New COVID-19 protocols for Texas A&M employees are being implemented, according to a May 5 announcement by the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness due to wide vaccine availability.
These changes, beginning June 1, include returning to 100 percent occupancy and changes to research space occupancy. According to the announcement, changes to occupancy will be changed as necessary in the future, and employees are encouraged to continue physically distancing when possible. Departments are encouraged to continue transitioning employees back to their offices by June 1 through the implementation of a return-to-campus plan that includes the rotation of employees onsite, the announcement reads. For assistance with return-to-campus plans, supervisors may consult with Employee Relations.
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 on campus, Texas A&M will require all faculty and staff to test for the coronavirus before returning to campus.
In an email sent out Dec. 14, President Michael K. Young and Provost Carol A. Fierke said that all faculty, staff, part-time employees, student workers and graduate assistants will be required to test for COVID-19 before returning for the spring 2021 semester. According to the email, all employees must receive a test between Jan. 2 and Jan. 12 either on campus or from their medical provider. Test results must be uploaded to A&Mâs COVID-19 Testing Program portal by Jan. 15.