Provost's Weekly Updates

Inclusion and Diversity: Applications open for 2022 Future Faculty Diversity Program; Provost’s Office and Human Resources: 2022 faculty, staff salary and merit increases; University Libraries: Details for authors on how to deposit articles for open access; University Planning: Process, support for departments requesting off-campus spaces; ICYMI: Greater Washington D.C. Area website offers program alignment info, feedback form

University holiday on June 20 in observation, celebration of Juneteenth; Global Education Office: Change in COVID-19 testing requirement for entering the U.S.; Hokie Wellness: Mental Health First Aid course to be offered in-person in July; Greater Washington D.C. Area: Website offers program alignment info, feedback form; ICYMI: Changes to university’s COVID-19 case management process

Congratulations! BOV approves promotions, tenure, and continued appointments; Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC: Celebration of Black scientists, engineers; Emergency Management and HR: Changes to COVID-19 case management process; Reminder: Register by June 15 for the Summer 2022 in-person faculty writing retreat; ICYMI: Virginia Tech employees and the new Commonwealth of Virginia telework policy

We want to hear from you!; Update: Virginia Tech employees and the new Commonwealth of Virginia telework policy; Board of Visitors: Quarterly meeting, committee sessions to be held June 6-7; Provost’s Office: Goals and priorities for Virginia Tech’s Academic Enterprise; ICYMI: Faculty invited to take part in summer 2022 in-person writing retreat

Research and Innovation: International Travel Supplement grant discontinued; Faculty Affairs: Faculty invited to take part in summer 2022 in-person writing retreat; Early Childhood Education Initiatives: Virginia’s Child Care Subsidy Program extended; CETL: Reminder about resources for faculty preparing for summer course instruction; ICYMI: VT Engage Faculty Fellows program now accepting applications

Notice: New university holiday to recognize significance of Juneteenth; VT Engage: 2022 Faculty Fellows program now accepting applications; COVID-19: Info on monitoring community levels, testing on Blacksburg campus; Reminder: Call for proposals for Destination Area Planning and Development Grants; ICYMI: Message from Provost Cyril Clarke and Faculty Senate President Robert Weiss

Feedback needed: Services for Students with Disabilities 2022 Instructor Survey; Message from Provost Cyril Clarke and Faculty Senate President Robert Weiss; Inclusion and Diversity: Applications open for 2022 Future Faculty Diversity Program; CETL: Teaching and course design services for faculty preparing for summer, fall 2022; ICYMI: Message from HR regarding new Commonwealth of Virginia telework policy

Notice: Blacksburg campus offices to open at 10:00 a.m. on May 13; Reminder: Commencement 2022 information, schedules for faculty and guests; CETL: Additional seats available for faculty to attend Summer/Fall Course Design Clinic; Provost’s Office: Open forums set for finalists for Pamplin College of Business dean; ICYMI: Call for proposals for Destination Area project Planning and Development Grants

We want to hear from you!; Destination Areas 2.0: Call for proposals for team, project Planning and Development Grants; University Libraries and LabConnect: Info on services to support teaching, research; Career and Professional Development: Support, mentor a student through Campus InternEXP; ICYMI: Resources for faculty preparing for summer course instruction

Caregiving: Child care needs survey extended through April 29; Faculty Affairs and CETL: Resources for faculty preparing for summer course instruction; Cultural and Community Centers: Schedule for 2022 cultural achievement ceremonies; Human Resources: Virginia Tech Employee Appreciation Day set for May 18; ICYMI: Faculty, staff invited to exclusive Mix It Up at the Moss season kick-off event

Moss Arts Center: 2022-23 season kick-off social exclusively for faculty, staff; We Remember: April 16 Day of Remembrance; Commencement 2022: Ceremony information, schedules for faculty and guests; Research Development Series: Webinar – Crowdfunding supports research; ICYMI: Faculty Principal for Leadership and Social Change Residential College

Human Resources: Expiration of Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL); ICAT: Experience the ACCelerate Festival this weekend at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.; Student Affairs: Faculty Principal for Leadership and Social Change Residential College; Reminder: Faculty, staff encouraged to take the Healthy Minds mental health survey by April 18; ICYMI: Customized teaching and course design services available to faculty, instructors

Hokie Wellness: Resources, support for those affected by Long COVID; Faculty Affairs: Invitation to networking event for Faculty Writing Group Grant Program; CETL: Customized teaching and course design services available to faculty, instructors; Research and Innovation: National Science Foundation CAREER program workshop; ICYMI: Provost Cyril Clarke and SVP-CBO Chris Kiwus: In-person university mission

Hokie Wellness: Virginia Tech employees invited to participate in mental health survey; From Provost Cyril Clarke and SVP-CBO Chris Kiwus: In-person university mission; University Libraries: “Introduction to Open Textbooks” sessions available to faculty, GTAs; University Planning: Process, support for departments requesting off-campus spaces; ICYMI: Faculty invited to participate in the Summer/Fall Course Design Clinic

Mask use in public indoor spaces and instructional settings on university campuses; CETL: Faculty invited to participate in the Summer/Fall Course Design Clinic; Women’s Center at Virginia Tech: Upcoming events, activities for Women’s Month 2022; Research and Innovation: Seminar on planning, winning a Department of Defense MURI award; ICYMI: Faculty information and support resources for managing classroom spaces

Update: Masks use in public indoor spaces, instructional settings on university campuses; Provost’s Office and CETL: Faculty guidance, resources on classroom conduct; ICAT: ACCelerate Festival in Washington D.C.; Provost’s Office: Virginia Tech earns reaffirmation of SACSCOC accreditation; ICYMI: Faculty resources to support students unable to attend classes in-person

Reminder: Spring Break is March 5-13; From President Sands: Masking still required for Blacksburg, Roanoke campuses; CETL and TLOS: Faculty resources to support students unable to attend classes in-person; From Provost Clarke: Message of support for our Ukrainian faculty, academic community; ICYMI: Faculty Senate statement condemning targeted harassment

Reminder: Spring Break is March 5-13; Provost’s Office: Possible updates to indoor masking mandate; CETL and Office of Academic Integrity: Academic Integrity Community of Practice series; Faculty Senate of Virginia Tech: Statement against targeted harassment; ICYMI: Well-fitted mask reduces wearer’s chances of getting COVID-19

COVID-19 Mitigation Guidelines Chart; COVID-19: Well-fitted mask reduces wearer’s chances of acquiring SARS-CoV-2 virus; Research and Innovation: Register for seminar on strategies for obtaining NIH R01 funding; University Libraries: Faculty, instructors invited to “Introduction to Open Textbooks” workshop; ICYMI: Message of appreciation for faculty, recognition of ongoing challenges

COVID-19 Mitigation Guidelines Chart; Message from Provost Clarke: Appreciation for faculty, recognition of ongoing challenges; COVID-19: Masking requirements for all indoor instructional, study spaces; CETL: Attendance and student engagement strategies from Virginia Tech faculty; ICYMI: Goals and priorities for Virginia Tech’s Academic Enterprise

President Sands: Changes in vaccine mandate; Provost’s Office: Goals and Priorities for Virginia Tech’s Academic Enterprise; Career and Professional Development: Hire, mentor a student through Campus internEXP; CETL: Department applications open for Bridge Experience Program; ICYMI: A message of thanks from your deans

We want to hear from you!; COVID-19: Mitigation Guidelines Chart; Provost’s Office and CETL: 2021 University Exemplary Department or Program Awards; OVPRI: Faculty, researchers invited to virtual Funding Institutional Training Workshop; ICYMI: New university requirements align with executive action

COVID-19 Mitigation Guidelines Chart; From President Sands: New requirements align with executive action; Environmental Health and Safety: New positive case, close contact reporting form available; Reminder: Submit a program proposal for Women’s Month 2022; ICYMI: University commitment to students to continue in-person instruction

COVID-19 booster shots required for all Virginia Tech employees, students; Provost’s Office: Commitment to students to continue in-person instruction; Faculty Affairs and CETL: New resources for preparing, updating spring course syllabi; The Women’s Center at Virginia Tech: Submit a program for Women’s Month 2022; Global Education Office: Updated process for requesting high-risk travel and COVID-19;

COVID-19: Employees, students encouraged to receive vaccine booster shot; Provost’s Office: Leadership announcements in Faculty Affairs, Research and Innovation; COVID-19 testing: Air travel info, updates regarding U.S. entry requirements; Faculty Affairs: Request for feedback on Elements Faculty Activity System; ICYMI: Registration open for annual Advancing Diversity Gathering

Fall 2021 Commencement – December 17; COVID-19: Employees, students encouraged to receive vaccine booster shot; Inclusion and Diversity: Registration open for Advancing Diversity Gathering; Faculty Affairs: Apply to attend Winter 2022 Faculty Writing Retreat; ICYMI: Resources for preparing, updating spring 2022 course syllabi

From Provost Cyril Clarke: Message of thanks for fall semester commitment, success; CETL and Academic Advising Initiatives: Thank-a-Teacher, Thank-an-Advisor; Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign: Give thanks by donating to those in need; ICYMI: Info on campus, community caregiving resources available through new website

Reminder: Mask requirement remains in effect for public, indoor campus spaces; Faculty Affairs and CETL: Resources for preparing, updating course syllabi; Caregiving: Info on campus, community resources available through new website; University Libraries: Details on how to deposit articles for open access; ICYMI: Open forums scheduled for College of Science dean finalists

Reminder: Mask requirement remains in effect for public, indoor campus spaces; Provost’s Office: Open forums scheduled for College of Science dean finalists; CETL: Faculty invited to apply for WPI Project Based Learning Institute; Parking and Transportation: Derring Hall parking lot set to close permanently; ICYMI: Share scholarship, attract collaborators with Virginia Tech Experts profile

COVID-19 booster shots available, encouraged; Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign: Give thanks by donating to those in need; Human Resources: Child care workshops, information sessions available; University Libraries: Share scholarship, attract collaborators with Virginia Tech Experts profile; ICYMI: Working group releases report on curricular approval processes

COVID-19 booster shots available, encouraged; President’s Committee on Governance: Working group report on curricular approval processes; Human Resources: Election Day voting and political activity; Student Affairs: Invitation to next session of Professional Development Speaker Series; ICYMI: Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace training sessions available

Open Forums: Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs; University Libraries: Open Access Week events set for October 25-29; OVPRI: Faculty invited to Research Development Series event on “Team Science”; IT: Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace training sessions available; ICYMI: Reminder of maintaining course modalities throughout the fall semester

Open Forums: Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs; Reminder: Maintaining course modalities throughout the fall semester; Outreach and International Affairs: Global Travel Policy 1070, COVID-19 impacts; Student Affairs: Information sessions, RFPs for new Living-Learning Programs; ICYMI: Updates to language, request form for tenure clock extensions

We want to hear from you!; Provost’s Office: Open forums announced for vice provost for faculty affairs finalists; Faculty Affairs: Updates to language, request form for tenure clock extensions; University Libraries: Making research openly available globally through VTechWorks; ICYMI: Themes and strategic priorities for Virginia Tech’s academic enterprise

We want to hear from you!; Themes and strategic priorities: Virginia Tech’s academic enterprise; Reminder from Dean of Students, Schiffert Health Center: Guidance for student absences; Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Women’s Center at Virginia Tech events, outreach; ICYMI: New process for faculty to request credit for prior service toward probationary period

Deadline for employees to report COVID-19 vaccination is October 1 (next Friday); IT: Faculty-led inquiry groups to explore technology-enhanced learning; Faculty Affairs: New form to request credit for prior service toward probationary period; Best wishes: Jack Finney’s retirement; ICYMI: Updates and message of appreciation for faculty efforts, commitment

Update: Mask requirements for indoor spaces to remain in effect until further notice; From Provost Clarke: Fall 2021 updates and appreciation for faculty efforts, commitment; Dean of Students and Schiffert Health Center: Faculty guidance for student absences; OVPRI: Faculty invited to RDS session on Identifying International Research Partners; ICYMI: Provost Clarke addresses questions, feedback from department heads

Reminder: Employee vaccination reporting deadline is October 1; Updates from Provost Clarke: Addressing questions, feedback from department heads; Office of Senior Vice President, Chief Business Officer: Feedback requested on IT operations; COVID-19: Vaccination clinic to take place on September 22; ICYMI: Reporting a positive COVID-19 case, exposure, and other campus health reminders

Reminder: Employee vaccination reporting deadline is October 1; COVID-19: Reporting a positive case, exposure, and other campus health reminders; Research and Innovation: Research Integrity and Scholarly Excellence Lecture Series; COVID-19: Vaccination clinics to take place on Blacksburg campus; ICYMI: Updated mask guidance, requirements for university events

COVID-19: Updated guidance, requirements for university events; From President Sands and Provost Clarke: Response to letter re: remote learning, working; Reminder: Administrative, non-instructional offices to close early on September 3; ICYMI: Updated information and guidelines for positive cases, isolation, and quarantine

From President Sands: Employee vaccination requirement; From Provost Clarke: Masks in instructional spaces; COVID-19: Updated information and guidelines for positive cases, isolation, and quarantine; ICYMI: Centralized distribution of PPE

Reminder: Masking guidelines for indoor, classroom spaces; New River Health District: Update, impacts of delta variant; COVID-19: Centralized distribution of PPE to begin August 16; ICYMI: Maintaining course modalities for fall semester; COVID-19 vaccination registration due Monday

COVID-19: Update to masking guidelines for indoor spaces; Provost’s Office: Maintaining course modalities for fall semester; Faculty Affairs: Faculty guidance for classroom conduct; ICYMI: Updates to Global Travel Policy No. 1070; Reminder: Register your COVID-19 vaccine info by August 15

Graduate School: Aimée Surprenant appointed dean; Global Education: Updates to Global Travel Policy No. 1070; COVID-19 vaccination: Clinics offered on the Blacksburg campus; ICYMI: Google Drive update may affect file-sharing links; Nearly 70 percent have already registered! Be sure to register your COVID-19 vaccine information today

Reminder: Course modalities for summer session, fall semester; IT: Google Drive security update may affect file-sharing links; Faculty Affairs and TLOS: Workshops to provide faculty with info on VT Elements upgrade, functionality; ICYMI: Faculty feedback needed to inform professional development planning; Register your COVID-19 vaccine information

University Libraries: Faculty, students invited to Software Carpentry workshops; The Inn at Virginia Tech: Planning and services for departmental travel, meetings; COVID-19: Vaccination clinic to be held on July 20; ICYMI: Message from Provost Clarke re: course modalities for summer sessions, fall semester; Reminder: How to register your COVID-19 vaccine information

Reminder: Register your COVID-19 vaccine info by August 15; Faculty Affairs: Policies, practices for faculty and academic leadership hiring; Outreach and International Affairs: Proposals for Vibrant Virginia Impact Fund due July 3; Faculty Affairs: Summer in-person, virtual writing retreats; ICYMI: Nominations sought for Faculty Athletics Representative

Observation of Juneteenth holiday, university closure; Office of the President: Nominations sought for Faculty Athletics Representative; Human Resources: Employees encouraged to register their COVID vaccine information by August 15; Reminder: Accommodation statements required in campus event, university program announcements; ICYMI: TLOS Professional Development Network workshops, schedule for summer 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations: Registration, expectations for fall 2021; TLOS: Professional Development Network opportunities; Board of Visitors: 2021 salary, merit increases approved; ICYMI: 2020-21 Faculty Senate Annual Report

COVID-19: Campus signage updates for college, department common spaces; OIA: Vibrant Virginia Impact Fund call for proposals; Reminder: COVID-19 vaccination schedule for NRHD mobile clinics; ICYMI: Updated mask guidance for employees, students

Update: Mask guidance for Virginia Tech employees, students; Faculty Senate: 2020-2021 Annual Report; COVID-19 vaccinations: Schedule for NRHD mobile clinics; ICYMI: Promotion and Tenure documents for 2021-22

COVID-19: Masking guidance for in-person instruction, gatherings during summer sessions; Faculty Affairs: Summer in-person, virtual writing retreats; Fall 2021: Faculty and academic staff engagement plan; ICYMI: Message of appreciation from Provost Cyril Clarke and Faculty Senate President Eric Kaufman

Reminder: University guidelines for masks, physical distancing; Message from Provost Cyril Clarke and Faculty Senate President Eric Kaufman: Appreciation for AY2020-21; Faculty Affairs: Promotion and Tenure documents for 2021-22; CETL: Course Design Clinic – Summer Series; ICYMI: Accommodation statements in campus event, university program announcements

Message from Provost Clarke: Support for our Indian and South Asian community; Update on COVID-19 vaccinations: First, second dose clinics at Lane Stadium and vaccination survey for employees; Research and Innovation: Engaging with national laboratories; ICYMI: Undergraduate research for summer, fall 2021

Undergraduate research: Expectations for summer, fall 2021; COVID-19 vaccinations: Upcoming clinics at Lane Stadium and vaccination survey for employees; Equity and Accessibility: Accommodation statements in university event, program announcements; Reminder: Participate in the 2021 campus climate survey; ICYMI: Faculty Engagement Plan for fall 2021

Reminder: Monday, April 26, is a Spring Break day for students; Faculty Engagement Plan: Fall 2021 semester; OIA: Webinar on APIDA and Asian International experience to feature Virginia secretary of education; Undergraduate Academic Affairs: Summer Institute 2021; ICYMI: How to get a COVID-19 vaccination (if you haven’t yet)

Day of Remembrance – April 16; Academic Resource Management: Return of classroom furniture; Presidential Policy Memorandum No. 310: Accommodating Religious Observances; COVID-19: Opportunities to receive vaccines still available; ICYMI: 2021 campus climate survey now open

COVID-19 vaccinations: Distribution updates, reminders; 2021 campus climate survey to open April 13; ICAT: Call for transdisciplinary projects for ACCelerate Festival; ICYMI: Invitation to “Within Reach: Zero Hunger” conference; Reminder: Suggestions for Weekly Communications Update

Reminder: Tuesday, April 6, is a Spring Break day for students; Update: Spring commencement, plans for in-person events; Graduate School: Open Forums for dean finalists; Outreach and International Affairs: Invitation to attend “Within Reach: Zero Hunger” conference; ICYMI: Update on Phase 1c COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccinations: Update on Phase 1c; TLOS: Professional development opportunities; Research and Innovation: Virtual event on private foundation support, strategies; ICYMI: Plans, preparations for fall 2021 semester; Reminder: Suggestions for Weekly Communications Update

Plans, preparations for fall 2021 semester; From President Tim Sands and Vice President Menah Pratt-Clarke: Support for our APIDA community; Virtual Town Halls: Provide feedback on how the Women’s Center addresses racial equity; Hokie Highlights: Recognize those keeping Virginia Tech running during COVID-19 pandemic; ICYMI: NVC-Falls Church redevelopment update

Note: Wednesday, March 17, is a Spring Break day for students; COVID-19: Vaccine update for week of March 8; CETL: Call for proposals for next cohort of Bridge Departments; Reminder: Open office hours for research faculty; ICYMI: COVID-19 guidance for university sponsored travel

Spring commencement: Plans for virtual, in-person events; University shared governance: On-demand training modules; Open office hours: Research faculty invited to share ideas for support programs, services; ICYMI: Helping students follow COVID-19 health, safety guidelines

COVID-19 guidance: University sponsored travel; COVID-19 leave options for faculty, employees; COVID-19 vaccination update; ICYMI: Message from Provost Clarke on SPOT evaluations, summer and fall 2021, and study abroad

COVID-19: Helping students follow health, safety guidelines; Faculty Affairs: P&T guidance, expectations for departments; Institute for Society, Culture and Environment (ISCE) to host NSF presentation; ICYMI: COVID-19 vaccination update from Provost Clarke

Provost Clarke: SPOT evals, summer and fall 2021, study abroad; Research and Innovation: RISE Lecture Series and Research Development Support virtual events; HR: Updates to authorized closing and telework policies; ICYMI: Guidance for visitors to campuses, facilities

Message from Provost Clarke: COVID-19 Vaccinations; Faculty resource: Guidance for visitors to campuses; Faculty Affairs: Open Office Hours (virtual) to discuss findings from fall 2020 caregiving survey; ICYMI: Dean of Students’ support for students who have been affected by recent break-ins

Caregiving impacts survey: Summary of initial findings; Women’s Center: Caregiver Connections; Dean of Students: Support for students affected by break-ins; ICYMI: Faculty guidance, reminders for Spring 2021 instruction

Message from Provost Clarke: Welcome to Spring 2021; Human Resources: COVID-19 leave options; University Libraries: Updated information on Elsevier journals; ICYMI: Updated COVID-19 quick reference guide for supervisors

Guidance, reminders for faculty: Spring 2021 instruction; Northern Virginia: Operations changes on January 20; Faculty writing retreats (virtual) available on Spring Break days; ICYMI: Updated COVID-19 reference guide for supervisors