12:56 p.m.
Dear COEHD Faculty and Staff,
I want to first wish all of you a Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed the much needed
downtime and that you feel refreshed and eager to start the semester. While I look forward
to seeing all of you again soon, we are still facing pernicious health risks tied to the
omicron variant. The models indicate the transmission of the virus is likely to peak
during these next several weeks.
I want us all to take heed of President Eighmy’s message (see below) regarding the
preference for remote operations till January 17th. Out of an abundance of caution and for
the sake of your health, I want to stress that unless you being physically campus is
mission critical and that it is otherwise impossible for your duties/obligations to be
executed virtually, it is highly advisable that you work from home. I realize that for
some of you this may cause disruptions and inconveniences to planned events and activities
during this time period but it is in every person’s best interest that we abide by these
recommendations.
As for the start of the spring semester, no changes have been announced at this time but
be advised that during highly fluid situations like the present it is difficult to predict
what might happen. University leadership is monitoring the situation and I will keep you
apprised as plans unfold.
Please contact your supervisors/leads or me if you have any questions. Take care and be
safe.
“Limited operations will begin Monday, January 3 for faculty and staff and will continue
through January 17. During this time, we will conduct remote operations whenever possible.
Meetings and events should be held
virtually<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A...;,
and only essential services should take place on campus. If you have questions on how your
department or unit will operate after winter break, please check with your supervisor,
department chair or unit lead.”
Mario
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Mario Torres, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Education and Human Development
President's Distinguished Professorship
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle, Main Building 3.304
San Antonio, TX 78249
Office: 210.458.5200
Fax: 210.458.4487
Mario.Torres2@utsa.edu<mailto:Mario.Torres2@utsa.edu>
From: UTSA Office of the President
<president@utsa.edu<mailto:president@utsa.edu>>
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2021 5:34 PM
Subject: Remote Operations after Winter Break
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Dear Roadrunner Faculty and Staff,
As the winter break comes to a close, our thoughts turn toward preparing for the spring
semester. The recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant amplifies the need
to ensure we continue to keep our Roadrunner community safe.
Over the holidays, we have continued to assess local and national conditions, and have
remained in close contact with our public health expert advisors. After consideration of
many factors, we have an opportunity to proactively limit campus operations after winter
break, as we monitor the current surge.
Limited operations will begin Monday, January 3 for faculty and staff and will continue
through January 17. During this time, we will conduct remote operations whenever possible.
Meetings and events should be held
virtually<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A...;,
and only essential services should take place on campus. If you have questions on how your
department or unit will operate after winter break, please check with your supervisor,
department chair or unit lead.
To those who will continue to work on-campus to provide essential services—including
supporting our residential students, conducting research, keeping our campus safe and
maintaining our facilities—know that we are extremely grateful for your efforts.
Next week, we will update our community about any change of plans for the coming spring
semester.
In the meantime, please stay safe and continue to focus on the health and wellbeing of
those around you. Keep doing your part and be vigilant about vaccination, wearing your
face
mask<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2...;,
socializing safely and knowing what to
do<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc...
if you feel sick.
Wishing you all a happy New Year.
Thank you,
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Taylor Eighmy
President
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Kimberly Andrews Espy
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Veronica Salazar
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Business Affairs
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