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A Message from CCI (June 2020 Updates)

The University of Michigan is taking action to prevent the acceleration of COVID-19 while remaining available and accessible to you and your organizations. The Center for Campus Involvement knows that uncertain times bring many questions, challenges, and difficulties, and we appreciate hearing your questions about the impact of the COVID-19 safety measures we’re taking will have on you, your involvement and your student organizations.

The Center for Campus Involvement remains available to students as the University of Michigan embraces a virtual campus! We are providing a variety of online resources, workshops, and programming for student engagement. We encourage students to utilize this website and our social platforms for your student organization and engagement needs. 

We are open and available to you virtually. Please contact CCI with any questions you have about COVID-19 impacts on getting involved on campus, student organization needs (maizepages.umich.edu), campus programming and services. We are available Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST by phone (734-763-5900) and email (uminvolvement@umich.edu). We also have a live chat feature on our website that is answered during business hours, messages received after 5 p.m. EST will be responded to the next business day (see lower right hand corner of this page).

  • Programming: Visit the CCI Facebook page and CCI Twitter feed to engage in valuable, topical content and learn about upcoming virtual programs for stress-relief, socialization, and special events for graduating students!
  • Leadership: Check out our Leadership Opportunities page to sign up for Leadership Consultation appointments, student organization workshops such as leadership transition and funding basics, and the upcoming virtual Leadership Connection retreat!
  • Student Organization Development and Support: Visit Maize Pages to register your student organization for the 2020-2021 academic year! Also, chat live with CCI on our homepage about your questions and needs!
  • Planning for Fall 2020: The Student Organization Resource Center, Michigan Union Ticket Office, Student Theater Arts Complex, and the full CCI staff are available and ready to ensure that you get connected, your needs are met, and we're providing you with experiences that contribute to your overall development and well-being!

Go Blue! Take care of yourselves and each other.

COVID-19 Impacts on CCI Events & Registration

Last Updated: June 22, 2020 | 2:00 p.m.

The University of Michigan is taking action to prevent the acceleration of COVID-19 while remaining available and accessible to you and your organizations. The Center for Campus Involvement knows that uncertain times bring many questions, challenges, and difficulties, and we appreciate hearing your questions about the impact of the COVID-19 safety measures we’re taking will have on you, your involvement and your student organizations. Please reference the University’s Maize and Blueprint for more specifics and information from other University of Michigan Units.

We are open and available to you virtually. Please contact CCI with any questions you have about COVID-19 impacts on getting involved on campus, student organization needs and work (maizepages.umich.edu), campus programming, and services. We are available Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST by phone (734-763-5900) and email (uminvolvement@umich.edu). We also have a live chat feature on our website that is answered during business hours, messages received after 5 p.m. EST will be responded to the next business day (see the lower right-hand corner of this page).

Below are the things you need to know about impacts on events, student organizations, and workspaces in University Unions. Guidance continues to develop in line with CDC, state, federal and University policies.

 

Impact on CCI & Student Organization Hosted Events

  • All on-campus and off-campus in-person events are canceled until further notice. A number of virtual and livestream events are available to engage with, visit the Happening @ Michigan Calendar to for details.

  • All events for Fall 2020 are encouraged to find alternative ways to connect as a precaution. Consider virtual or remote options. More specific guidance will be available following announcements from University leadership about Fall 2020.

  • Individuals are encouraged to practice healthy habits including hand-washing, use of face masks, and social distancing practices.

    • The CDC recommends social distancing, meaning “remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible.”

  • International travel is restricted by the University.

  • Domestic travel is strongly discouraged, including personal and organizational travel. Please contact Logistics, Transportation and Parking (LTP) with any fleet vehicle cancelations. LTP will still hold reservations for student organizations.

  • Official University travel policies another frequently asked questions can be found at: https://publicaffairs.vpcomm.umich.edu/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/

 

Guidance for Student Org Leaders

We know that this is an unprecedented and uncertain time for your student organizations, and we want to do our best to offer support and resources as you navigate leading your respective organizations.

The Center for Campus Involvement is doing our best to respond to guidance from university, state, and federal leadership as we receive it, but we understand that there will likely be a need for adjustments to planned student organization programs and events for August 2020 and beyond. Please consider the following guidance around event and program planning for student organizations:

  1. Explore a variety of options and contingencies. We recommend considering:

    • A version of your event(s)/program(s) that incorporates strict social distancing guidelines

    • A fully virtual/remote version of your event/program

    • The possibility of postponing your event/program

  2. Stay tuned to the University, state, and federal government updates on policies for large gatherings.

  3. Be in constant communication with your advisor or other stakeholders/mentors regarding your planning process - they may be able to provide valuable information and guidance!

  4. Consult with Student Organization Account Services (SOAS) about funding and use of student organization account money. CCI is available to consult about entertainment contracts or other student organization funding concerns. Also, begin or continue to engage in conversations with your vendors/service-providers about flexibility within contracts for cancellations due to COVID-19. 

  5. If you have already made commitments to specific venues, make sure you explore their policies around event cancellations - every venue is a bit different, so take the time to find their policies, or reach out to one of their representatives if you cannot find it on your own!

More information and resources will be shared directly with authorized signers and on the CCI website in the coming weeks/months. If you are interested in connecting virtually with a staff member, please contact us at uminvolvement@umich.edu and we will set up a time to chat!

Guidance for Students Seeking Involvement Opportunities

  • Information about Festifall/Northfest, the Fall semester involvement fairs, will be available soon.

  • Visit Maize Pages to browse student organizations and find out how to contact student orgs you’re interested in.

  • Happening @ Michigan Calendar has lists virtual events happening in our campus communities. More information about in-person gatherings for Fall semester is still being developed, but remote and virtual programming will be available to attend.

 

Impact on the IdeaHub & University Unions Spaces

  • The IdeaHub is currently closed to the public and university community. If there are additional changes to operational hours, we will communicate that widely, and keep the hours up-to-date on the CCI website at: https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu/ideahub

  • The IdeaHub is not currently accepting room reservations for Fall 2020, as we await more information about on-campus spaces and operations. This policy is subject to change. Please contact uminvolvement@umich.edu with questions about this policy.

  • Student organization support, resources, and advising remain available to you. The Center for Campus Involvement remains open remotely, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact by phone (734-763-5900) or by email (uminvolvement@umich.edu), and continue checking campusinvolvement.umich.edu for updates.

  • The Michigan Union, Pierpont Commons and the Michigan League are closed,  to the public and university community. Please visit uunions.umich.edu/looking-forward for the latest University Unions updates, including building hours.

  • Social distancing is encouraged in all community spaces.

 

Please always check the University’s COVID-19 page for the latest developments and updates on University-wide policies. The University's new Maize and Blueprint website is also available as a resource as you look ahead to Fall. The Center for Campus Involvement will continue communicating with student organizations about impacts University policies may have for student groups. Thank you for your leadership and care for our community. 

 

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