Coronavirus Information for DAU Students

(UPDATED: April 17, 2020 at 12:11 p.m. EDT -- This page will be updated as necessary)

For specific course updates, visit: https://www.dau.edu/News/Coronavirus-Course-Impacts

DAU takes the health and safety of its personnel and students seriously. DAU is part of a larger response to this quickly changing situation. For the latest on the response from other Federal agencies, visit: https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus.

Because outbreaks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to begin in distinct, geographic areas, DAU leadership has requested that its regional campuses stay in close communication with local military base commanders and/or civil authorities. These organizations are in the best position to recommend specific measures tied to the severity of the threat in that area. For the latest health and safety information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visit: https://www.coronavirus.gov.

Below are some things students should consider:

1. If you are symptomatic, stay home and do not travel or attempt to attend a course. If you need to cancel your DAU training, first coordinate with your supervisor. You will also need to submit a cancellation request through the appropriate training application system at https://www.dau.edu/training/p/apply-for-a-course.
2. For DAU courses impacted, please visit: https://www.dau.edu/News/Coronavirus-Course-Impacts
3. COVID-19 has been deemed a quarantinable communicable disease by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In order to protect other students and its personnel, DAU faculty and staff will take action to report and isolate any student who exhibits symptoms of the disease, or who states they have been exposed through social contact, even if they are asymptomatic. This may require the student to remain off campus and complete the course remotely, if possible, or return to his or her home activity. Faculty will coordinate with the student’s supervisor in these cases.
4. In the event DAU closes one of its campuses, students will be provided specific instructions. This may include completing the class remotely through some form of video teleconference or online meeting, or rescheduling the class for a later date.
5. Contact the DAU Help Desk at DAUhelp@dau.edu or 866-568-6924 if you have additional questions.
6. To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 has had on training, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment has extended the DAWIA certification requirements from 24 to 36 months. For the full memo: https://www.dau.edu/about/Documents/04-01-2020%20USD(AS)%20Memo%2012%20Month%20AWF%20Cert%20Rqmt%20Extension.pdf. This extension may have additional, Service-specific requirements. All students should contact their acquisition training office if there are questions regarding the implementation of this policy.
7. If you're new to online learning and need assistance navigating the Webex environment, check out the DAU FAQ Page for Online Classes.
8. For assistance navigating any of the policy changes during these challenging times, please contact: MissionAssistance@dau.edu.

1. Practice good hygiene and frequently wash your hands. Encourage your fellow students and colleagues to do the same.
2. Avoid contact with people who are sick.
3. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

DAU FAQ Page for Online Classes
DoD Coronavirus Response Information and Resources
DAU Operational Status Page
DAU Center for Acquisition Guidance and Resources in Response to COVID-19
Defense Travel Management Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus Disease 2019 Resources
U.S. Government Response Portal