Faculty and Staff
Last updated 5:00 pm MST, April 8, 2020
Be sure to visit the University's central coronavirus web page.
Human Resources COVID-19 Guidance
Status: All non-essential employees are to work remotely
Human Resources is working alongside other campus administrators to ensure the University is prepared for developments related to coronavirus. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Following stay-at-home orders by Governor Doug Ducey and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, the University is asking all non-essential employees to work remotely. Please work with your department/unit to determine if you are essential.
We ask that all supervisors and employees who must remain onsite to continue to take proactive steps to prevent the spread of germs. We also recommend that employees continue to stay informed about their units' departmental procedures and Continuity of Operations Plans.
Guidance from Human Resources
Help structuring remote work, navigating absences, and addressing other logistical issues during modified operations.
for Supervisors
Tools, information, and ideas for managing remote work and absenses.
Technical Support
Information Technology’s COVID-19 web page for support working remotely.
How to report time
Guidance for reporting time to enable all employees to work remotely, self-isolate, or remain home due to illness or school, daycare and eldercare closures.
Employees
Information for full-time, part-time, benefits-eligible, and non-benefits-eligible employees.
Student Workers
Information for student workers and graduate assistants/associates.
Emergency Paid Sick Leave/
Expanded Family Medical Leave
Congressed passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (PDF). Learn how to request and report these specific types of leave.
Have you seen the UArizona Support and Resiliency Hub?
Coaching, articles, and daily digital meetups, just for UArizona employees.
Health Resources For Employees
Click on each employee resource to learn more.
Employees on the University's state-sponsored medical plans can connect with a physician over live video from a smartphone, tablet, or computer—24/7. To encourage social distancing, copays have been waived in most situations.
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Doctor on Demand
No copay for EPO and PPO participants, regardless if it is COVID related or not.
No copay nor deductible for HSA plan participants, but only for COVID-related treatment and testing.
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UHC Virtual Visit Network
Alternative Plan participants can visit UnitedHealthcare’s website for telemedicine services, regardless of the reason, and receive services with no copay.
Copays for e-counseling through state-sponsored insurance carriers are currently being waived. Learn more about options for your specific plan.
Banner Fast Pass allows employees in Tucson to schedule expedited clinic visits, physician consultations, or follow-up appointments with Banner – University Medicine physicians. Just call the main scheduling number, 520-694-8888.
The Campus Health Walk-in Clinic will see employees on the same terms as students.
PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU GO IN
When you call, you will be connected with a medical provider. This call-first procedure is in place to better serve you, increase efficiency, and minimize risk for the community.
Medical: (520) 621-9202
After Hours: (520) 570-7898
COVID-19 testing
Campus Health has a limited supply of COVID-19 test kits available to University employees who have symptoms of infection and are at greater risk of severe illness. If you fit this criteria, please call for an evaluation.
Since supplies are still limited, feel free to contact Campus Health about the criteria it is using for testing other employees.
Latest Staff Communications
| April 8, 2020 | Campus Health | Campus Health continues testing for COVID-19 |
| April 6, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus usage during COVID-19 mitigation efforts |
| April 3, 2020 | Betsy Cantwell, SVP for Research, Innovation & Impact | COVID-19 Updates & Announcements |
| April 2, 2020 | Michael Dake SVP for Health Sciences | COVID-19 supplies, capabilities coordination |
| April 2, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Teamwork and Adaptability |
| March 31, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected |
| March 30, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Financial Taskforce - Pause in Hiring and Job Changes |
| March 30, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Adapting For The Future, Post-COVID-19 |
| March 30, 2020 | Office of Research, Innovation & Impact | Reminder: Weekly Call with UA Faculty |
| March 27, 2020 | Campus Health | University of Arizona Students Support Pima County on COVID-19 Cases |
| March 27, 2020 | Office of Research, Innovation & Impact | COVID-19 Updates & Guidance |
| March 27, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Resilient Together |
| March 27, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Your Support Means So Much to Us (video) |
| March 25, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Student Financial Emergency Fund |
| March 23, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | A message from President Robbin |
| March 23, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Adapting For The Future, Post-COVID-19 |
| March 20, 2020 | Arizona State Retirement System | An ASRS Service Update from Director Paul Matson |
| March 20, 2020 | Office of Research, Innovation & Impact | Weekly Call with UA Faculty |
| March 20, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Revised Academic Grading and Eligibility Policies |
| March 20, 2020 | Executive Office of the President | Thank you for your compassion |
| March 20, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Commencement Update |
| March 18, 2020 | Office of Research, Innovation & Impact | COVID-19 Updates & Announcements |
| March 18, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost Brent White Vice Provost for Global Affairs, Dean of Global Campuses and International Education |
COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan / Guidance on Summer 2020 - Academic Session, Study Abroad Programs, and K-12 Camps |
| March 15, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan / Guidance on Student Workers in Academic Instruction Roles |
| March 14, 2020 |
Betsy Cantwell, SVP for Research, Innovation & Impact Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost |
Communication to campus on continuity of student / postdoc research activities |
| March 13, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan / Update for Faculty and Staff |
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March 13, 2020 |
Robert C. Robbins, President |
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March 13, 2020 |
Michelle Meyer, Assistant Director, Payroll Administration |
Direct Deposit and Coronavirus: Ensure no disruption to your pay |
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March 11, 2020 |
Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost |
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March 3, 2020 |
Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost |
A note about civility and employees’ privacy
We encourage all staff and faculty to remember to respect other employees’ privacy, personal information, and medical information.
“We must ensure that our response to the coronavirus threat is not harmed by stigmatizing or stereotyping. We are best equipped to respond to any public health threat when we work together.”
Liesl Folks,
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, March 3, 2020, email message to campus