START HERE Is it a core mission activity

START HERE: Is it a “core mission activity”? YES (see types of core mission activities listed at right) NO Core mission activity: This is not a “gathering. ” No specific approval required; not subject to max “gathering” size limits; must follow other VU COVID protocols. Is it a personal/social event with members of the VU community? YES Will one or more students (graduate or undergraduate) be present? NO TYPES of CORE MISSION ACTIVITIES • Campus Public Health Event: On-campus public health/infection prevention and response events (COVID testing center, Flulapalooza) • For-Credit Academic Courses or Co-curricular Event: Academic courses and co-curricular events when offered for credit • Mission-Related Meeting Led by Chancellor, VC, Dean, VP, or Dept. Chair: Meetings of VU personnel convened to meet regarding VU’s academic-, research-, and service-related activities (e. g. , meeting convened by a Chancellor, VC, Dean, VP, or department chair) • Faculty- or Staff-Led Event in Direct Support of Learning/Discovery: University instructional and research support meetings that directly support learning/discovery and are directed by faculty/staff (e. g. , lab meetings, journal clubs, programs of an academic/substantive nature hosted in the Commons or residential college organized by a faculty head, programs of an academic/substantive nature sponsored by an Identity Center, recitals overseen by faculty/staff) • Research Lab Activities: University research lab activities, subject to the VU research ramp-up plan phases • Use of Libraries: Use of university libraries in an individual patronage capacity • Designated Dining Spaces: Designated on-campus dining spaces (including outdoor spaces/tents when used for dining purposes) Is it an in-person event or activity with a primarily enrichment, extra- or non-credit co-curricular, or community-building purpose? Gathering: This is a “gathering” subject to the guidelines under this policy. YES Examples include: NO YES • Meetings or events convened by Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) Is it an activity of one of the following? • VU Athletics & Recreation • Board of Trust • Development and Alumni Relations NO (including fraternity and sorority chapter events) • Non-credit lectures or panels Social event with students: This is a “gathering” subject to the guidelines under this policy. Will VU funds be used? (Chancellor’s Lecture Series, Crawford Lecture, dean’s lectures, RSO-organized lectures) • Art, dance, music, and theatre performances (organized by RSOs and offices) YES VU-sponsored faculty/staff get together: This is a “gathering” subject to the guidelines under this policy. NO • Ceremonies, receptions, and poster sessions Non-VU-sponsored faculty/staff get together: This is not a “gathering” subject to the guidelines under this policy, but VU encourages all attendees to abide by any applicable public health orders/guidance. YES These activities will be addressed separately. NO This activity should be considered a “gathering” subject to the guidelines under this policy. Seek further guidance from [ABC].