Academic
Timely Updates
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6/10/20 | June Priorities for Classroom Scheduling
June 10, 2020 – Guidance Document Priorities for Classroom Scheduling June – December 2020
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The application is now closed and all funds have been distributed. UT Health San Antonio has signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less …
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5/21/20 | Gold’s Gym Refund Information
Dear UT Health San Antonio Students: We know the last two months have been incredibly difficult, both academically and personally. We want to express our profound appreciation for the strength and resiliency you have demonstrated during this difficult …
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5/20/20 | Office of the President | CARES Act Grant
Dear UT Health San Antonio Students: I am pleased to announce that UT Health San Antonio has received an award of $772,901 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant to assist students facing financial hardship as a resul …
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5/20/20 | Grant available to assist students facing financial hardships
UT Health San Antonio has received an award of $772,901 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant to assist students facing financial hardship as a result of the campus disruption from COVID-19. These funds are distribut …
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5/12/20 | 4:26 pm | Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences FAQs
1. Can you provide clarity on what the faculty and graduate school will expect from the upcoming committee meetings in light of the delays in acquiring data due to COVID-19? The expectations for committee meetings should be discussed between the studen …
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4/29/20 | Dept of Periodontics to accept multiple versions of standardized testing
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics applicants may be unable to take certain standardized exams at testing centers. Our residency will accept the “at-home” version of these tests (e.g., GRE, TOEFL).” https://www …
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4/28/20 | 4:00 p.m. | School of Health Professions | Timely Updates | Temporary Curricular changes for Summer 2020
Temporary Curricular changes for Summer 2020
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4/27/20 | 9:30 a.m. | Letter from Dr. Breslin
Dear Students, I want to express my sincere thanks for your patience and dedication throughout the academic year. The focus you have maintained on achieving your ultimate career goals is simply inspiring. Our academic deans and leadership at UT Health …
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4/23/20 | 10 am | Virtual Food Pantry for Students
The Office of Student Life has created a virtual food pantry that provides local resources for students who reside in San Antonio and surrounding areas. If you or your family are experiencing food insecurity, view the Virtual Food Pantry HERE for suppo …
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04/09/20 | 6:04 pm | A message from the office of the Vice President for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs
Dear UT Health San Antonio Students: Within the past thirty days, you have demonstrated tremendous flexibility and resilience as you have adjusted to the complexities of operating in changing environments as part of our COVID-19 pandemic response. You …
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4/07/20 | Patient care and didactic learning
In the School of Dentistry, all patient care and didactic learning will continue modified operations through April 30, 2020 in order to comply with the Office of the Texas Governor and CDC recommendations. Doing so will enable the School to follow the …
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03/31/20 | 10:30 am | Clarification of GSBS Student Research Policy
GSBS Community: An email went out last week from the Office of the Vice-President for Research (VPR) regarding the institutional position on research as it relates to our graduate student trainees and COVID-19. The salient points related to graduate st …
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3/31/20 | 9:30 am | IT Warns of Teleconferencing and Online Classroom Hijacking During COVID-19 Pandemic
As large numbers of people turn to video-teleconferencing platforms to stay connected in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, reports of hijacking (also called “Zoom-bombing”) are emerging nationwide. Read notice here: IT Memo 3.31.20
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03/25/20 | 4:30 pm | COVID-19 Update For Graduate Students
Academic Continuity | Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Timely Updates Classes/exams/meetings All lecture/didactic courses moved to virtual/online modes beginning Monday, March 16th. Information regarding Virtual Course Instruction as well as inst …
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3/25/20 | 4:30 pm | NCLEX Exams Update to Test Items and Testing Timeframe
Dear Students, Please click on this link for up to date information regarding changes to the NCLEX exam: https://www.ncsbn.org/14428.htm The minimum number of questions is being decreased due to changes in the volume of graduates who can test at a loca …
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3/24/20 | 1:37 pm | All external student rotations in the School of Dentistry have been suspended
All external student rotations in the School of Dentistry have been suspended
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3/24/20 | 9:10 am | NCLEX Exams to Resume in Limited Capacity March 25, 2020
NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations testing will resume on a limited basis at 60 Pearson VUE Testing Centers on March 25, 2020, ramping up to additional sites by March 28. Read details at the licensing board’s website: https://www.ncsbn.org/14496.htm
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3/23/20 | 8:15 pm Physical Access to Briscoe Library Closing – Digital access available 24/7
The Briscoe Library (building) will close effective March 24 until further notice. To access library services 24/7, visit https://library.uthscsa.edu/. For the planned blood drive sponsored by UME scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25 …
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3/23/20 | 2:40 pm | Suspension of Clinical Rotations Continues for Students in the School of Health Professions
Dear School of Health Professions Students, The School of Health Professions has been in close contact with clinical sites, program accreditation agencies and national and state recommendations over the course of the past week, given the rapidly changi …
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3/22/20 | 3 pm | Exam Status for School of Nursing
Dear Students, The University is moving forward with purchasing a proctor product for exams. The product will not be available for approximately 3 weeks. We are moving forward with administering course exams as scheduled. We view it as a priority to …
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3/22/20 | 1 pm | Governor Abbott Takes Action to Expand Nursing Workforce
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has waived several regulations to help meet Texas’ growing need for nurses as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus. The Governor’s actions will expand Texas’ active nursing workforce by doing the following: Allowing te …
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3/20/20 | Message from the Dean | School of Nursing
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, The School of Nursing has been in close contact with clinical agencies over the course of the past week, given the rapidly changing health care environment associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. In the interest of ens …
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3/20/20 | 3:36pm | School of Nursing Suspending Clinical Rotation Until Further Notice
In the interest of ensuring student and faculty safety, concern about PPE shortages, and anticipation of an increased number of community acquired COVID-19 cases, we are suspending clinical experiences, for undergraduate and graduate students effective …
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3/20/20 | 3:10 pm | School of Health Professions Suspending Student Clinical Rotation through March 31
The School of Health Professions is suspending students’ clinical rotations effective Monday, March 23 through the end of March. The Dean will reevaluate next week, and consider if it is necessary to suspend clinical rotations through April. Students …
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3/20/20 | Planning for COVID-19
As the university advances its efforts in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, we are articulating plans to sustain our critical missions. We affirm our commitment to public health by maintaining quality education programs, clinical services and essential r …
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3/18/20 | 2:30 pm | Student Clinical Rotation Impacted by COVID-19
Please be aware that on the advice of their accreditation agencies, the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry will be contacting their students today regarding a temporary discontinuance of student clinical rotations as a result of COVID-19 co …
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3/18/20 | Immediate changes regarding student clinical rotations
All faculty, student, and resident clinics will be modified through 4/10/20, after which the situation will be re-evaluated Care will be provided by faculty, residents and advanced education students There will be no patient care duties by dental stude …
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3/18/20 | Suspension of LSOM student activities involving patient contact effective today
After review of the current state of medical education nationally by our medical educators, the Long School of Medicine has made the difficult decision to suspend medical student participation in activities that involve patient contact. This is effecti …
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3/18/20 | Immediate changes regarding student clinical rotations
Clinical experiences for nursing students will continue as planned Educational and accreditation standards for clinical experiences for nursing students require students to participate in direct patient care Curriculum requires students to complete a s …
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3/18/20 | 3:02 pm | Student clinical rotations impacted by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for all of us. University leadership and each of the Deans has been meeting continuously to develop contingency plans to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, while at the same time still …
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3/17/20: Message from Vice President of Academic, Faculty & Student Affairs
I want to extend this message of appreciation for all the resiliency you are demonstrating as our community responds to the changing environments in which we operate. Each of you has experienced some aspect of disruption because of the COVID-19 pandemi …