Many units at the University of Georgia are producing guidance and tips for faculty and students through this time of uncertainty and rapid transition. Bookmark and check these pages often for the most up-to-date news for our community.
UGA Announcements and News:
Main UGA clearinghouse for all official announcements, FAQs, and links to other units of particular relevance to students.https://www.uga.edu/coronavirus/students.php
Research:
The Office of Research has coordinated with other campus units to develop guidance for faculty, staff, and students to manage their ongoing research and scholarship activities.
https://research.uga.edu/coronavirus/
Assistantships & Degree Progress:
The Graduate School has information on graduate assistantships and changes to defense requirements and graduation deadlines for spring 2020. https://grad.uga.edu/index.php/suspension/
Remote Instruction:
The Office of the Vice President of Instruction compiled a list of tools, tips, and key decisions to make when developing alternate modes of course delivery. https://ovpi.uga.edu/teaching-and-learning-continuity/
Setting Up Your Home Office or Classroom:
- Zoom- Use UGA account https://uga.zoom.us/ to host meetings. No account needed to attend meetings. IHE also has a webinar license if you need to reach larger groups more securely. Contact Josh for more information.
https://eits.uga.edu/learning_and_training/zoom/ - Adobe Software- Available for free download to UGA community until May 31 https://kb.franklin.uga.edu/display/public/FOKFC/How+to+Install+Adobe+Products+on+Your+Personal+Computer
- VLab- The University of Georgia's virtual computer lab, called vLab, allows anyone with a MyID to access lab software anywhere, anytime via a web browser.
https://confluence.eits.uga.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=100172719 - STATA- The Institute has a limited number of licenses for students, please contact Josh for access information.
Travel and Reimbursements:
Official guidance on travel planning and cancellation refunds.
https://busfin.uga.edu/accounts_payable/guidance_travel_plan_and_cancel.pdf
Library Resources:
The University Libraries pulled together a list of available services and tips for accessing materials and databases.
https://guides.libs.uga.edu/COVID19/students
Scam Alerts:
FBI Public Service Announcements https://www.ic3.gov/media/2020/200320.aspx
As always, the faculty and staff of the Institute are here for you. Please email us directly or reach out through ihe@uga.edu or 706-542-3464.