UTEP Recovery Level
Transmission Characteristics: Uncontrolled Transmission
Operations:
- Essential personnel identified by name
- Remote work for all others
- Approval for on-campus exceptions at Vice President level
Distancing for enclosed offices, labs, studios: 6 feet separation
Distancing and Density for lecture halls: n/a
Approved Work/Safety Plan: Required for all operations
Training: Required for essential employees
Face Coverings: Required outside of personal office space
Supplemental Cleaning: n/a
Transmission Characteristics: Significant, Controlled Transmission
Transmission Characteristics and Indicators (Based on CDC Guidelines): CDC Phase 1: Downward trajectory (or near-zero incidence) of documented cases over a 14-day period
Operations:
- Essential personnel identified by name
- Remote work required when possible
- Small work groups limited to no more than 10 individuals
Distancing for enclosed offices, labs, studios: 6 feet separation
Distancing and Density for lecture halls: n/a
Approved Work/Safety Plan: Required for all operations
Training: Required for all returning employees
Face Coverings: Required outside of personal office space
Supplemental Cleaning: Required as set out in Work/Safety Plan
Transmission Characteristics: Moderate, Controlled Transmission
Transmission Characteristics and Indicators (Based on CDC Guidelines): CDC Phase 2: Downward trajectory (or near-zero incidence) of documented cases for at least 14 days after entering Phase 1
Operations:
- Remote work for vulnerable
- On-campus work for others with approved work/safety plan
- Gatherings limited to no more than 50 individuals
Distancing for enclosed offices, labs, studios: 6 feet separation
Distancing and Density for lecture halls: Maintain 6’ spacing. Further density requirements depending on ventilation
Approved Work/Safety Plan: Required for all operations
Training: Required for all employees and students
Face Coverings: Required outside of personal office space
Supplemental Cleaning: Required as set out in Work/Safety Plan
Added Precaution: Faculty and staff who can work remotely will continue to work remotely.
Transmission Characteristics: Low, Controlled Transmission
Transmission Characteristics and Indicators (Based on CDC Guidelines): CDC Phase 3: Downward trajectory (or near-zero incidence) of documented cases for at least 14 days after entering Phase 2
Operations:
- Remote work for vulnerable
- On-campus work for others with approved work/safety plan
Distancing for enclosed offices, labs, studios: 6 feet separation
Distancing and Density for lecture halls: Maintain 6’ spacing. Further density requirements depending on ventilation
Approved Work/Safety Plan: Required for exceptions to general guidelines.
Training: Required for all employees and students
Face Coverings: Not required
Supplemental Cleaning: Not required
Transmission Characteristics: No Community Spread
Transmission Characteristics and Indicators (Based on CDC Guidelines): No new local cases over past 14 days
Operations: Normal
Distancing for enclosed offices, labs, studios: Room design capacity
Distancing and Density for lecture halls: Room capacity
Approved Work/Safety Plan: When required by regulation for hazards
Training: Not required
Face Coverings: Not required
Supplemental Cleaning: Not required
