March 2020 Communications

Note: This is a repository of COVID-19 communications. More recent announcements may supersede the details of the following communications.

Summer Session 2020 Is On Track
March 26, 2020
Barbara A. Lee, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Information on Refunds for Student Housing, Meals, and Parking
March 26, 2020
J. Michael Gower, Executive Vice President, University Finance and Administration
University Treasurer

COVID-19 Guidelines for Positive Cases
March 25, 2020
Melodee Lasky, Associate Vice President for Student Health Services, Rutgers University
Vicente Gracias, Senior Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Vice President Health Affairs, Rutgers University

HIPAA and Social Media Reminders Amid COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Brian L. Strom, Chancellor, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University
Vicente Gracias, Senior Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University

Status Update: Research Operations and Contingency Planning
March 25, 2020
S. David Kimball, Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development

A Note of Gratitude and Appreciation
March 25, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

PPE Policy Update: Mask Usage
March 23, 2020
Vicente Gracias, Senior Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University
Brian L. Strom, Chancellor, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University

Rutgers University–Camden Update and Resources
March 23, 2020
Phoebe Haddon, Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden

Update Regarding Governor Murphy’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order
March 21, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

Operating Status of Rutgers Libraries
March 21, 2020

Changes to Faculty Evaluation Process in Response to COVID-19
March 20, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

Important Information on Spring 2020 Grade Options
March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Update on Leave and Telecommuting
March 19, 2020
Vivian Fernández, Senior Vice President for Human Resources Organizational Effectiveness

COVID-19: Guidance for Travel Cancellations
March 17, 2020
J. Michael Gower, Executive Vice President, University Finance and Administration
University Treasurer

Message to Rutgers Alumni and Friends Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak
March 17, 2020
Nevin Kessler, President, Rutgers University Foundation
Executive Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations

Important Update on Courses, Events, and Commencement
March 17, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

Research Preparedness during the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 17, 2020
S. David Kimball, Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development

Card Access Changes on Campus
March 17, 2020
Identity and Access Management, Institutional Planning and Operations, University Public Safety

Rutgers University–Newark Update from Chancellor Cantor
March 16, 2020
Nancy Cantor, Chancellor, Rutgers University–Newark

Update on COVID-19 at Rutgers
March 15, 2020
Rutgers University Office of Emergency Management

Food Availability through April 3 at Rutgers University–New Brunswick UPDATED
March 15, 2020
Division of Student Affairs, Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Rutgers University–Newark’s Spring Break Hours of Operation
March 15, 2020
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Rutgers University–Newark

Guidance on the Conduct of Clinical Research at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences during the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 13, 2020
Rutgers University Office of Emergency Management

Update on Campus Responses to COVID-19 at Rutgers University–Camden
March 13, 2020
Phoebe Haddon, Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden

Food Availability through April 3 at Rutgers University–New Brunswick
March 13, 2020
Division of Student Affairs, Rutgers University–New Brunswick

COVID-19 Guidance on Continuity of Research
March 12, 2020
Rutgers University Office of Emergency Management

New Guidance on Telecommuting and Leave Policies
March 12, 2020
Rutgers University Office of Emergency Management

A Message to New Brunswick Off-Campus Students and Members of the Greek Community
March 12, 2020
Division of Student Affairs, Rutgers University–New Brunswick

COVID-19 Telecommuting and Paid Time Off Policies
March 12, 2020
Vivian Fernández, Senior Vice President for Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness

Helping Employees as We Address a Public Health Crisis
March 11, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

Important Update on University Operating Status Regarding COVID-19
March 10, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

Important Update on Rutgers-New Brunswick Residence Life Operating Status Regarding COVID-19
March 10, 2020
Department of Residence Life, Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Domestic Travel Restriction and Meeting COVID19 Guidance for Rutgers Healthcare Faculty, Staff, and Students Who Directly Interact with Patients
March 10, 2020
Vicente Gracias, Senior Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University
Brian L. Strom, Chancellor, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University

Plans for Possible Remote Instruction
March 9, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

COVID-19 Task Force and Website
March 7, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

Guidance for Rutgers Business Managers on Tracking the Financial Impact
March 6, 2020
J. Michael Gower, Executive Vice President, University Finance and Administration
University Treasurer

COVID-19 Guidance for Rutgers Employees
March 6, 2020
Vivian Fernández, Senior Vice President for Human Resources Organizational Effectiveness

Update on COVID-19 Preparations and Study Abroad
March 2, 2020
Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University

COVID-19: Additional Travel Guidance
March 2, 2020
Vicente Gracias, Senior Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University
Brian L. Strom, Chancellor, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Rutgers University