COVID-19 FAQ

• Allen Hall will be unlocked during building hours, available by prox access after hours.
  • 7am– 9pm M-F
  • 7am– 6pm weekends
• All students registered for at least one "J" credit are automatically granted prox access to Allen Hall.
• Use this form to request Prox Access or to report an issue with prox.
• Hold up your student ID to one of the black prox card readers next to each entrance. You will clear a click and the red light will turn green. Enter the building and make sure the door closes fully behind you. 
• Please do not prop any entrance door open; an alarm will sound.

SOJC is working to exceed campus cleaning standards.

• Building staff will use an electrostatic sprayer to disinfect the building at least once per week.
• Staff will disinfect restrooms multiple times throughout each day.
• Offices, meeting rooms, labs, and public areas have been stocked with sanitizing wipes and disinfectant lotion. Please use these items and wipe down surfaces when you arrive and before you leave the room.

• Access to SOJC Computer labs is available to students 24/7.
• Lab availability is posted on Digital Displays outside of the labs and on this webpage:
  • Weblink TBA
• The labs will be cleaned at least once a day, but you are expected to use the provided wipes to clean your station before and after use.  Mask use is required in all classrooms, even if you are alone in the room.

• Student can reserve SOJC Production Facilities via SOJC’s Webcheckout Patron Portal at webcheckout.uoregon.edu (select the “SOJC Production Facilities” Checkout Center)
• Doors are coded to be unlocked from during open building hours
  • 7am– 9pm M-F
  • 7am– 6pm weekends
• After hours room requests will also require a door code. A door code can be requested from SOJC’s Building Manager at rozinski@uoregon.edu
• Maximum capacity for each studio is marked on the door.
• Studios will be cleaned at least once a day, but you are expected to use the provided wipes to clean your space before and after use.  Mask use is required in all studios, even if you are alone in the room.

• Student can reserve SOJC Production Facilities via SOJC’s Webcheckout Patron Portal at webcheckout.uoregon.edu (select the “SOJC Equipment Reservations” Checkout Center)
• The “J-cage” is open from:
  • 9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-6 pm M-F

• You may schedule Allen 308, 313, 332, or 213 for meetings via WebCheckout.
• Maximum capacity for each studio is marked on the door.
• Masks are required when more than one student is in the room.
• Eating food outside designated dining areas is prohibited, including most of Allen Hall. Please refer to the University’s Housing and Dining FAQs and COVID Building Status webpage for available dining areas.
• Multiple buildings on campus will be designated as open studying spaces, including the EMU and Knight Library. The full list of open buildings will be posted on the UO Coronavirus website
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On the class schedule, all online courses are listed as either "WEB" or "REMOTE."

• "WEB" = asynchronous.
  • The course is not tied to a day or time. You can work on the class material on your own time during the week. We recommend you plan to spend 3-4 hours per week for every WEB-based class you have. On top of that, you will need to allot extra time during the week for that class's homework, assignments, projects, reading, etc. 
  • These courses do not appear on the matrix version of your class schedule. You can see these courses on the text or concise versions of your schedule. (DuckWeb => Student Class Schedule)
• "REMOTE" = synchronous.
  • The course has a schedule day/time. You must be logged in for that class on Zoom (or whatever online platform the course is using) on those set days/times.
  • These courses do appear on all three versions of your schedule in DuckWeb (matrix, text and concise).

Canvas is set up to allow groups of students to work together—usually using the discussion board option. Some instructors may also be using the "breakout rooms" function in Zoom to facilitate smaller group discussions.

All professors will have contact through Canvas messaging and chat. Some may also set up virtual office hours using something like Zoom.

If it is a "J" course, send an email to Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs Pat Curtin (pcurtin@uoregon.edu) and/or to an advisor in the SOJC student services office.

Yes! See below for services available to you.

Writing Central, http://writingcentral.uoregon.edu 
Writing Central coaches are available starting Week 3 of spring term through virtual coaching sessions. Get help with everything from fleshing out story ideas to crafting stronger sentences and improving your grammar/AP style. Coaches also help with resumes and cover letters, personal statements and scholarship applications. To make an appointment for a virtual coaching session, visit writingcentral.uoregon.edu.

Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center, https://engage.uoregon.edu/remote-tutoring-support/

• Students can schedule remote appointments with Learning Specialists to discuss strategies related to course progression, test preparation, remote learning, and more! Appointments should be scheduled through Navigate and can take place over the phone or via video.
• Students can connect with TAEC Staff and our Information Desk Staff M-F 9am-5pm using our Teams Chat link, emailing engage@uoregon.edu, or by calling 541-346-3226 with any questions.
• All variety of tutorial support begins Monday of week 2.  This support includes: drop-in math lab, drop-in writing lab, asynchronous online writing support, small group tutoring, individual tutoring, and Class Encore (SI).
  • Synchronous writing support will utilize Microsoft Teams
  • Asynchronous writing support will use the Online Writing Lab (O.W.L.)
  • Synchronous math support will utilize Zoom
• Class Encore is offering remote support via Zoom for: ACTG 211, BI 212, BI 214, CH 222, CH 223, CIS 211, MA 241, and MA 243.  Registration opens Friday week 1 (4/3/20) at 6 am PST, students should register at: https://classencore.uoregon.edu
• Math 101 will have dedicated support via Class Encore Learning Assistants.  Support will be coordinated directly with faculty and students enrolled in the course will receive direct communication about how to access the support.  An updated schedule will be posted to https://classencore.uoregon.edu/math-101 at the beginning of week 2.

A few things can help—make sure the bandwidth in your home isn’t being taken up with other uses while you’re trying to be “in class.” Cut out streaming of music, movies, etc. to improve bandwidth. Set up a work space in a quiet area of your home to improve your ability to hear and to follow.

If you are in Eugene, Allen Hall's labs are open on the third floor. You can reserve individual computers in each lab via WebCheckout in 3-hour shifts. You may make up to 5 reservations at a time.

Please abide by physical distancing guidelines, wash your hands often, refrain from touching your face and wear a non-surgical mask.

See the "Going Remote" site for some additional options for low-cost or free internet options.

Virtual Training with Adobe Media Applications- Michael Rea is available to provide virtual production training to students via Navigate. If you have questions about editing, Premiere, and After Effects, email Michael at mrea@uoregon.edu to arrange a time to meet or book time via Navigate:

Schedule a 1-on-1  consulting in Navigate. Go to "Appointments–Schedule an Appointment." Select “Academic and Career Advising,” then "School of Journalism and Communication Tech Services."

Consultation/Training/1-on-1 Support- We are here to help you use university-supported remote learning programs including Zoom, Panopto, Conferences, MS Teams, and Dropbox. If you have questions, please email any one of our staff:

• Maya Lazaro
  •  Specialties=Digital Publications, Student Exhibits, Audio and Video Stock Footage Libraries
• Tessa Freeland
  • Specialties=Immersive Technologies (AV/VR and Gaming), Student Group Support, Student Travel Consultation
• Michael Rea
  • Specialties=Digital Production and Post-Production, 2D and 3D Graphics Consultation, Training and Support
• Tom Lundberg
  • Specialties=Production Equipment Consultation and Training, Production Equipment Purchase Consultation
• Matt Schmidt
  • Specialties=Production Facilities (Studios) Training and Support/Consultation, Classroom AV Training and Support/Consultation, Distance Learning and Live Streaming Training and Support/Consultation

Or Schedule a 1-on-1  consulting in Navigate. Go to "Appointments–Schedule an Appointment." Select “Academic and Career Advising,” then "School of Journalism and Communication Tech Services."

On the Going Remote website, at the lower-right corner, find the “Get Help” section. There is a link that will connect you with the Technology Service Desk.

UO is no longer offering free Adobe CC for mobile users (this was actually something that Adobe offered to students of campuses who paid for Adobe licenses in their in-person labs). This service ended on August 15, 2020. Here are some options for using Adobe CC:

1. Use Allen Hall Labs (we have 81 iMacs available. Workstations can be reserved at: webcheckout.uoregon.edu  
2. UO Virtual Computer Labs link (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign) https://service.uoregon.edu/TDClient/2030/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=101272 
3. Adobe for students $19.99/month https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html?sdid=1XGJD51C&mv=search&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIhOLL2Lql7AIV1BatBh15JgyzEAAYASAAEgJkZ_D_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!377776037902!e!!g!!student adobe 

We recommend that you try #2. If you need access to Premiere or are doing processor-intensive work, please contact the campus labs manager, Peter Verrey, to add you to a 32-seat virtual lab that is intended for SOJC power users (Photoshop, In-Design and Premiere).

Michael Rea is available to provide virtual production training to students via Navigate. If you have questions about editing, Premiere, and After Effects, email Michael at mrea@uoregon.edu to arrange a time to meet or book time via Navigate:

Schedule a 1-on-1  consulting in Navigate. Go to "Appointments–Schedule an Appointment." Select “Academic and Career Advising,” then "School of Journalism and Communication Tech Services."

We are here to help you use university-supported remote learning programs including Zoom, Panopto, Conferences, MS Teams, and Dropbox. If you have questions, please email any one of our staff:

• Maya Lazaro – mlazaro@uoregon.edu
• Tessa Freeland – tessaf@uoregon.edu
• Michael Rea – mrea@uoregon.edu
• Tom Lundberg – toml@uoregon.edu

See https://sojcstudent.uoregon.edu/undergraduate/ for how to get connected with an advisor. We are available through "drop-in" meetings and pre-scheduled appointments.

Just have a quick question? Connect with us via email or during one of our drop-in meeting times (see the website above). Note that all the times posted are for the Pacific Time Zone. Drop-in meetings are usually 10-15 conversations.

Want to schedule a grad plan appointment or have more to talk about than a 10-15 conversation will cover? Use the Navigate app to schedule a 30-minute appointment. See the website above for instructions on how to do that.

Can't get the live chat function on Microsoft Teams or the appointment function on the Navigate app to work? Or not sure if what you need is a drop-in meeting or a half-hour appointment? Call us: (541) 346-2884. We'll figure it out together. If we miss your call, leave us a voice mail with your name, phone number and student ID number.

WINTER 2020
See https://registrar.uoregon.edu/2020-temporary-changes for the full policy change.

• This action is optional. No grading option will be changed without your request.
• You may only do it for courses that were listed as “Graded for Majors, Optional for other students” on the class schedule.
  • There are only a handful of “J” courses listed like this.
• You may not do it for courses that were listed as “Graded for All Students.”
  • Most “J” courses are like this.
• You must have earned at least a C- to get a "pass." If you earned a D+, D or D-, the grade would be a “no pass.”
  • If you change your D+/D/D- grade to a “no pass,” the credits will be deducted.
• If you do it for a “J” course and that course is required for your major, you will need to take the course again in the future.
• These credits count toward the 12 optional pass/no pass credits you normally have.
• See website above for a link to the form to request this.

• Spring 2020: July 16, 2020
• Summer 2020:
  • October 16, 2020, if you are a continuing student
  • September 21, 2020, if you have applied for a Summer 2020 degree
• Fall 2020:
  • January 16, 2021, if you are a continuing student
  • December 21, 2020, if you have applied for a Fall 2020 degree

Reminder that UO’s COVID exceptions were in place for Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 only. During those three past terms, SOJC students were permitted to take any “J” course pass/no pass. A C- grade (or better) was needed to earn a pass (“P”).

For Winter 2021, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021, the SOJC has instituted a temporary SOJC-specific adjustment to the rule:

• SOJC majors may opt to take one Core Context course pass/no pass during these terms. See below for eligible courses. There are some exceptions.
• SOJC minors may opt to take one minor elective course pass/no pass during these terms.
• Only one “P” grade will be permitted for all these terms combined.
• Students must meet the UO grading option deadline (Feb. 21 for Winter 2021) and change the grading option themselves through DuckWeb.
• A C- grade (or better) is needed for a pass (“P”).
• This “P” grade counts toward the 12 optional pass/no pass credits a UO student normally has.

The University Counseling Center will offer videoconferencing health services for students in Oregon and California. Students can still access in-person drop-in and other mental health services in the University Health, Counseling, and Testing Center building. Students with questions about options for mental health support should call the Counseling Center at 541-346-3227. The same phone number also functions as an after-hours crisis and support line for all UO students regardless of location. Visit the University Counseling Center website for more information.