A Message from Vice Provost Phil Kass
Dear Campus Colleagues,

Yesterday we informed you about the March 16, 2020 Executive Order from President Janet Napolitano concerning 14 days of paid administrative leave for employees unable to work for COVID-19 related reasons.

Today, we received a new document from the UC Office of the President, COVID-19-Related Leave for Academic Appointees: Guidance for Supervisors - March 17, 2020 – Original Issuance . It contains guidance that replaces the information that was provided in the March 9, 2020 letter from Vice Provost Carlson and Acting Vice President Lloyd as it related to academic appointees, and supports President Napolitano’s Executive Order signed on March 16, 2020. Please read this carefully, as it outlines circumstances when paid administrative leave is permissible under the Order. In general, paid Administrative Leave is available for all academic appointees, policy-covered and represented (except for academic appointees with non-paid or without salary appointments), and is available as of March 1, 2020. There are some exceptions, however, so it is very important to please read this document carefully.

I also want to call your attention to the Tuesday, March 17 issue of Dateline, which contains an important article: “ Coronavirus: What You Need to Know .” In addition, while the latest, most detailed information about coronavirus and the UC Davis campus can be found online, the university has also established the campus Coronavirus Information Line, 800-809-6097 , for people who wish to speak with someone on the phone. The line is staffed with operators who can answer very general questions about classes, housing, events, health, admissions, incoming students, employee concerns and travel.

We also want to share with you a timely and important announcement from UC Davis WorkLife about COVID-19 WorkLife Resources . We realize that what we are all experiencing is unprecedented, and that now more than ever we have to engage in self-care for ourselves and those we hold dear. We realize that what we are all experiencing is unprecedented, and that now more than ever we have to engage in self-care for ourselves and watching over those we hold dear.

Best wishes,
Phil
Dateline Highlights
Be sure to check out latest article from Dateline ( Coronavirus: What You Need to Know ), as it explains the following:

  • A fourth case of coronavirus was confirmed in Yolo County.
  • CoHo and ARC are closed until (hopefully) March 30.
  • The Office of Research provided guidance today (March 17) strongly recommending that on-campus research activities be adjusted and reduced where possible to minimize the spread and possible impact of the coronavirus.
  • Patient services at UC Davis Health and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
  • Campus directives for Spring quarter.
Worklife Resources
Earlier today, WorkLife and Wellness Coordinator Sandy Batchelor shared with our campus the latest Worklife newsletter containing a wealth of resources. We've highlighted some of them below.