Operations Update Regarding COVID-19

Please Click Here for additional information about our recovery plan.
For information on COVID-19 cases in Lauderdale County and/or Alabama, please see https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/.
University-sponsored international travel and non-essential domestic travel remain canceled until further notice.
This schedule is subject to additional modification based on federal and state directives and as the situation evolves.
What's Next?
Information on our plans to transition back to campus.
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Human Resources Information
- UNA COVID-19 Employee Self-Assessment
- Flowchart for Daily Self-Assessment
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Financial Aid
- CARES Act
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How-to Guides
- How to wear a facemask
- Social Distancing
- Handwashing
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External Resources
- OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses Schools and Homes
- Alabama Amended Safer at Home Order
- CDC Guidance for Colleges and Universities
- FFCRA Guidelines
- FFCRA Leave Request Form
Liability/Risk Statement.
The University of North Alabama aims to deliver its mission while protecting the health and safety of its faculty, staff, and students. As UNA continues to make public health-informed decisions, there will be changes to campus. While UNA is taking steps to follow federal, state, and local health recommendations and reduce opportunities for spread of infection, it is impossible to shield the campus community from all risk of infection. As such, all faculty, staff, and students are responsible for complying with UNA rules, directives, policies, etc.
What does this mean for students?
- Modified classes will be offered online through the use of Canvas and videoconferencing technology, such as Zoom.
- A limited number of computers are available for student use, most notably through Collier Library’s retrieval service.
- Medical, counseling, disability, student recreation, and other services will continue to be offered.
What does this mean for UNA faculty and staff?
- Resources for course offerings and preparation are available at this link:
https://una.edu/university-communications/covid-19.html - Work schedules for faculty and staff will follow normal business hours.
- Peer mentoring among faculty is encouraged.
- Educational Technology Services, or ETS, will offer additional training sessions for faculty both face-to-face and remotely during the coming weeks.
- For UNA Human Resources information related to COVID-19 please visit: https://www.una.edu/humanresources/COVID_19HR.html
What does this mean for parents?
The safety and well-being of your students, our campus, and our community is of utmost importance. We remain in contact with the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We have plans in place to address the need for isolation areas, food distribution, and other possible student needs. Please know that we are acting on behalf of your student to ensure their safety and well-being as a member of the UNA family.
To inquire about additional precautions UNA is taking, call 256-765-5000 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and someone will respond to your questions as quickly as possible.
Student Resources
Now, more than ever, it is important that we find different ways to stay connected. IT Services has been working to expand our digital footprint to help us stay connected during this time. As such, we have extended our campus WiFi to many parking lots and outside areas around campus. You can come to campus and stay in your car or explore outside areas while connecting to our campus WiFi and maintaining your appropriate physical distance.
Check out our campus map at https://www.una.edu/map. Wherever you see this symbol, , you can access our campus WiFi just as if you were in your class with your classmates or studying in the library. We are still working to improve our campus coverage and hope this will help you to remain connected to the campus, especially during this difficult time.
For more resources check out https://wwww.una.edu/youruna
University Messaging
- Phase II Subgroup Academic Planning Course Delivery Recommendations - June 12, 2020
- UNA Proposal for Temporary Suspension of Academic Probation for Spring 2020 Only in response to COVID-19
- Financial Update from President Kitts - April 10, 2020
- Campus Update from President Kitts - April 3, 2020
- Campus Update regarding academic pass/fail from Provost Ross Alexander - April 2, 2020
- Campus Update Spring Commencement - April 1, 2020
- Campus Update from Dr. Kimberly Greenway - March 31, 2020
- Campus Update from Provost Ross Alexander - March 30, 2020
- Campus Update from President Ken Kitts - March 30, 2020
- Campus Update from President Ken Kitts - March 26, 2020
- Campus Update from Provost Ross Alexander - March 20, 2020
- Campus Update from President Ken Kitts - March 19, 2020
- Update for International Students from President Ken Kitts - March 19, 2020
- Update for Students and Parents from Dr. Kimberly A. Greenway - Vice President for Student Affairs - March 15, 2020
- Campus Update from Provost Ross Alexander - March 15, 2020
- Campus Update from Provost Ross Alexander - March 13, 2020
- Campus Update for Students from President Ken Kitts - March 12, 2020
- Campus Update from President Ken Kitts - March 12, 2020
- UNA Statement Regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak - March 6, 2020
- University Health Services Statement Regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak - March 3, 2020
Academic Information Links
- Instructional Continuity for Professors
- Canvas Support for Students
- Teaching Online with Collier Library & Information Services Support
- University Health Services
- ITS Helpdesk