Further to the update provided by Pam Skinner on March 23, planning for an eventual return to on-campus work is underway, led by a return-to-campus task force.

A return to on-campus work is not yet imminent, and the majority of employees continue to work remotely. However, planning for a safe, gradual return to campus is a complex process, and the task force is gathering the information it needs to ensure that the eventual return to on-campus work is well-planned, well-informed, and as smooth as possible.

Employees who are working remotely will soon be asked to complete a short online survey listing all college-owned equipment and/or office furniture that they’ve been using at home for remote work – this could range from laptops, PCs and headsets to office chairs. If you are not currently using college-owned equipment or furniture in your remote work, it’s important to indicate that as well. The survey is simple and will require less than 10 minutes to complete.

The information collected via the survey will be primarily used by the task force and managers to ensure people have the right tools and equipment in place to support the gradual transition from remote to on-campus work which, for many employees, will likely include a mix of remote and on-campus work well beyond the start of the Fall 2021 term.

As the college begins to consider a post-pandemic flexible work policy over the longer term, it will also be important to build an understanding of the operational requirements for different models of work.

The survey is now live, and located on the employee self-service module on the portal under “Return to Campus Equipment Form.” Directions for completing the survey can be found here.

If you have questions regarding the survey, please contact your supervisor. Watch for regular updates on the return to on-campus work, as planning continues.