DATE: March 10, 2020

Dear SSW Students, Staff, and Faculty,
 
I hope by now you have read the latest update from President Jarrell concerning the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) and related decisions affecting our campus and school.
 
We received word yesterday from campus leadership that these precautionary measures might be implemented, and we have been busy ever since making the necessary arrangements to put these measures into effect. We know there will be many questions and we are preparing to have answers as soon as we are able. We also know that these answers may change as the epidemiology of the disease changes.

We do know this now:

  • All May and July MSW candidates will still be able to meet all graduation requirements.
  • All classes will be temporarily delivered online beginning March 23.
  • Field placements continue as normal. Students will receive more information about field placements from the Office of Field Education in the days ahead.
  • All staff members should coordinate with their supervisors regarding any teleworking needs.
  • Faculty will receive an update from Academic Affairs with more specifics related to classroom instruction.

The best ways to stay informed are through the SSW’s Daily Bulletin email and web site , the SSW’s Coronavirus web site and UMB’s virus web site .   

UMSSW staff and faculty will work as quickly as possible to answer questions that arise. To help us, please submit your questions and concerns through a form posted on our Coronavirus web site .
 
I appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through these uncharted waters.
Rick Barth, PhD
Dean and Professor