have less exposure) while other offices offer no options to ensure additional safety if there are concerned staff. 00:26:29 Jessica Jensen: I agree with Carrie Anne. Some official statement regarding annual evaluations and PTE vis a vis child care, etc. would be helpful, help avoid inequities, and reassuring for faculty at all career stages 00:27:24 Shannon Ueker: can we talk more about staff safety? will we be allowed to offer shortened office hours in dept offices? keep doors closed and ask for email contact? how do we keep our staff at a distance from everyone? 00:28:18 Carrie Anne Platt: It may have been easier to be accommodating when people were all working remotely. It may become harder to accommodate when we are moving back to campus-based instruction and operations. Something to consider re: the value of a strong, central message. 00:30:17 Carrie Anne Platt: Thanks, Laura! 00:32:21 Shannon Ueker: and if we disagree with that actions taken, who's the contact? 00:32:37 Merete Christianson: One thing that I'm concerned about it trying to balance the need to be open and visible versus being socially distant and healthy--does NDSU want us in and working, or working from home (if we can) and social distancing/reducing the spread? 00:34:21 Ganapathy Mahalingam: if you are working from home and injure yourself (say your sprain your back) technically it is not a workplace injury unless you have a RWA, so would it affect your worker's comp if you do not have an RWA (remote worksite agreement)? so should all faculty be advised to complete the RWA? 00:34:53 beth: Those of us in public facing positions will be subject to very high exposures compared with faculty who can guarantee wearing of face coverings. 00:35:51 Jen: I am on - but don't have video/microphone... feel free to give me a call (1-6740) and I can address any WC questions 00:37:42 Kyle Bosch: Has there been discussion or is there any plan to implement travel related restrictions? i.e. … people required to quarantine or isolate if they visit an area with an "outbreak" 00:38:53 Carrie Anne Platt: I have heard that some people are interrupting “around people” as “okay to take them off in the library.” 00:39:05 Carrie Anne Platt: Which is an issue for those working in the library. 00:40:30 beth: Exactly Carrie Anne. 00:42:06 beth: That is not what the guidelines say. https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/face_covering_guidelines#:~:text=Faculty%20may%20use%20the%20following,but%20do%20not%20have%20symptoms. 00:42:25 Nicole Juve: This is the specific wording for indoor in a common area or public space: If 6ft physical distancing can be maintained, you are encouraged but not required to wear a face covering. If 6ft physical distancing cannot be maintained, you are required to wear a face covering. https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/face_covering_guidelines 00:42:50 Joe Mocnik: This guidance is very helpful 00:42:52 Kamie Beeson: Are cubicles in an office considered private space? 00:43:59 Matthew Salafia: The campus well being survey suggested that only about 50% percent of students plan on wearing masks in public spaces 00:44:36 Carrie Anne Platt: I would definitely consider revising the wording if the university wants everyone to keep masks on in public spaces. It gives you something to reference when enforcing (or reminding) about the policy. 00:45:09 Anne Johnson: agreed! A clear policy prevents front facing staff from being the COVID police 00:45:16 Shannon Ueker: we need that language clarified. As Matt mentions, only 50% say they'll wear them. 00:45:52 beth: The library is open and almost no visitors are wearing masks. 00:46:35 Carrie Anne Platt: Do y’all have one of those signs on the door, Beth? They are disregarding the signage? 00:46:52 beth: Of course we do. 00:48:05 jenny.grasto: The MU announcement that came out yesterday stated that " 1). Per campus policy, face coverings are required in the Memorial Union. This includes conference rooms, lounges, retail dining seating areas (when not eating/drinking), and all common areas." I would even consider our study rooms common areas because they are used by others throughout the day. 00:48:38 kimberly.dienslake: what Nicole noted is a response to a comment that needs to be amended. In the policy it states that you need to wear face mask in any indoor space, which includes all common areas and public spaces. 00:49:07 Carrie Anne Platt: Definitely need to get clarification on whether it is required in public spaces like the library. Do you have a PA system? Maybe an announcement every 30 minutes to remind students/visitors in the first few weeks? While we are still socializing. 00:49:12 sherri.stastny: The survey results are valuable and needed but haven't some of the recent announcements and mandates going to change the results (hopefully for the better) trying to be positive! 00:49:40 Casey Peterson: I've got a note about the link and language Nicole highlighted and will work to get that clarified/amended. 00:49:41 Shannon Ueker: that's true, Dr. Stastny. :) 00:49:47 susanne: Maybe it is time for another survey? 00:49:50 Carrie Anne Platt: Thanks, Casey! 00:50:05 Carrie Anne Platt: I promise I didn’t hire this child for the discussion today. :) 00:51:39 Becky Koch: https://www.ndsu.edu/vpur/resources/covidsignage/ 00:51:41 Laura Oster-Aaland: https://www.ndsu.edu/vpur/resources/covidsignage/ 00:52:07 Shannon Ueker: our signs just came today! excited to get them up! thank you for these! 00:53:41 sherri.stastny: good point about role modeling Laura! 00:53:42 Anne Johnson: our admission visitors have been very compliant. The signs help tremendously. 00:54:03 Sherry Bisek: Is there a process in place to assist students who are not able to wear a face covering due to a documented issue so they are not continuously addressed to put one on? 00:55:21 Ganapathy Mahalingam: Talked to Jen. Workplace injuries are tied to doing assigned work and not tied to the location where it happened. So if it happens while you are doing NDSU work it is covered no matter where it happened. She can confirm. 00:55:47 Carrie Anne Platt: Yes to persuasion in terms of freedom rather than restrictions! Mask as a way of keeping your choices / keeping the option for an on-campus experience. 00:55:47 Jeremy Kopp: EAP only has 7 counselors in all of Fargo to serve our entire EAP population 00:55:55 Laura Oster-Aaland: Resources related to well-being https://www.ndsu.edu/presidentscouncil/resources/ 00:56:26 sherri.stastny: motivate with the carrot and not the stick :) 00:57:18 Sarah VanDeVelde: https://www.projectrenew.nd.gov/ 00:57:23 Bakr Aly Ahmed: Thanks Great Signs 00:58:22 Carol: Thanks Sarah! 00:58:35 Carrie Anne Platt: Is a reasonable accommodation joining the class remotely? 00:58:35 Sarah VanDeVelde: https://www.behavioralhealth.nd.gov/about-us/mental-health 00:59:17 Sarah VanDeVelde: https://www.behavioralhealth.nd.gov/covid-19 00:59:42 Carrie Anne Platt: Definitely! Thanks for clarifying that. 01:01:30 Carol: Thank you Casey. 01:01:42 kendra.otto: Thank you, Casey. It's comforting to know that the Dean of Student feels similar! 01:01:42 Shannon Ueker: thank you, Casey. it's scary 01:01:59 Ganapathy Mahalingam: thank you everyone! 01:02:02 Tiffany: Thanks, Kristi, for all your moderating, too!! 01:02:04 kimberly.overton: Thanks to the leadership team for all the thoughtful responses. These are very helpful 01:02:06 Carrie Anne Platt: Thank you!