Resources for Remote Advising and COVID-19 Response
Working with our students remotely when students are not on campus or when both advisors and students are not on campus means that we may have questions. This page endeavors to assist with both UIC and national resources for working and supporting our student as we work remotely with them in online video appointments, phone appointments, or advise via email.
UIC COVID-19 Resource Page
Tips for Adjusting to Remote Advising
UIC Advising and Office Operations Updates Heading link
Many units are working together on updates as we respond to the needs of our students in this time, following are links to updates being provided related to COVID-19.
- UIC Pre-Health Related COVID-19 Updates
- Tips for Adjusting to Remote Advising
- UIC Pop-Up Pantry Remains Open - March 30, 2020
- UIC Dean of Students COVID-19 Resources
- UIC Wellness Center Pop-Up Pantry COVID-19 Update - March 20, 2020
- ACCC Computer Labs Schedule
- Update from the WLRC/Campus Advocacy Network - March 16, 2020
- OIS Update | Information for Academic Advisors Supporting International Students During Coronavirus/COVID-19 - March 16, 2020
- News Regarding Commuter Student Resource Center (Closure March 17-May 10) Read for Details - March 16, 2020
- Office of External Fellowships Operations Update - March 16, 2020
- Update from the Disability Cultural Center - March 13, 2020
- Update from the Disability Resource Center (DRC)
UIC Developed COVID-19 Resources, Links to Information, and Programs Being Offered Currently Heading link
It takes a village, and many of our UIC community members are lending their expertise. Contained here are some links to UIC developed resources, compiled links to information needed, and programs we’re offering to support our community members at UIC in this time of disruption. There are a range of resources including links to food pantries, CPS links, mental health, etc.
- First-at-LAS Adjusting to Online Learning Guide
- Tips for Students Adjusting to Online Learning
- UIC Spring 2020 Grading Policy
- External and UIC COVID-19 Resources for UIC Students and Families - developed by the Office of First-Year Initiatives
- UIC Resources to Support Students developed by Office of Diversity and the Dean of Students
- UIC Faculty Video Offering Encouragement for E-Learning
- AHS E-Learning Tips for Students
- Blackboard Collaborate Cheat Sheet for Students
- UIC Virtual Resources & Student Resource Reference Guide developed by CHANCE Program
- Coping with COVID-19 - developed by the Office of Applied Psychology
- UIC Counseling Center - Managing Fear and Anxiety about Coronavirus Page
- Student Leadership and Civic Engagement – COVID-19 Service and Volunteer Opportunities
- UIC Office of Diversity "Singing from Balconies" Quarantine COVID-19 Testimonials
- LARES Web-Based Collection of Resources
- Protecting Yourself Under COVID-19 - "Cómo Protegerse del Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)"
- U & I Care - Student Assistance Request
UIC Technical Resources, Links to Resources for Online Work, and Information on COVID-19 Heading link
UIC is continuously developing resources related to COVID-19 and is providing information on using technology. Following are some useful links to technology resources to use while working remotely, updated news on COVID-19, the university’s response to the recommendations from the CDC and Illinois public health officials, and UIC HR policies.
There are also some helpful links to recent news and tips related to using online platforms.
- UIC iAdvise Resources for Virtual Meetings
- UIC Technology Basics for Academic Continuity for Staff
- UIC Today - COVID-19 Information and Resources Page
- UIC Teaching, Learning, and Working Resources Home
- COVID-19 shared resource document from the UIC Disability Cultural Center
- BBC News - Information on Maximizing Your Wifi
- Help Maintaining Privacy on Zoom from FORBES
- Inside Higher Ed - "'Zoomboming' Attacks Disrupt Classes" Article to Help Maintain Privacy on Zoom
NACADA Resources on Advising in Times of Disruption Heading link
The NACADA Advising Communities have worked together to organize a Lunch N’Learn and resources for working remotely with students that discuss considerations made related to advising.
- NACADA Lunch N'Learn for Academic Advising Responses to COVID-19 Slide Deck
- NACADA Lunch N'Learn for Academic Advising Responses to COVID-19 Discussion Notes
- Advising in Times of Disruption from NACADA @AcAdvChat Community
- "Advising Online Students: Replicating Best Practices of Face-to-Face Advising" - NACADA Clearinghouse March, 22, 2016
- NACADA Clearinghouse "Online Advising" Resources
Selected National Higher Education Resources related to COVID-19 Heading link
There are a range of national higher education organizations who are providing information related to university responses to COVID-19 and continuity of services. The Centers for Disease Control also have interim information to inform higher education institutions.
- Inside Higher Ed "The Shift to Remote Learning: The Human Element" - March 25, 2020
- Inside Higher Ed "Shifting Online" How To Guide - March 21, 2020
- Illinois Department of Public Health Guide on Social Distancing
- Center for First-Generation Student Success Impacts of COVID-19
- NASPA COVID-19 Resources
- APLU - University Responses to Coronavirus
- ACHA Guidelines - Preparing for COVID-19
- CDC Interim Guidance for Higher Education Institutions
- ICIRR Know Your Rights about COVID-19