2020-79

WHEREAS, the Arizona State University essential employees have worked tirelessly to maintain operations on campus; and

WHEREAS, the Arizona State University essential employees have continued their work at the potential risk to their own health;

WHEREAS, the Arizona State University essential employees have exhibited extraordinary flexibility and ingenuity in this rapidly evolving situation; and

WHEREAS, the Arizona State University essential employees have maintained a positive and professional attitude despite the stresses;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Arizona State University Senate wishes to recognize with deep gratitude the heroic services that have been provided by staff, the workers in custodial services, facilities services, first responder services, food services, health services, IT services, library services, mailing services, and others whose presence on campus is essential to ASU’s continued functioning during this very difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Areas or departments that have essential workers on campus include the following:

Alumni Association

Athletics

ASU Police Department

Auxiliary Business Services

Counseling Services

Cultural Affairs

Disability Resource Center

EdPlus

Environmental Health & Safety

Emergency Medical Services

Enrollment Management

Enterprise Marketing Hub

EOSS

Facilities Development and Management

Financial Services

Human Resources

Knowledge Enterprise

Libraries

Media Relations and Strategic Communications

Office of General Counsel

Office of the Dean

Office of the President

Office of the Provost

Office of the Fire Marshall

Policy Group

Preparedness and Security Initiatives

Purchasing

Risk Management

Research, including COVID-19 research

Student Health Services

University Business & Finance

University Business Services

University Housing and Dining

University Technology Office