COVID-19 Briefing Series: Facilities, Cleaning, and Safety | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hosting a series of online COVID-19 Briefings. During these briefings, campus leaders and subject experts will present the latest information on a specific topic related to the university’s responses to COVID-19. Additionally, members of the Chancellor’s COVID-19 committees will provide updates on their committee’s work.
This briefing on Facilities, Cleaning, and Safety was recorded live on Monday, June 29, 2020.

How do I know what my building plans are in my unit? (31:01)

How does the university decide which safety standards to implement? (31:43)

Are we confident we can manage all the safety standards necessary to reopen campus? (33:32)

The “Return to Campus” guidelines say that employees must wear a mask unless they are in a “private space.” What does that mean? (34:37)

You are requiring people to wear masks most of the time. Why aren’t you encouraging people to wear gloves? (36:00)

I’ve heard COVID-19 can be spread through HVAC systems. How is the university addressing this issue? (36:52)

How will the university decide which classes happen in-person? (39:00)

The guidelines necessitate lots of cleaning supplies. How do I get those? Who is paying for those supplies? (41:03)

I’ve heard some classrooms will be at 20% capacity while others will be at 35% capacity. Why the discrepancy? (42:56)

How will accessibility be factored into our space planning? (44:05)

How are we calculating social distancing square footage? Why? (45:28)

How are we going to address doorways and hallways? Are we going to extend passing periods? (46:29)

I’ve heard some units are putting in shield guards in their buildings. Where are these necessary? (50:01)

How many buildings are in-use at this time? (51:06)

What have you learned from COVID-19, and how will that impact future plans and processes? (52:37)

Editor’s note: There are two small errors in one of the slides. The “hexagonal layout” should say 31 sf/set, and the "square layout" should say 36 sf/seat.