Department Closings. In the event that, absent an Emergency Declaration as described in Section 2, below, a work unit (including but not limited to a lab group or a course) or department decides to temporarily close all or a position of its operation, Graduate Workers who hold teaching positions will not be expected to report to campus. Such individuals may be expected to perform work responsibilities related to their teaching assignments (e.g., grading) from a remote or alternative location during the closure. Consistent with current practice, Graduate Workers who hold research positions should consult with their supervisor to ensure continuity of their research efforts, including whether they must perform work on campus during a closing. If such individuals are not required to perform work on campus, they may be expected to perform work responsibilities related to their research assignments from a remote or alternative location during the closure. Decisions to require Graduate Workers who hold research positions to work on-campus during a closure will be made based solely on legitimate operational needs, such as care of research animals and essential maintenance of research equipment and supplies.
