College of Education Coronavirus Updates

Last updated August 25, 2020 | 10:43 a.m.

Latest Communications

• Update Regarding Class Modalities: August 18, 2020 — NEW
• Update Regarding Cords and Medallions: August 4, 2020
• Update Regarding Student Teaching for Fall 2020: July 24, 2020

On this page you will find updates and communications specific to the Texas Tech University College of Education. For university-wide updates, visit https://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/emergency/coronavirus/

For all concerns and matters relating to the College of Education's response to COVID-19, please contact Bret Hendricks, associate dean for academic affairs at 806-834-1744 or bret.hendricks@ttu.edu.

• For faculty who might need help with online course delivery, the Center for Innovation in E-Learning (CIEL) can assist. Contact CIEL at 806-742-0222 or ciel.educ@ttu.edu.
• The college's Technology Support Services team is also available to provide support and can be contacted at techsupport.educ@ttu.edu or 806-742-1319
• For faculty and staff, additional university resources for transitioning to online course delivery and preparing to work remotely can be found at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/infotech/learning-teaching-working-remotely/ and https://www.depts.ttu.edu/elearning/remote/
• Texas Tech community members in Lubbock who find themselves in need of food or toiletries can take advantage of Raider Red's Food Pantry

Archived Communications

• Update Regarding Student Teaching for Fall 2020: July 24, 2020
• Update regarding CR/NC grades for Education majors and those seeking state teaching certification: May 13, 2020
• Update from Dean Mendez about Phase IV: March 25, 2020
• Update from Dean Mendez about teacher candidate field placements: March 19, 2020
• Update from Dean Mendez about remote work preparation: March 16, 2020
• Update about dissertation defenses: March 13, 2020
• Update regarding the Burkhart Center: March 12, 2020
• Update from Dean Mendez to faculty, staff: March 12, 2020
• Update for faculty teaching field-based classes: March 12, 2020
• Update for current and prospective teacher candidates: March 12, 2020
• Update regarding IT: March 11, 2020

Prevention Guidelines

If you experience symptoms of respiratory illness, seek care from the local health department or our personal health care provider.

• Avoid nonessential travel to countries/regions with travel advisories/restrictions.
• Do not travel if you are sick, stay home.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cough or sneeze into the elbow or sleeve – not the hands.
• Fist bump instead of shaking hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Don't eat, drink, or smoke after others.
• When using a tissue, throw it in the trash immediately after use.
• Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Avoid direct contact with animals (dead or alive).
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces