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In this issue:
- Surveillance testing video
- Making sense of COVID screening terms
- Faculty and Staff meal plans
- Instruction information for the first week of class
- Georgia Center resumes food service full time
- Virtual Freshman Welcome
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Return to Campus Resources
UGA Expands COVID-19 Surveillance Testing
Free surveillance testing for COVID-19 is being offered at Legion Pool, by appointment, to members of the UGA community who are asymptomatic. The purpose of surveillance testing is to monitor the current state of the pandemic to enable healthcare leaders to plan accordingly. The goal is to test 300 volunteers daily. COVID-19 testing is also offered to students with symptoms at the University Health Center.
Remember to Use DawgCheck
Check your symptoms each day through DawgCheck. If you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID, you should contact your Primary Care Provider for guidance.
Decoded: Making Sense of COVID Screening Terms
We have several tools in place to help screen and test for COVID-19. They are all in place to keep the campus safe and healthy, but it can get confusing. Here are the differences among symptomatic testing, surveillance testing and DawgCheck.
- Symptomatic Testing: Symptomatic testing does just that— tests people who have symptoms of COVID-19. If you are a student and are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID, contact the University Health Center by calling 706-542-1162. If you are a faculty or staff member, you should contact your primary care provider for guidance.
- Surveillance Testing (for Asymptomatic Individuals): Surveillance is testing a sample of a population (in this case, the UGA community) to understand more about the virus and its presence on campus. One of the important characteristics of COVID-19 is that it can infect individuals who remain asymptomatic, but who may spread the virus to others. Surveillance testing is voluntary and free to participants. If you are currently healthy and not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, register here for an appointment.
- DawgCheck: Self-reporting is critical to help UGA assess and respond to risks and exposure on campus. DawgCheck allows you to track symptoms related to COVID-19 and report a positive test if you receive one. If you have symptoms, DawgCheck will provide you with some basic guidance on the next steps to take. By submitting a positive test result through DawgCheck, UGA will automatically contact you and assist you with next steps. It’s important to complete DawgCheck every day—even if you feel well and have no COVID-19 symptoms—so the University community can have the clearest picture of campus health and wellness related to COVID-19.
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Campus Operations
Faculty/Staff Meal Plans on Sale for the Academic Year
The Faculty/Staff meal plan is available to full-time benefit eligible faculty and staff members. It is a 10-block plan that allows participants to have 10 meals from any of the five dining commons for only $9.29 per meal plus 8% tax ($101.52 per 10-blocks). Faculty and staff may use post-tax payroll deduction to purchase the meal plan. Additional blocks can be purchased in 10-block increments at any time. Block plans do not expire and are non-refundable.
Participants will be able to visit a residential dining location and take food to-go, order ahead and pick up with Grubhub, or dine in by making a reservation through Grubhub. Please note that menu items through the Grubhub pick-up option may vary from our to-go and dine-in options, meaning you will receive a wider selection of meal items by choosing to visit our locations and take food to-go or making a dining reservation. To read about our temporary dining adjustments in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit our notifications page.
Vending Services
Vending machines continue to be restocked and cleaned on a regular basis. Please use the Vending Feedback Form, which is accessible via a QR code on each machine, to report any issues.
Reminder: New Bus Routes
Remember to familiarize yourself with the new UGA bus routes. A limited number of buses are servicing the new routes Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Regular weekday, night and weekend service is set to resume Aug. 20, 2020. Please be aware that UGA bus routes are currently being updated in the UGA app. New route information may be viewed at https://tps.uga.edu/routechanges. Live route information is available at routes.uga.edu.
Reminder: Parking Permits in Effect
As a reminder, parking permits are currently in effect. Please ensure your vehicle is parked in its appropriate location to avoid any citations. No action is needed for those with License Plate Recognition (LPR) permits, which automatically activated on Aug. 1. Hang tag and sticker permits have been mailed to the respective permit holders and should be appropriately displayed in vehicles prior to parking on campus.
Links for updates and operations status
- Dining Services keeps its website current with regular updates and FAQs.
- Transportation and Parking Services keeps its website current with regular updates.
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Instruction
Gearing Up for the First Week of Classes
Vice President for Instruction Rahul Shrivastav shared important updates, resources and tips with faculty last week to prepare for the first week of classes. His update included:
- Classroom health and safety measures
- Planning resources including Fall 2020 Teaching Resources
- Instructional tips for all teaching approaches
- Experiential learning guidelines
- Updates regarding common areas for instruction
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Outreach: PS&O and Extension
Restaurants at the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel Reopen Full Time This Week
The Bulldog Bistro and the Savannah Room restaurant in the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel on South Campus will reopen full time on August 20. The Bulldog Bistro will be open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. every day; and the Savannah Room restaurant will be open for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and dinner, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m, every day. Masks are required when ordering. Fill out this online form or text GEORGIACENTER to 22828 from your phone to receive weekday menus. For more information go to Bulldog Bistro or Savannah Room.
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Resources for Students
Virtual Freshman Welcome is August 19 at 7 p.m. on YouTube
The Virtual Freshman Welcome video will premiere on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. on the UGA YouTube channel and will feature community leaders including President Jere Morehead, coaches, and the presidents of both the Student Government Association and the Student Alumni Council presidents. The link will be provided on August 19 on the master calendar.
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