All campus building entries and perimeter entries (streets/sidewalks) have been outfitted with signage reinforcing that "face masks are required."
350 A-Frame signs with critical COVID-19 information have been set up on the Coral Gables and Marine campuses.
8,000 interior signs have been installed.
450 decals have been added to campus sidewalks and patios.
85 A-Frame posters have been positioned in strategic locations around campus to remind students, faculty, and staff to use the Daily Symptom Checker, message to include QR code.
15 A-Frame "Density Check" posters have been positioned by dining halls and campus store.
Wellness and Face Shields
747 plexiglass wellness shields have been positioned in identified locations.
Another 850 plexiglass shields remain available for new requests.
1,320 student wellness shields were installed prior to the start of classes on August 17.
In coordination with faculty affairs, faculty will have access to face shields upon request.
Hand Sanitizers and Disinfecting Wipes
Over 1,000 hand sanitizers' dispensers have been installed.
Over 800 disinfecting wipes dispensers have been installed.
4,500 canisters of disinfecting wipes are in inventory and ready for distribution into office, administrative, and other academic spaces.
Enhanced Cleaning
Reallocating existing, and hiring additional staff, to support disinfecting during both day and night shifts.
Touchpoints and common areas will be disinfected three times per day.
Disinfecting of all classrooms is being performed six nights per week with EPA registered fogging systems.
Continue to monitor and maintain inventories to ensure the process remains in place throughout the semester.
PPE Inventory Levels
For the Gables and Marine campuses, we are maintaining the following PPE inventory levels:
400,000 face coverings.
200,000 pairs of gloves.
De-Densified Classrooms
All classrooms (approximately 200 classrooms, 90 labs, and 70 additional spaces utilized for scheduled instruction) were de-densified, converted, and set up prior to the start of classes on August 17.
Over 2,000 pieces of furniture have been moved/relocated since the modifications began.
UV Lighting
300 UV lights installed in 121 A/C units in 39 buildings, including Residential colleges.
Units were identified based on those serving the largest areas of campus and the system's ability to support them.
UV lights are being installed in mechanical units throughout campus that serve large spaces. There are limitations on installing UV on all units as not every unit can accommodate a UV light due to its size.
Enhanced Preventative Maintenance
Facilities & Operations is performing preventative maintenance on HVAC systems to maximize air circulation and ensure the efficient operation of the units.
Replaced MERV8 filters with MERV13 filters in accordance with CDC and industry guidance on improved filtration in all classroom spaces.
Where possible, equipment run times have been adjusted to maximize air exchanges.
Outdoor Tents
3 large tents have been installed on campus for classroom (2) and general use (1).
Locations: Foote Green, behind Merrick Building, and north of Miller Circle.
Each tent holds up to 72 people.
4 tents have been placed near the dining halls for added seating.
Safe Return Kits
42,448 Safe Return Kits assembled.
All faculty, staff, and students will receive a kit to start them off back to work and school.
Shuttles
Shuttle capacity reduced by 50% to meet physical distancing guidelines, signage is being installed, and an enhanced cleaning plan will be implemented when service resumes.
2 additional shuttles added to Miller (1) and Stanford (1) routes to maintain services levels for our students.
Outdoor Patios
Outdoor seating areas on campus have been spaced 6 feet apart.
Added outdoor seating capacity near dining areas.
Purchased exterior disinfecting wipes stations for all campus patios.
Hands Free Devices
Converted over 245 soap dispensers and 99 paper towel dispensers to hands-free.
Converted over 600 common restroom faucets to hands-free devices.
Over 300 faucets in the housing areas have been converted to hands-free devices.
Water fountains have been turned off; water bottle fillers remain available for use. Signage is in place.
Flu Shots
26,000 flu shots ordered.
Testing Site Operations
Athletic Program: Hecht testing site completed and went live on June 29.
Faculty & Staff: McKnight Building (Healthy Canes Clinic) retrofit complete and active as of July 23.
Student testing site went live on August 3.
We continue to monitor usage and plan for additional testing sites.
Other Items of Note
Campus Overall Readiness for Fall Semester
Mulching, pressure washing and other grounds activities are completed.
Tree trimming in prominent areas completed.
100+ banners have been installed on campus light poles.
Preparation of student residential dorm rooms is complete.
Routine maintenance and preparation of all classroom spaces is complete.
Hurricane Preparation
Facilities Operations & Planning executed the annual rental agreement for generators, chiller and debris removal equipment in the event of a hurricane.
Identified additional space at the off-campus UM Hurricane Evacuation Center to account for physical distancing.
2020 hurricane plans updated to include considerations for COVID-19 related items, potential increased preparation timelines, new evacuation challenges, and physical distancing during impacts.
Emergency Call Center relocated to the McKnight building to be co-located with the EOC.
Meetings held with all hurricane preparedness and response vendors for Gables/Marine campuses to ensure coordination, review expectations, and address items due to COVID-19.
Improvements made to damage evaluation process, including the expanded use of technology for data collection and statistical monitoring capability.