Nota Informativa Nº3/R/2022
Considerando a evolução da Pandemia da Covid-19 na Região Autónoma da Madeira (RAM) e a deliberação do Conselho do Governo Regional da Madeira, de 12 de maio de 2022, em manter a situação de alerta na Região até 31 de maio, bem como em alterar, a partir do dia 15, algumas das normas em vigor;
Considerando que, sempre que é aplicável, a Universidade da Madeira tem adotado e adaptado as medidas de combate à Pandemia da Covid-19, em consonância com as que são determinadas pela Autoridade de Saúde da RAM;
Informa-se que as normas determinadas pela deliberação do Conselho de Governo (https://bit.ly/3l3evmz), devem igualmente ser aplicadas na Universidade da Madeira. Recomenda-se, porém, que se mantenha uma atitude preventiva contra a infeção pela Covid-19, incluindo o distanciamento físico de segurança, a desinfeção das mãos e o uso de máscara.
No caso particular da proteção facial respiratória, cada membro da Academia deve, de acordo com a sua responsabilidade individual, decidir usar ou não usar máscara.
A Universidade continuará a estar atenta às orientações emanadas pelas Autoridades de Saúde, nesta matéria, e reitera o agradecimento à colaboração responsável que, coletivamente, os membros da Academia têm adotado em prol da saúde de todos.
Funchal e Universidade da Madeira, 15 de maio de 2022
O Reitor da Universidade da Madeira
Sílvio Moreira Fernandes
Deliberação número 1/1/2021 – Medidas COVID-19 – Ano letivo 2020/2021 – 2º semestre
Whereas:
i. The Management Council Resolution No. 1/18/2021 of 22 March 2021;
ii. The current situation at the University of Madeira, in which the premises are open and operating normally, apart from the timetable restrictions resulting from the current prohibitions of circulation on public roads, but in which the teaching activity is taking place in a predominantly non-face-to-face manner, although face-to-face academic activities such as written evaluations, traineeships, fieldwork, laboratory classes, research activities and other practices that required it were maintained;
iii. The evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM)
iv. The resumption of face-to-face teaching at all non-higher education levels in the Autonomous Region of Madeira;
v. The general situation of higher education in the country;
vi. The recommendations to scientific and higher education institutions within the extraordinary measures of the state of emergency, issued by the Office of the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, on 11 March 2021;
vii. Rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 to students, today, 16 April, through the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection;
viii. The vaccination of teaching-staff, researchers and non-teaching staff of UMa and SASUMa, scheduled for April 20, at a time and place to be indicated, by email or other appropriate means, also through the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection.
After hearing the Presidents of the Organic Units, the Presidents of the Pedagogical, University and Polytechnic Councils, the President of the Committee for Prevention and Control of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Rector and his management Team and the President of AAUMa, the following is determined:
1. The University premises will remain open, but the closing time will be 6.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 5.00 p.m. on Saturday, as long as the current road bans remain in place;
2. Prepare the return to face-to-face teaching activities, to begin on 3 May;
3. A new seating arrangement and distribution in classrooms, both at the Penteada Campus and at the Colégio dos Jesuítas;
4. Hallways on levels -2 and -1 will remain prepared for face-to-face evaluations;
5. It falls under the responsibility of the organic units, in conjunction with the Pedagogical, University and Polytechnic Councils, to propose to the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs the degrees/years/curricular units that do not fulfil the necessary conditions to resume face-to-face activities, taking into account the capacity of the available rooms, the academic calendars and their schedules;
6. Maintain the mandatory use of masks, the need to respect the rules of movement inside the buildings, duly signposted, and the absence of gatherings, as well as the cleaning and hygiene rules and other safety regulations in force for higher education;
The University will continue to operate according to its contingency plan, following the guidelines of the Health Authorities, and will adapt its procedures according to the evolution of the pandemic.
The University of Madeira thanks the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection for all the collaboration and support in providing means for the testing and vaccination of the Academic Community.
We again express our heartfelt gratitude to the Academic Community for all the commitment shown towards the smooth running of the University and the academic activities, in this context of uncertainty resulting from the pandemic.
Funchal and University of Madeira, April 16, 2021
The Management Council
Resolution No. 1/18/2021 of the Management Council: Measures against COVID-19 – Academic year 2020/2021 – 2nd semester
Considering the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM), the general situation of higher education in the country, and the need to maintain the control of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and academic and pedagogical stability, while maintaining face-to-face functioning, namely of academic activities such as written evaluations, traineeships, field work, laboratory classes and other practices that require it,
Considering the recommendations to scientific and higher education institutions within the extraordinary measures of the state of emergency, issued by the Office of the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, on 11 March 2021;
and following resolution no. 1/6/2021, of 25 January, of the Management Council,
After hearing the Presidents of the Organic Units, the Presidents of the Pedagogical, University and Polytechnic Councils, the President of the Committee for Prevention and Control of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Rector and his management Team, the Management Council hereby determines the following guidelines:
1. The University's premises will remain open, however, its activities should end at 6pm from Monday to Friday and at 5pm on Saturday, as long as the current road bans remain in place;
2. The current reduction in the number and distribution of seats in the classrooms, defined following Management Council resolution no. 1/6/2021, of 25 January, will be maintained;
3. The 2nd semester will continue to run preferably online at least until the 19th of April. Only evaluation activities, traineeships, field work, laboratory classes and other practices that cannot be done remotely will take place in person;
4. The University will endeavour to ensure that its teaching staff, researchers, non-teaching staff and students have access to the same testing and vaccination conditions as their peers at the same level of education at National level and/or at secondary level in the Region;
5. Depending on the evolution of the pandemic and the guidelines of the authorities, from 19 April onwards a progressive and phased reactivation of more face-to-face activities may be considered, namely the face-to-face functioning of certain components of curricular units, with a reduced number of students, if the schedules and the capacity of the available rooms allow it;
6. As determined in the Management Council resolution no. 1/6/2021, of 25 January, the month of September 2021 will be dedicated to the special evaluation periods of the 1st and 2nd semesters. The calendar for the 2021/22 academic year is to be designed providing for the start of classes in early October;
7. The 2021/22 academic year should be programmed for face-to-face operation and with the room capacities established for the 1st semester of this year, although naturally subject to the evolution of the pandemic and the guidelines of the authorities.
The University will continue to operate according to its contingency plan, following the guidelines of the Health Authorities, and will adapt its procedures according to the evolution of the pandemic.
We would like to thank, once again, the entire Academic Community, teaching-staff and researchers, non-teaching staff and students, for all the commitment they have put in for the smooth running of the University and the academic activities, in this context of uncertainty resulting from the pandemic.
We wish you all a Happy Easter.
Funchal and University of Madeira, March 22, 2021
The Management Council
Opening hours of the University – 15 to19 february
Dear members of the Academy,
In accordance with the resolution of the Regional Government Council announced today, 11 February, activities at the University of Madeira are prohibited after 5pm, from the 15th to the 19th of February, and activities that are scheduled after that time must be rescheduled. .
You can access the conclusions of the Madeira Regional Government Council at:
https://www.madeira.gov.pt/Portals/1/documentos/Oficiais/CG_11_02_2021.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1IC94WNcpdyRZRkfsXJHrvVqlVXBik4mukYQ416hUOBxbFIAvlx8TDQ-g
The Rector
José Carmo
Resolution number 1/6/2021 – Measures against COVID-19
Considering the measures reported by the Presidency of the Regional Government of Madeira on 11 January 2021, which entered into force at 00.00 on 13 January, aimed at maintaining control of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19);
Considering the recommendations to scientific and higher education institutions within the extraordinary measures of the state of emergency issued by the Office of the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education on 21 January 2021;
Considering the deliberations of the Government of the Republic published in Decree No. 3-C/2021 of 22 January, in particular Article 31a, paragraph 1(c) thereof;
and following resolutions No. 1/1/2021, of 5 January, and No. 1/3/2021, of 12 January, of the Management Council, and the resolution reported to the entire Academic Community by the Management Council on 21 January 2021;
after hearing the Presidents of the Organic Units, the Presidents of the Pedagogical, University and Polytechnic Councils, the Students' Union, the President of the Committee for Prevention and Control of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Rector and his management Team, the Management Council hereby determines the following guidelines:
1st semester:
1. The face-to-face teaching activities which have been suspended on 21 January 2021, namely evaluations, will be resumed from next Wednesday 27 January. The evaluations that have not been carried out will be rescheduled by the Heads of curricular units, in dialogue with students and Degree directors;
2. The number of seats available in each room has been substantially reduced to further increase physical distance;
3. The atria on floors -1 and -2 have been prepared again so that it can be used for face-to-face tests and appeal examinations;
4. The regular season, including evaluations, and the appeal season of the first semester should be completed by February 27, 2021 (March 6 for the Higher Professional Technical Courses or other exceptions, duly justified);
5. The Heads of the curricular units, together with the Degree Directors, should put the previous paragraph into operation. If necessary, the University/Polytechnic Pedagogical Council should be contacted.
6. The responsibility for scheduling the monitoring of tests and examinations lies with the Faculties/Schools. The selection of the monitors for each examination should begin with the teaching-staff of the curricular unit, followed, in this order, by other teaching staff from the department responsible for the curricular unit, other teaching staff from the organic unit responsible and, lastly, by other teaching staff from the university;
7. The heads of the Curricular Units must ensure that students who are demonstrably unable to attend scheduled assessments because they are in prophylactic isolation can carry out assessments;
8. As long as the current road bans remain in place, namely until January 31st, all University activities must end by 6pm, from Monday to Friday, and by 5pm on Saturday;
9. Students will continue to have access to the premises during normal opening hours. We recommend, however, that they do so only when necessary, in particular for the purpose of carrying out evaluations;
10. The Bar and Canteen services will continue to operate as well as the Library and some of the study rooms, although with lower capacity;
11. The use of a mask and compliance with other health safety standards are mandatory;
12. Make silence in the spaces where the evaluations will be carried out and in the surrounding spaces.
2nd semester:
13. The 2nd semester will begin on March 1st (March 8th for the Higher Professional Technical Courses or other exceptions, duly justified). The 2nd semester class period will be extended for one more week, with regard to the calendar that was envisaged;
14. Until the Easter break (from 29 March to 5 April), the 2nd semester will work preferentially online. Only the evaluation activities that cannot be remote, laboratory classes, practices, fieldwork and traineeships will take place in person;
15. At that time, Easter Break, in the light of the evolution of the epidemiological situation, the possibility of resuming face-to-face teaching will be assessed;
16. The Heads of each Curricular Unit may adapt their evaluation model according to the new reality, no longer being subject to the evaluation models defined in Annex I of the "Regulation for the Evaluation of Student Learning at the University of Madeira" (and the evaluation model is no longer subject to paragraph 8 of Article 5 of that Regulation, which requires at least two elements of periodic evaluation). They will also have to listen to the students of these possible changes to the evaluation model, which will have to be submitted to the Degree Director and to the President of the University/Polytechnic Pedagogical Council (as the case may be), who will speak if they do not consider it suitable;
17. In the distance learning components, attendance and participation in classes may be a component of the normal evaluation, although not eliminatory, but cannot be taken into account in an appeal or special evaluation season;
18. The Degree Directors should compile the situations of the students who report difficulties in access to non-presential teaching and, together with the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, the Administrator and the Social Action Administrator, find measures to overcome it;
19. The normal season, including evaluations, and the appeal season of the 2nd semester must be completed by July 3, 2021 (July 10 for the Higher Professional Technical Courses or other exceptions, duly justified);
Special Season of September and academic year 2021/22:
20. The month of September 2021 shall be kept for the special evaluation seasons of the 1st and 2nd semesters;
21. In this 2020/21 academic year, all students will have access to the special assessment season, either 1st or 2nd semesters, and will be able to recover up to 100% of the classification of all components, with the exception of some components, such as laboratory, practical, field trips or traineeships, which cannot be recovered in special assessment season;
22. The timetable for the 2021/22 academic year should be programmed, with classes starting at the beginning of October.
Specific study cycles, such as those dependent on protocols with other institutions, are not covered by these resolutions and are analysed separately.
The University will continue to operate according to its contingency plan, following the guidelines of the Health Authorities, and will adapt its procedures in line with the evolution of the pandemic.
The Management Council once again thanks the entire Academic Community, teaching-staff and researchers, students and non-teaching staff for all their commitment, despite a possible workload resulting from these changes, although indispensable for public health and the proper functioning of the University and academic activities.
Funchal and University of Madeira, 25 January 2021
The Management Council
Deliberação número 1/3/2021 – Medidas COVID-19
Considering the measures reported by the Presidency of the Regional Government of Madeira on January 11, 2021, which will come into force at 00.00 on January 13, aimed at maintaining control of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), due to the increase in the number of cases in recent days, and following deliberation n.º 1/1/2021 of the Management Council, this Council determines the following:
1. The academic activities planned for the week of January 11-16, 2021 should continue until the end of the first semester. Curricular components that cannot be taught at a distance, as well as evaluations, should be in person;
2. Until January 31, all University activities should end by 6pm, from Monday to Friday, and by 5pm, on Saturday, in order to comply with the ban on movement on public roads;
3. Curricular activities that were scheduled after the time limits above and cannot take place at a distance should be rescheduled;
4. The curricular traineeships will continue to operate whenever the host organizations allow it;
5. The beginning of the 2nd semester is postponed for one week, starting on March 1st, with the exception of the Higher Professional Technical Courses (Cursos Técnicos Superiores Professionais - CTeSP), which will run from March 8th. The weeks from January 25th to February 27th (from 8 February to 6 of March, in case of CTsSP) will be used for necessary activity rescheduling, for the missing normal season assessments and for the appeal season;
6. The Degree Directors, together with the Heads of the curricular units; and the Presidents and Secretariats of the Faculties and Schools, and the Presidents of the Pedagogical, University and Polytechnic Councils, in conjunction with the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, shall operate paragraph 5.
The University will continue to operate according to its contingency plan, following the guidelines of the Health Authorities, and will adapt its procedures according to the evolution of the pandemic, waiting for possible decisions of the Government of the Republic with impact on the University.
Resolution number 1.3.2021
Funchal and University of Madeira, January 12, 2021
The Management Council
Order No 1/R/2021: on the operation of the University of Madeira – Covid-19 Measures
All classroom activities, including evaluations, are suspended until January 10. The classes that can take place online should normally take place in this digital environment.
Non-teaching activities that cannot be postponed, in particular those related to research work, may be carried out at UMa's premises. Regarding the Penteada University Campus, an attempt will be made to keep a record of those present, at the main entrance, on entry and exit, by reading the UMa's identification card; and through the car park's doors, for its users.
With regard to teleworking, for non-teaching workers, the heads of the Services should articulate its functioning with the Administrators of the University of Madeira and of the Social Services.
According to today's Regional Government press release, any UMa/SASUMa worker with dependents under the age of 12 years, and who needs to stay at home to accompany his/her child, because he/she attends an educational establishment in the municipalities of Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Ribeira Brava, will see his/her lack of work justified, with a limit of one guardian per household.
For the adoption of further measures, UMa awaits the definition of the measures which will be the subject of a Government Council Resolution at a meeting to be held tomorrow morning, 4 January 2021.
Pel’ Reitor da UMa
Professor Doutor Sílvio Fernandes
Funchal, 3 january of 2021
Resolution 1/36/2021 – Preparation and operation of the 1st semester 2020/21
Context
The operation of the 1 st semester of next academic year (2020/2021) will depend on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and, in particular, on the rules of physical distancing, which will be officially established by health authorities for higher education, in addition to the mandatory use of personal protective equipment (masks) and hygiene, cleaning and disinfection measures.
From an abstract point of view, there are three major possible scenarios:
a)Face-to-face teaching;
b) Mixed teaching, with as many course units and course unit components as possible being taught in person, but with some course unit components having to be taught at a distance, as it involves a larger number of students and there are not enough classrooms or teaching staff to carry out the class breakdowns that would be necessary to meet the physical distancing standards that are established;
c) A third scenario, which nobody wants, corresponding to a worsening of the pandemic, in which the university would carry out its activities in the same way as the 2 nd semester of 2019/20, in which, with the exception of some laboratory components, fieldwork and traineeships, most of the curricular units would be taught at a distance.
The university wants as many course units and course unit components as possible to function in person. The only limit to face-to-face operation shall be that arising from compliance with safety standards set by health authorities.
Currently, in the context of the face-to-face exams that took place at the end of this semester of 2019/20, the safety norms in force for higher education, in addition to the mandatory use of masks and rules of cleaning and sanitization, imposed a distance of 1.5m to 2m. Existing indications, but not yet formalized, point to the maintenance of the mandatory use of masks and the rules of cleaning and sanitization, but to a readjustment of the rules of physical distancing, with the possibility of occupying on average half of the classrooms (although dependent on the topology of the room) and a distance of not less than 1m. Health Authorities should officially issue the rules that will apply to higher education in the next academic year (to be adjusted according to the evolution of the pandemic).
The University of Madeira has the month of September to adjust its operation to these safety standards. However, it should start preparing the timetables and the occupation of the rooms and service allocations, subject to adjustments to be made during the month of September, The objective is to define a set of guidelines and a model that is easily adjustable to any of the scenarios.
The main purpose of this document, approved by the management council, after hearing the presidents of the organic units and the pedagogical, university and polytechnic councils, is precisely to be a first step in the definition of a set of generic guidelines, to be adapted to each organic unit and study cycle, taking into account, namely, the number of students in each of its curricular years and teaching components.
Before, just a brief reference to a set of fundamental internal rules that remain in force, as well as some guidelines regarding the way the premises operate and the performance of non-teaching activities from September onwards.
l. Structures and standards in force during the pandemic period
Still in force:
a. The coronavirus prevention and control committee (Covid-19), as well as the University's contingency plan, including the procedures foreseen therein for acting on suspected cases;
b. The Infrastructure and Equipment Services Department, together with the coronavirus prevention and control committee, continues to be responsible for ensuring the implementation of health security measures, in defining the capacity and topology of classroom occupancy, the cleaning and sanitization of spaces, and the definition and dissemination of the rules of stay and movement within the university;
c. The guidelines established in resolution no. 1/23/2020, of the management council, which do not contradict the provisions of this deliberation, until further notice.
II. Premises and non-teaching activities
With regard to premises and the carrying out of non-teaching activities:
a. From September 1, the opening hours and rules of use of the various parking lots of the Institution will be identical to those in force in the pre-pandemic period;
b. Quinta de São Roque will be reopened from September 14th and specific rules may be defined regarding its use;
c. As of 14 September, the Jesuits' College building will operate at the same schedules and in the same manner as in the pre-pandemic period, safeguarding the necessary restrictions on movement and the prevention of gatherings to be announced in due course. Entry and exit of the main building will only be through the door leading to the parking lot, with identification on entry and exit, for registration of those present in the building (the identification of the members of the academy is made by reading your university card, by the electronic device at the entrance of the building);
d.Regarding the Penteada building:
i. Entry into and exit from the building shall continue to be carried out only through the main door, with identification on entry and exit, for the registration of those present on the premises (in the case of Academy members, teaching staff, researchers, non-teaching staff or students, identification can be made simply by reading your University card, by the electronic device that will be installed at the entrance);
ii. From September 1st the normal opening hours of the building are from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 11.30pm, and on Saturdays, between 7.30am and 7.30pm. Where required, teaching staff, researchers and non-teaching staff may have access to the premises outside the period mentioned above;
iii. As far as students are concerned, and with September being essentially devoted to evaluations, the restrictions currently in force will continue until September 28th ;
iv. As of September 28th there will be no restrictions on students' access to Penteada campus during the building's normal working hours, although it is recommended that this access occur only for teaching or study activities. The entry and stay of students in the building, on holidays and outside normal working hours, requires prior authorisation, which should be requested via equipamentos.instalacoes@mail.uma.pt
e.The working hours of the canteen and bars in the Penteada building, in September, are the same as in July. It will be operational, as in the prepandemic period, from October onwards;
f. The bar in the Jesuits' College will reopen on 14 September, in a similar way to the pre-pandemic period;
g. The restrictions to which university residence will be subject will be defined in due course;
h.Events from September 14 onwards will be analysed on a case by case basis; Given that freshman initiation rituals provide events and actions, which are hardly compatible with the necessary physical distancing, after hearing the interested parties, it was consensual that at this time of pandemic such activities should not occur and therefore are not allowed in academic year
2020/21.
III. Teaching activities
The following is a set of guidelines and information to be taken into account in preparing for the next academic year (2020/21), and in particular for its 1st semester, to be adapted for each organic unit and study cycle, and to be updated as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and the recommendations that may be issued by health authorities.
a.Teaching should be in person, whenever possible;
b.According to the rules of physical distancing currently in force it will be impossible to have all the components of the curricular units taught in person (because there are not enough rooms, nor teaching staff, to carry out the class breakdowns that would be necessary);
c. Health authorities are expected to update the safety standards to be met by higher education;
d. The decision on which components of the curricular units can be taught in person and which ones have to be taught at a distance will depend, essentially, on the rules of physical distancing that will be determined by the health authorities for higher education (in addition to the mandatory use of masks and the appropriate cleaning and disinfection measures), on the capacity of the available rooms and on the existence of sufficient teaching resources and rooms for class breakdowns;
e. It is expected that certain theoretical components and even some theoreticalpractical components, namely of course units with many students, may have to
be taught at a distance, but that several of the theoretical classes, such as those of study cycles with fewer students, and most of the theoretical-practical, practical and laboratory classes, will be taught in person.
However, the decision as to which course unit components may or may not be taught in person will depend on the type of class and the number of rooms available.
The Infrastructure and Equipment Services Department will define the maximum possible occupation of each classroom, according to the rules of physical distancing in force.
In addition to the classrooms in Penteada, the use of some of the existing classrooms in the university premises, in Castanheiro, may be considered. However, students should not take classes on the same day, in Penteada and Castanheiro, to avoid the need for additional transportation.
f. The need for distance learning should also be considered in specific cases where the teaching staff are in a situation of risk, foreseen and proven by the competent health authorities, which prevent the development of their professional activity in a face-to-face way;
g.In order to optimize the classrooms occupation, three shifts of classes should be considered: the morning shift, between 8am and Ipm, from Monday to Friday; the afternoon shift, between 1.30pm and 6pm, from Monday to Friday; and the evening shift (especially for post-labour study cycles), between 6.30pm and 10pm, from Monday to Friday, and Saturday morning. Without prejudice to the possibility of the morning shift starting at 8am, as a guideline it is suggested that classes start at 8:30am, since many students have difficulty in reaching Penteada at 8am due to transportation;
h. In each shift, the same students should occupy the same class, in order to optimize/simplify the process of cleaning and sanitizing the rooms;
i. The components of the course units to be taught at a distance should take place on different days than the components of the course units to be taught in person. Naturally, the days of face-to-face teaching should vary from study cycle to study cycle, as a way to optimize the occupation of the rooms.
It is also possible to consider that both face-to-face and in-person classes can be taught on the same day, some in the morning and some in the afternoon, but in these cases a sufficiently long break should be provided, at lunchtime, so that the students can go home from university and vice versa, given that many of the students do not live in Funchal and spend a lot of time on the UMa/home route;
j. Whenever possible, classes should be avoided on Wednesday afternoons, so that the usual academic meetings can take place at that time;
k. Given the great need for coordination of schedules and rooms, namely in the 1 st semester of next academic year, a committee was appointed, chaired by the Vice-Rector for academic affairs and composed of the presidents of the pedagogical, university and polytechnic councils, and a representative appointed by the president of each organic unit. Said members, together with the degree directors (who should carry out a survey of the components of the curricular units that are envisaged for distance and face-to-face teaching), the secretariats of the organic units and the head of the Infrastructure and Equipment Services Department, are responsible for coordinating the process of defining the schedules and allocation of rooms, in the 1st semester of 2020/21;
l. The evaluation model to be followed in each course unit as well as the expected number of students and the dates of tests and examinations should be defined as soon as possible, for the timely organization of the spaces. This model should be defined together with the degree directors and the presidents of the pedagogical, university and polytechnic councils.
The management council trusts the members of the academy, teaching staff and researchers, non-teaching staff and students, in the certainty that they will be the guarantors of the implementation of the security measures issued by the health authorities and that they will continue to strive to ensure that the next academic year runs smoothly, and with the quality that the university has proven, despite this framework of uncertainty, regarding the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finally, the management council wishes all members of the academy an excellent and well-deserved holiday.
Funchal and Universidade da Madeira, July 29, 2020
The Management Council
Deliberação 1/23/2021 – Medidas de desconfinamento
Considerando que:
i. O estado de calamidade, no âmbito da pandemia da doença COVID-19, vigora em todo o território nacional até às 23:59h do dia 31 de maio de 2020;
ii. Não obstante esta situação de estado de calamidade e as restrições e proibições que decorrem da mesma, a Resolução n. 2 326/2020 de 14 de maio da Presidência do Governo Regional definiu medidas de desconfinamento adicionais em resultado da evolução positiva que a Região da Madeira vem alcançando no combate à pandemia da COVID-19, entre as quais o funcionamento dos serviços públicos de forma presencial a partir de 18 de maio de 2020;
iii. A Universidade da Madeira, ao reger-se pelas orientações emanadas pela Autoridade de Saúde, deve também definir e adotar medidas de desconfinamento, uma vez que a Região Autónoma da Madeira mantém uma evolução positiva da pandemia;
O Conselho de Gestão da Universidade da Madeira aprova as seguintes diretrizes:
l. Pessoal Docente
A partir de 1 de junho de 2020, os docentes terão acesso livre às instalações do Edifício da Penteada, tendo, contudo, de continuar a cumprir as regras de distanciamento social e demais regras emanadas pelas Autoridades de Saúde.
Não obstante, os docentes deverão identificar-se à entrada e saída do edifício, para registo dos presentes nas instalações.
II. Pessoal Não Docente
a) A partir de 1 de junho de 2020, todos os trabalhadores da Universidade da Madeira devem retornar ao trabalho em regime de trabalho presencial, na modalidade de horário que vinham praticando anteriormente ao período de estado de emergência e de calamidade pública, mantendo as regras de distanciamento e demais regras das Autoridades de Saúde, sem prejuízo do disposto nas alíneas seguintes.
b) Quando a presença física de todos os trabalhadores de um dado serviço, no seu local de trabalho, tornar impossível o cumprimento da regra de distanciamento social, o dirigente do serviço deve comunicar esse facto ao Administrador, de forma a que se adotem outras medidas de segurança, tais como privilegiar o recurso ao teletrabalho ou, em alternativa, o uso das modalidades de horário previstas na Lei de Trabalho em Funções Públicas (LTFP), designadamente a jornada contínua, o horário flexível e o horário desfasado.
c) Estão dispensados do regresso ao trabalho presencial:
i) Os trabalhadores que tenham solicitado a dispensa para assistência a filho, prevista no artigo 22. Q do Decreto-Lei n. Q 104/2020, de 13 de março;
ii) Os trabalhadores imunodeprimidos e os portadores de doença crónica que, de acordo com as orientações da Autoridade de Saúde, devam ser considerados de risco, designadamente os doentes cardiovasculares, os portadores de doença respiratória crónica, os doentes oncológicos e os portadores de insuficiência renal, que podem justificar a falta ao trabalho mediante declaração médica.
d) Os trabalhadores, referidos na subalínea ii), têm as suas ausências justificadas e serão abonados em função do disposto nos regimes legais concretamente aplicáveis a essas ausências, desde que não possam desempenhar a sua atividade em regime de teletrabalho ou através de outras formas de prestação de atividade.
III. Atendimento presencial
a) Mantêm-se as limitações em matéria de atendimento ao publico, privilegiando-se o atendimento por meios eletrónicos ou telefónicos.
b) Em casos excecionais, devidamente justificados, poderá ser efetuado atendimento presencial, por agendamento, via telefone ou email.
c) Para os trabalhadores que efetuem atendimento ao publico será obrigatório o uso de máscara, assim como para todos os utentes que frequentem esses mesmos serviços.
d) No atendimento presencial, os pagamentos deverão ser preferencialmente realizados por via eletrónica.
IV. Instalações e atividades/serviços suspensos
a) A Quinta de São Roque manter-se-á encerrada, salvo para eventuais atividades letivas ou de investigação.
b) Mantêm-se as limitações do acesso ao Edifício da Penteada por parte dos estudantes;
c) Com vista a facilitar o bom funcionamento das atividades académicas previstas, os parques de estacionamento do Edifício da Penteada passarão a estar abertos, sem encargos, aos seus utilizadores, durante o mês de junho e julho, no horário de funcionamento do Edifício, encerrando em agosto, passando ao seu funcionamento normal em setembro;
d) No Edifício da Penteada, a entrada e saída continuarão a processar-se apenas pela porta principal;
e) No Edifício da Penteada passará a estar aberto um espaço de snack-bar, nos moldes e condições de segurança definidos para o efeito. Mantém-se a disponibilização de refeição (almoço e jantar), na modalidade de take-away;
f) O Edifício da Penteada encerrará em agosto, salvo para atividades imprescindíveis, devidamente autorizadas, requeridas junto da Unidade de Equipamentos e Instalações:
g) O parque de estacionamento do Edifício do Colégio dos Jesuítas passará a estar aberto das 08h00 às 22h00, de segunda-feira a sábado, mantendo-se as regras de utilização em vigor no período pré-pandemia;
h) No Edifício do Colégio dos Jesuítas, a entrada e a saída processar-se-ão apenas pela Rua do Castanheiro;
i) O Serviço de Cafetaria do Edifício do Colégio dos Jesuítas continuará encerrado;
j) Todos os eventos continuarão suspensos pelo menos até 31 de agosto.
V. Marcação de Férias
1. Excecionalmente, até ao próximo dia 20 de junho poderão ser marcadas, ou alteradas, as férias, devendo ser enviado para a Unidade de Recursos Humanos o respetivo formulário de férias, devidamente autorizado.
2. A marcação do período de férias deve ter em conta as seguintes orientações:
2.1. Pessoal Docente:
2.1.1. Salvo situações excecionais em que o serviço académico atribuído ao docente não o permita, o mês de agosto deve ser reservado para férias;
2.1.2. Além do mês de agosto, os docentes poderão gozar dias de férias em junho ou julho, nos períodos em que não seja requerida a sua permanência na Instituição para efeitos de atividades académicas atribuídas, como aulas, júris, vigilâncias a exames, correção de exames e preenchimento das pautas definitivas, entre outras;
2.1.3. Atendendo à realização da época especial de avaliação e à necessidade de preparação do início do próximo ano letivo de 2020/21, que ainda funcionará sujeito a restrições decorrentes da pandemia do COVID-19, salvo autorização especial por parte do Reitor, todos os docentes deverão retornar ao serviço no dia 1 de setembro de 2020.
2.2. Pessoal Não Docente:
2.2.1. Por regra, o mês de agosto deve ser reservado para férias;
2.2.2. No caso dos serviços em que não é possível o gozo de férias, em agosto, por parte de todos os seus trabalhadores, os respetivos responsáveis deverão elaborar os mapas de férias e sujeitá-los, até 12 de junho, à aprovação do Administrador.
Mantêm-se todas as normas e orientações internas que não contradigam a presente deliberação.
Estas diretivas entram em vigor no próximo dia 1 de junho e estarão condicionadas à evolução da pandemia COVID-19 na Região.
O Conselho de Gestão reconhece e agradece a compreensão e responsabilidade que tem sido manifestada por parte de todos os membros da Academia, docentes e investigadores, pessoal não docente e estudantes, relativamente às alterações a que temos estado sujeitos, na certeza de que nos permitirá ultrapassar esta situação de pandemia e encarar o futuro com a confiança de que ficaremos mais fortes e capazes de responder aos desafios a que a Instituição está sujeita no cumprimento da sua missão.
Funchal e Universidade da Madeira, em 26 de maio de 2020
O Conselho de Gestão
Procedure for the participation in face-to-face activities
Dear Students,
Upon the return to face-to-face activities at the University (UMa), we continue to rely on your collaboration, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to preserve collective health.
Following the Covid-19 Contingency Plan of the University of Madeira and its Addendum 1, published at uma.pt/covid-19, we highlight below the procedures to be followed at the University:
1) Entries and exits from the University building (Penteada University Campus) shall always be made through the main door;
2) When you go to the University, find out in advance the time and room where the activities in which you will be involved take place;
3) In the lobby of the building there will be information about the classrooms, and exams that will take place on the day in question;
4) Try to get to the university at least 30 minutes prior to beginning of the activity;
5) When entering the building, at the reception, you must identify yourself, upon presentation of your student or citizen card, for control. If necessary, a reusable mask will be provided, which you should wear during your entire stay inside the building and use in future accesses to the University;
6) In order to control the number of students at the same time at the University, and to have the necessary rooms, properly sanitized and prepared, access will only be granted to those students who are on the list of enrolled for the activities taking place;
7) There will be signs indicating the path that must be followed to access and exit the rooms on each floor;
8) When entering the building you should go to the room where your class or exam takes place and at the end of it you should leave the building;
9) You should always keep two-metre distance from your colleagues, and avoid crowds (either at the entrance, inside or outside the building);
10) As far as exam are concerned, exam and draft sheets will be made available in the room where they take place;
11) We recommend the hygienization of the hands, before and after each of the teaching/evaluation activities, washing them frequently or using the disinfectant solution dispensers available on campus.
As a member of the Academy, we thank you for your contribution and active participation in fulfilling the measures contained in the Contingency Plan, contributing to the reduction of risks that could have negative consequences in the context of the current pandemic.
We wish you every success in your evaluations.
The Management Council of the University of Madeira