10:23 p.m.
Dear Colleagues,
I’ve sent this information before, in separate emails, but in case you missed it, here is
info from Dr. Stevenson on research support and campus access for research this Summer:
May 29th—Info
Dear department chairs, faculty, and research staff.
To prepare for increased research activity on June 1, I wanted to share several important
items. University operations continue to evolve in order to support research and we will
continue to provide updates for you as procedures change.
1. Building access.
a. You will continue to swipe your UTSA ID card to access buildings as all buildings
will be locked to the public. This practice is intended to support the safety of anyone in
the buildings. Thus it is important that people do not let anyone into the building if
they do not recognize them.
b. Consider re-applying for access if your previous access has expired, which must
be submitted by your department’s designated staff. If you continued to access UTSA
buildings during the research pause, you will be fine. Students who have not accessed
buildings and other spaces for 45 days will need to reapply for
access<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F...;.
Make sure you think about access to spaces with shared equipment, shared storage spaces,
core facilities, vivarium, etc. Don’t forget to submit a request to remove access for
people who have left your research team.
c. If PIN codes or biometrics are required on doors, please schedule an appointment
with Security Services (210-458-6855 in Bosque Building Room 1.200).
2. On-campus activities.
a. The fundamental principle allowing on-campus activity is that work that can be
done remotely should be. That is, visits to research spaces on campus are limited to
activities that cannot be done remotely. Remember that student’s participation in research
on campus is voluntary. Once the on-campus work is completed, remote activities (e.g.,
data analyses, manuscript writing) should be done off-campus and not in office spaces.
There are a few instances where specialized software, restricted data, or equipment are
needed in office spaces but this is rare and not widespread.
b. Disinfection protocols should be in place and enforced. REDKE will have some
disposable masks available until your purchases come in. We will distribute disinfectant
(isopropyl alcohol solution) and paper towels beginning June 3. We will deliver these
items to labs in SRL and MBT. Researchers in other buildings can pick up these items from
a table set up in AET (main entrance facing the parking lot) and BSE (outside the dean’s
office).
3. Safety Requirements.
a. Masks/face coverings must be worn at all times on campus. If you are working in a
closed space (lab, office) by yourself, you can remove the mask. Adherence to this safety
measure is important to protect those at highest risk of infection as well as yourself.
b. Social distancing is required. You will need to alter your normal (pre-COVID-19)
activities to ensure you keep others safe. Lab/research team meetings should continue
online and not face-to-face.
c. Report any concerns. Emergencies should be reported to UTSA Police at (210)
458-4911. Any concerns should be reported to the compliance hotline at (877) 270-5051 or
https://www.reportlineweb.com/UTSA<https://nam03.safelinks.protection....;.
You can make these reports anonymously as well.
4. Additional Questions? Send them to
vprhelp@utsa.edu<mailto:vprhelp@utsa.edu> if the answers cannot be found in the
Research Recovery
Report<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F...;.
Regards,
Mickey
June 2nd: Info
Training:
The Research Recovery Training is now available in two formats:
Employees:
https://mytraining.utsa.edu/online/<https://nam03.safelinks.protection...;,
Course number SA 551.
Non-employee students: The course is available in Blackboard.
Masks and disinfection supplies:
Isopropyl alcohol solution in spray bottles, paper towels, and surgical masks are
available in the following locations from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm starting today and continuing
all week.
AET, ground floor, opposite the elevators
BSE, 1st floor, outside the COS and COE Dean’s offices
These items will also be delivered to labs in SRL and MBT. Anyone at the Downtown Campus
who needs these items should contact the Lab Safety Division at
LSD@utsa.edu<mailto:LSD@utsa.edu> to arrange a delivery.
Access to spaces:
All access should have automatically returned to pre-spring break access. Any new requests
for access (e.g., new graduate students joining a research team) should follow the normal
access request process through the departmental staff person designated to make these
requests to Security Services. If you have any questions, Security Services is happy to
help!
Human subjects research:
The Public Health Task Force led by Drs. Arulanandam and Cossman will provide
recommendations that will inform the evolution of human subjects research. This report is
expected to be released very soon and will likely initiate changes to the current human
subjects guidance. Please stay tuned.
Please let me know how else I can help.
Thank you,
Mickey
Michelle (Mickey) Stevenson, Ph.D., CCEP
Associate Vice President for Research Integrity
Office of Research, Economic Development, and Knowledge Enterprise
The University of Texas at San Antonio
(210) 458-4531 | (210) 668-3313
Michael J. Karcher, Ed.D., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research
Professor of Educational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
University of Texas at San Antonio
501 Cesar Chavez Blvd., Suite DB 4.337 (DT); MB 3.304D (Main Campus, COEHD Dean’s Suite)
San Antonio, TX 78207
(Cell: 210-347-1314)
(210) 458-2032; 458-2650 (department)
michael.karcher@utsa.edu<mailto:michael.karcher@utsa.edu>
visit websites for information on research
www.schoolconnectedness.com<http://www.schoolconnectedness.com> (e.g.,
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21133579 )
www.schoolbasedmentoring.com<http://www.schoolbasedmentoring.com>
www.crossagepeermentoring.com<http://www.crossagepeermentoring.com>
(e.g., US Dept. of Justice program review of CAMP at
https://www.crimesolutions.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?ID=432
CAMP seen in action as Velocity in the Harlandale High School
https://boywithaball.com/high-impact-graduates/
A free 1-hour youth mentor training is available; Use as a supplement to basic
training:
www.developingmentors.com<http://www.developingmentors.com>