Dear Tuskegee University Community:
The current status of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its many variants requires a consistent vigilance to mitigation. All updates related to the University’s operations pursuant to the pandemic will be communicated via email and posted to the Tuskegee University’s website. Please make sure that you are checking your email and the website for updates during the holiday break.
All employees must be COVID-19 vaccinated before the start of the Spring 2022 semester. Employees must complete their vaccinations before coming to campus. Vaccine availability in the United States can be accessed at Vaccines.gov and through local health departments.
Employees should submit proof of vaccine that includes their name, type of vaccine, and vaccination dates by emailing a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record to reportcovid19@tuskegee.edu.
Employees who have not provided proof of vaccination on or before January 3, 2022, will not be allowed to return to the work environment and will be required to use sick or vacation leave until they comply with the vaccination mandate or submit an exemption application to the Office of Human Resources.
Employees may apply for a medical or religious exemption for any required vaccine, including the COVID-19 vaccine, by completing the form available through the Office of Human Resources. Exemption requests must be submitted before January 3, 2022. Any employee who receives an exemption and is not COVID-19 vaccinated must do the following:
- Complete a COVID-19 liability waiver
- Participate in COVID-19 testing before the start of the Spring semester
- Participate in weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing throughout the semester
- Quarantine if they have been in high-risk contact with someone known to have COVID-19 as instructed by the local health department and the COVID-19 Recovery Management Center (CRMC).
Employees who fail to comply with COVID-19 policies and procedures will be subject to progressive discipline up to and including termination.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 334-727-8510.
Regards,
Ms. Cassandra Tarver-Ross
Chief Human Resources Officer
