On-Campus Service Postures
CMU has adopted four operational postures for our Pittsburgh campus — Transitional, Modified, Restricted and Essential — to reflect the appropriate levels of in-person versus remote activity based on the nature of the pandemic on campus and in our region.
University leadership is tracking a host of metrics and data to collectively assist with risk-informed decision-making in the event that a transition in campus posture is needed. Indicators include: confirmed cases on campus, Allegheny County case data, daily self-assessment trends, quarantine/isolation housing availability, supply base and many other factors.
Current Posture: Modified Services
Effective: January 5, 2022
The university has established guidance and provided risk mitigation protocols to ensure continued adherence to COVID-19 safety measures on campus. Targeted mitigation strategies are implemented as needed.
Students
- Temporary adjustment of course modalities toward more remote delivery
- Dining facilities and services modified
- Non-curricular student activities strongly discouraged
- Shared spaces and facilities modified as needed (i.e., athletic facilities)
Faculty & Staff
- In addition to essential functions, on-campus delivery of services supporting core education and research functions continue to be prioritized
- Temporarily pause further transition to the on-campus workplace
- In-person, on-campus events strongly discouraged
Other Considerations
- Approved on-site research activities continue subject to any additional requirements from the Vice President for Research
- Visitors permitted, in some cases subject to approval
- Non-essential university business travel permitted, in some cases subject to approval
Transitional
Students
- In-person instruction is predominant with remote instruction on a limited basis
- Re-densification of housing and dining facilities
- Non-curricular student activities aligned with university risk mitigation protocols do not require preapproval
- Shared spaces are open with modifications
Faculty & Staff
- In addition to essential functions, on campus delivery of services supporting core education and research functions are prioritized
- Many units transition to the on-campus workplace with flexible arrangements, such as a rotating presence on campus
- In-person on-campus events aligned with university risk mitigation protocols do not require preapproval
Research
- Increased capacity for on-site research activities consistent with university risk mitigation protocols
Visitors
- Visitors permitted
Restricted
Students
- Remote study temporarily required, with exceptions considered
- De-densified housing and dining facilities
- In-person student activities and gatherings temporarily suspended
- Limited shared spaces open with modifications to support physical distancing (i.e., CUC reduced hours)
Faculty & Staff
- Remote work, events and meetings for most academic, administrative and operational units
- Essential services continue
- Academic instruction may be delivered remotely using on-campus learning facilities
Research
Approved on-site research activities may continue subject to any additional requirements from the Vice President for Research
Visitors
Visitors permitted subject to approval
Essential Services Only
Students
- Remote study required
- Reduction in housing and dining facilities — residential students who can relocate home are encouraged to do so
- Gatherings prohibited
- Facilities only open to support on-campus students and essential services
Faculty & Staff
- Remote work, events and meetings required
- Essential on-campus services only (i.e., Facilities Management, Postal Services, etc.)
Research
Approved on-site research activities may continue subject to any additional requirements from the Vice President for Research
Visitors
Visitors only permitted by special exception