Coronavirus Updates

For information, go to wichita.edu/covid.

Resource Quicklinks

Daily Personal Wellness Check COVID-19 Guidance for Faculty & Staff Shockers United

COVID-19 Resources for Employees & Supervisors

There are many resources available for employees of Wichita State during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a collection of HR-related resources intended for employees and supervisors, from both WSU HR, WSU Strategic Communications, WSU Pandemic Team, and the US Department of Labor.

Note: This is a complex, challenging, and fluid situation which continues to evolve rapidly. All information is subject to change as deemed necessary by University leadership in accordance with guidance and recommendations issued by federal, state, and local public health and government officials.

Employee Resources
Supervisor Resources
What You Need to Know About Coming to Campus
Daily Personal Wellness Check
Leave Related to COVID-19: Forms, Checklists & Info
COVID-19: Other Helpful Resources for Wichita State Employees

Employee Resources

Can I report to work in-person? - Flowchart.
Employees who report to an in-person work location can use this flowchart to determine whether they are a likely transmission risk before reporting to their worksite.
Expectations for Employees Working on Campus - Training Video.
All employees of Wichita State are encouraged to view the following training video. No login to myTraining is required.
Employee Procedures for COVID-19 - Checklist.
What to do if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19, have been exposed to COVID-19, are awaiting test results for COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
What You Need to Know About Coming To Campus - All individuals (students, employees, visitors) on-site at Wichita State University will be asked to comply with the following health and safety measures.
Daily Personal Wellness Check - Checklist. Self-observe your health every day before coming to campus.

Can I report to work in person?

If you are unsure whether you can safely report to work in-person, start in the upper left corner at "Do you have symptoms of COVID-19?"

Printer-Friendly Version

A flowchart to help employees determine whether they can safely report to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If your situation is not addressed above, contact your supervisor before reporting to work. If you are a student employee, contact Student Health Services at 316-978-4792 before reporting to work.

Expectations for Employees Working on Campus

All employees of Wichita State are encouraged to view this training video. No login to myTraining is required.

Click on the image below to begin the "Expectations for Employees Working on Campus" training video.

If the video isn't loading correctly, you may watch in a new window.

Employee Procedures for COVID-19

Select the link below for a checklist of what to do if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19, have been exposed to COVID-19, are awaiting test results for COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Employee Procedures for COVID-19
What You Need to Know About Coming To Campus - All individuals (students, employees, visitors) on-site at Wichita State University will be asked to comply with the following health and safety measures.
Daily Personal Wellness Check - Checklist. Self-observe your health every day before coming to campus.

Supervisor Resources

All employees with direct reports or other supervisory responsibilities are encouraged to view the following training video, in addition to the above training videos. No login to myTraining is required.

Expectations for Supervising Those Working on Campus - Training Video.
All employees of Wichita State with direct reports or other supervisory responsibilities are encouraged to view this training video. No login to myTraining is required.
Supervisor Procedures - Checklists.
What to do if you are a supervisor that has an employee with a confirmed or presumptive COVID-19 diagnosis in the workplace, if the employee reports exposure to COVID-19 outside of work, or becomes ill while at work.
What You Need to Know About Coming To Campus - All individuals (students, employees, visitors) on-site at Wichita State University will be asked to comply with the following health and safety measures.
Daily Personal Wellness Check - Checklist. Self-observe your health every day before coming to campus.

Expectations for Supervising Those Working on Campus

All employees with direct reports or other supervisory responsibilities are encouraged to view the following training video, in addition to the "Expectations for Employees Working on Campus" training video. No login to myTraining is required.

Click on the image below to begin the "Expectations for Supervising Those Working on Campus" training video.

If the video isn't loading correctly, you may watch in a new window.

Supervisor Procedures for COVID-19

Supervisor Procedures - Employee is Diagnosed With or Exposed to COVID-19 - Checklist.
Use this checklist if you are a supervisor that has learned of a confirmed or presumptive COVID-19 diagnosis in the workplace, or if the employee reports exposure to COVID-19 outside of work.
Supervisor Procedures - Employee Becomes Ill at Work - Checklist.
Use this checklist if you are a supervisor that has an employee working in-person/on-campus that reports an illness or becomes sick.
What You Need to Know About Coming To Campus - All individuals (students, employees, visitors) on-site at Wichita State University will be asked to comply with the following health and safety measures.
Daily Personal Wellness Check - Checklist. Self-observe your health every day before coming to campus.

What You Need to Know About Coming to Campus

Perform a daily personal wellness check before coming to campus and do not come to campus if you feel ill.
Practice social distancing while on campus.
Wear a face covering at all times except when you are alone in your office or alone walking outside.
Wear additional personal protective equipment required by your department.
Wash your hands when arriving and leaving campus, and upon returning to your workspace.
Disinfect your personal workspace and common/high traffic work areas you are accountable for in your department.

All individuals (students, employees, visitors) on-site at Wichita State University will be asked to comply with the following health and safety measures:

Limit interaction with others as much as possible
Wear a facemask and appropriate PPE at all times, unless walking alone outdoors or working alone in a personal office space
Keep at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others
In the event it is necessary to be in proximity to another person such that it is impossible to remain 6 feet apart, keep such interaction to less than 10 minutes
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Do not come onto campus if you exhibit any symptoms associated with COVID-19 within the 24 hours prior to your arrival
Do not come onto campus if you have been exposed to COVID-19 unless you have complied with any recommended quarantine period
Limit your interactions to designated areas, as necessary

For WSU employees that are hosting visitors to campus, we ask that, in addition to the above, you remember the following:

Plan ahead. Limit staff that will be on site and in the vicinity while the visitor is on premises and think of ways to limit any unnecessary interaction between the visitor(s) and WSU staff or students.
Notify staff. Inform any staff that will be physically present in advance of the visitor(s)’ arrival and make sure they know to avoid any unnecessary interaction and to skip over normal pleasantries (i.e., shaking hands, etc.).
Limit the visitor(s) to areas where they truly need to be. Provide soap, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, tissues, and wipes or spray.

COVID-19 Safety Starter Kit

Upon receipt of a work order request, Facilities Services will deliver a COVID-19 Safety Starter Kit. These starter kits are intended to help staff returning to campus on May 26 get through the first week or two. At a minimum, starter kits will include the following: cloth face coverings/disposable surgical masks, hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant in spray bottles, paper towels, blue painter’s tape (for floor markings and to hang signs with) and a limited number of non-latex gloves. Cloth face coverings are limited to one per WSU employee. Ask your supervisor about receiving your own face covering.

Any office needing supplies can submit a work order request. Please limit additional orders to quantities that correlate with the number of staff actually working on campus. More information about COVID-19 Safety Starter Kits can be found at https://www.wichita.edu/services/physical_plant/workorders.php.

COVID-19 Leave: Forms & Information

Use the resouces below for questions about requesting COVID-19 Leave Accommodations. For additional information not found in the resources below, contact the HR Total Rewards team at TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

COVID-19: Other Helpful Resources for Wichita State Employees

The following links contain resources that you may find helpful as an employee of Wichita State University.

wichita.edu/COVID - Wichita State COVID-19 Response Mainpage. Find the latest information and answers about the university's wide-ranging response to the pandemic from the Wichita State University Pandemic Team.
wichita.edu/COVID-19 - Information about COVID-19 managed by WSU Student Health Services.
wichita.edu/EmployeeConnection - Wichita State Employee Connection Mainpage. Information on staying connected while working off-campus. Find information about working remotely, team connections, professional development, leadership, personal wellness, and tips for teleworking.
COVID-19 Response: Guidance for WSU Faculty & Staff - Find additional Resources and FAQ for Wichita State Employees from the Wichita State University Pandemic Team.
COVID-19 Response: Supervisor FAQ - Find supervisor information about reopening plans, managing employees, recruiting/hiring, and managing graduate teaching assistants from the Wichita State University Pandemic Team.