MYSURU: Professors and lecturers will have to wear face shields and
masks when
regular classes begin next week,
University of Mysore has told its
affiliated colleges. Colleges are set to reopen on Tuesday (November 17).
Varsity authorities, who recently held a meeting with heads of constituent colleges, academic centres, institutes and faculties of various departments, decided to follow standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the health department. They have directed heads of institutions to follow all precautionary measures to prevent spread of the virus.
Heads of institutions were directed to sanitise the entire college premises including the main gates or entrance, toilets and furniture in classrooms.
Teaching staff, administrative staff and students must compulsorily undergo
Covid-19 tests (
RTPCR test) and only those found negative can attend college.
Students have been told to bring food and water from their homes as canteen facilities will be closed. Even libraries will be closed to prevent spread of infection. However laboratories and projects classes were given permission to operate in shifts.
R Shivappa, registrar, UoM, said cultural programs, NCC and NSS activities are banned. “Students must submit approval letters from parents to attend classes,” he said. “Those who do not want to attend regular classes can attend online classes.”