COVID-19 (coronavirus) -- GKSOM Response

COVID-19 (coronavirus) -- GKSOM Response

calendar icon20 Apr 2020    

IMPACTS OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 ON THE GKSOM

We have started this webpage in an effort to provide the most up-to-date information in regard to the impacts of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 infection on the Glenn Korff School of Music students, potential students, faculty, staff and patrons. Be advised that this information is rapidly changing so it’s our best effort to keep you informed. We will update this page.
 
 
An update from President Carter (4/7) : https://unl.box.com/s/4cr317fewferv91ixjeht4szakb1meph
 
Per Chancellor Green’s update (https://www.unl.edu/chancellor/important-update-2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19), the GKSOM canceled all classes beginning March 16, and in-person classes will move to remote access on March 30.
 
Here is some updated information on Spring 2020 Commencementhttps://commencement.unl.edu/welcome
 
Here is an updated memo from GKSOM Director Sergio Ruiz: https://unl.box.com/s/ue21oise60arvh7chuhylusp41m196di (3/19)
 
Here is an update on the GKSOM Summer Campshttps://arts.unl.edu/hlfpa/news/gksom-cancels-all-summer-youth-camps (4/2)
  
Here are guidelines of what to do if a faculty member, staff member or student reports they may have been exposed to or have COVID-19:

 


Highlights

The GKSOM is taking additional steps to follow the directives of the university system. Please know that your safety, and that of all our friends and loved ones, is most important to us. We hope that these steps will help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your willingness to follow them.

Thank you for all your efforts and flexibility during this challenging time. We are all working to find creative solutions to meet the challenge to avoid the spread of this very real pandemic. We have amazing students, staff and faculty, and I know that we will succeed and be stronger because of our efforts.

Please keep in mind that the following are still in place:

  1. No students are to work face-to-face, in person with students, staff, or faculty for a UNL course.
  2. No piano GTA’s are to play with anyone face-to-face in fulfillment of their assistantship duties. 
  3. No chamber groups are to meet face-to-face in fulfillment of any UNL course requirement.
  4. On- or off-campus in-person meetings are prohibited for courses or degree-related requirements. No exceptions. Remote instruction and/or remote contact only. 
  5. Any events, in-person group gathering, or use of the GKSOM facilities by any organization are suspended until further notice.



Modified Building Access (read carefully) (4/8)

The Westbrook Music Building will be closed to everyone, including faculty, staff, and students, effective April 8. Per the President’s email,

“We understand you may need to return to campus in the next few days to complete your transition away from the office; we will be flexible but expect that all employees will be in full compliance with our new guidance by close of business on Friday, April 10.”

No one will no longer be able to access WMB with their NUID cards. So, please retrieve your belongings in the next couple of days, no later than Friday, April 10. If you have to come to campus in the next couple of days, please be sure to observe social distancing.

Everyone is strongly encouraged NOT to be on campus and practice at home if possible. If you must be on campus, observe social distancing standards by maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet. We continue to encourage students to go home if possible. It would be wise for everyone to take all their belongings home with them in the event that all building access is revoked university-wide.




Instrument and Locker Return Procedures (4/8)

In an attempt to keep records as clear as possible while addressing prompt action, here’s what you need to do to return your rented equipment. I know each of you has varied needs and as much as we try, it’s difficult to address every situation properly so please feel free to email me if you have any questions, concerns or if you need clarification.

These procedures are only valid until April 10. We will reassess the locker and instrument return procedures in two weeks according to the University’s decisions regarding reopening or closure.

 

LOCKER ONLY:

Please empty/clean your locker completely and place padlock inside the locker. Once you are finished, fill out this form with the proper information: https://forms.gle/KVTsugHcQqarERos8  (If you already brought in your padlock to one of the GKSOM offices you do not need to do this)

 

INSTRUMENTS WITH LOCKER:

Please clean locker and leave rented instrument(s) inside locker. Secure and lock the locker and fill out this form with the proper information: https://forms.gle/TMdYjpqGEGa11YeXA . Please send one form per instrument if you have more than one instrument rented.(If you already brought your instrument to one of the GKSOM offices you do not need to do this)

 

INSTRUMENT ONLY:

If you have the instrument in a locker, please follow the INSTRUMENT WITH LOCKER procedure above. If you have the instrument with you and won’t be needing it, please bring it to Westbrook before 5 pm TODAY, Friday, March 20th.  . I understand this is a very short notice request so if you are unable to bring your instrument today, fill out the “instrument kept for course work” form found here: https://forms.gle/PFw1rUfYWQdfuXR78

 

IF YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR RENTED INSTRUMENT FOR COURSE WORK:

Some of you will need to keep your rented instrument in order to fulfill your course’s requirements. In that case, please fill out this form. https://forms.gle/PFw1rUfYWQdfuXR78

For more information, contact Dayana Corredor at dcorredor2@unl.edu.

UPDATE (6/4):

Here’s how to return GKSOM Equipment currently in your possession:

  • Returns will be accepted Tuesday, June 9 in the morning and Thursday, June 11 in the afternoon. (additional days might be added if needed)
  • In order to avoid lines and respect social distancing, you need to make an appointment through this booking page: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/GlennKorffSchoolofMusic@uofnelincoln.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
  • Since access to Westbrook is limited to Faculty and Staff, Dayana will be outside the NE Entrance of Westbrook, waiting for returns.
  • Please keep 6 feet apart and wear a mask when you come to the UNL Campus.
  • If no time listed works for you, please email dcorredor2@unl.edu as soon as possible.
  • No late fees will be assessed until June 12. If instruments or individual plans have not been made by June 12thlate fees will apply as follows: 1-7 days past due: $25 with a hold placed on records. 8-14 days past due: $50. 15 days past due: The instrument will be reported to University Police as stolen GKSOM property.

Please, contact Dayana Corredor if you have any questions: dcorredor2@unl.edu

 



Returning Travelers (4/8)

Based on guidance from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, we ask any student, faculty and staff who may be returning from travel in areas in the United States that have widespread transmission of COVID-19 to self-quarantine for 14 days. This includes anyone who visited or traveled through these areas of the United States.

Below is the relevant guidance from DHHS; more information is available on their COVID-19 website.

“Returning travelers pose a serious risk of accelerating the spread of COVID-19 in our state,” said Dr. Gary Anthone, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Public Health for DHHS. “We are asking Nebraskans to limit unnecessary travel and any returning travelers should assume that COVID-19 is present at the locations they have visited and traveled through and follow DHHS travel recommendations.”

Widespread local transmission is occurring in many regions of the U.S. and may be unrecognized and underreported due to limited testing. Returning travelers from regions of the U.S. with widespread transmission should self-quarantine for 14 days following return.
All returning travelers, from any international or domestic location, should limit public interactions, practice strict social distancing, and self-monitor for symptoms.


 
Academic items (4/8)

 

Applied Lessons

Remote instruction only. No in-person contact.

Degree Recitals

Student and applied professor communicate remotely to determine accommodation that will not require in-person performance. Programs are required for accreditation purposes and to receive credit for your recital. Information is in your recital box folder. For more information, contact Brian Reetz at breetz2@unl.edu.

Ensembles

Students will be assessed on work before remote instruction began. Ensemble directors will communicate remotely with students any for remote instruction and/or assignments for the remainder of the semester.

Recitals with chamber music or that include groups with 2 or more players (4/8)

Students will be assessed on work before remote instruction requirements began.

Juries

Juries are canceled. Students will be assessed by their individual applied faculty this semester.

Upper divisionals

Students will be assessed by their individual applied faculty this semester.

Chamber music

Students will be assessed on work before remote instruction requirements began.

 




Additional resources 

 

Questions about Graduate programs: contact Dr. Glenn Nierman gnierman@unl.edu.

 

Questions about Undergraduate programs: contact Alan Mattingly alan.mattingly@unl.edu

 

For Faculty and Staff: Employee Assistance Program: https://hr.unl.edu/eap/. To schedule an appointment, call (402) 472-3107 or 888-445-9881. 

  

For Students: Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) https://caps.unl.edu. To schedule an appointment, call 402-472-4750 

  

University’s Covid-19 website:  https://covid19.unl.edu. (Visit this site often for all the latest updates and resources.) 

  

CDC’s Covid-19 website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

  

Lancaster County Department of Health for local updates: https://lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/  

 

Libraries Closing (4/8)

Libraries are closed, including Adele Hall Learning Commons, until further notice.
We are available online to help with remote teaching and research!

 For more information: https://libraries.unl.edu/libraries-information-updates-covid19

 

Student Questions

We are sure that you have questions. Please follow this COVID-19 questions link and submit the questions you have, and we will answer them as quickly as possible.

  
Calendar of Events performances (3/13)
  • All remaining Glenn Korff School of Music Calendar of Events events and performances for the Spring semester were canceled starting March 14. 
Student Recitals (3/13)
  • All in-person recitals were canceled starting March 14.
Campus Visits (4/8)
  • Although we can't meet in person, we welcome you to join us for one of our recurring online info sessions. To attend the session, you'll need an access link and password—simply click the register link below and select as many information sessions as you would like to attend, and we'll send you all the information you need.
    For more information: https://admissions.unl.edu/visit/