Maximum room capacity

In order to accommodate social distancing, the maximum capacity for each general purpose classroom has been reduced. Each classroom will have a maximum occupancy sign at its entrance, as well as an additional sign next to the new room layout.

WiFi coverage map

Since classes will be taught in a mix of in-person, online, remote, or blended formats this fall, students and staff should check out the WiFi coverage map throughout the semester. This interactive map will indicate the best wifi coverage in each campus building, which will be helpful as students attend their online, remote, or blended classes across campus.

Room layouts

Each general purpose classroom will have an updated room layout to accommodate for safe, 6-foot social distancing. Seats that are designated for students will be identified with a floor decal, while other unusable seats will be labeled with a “Do not use” sign. Examples of 6-feet physical distancing layouts for various room types can be found on OCM’s 2020 explanations and guidelines.

One Stop reopening plan

One Stop Student Services is planning to resume limited in-person services on August 24 at their Bruininks Hall location. The St. Paul and West bank locations will remain closed.

• Offering limited 15-minute, in-person appointments
• Launching virtual drop-ins via Zoom
• Scheduling will be available online via the One Stop website
• Drop box available for form and scholarship check submission

University Veterans Services, Graduate Student Services & Progress (GSSP), and the Helping U desk will remain temporarily closed for in-person services until a later date. Due to limited availability and staffing for in-person appointments, students are highly encouraged to contact One Stop by email, phone, Zoom drop-in, or web chat.

Student Data Inquiry (SDI) training update

Academic Support Resources has been reviewing and reformatting the Student Data Inquiry (SDI) training course content in order to make it more efficient for learners and easier to keep up to date. The updated course will be available in Training Hub by the end of August 2020. Only new PeopleSoft Campus Solutions users will be required to take the course. One notable change is that the FERPA compliance training course will be a prerequisite to SDI for new users. If you have any questions, please contact the OTR Training and Support Team at srhelp@umn.edu.

Address project

This week and next week, students are receiving a short Qualtrics survey regarding their mailing and home addresses. The form asks them to verify if their current addresses are correct and make any needed updates via MyU. Having this information will make sure that students receive important documents, and for the university to accurately plan for on campus resources.

FERPA Q&A

Q: Can a parent join a virtual meeting with a student, such as an advising appointment?

A: Sharing a student’s private information with a parent or other guest is not allowed unless we have written permission from the student. Even though the student may verbally agree to having the parent present, we need to document this with written permission. For some additional guidance about virtual meetings with students and how to obtain student consent, see our FERPA COVID-19 information available on the ASR website.