Grad Lab COVID-19 Spring Semester 2021 Student Services

Grad Lab Spring Semester 2021 Student Services
 
This document outlines the services available to MICA Graduate Students through the MICA Graduate Research Lab. Please read it thoroughly.
 
In alignment with MICA's 5 campus Operational Modes which support a progressive return to campus (https://www.mica.edu/mica-dna/r5/campus-operational-modes/) the Grad Lab management has analyzed our spaces, services and staffing to align our policies, processes and procedures with MICA’s 5 campus Operational Modes to maximize Lab services for the Spring 2021 semester.
 
The Grad Lab has developed the following plan to alter Lab Services, Service Lead Times, Access and Operational Modes to mirror MICA’s 5 campus Operational Modes which will allow us to adapt to changing conditions and progressively ramp-up or down Lab activities accordingly.
 
Throughout the Spring 2021 semester, The Grad Lab will continue to provide the following Core Services:
·      Inkjet printing
·      Laser printing
·      Riso printing
·      Equipment checkout
·      Consultative services
 
In order to provide the highest level of services possible while prioritizing the health, safety, and wellness of students and staff, the Grad Lab will implement the following Service Model:
·      All services will be offered on an appointment-basis only
·      All Services require one week advanced notice
·      There will be a 24 hour turnaround time for checkout equipment to allow for disinfecting
·      The Lab will offer Curbside and or In-Person Services on a M,W,F schedule and Remote on a T,TH schedule
 
Due to COVID budget adherence and health and safety concerns:
·      Workshops will remain be suspended
·      Main Computer Lab printer support will be suspended
 
With the health and safety of our community in mind, The Grad Lab has developed 3 Operational Modes:
·      In-Person – Students physically come on campus and into the Grad Lab for Services
·      Curbside – Students receive Services through contactless exchange on Lazarus Center sidewalk
·      Remote – Students receive Services through the mail
 
If/when the MICA campus is in Operational Modes 1 or 2, the Grad Lab will offer all Core Services through Curbside and Remote Service Models. There will be no student access to any physical Lab resources such as Resource Rooms or the Main Computer Lab and all consultations, printing, payment and checkout interactions will be conducted virtually.
 
If/when the MICA campus is in Operational Modes 3 or 4, the Grad Lab will offer all Core Services through In-Person, Curbside and Remote Service Models. Students will have standard access (as outlined in Webcheckout) to Resource Rooms and limited access (outside Grad Lab Staff hours) to the Main Computer Lab.
 
If/when the MICA campus is in Operational Modes 5, the Grad Lab will offer all Core Services through In-Person, Curbside and Remote Service Models. Students will have standard access (as outlined in Webcheckout) to Resource Rooms and unlimited access to the Main Computer Lab.