On-Campus Service Postures
CMU has adopted three operational postures for our Pittsburgh campus — 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 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. The university is evaluating these indicators collectively, and no single indicator or data point will solely inform decision making. The context of the overall situation and the available response mechanisms will be taken together to formulate the appropriate operational posture.
Current Posture: Modified Services
Effective 11/20/20: Non-curricular, in-person gatherings and meetings are being suspended.
Students
- Effective 11/20/20: Non-curricular, in-person gatherings and meetings are being suspended.
- Hybrid Model for Teaching and Learning
- De-densified housing and dining facilities
- Most shared spaces open with modifications to support physical distancing (i.e., Athletics Facilities)
Faculty & Staff
- Effective 11/20/20: Non-curricular, in-person gatherings and meetings are being suspended.
- Administrative and operational personnel that support core educational and research permitted on campus
- Many units on campus continue to operate/meet remotely or will have a limited/rotating presence on campus
Restricted Services
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