Covid-Related Support
WEINBERG COLLEGE POLICIES AND RESOURCES
The Weinberg College Dean's Office has developed the following resources and policy updates in response to the challenges created by Covid-19, particularly for faculty who are primary caregivers for family members and faculty of color in our College community. In addition, University resources and policies can be found below.
Policy and/or Resource |
Contact and/or information page |
Additional extension to probationary period (tenure clock): Faculty may apply for an additional probationary period extension according to existing College policies, beyond the Covid-19 Tenure Clock Extension granted in spring 2020 (see below). Faculty members may consult with the Associate Dean for Faculty about this possibility. |
Associate Dean for Faculty; Promotion and Reappointment Guidelines |
W Awards Research Recovery Grants: The College W Awards Research Recovery Grants will support a course reduction or a quarter of graduate student support, as well as the possibility of modest research funds, for faculty members who qualify due to disruption of research productivity during the pandemic. |
Associate Dean for Research; W Awards information and application |
Service reduction: Reductions or excusal from administrative/service obligations are possible and should be discussed at the department or program level. However, the Dean's Office should be consulted if service reductions cannot be accommodated by the unit. |
The Dean's Office has urged departments and programs to be as flexible as possible in accommodating faculty facing Covid-related disruptions and challenges. Departments and Programs have worked to provide support and relief where possible with existing resources. Below are some of the ways units have been able to offer faculty Covid-related support.
NOTE: not all these solutions will be available in every department or program, or applicable to every faculty member's situation. Consult with your chair or director if you feel some of these solutions might provide relief for your situation.
Covid-related issue |
Department or Program resource |
Childcare/family obligations |
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General Covid-related difficulties for faculty |
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Visa Problems
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Scheduled Leave |
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Research Productivity Concerns |
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Technological Limitations
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UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND RESOURCES
Several resources and policies are in place to assist faculty with Covid-related disruptions to teaching and research.
Covid-related issue |
Resource or Policy |
Childcare Services
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Senior and adult care
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Mental Health and Well-being
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Flexibility and Support in Work Arrangements
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Faculty advancement and research productivity |