College During COVID: What are the best tips for working and teaching remotely?
by Green & Gold News |
Today's College During COVID question is: What are the best tips for working and teaching remotely?
The most recent COVID-19 update from the UA System outlines resources for faculty and staff, including:
Work-from-home resources
For employees working remotely, the virtual campus website has support resources and guidance for working and teaching remotely. In addition,
the university has established an internet connectivity allowance to offset business-related
home internet costs. The allowance is taxable and is not intended to reimburse employees
for existing internet capacity or for personal use. To request the allowance, submit
the internet connectivity allowance form.
Mental health and wellness
Living and working during a global pandemic is a stressful experience. UA offers confidential
services for those in need of behavioral health or mental health resources. Additionally,
financial and family support services are offered at no cost to employees.
EAP
For short-term counseling, along with many other life/work balance assistance resources,
consider the Employee Assistance Program through Deer Oaks. See the Fact Sheet and more on the EAP website for how to access this benefit.
Virtual Care
If you need more intensive or clinical services, but either don't have access to clinicians
in your area or you'd rather receive therapy virtually, consider TalkSpace, an online service with licensed clinicians using either private messaging or live
video. A quick guide to getting started is available on the benefits website.
Face-to-face local therapy
Your UA Choice plan offers a network of licensed clinicians in most areas of Alaska.
Sometimes, an in-person appointment is the best option. You can always talk to your
doctor about a behavioral health referral. They may have some recommendations in your
area. Or you can just log in to Premera.com to find a provider in your area using the "Find a Doctor" tool.
Access additional resources, FAQs and more at uaa.alaska.edu/covid19.
For student-specific resources, visit the College During COVID Support & Resources website.
College During COVID is a straightforward guide to UAA’s operations during the ongoing pandemic. Look for a new edition in every issue of Seawolf Daily and Seawolf Students.
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