Reopening Van Hise Hall

Van Hise Hall Building Hours

  • 6:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

  • Closed Saturday & Sunday

Facility Managers

FAQs

View FAQs below for information regarding reopening Van Hise Hall. The topics covered include PPE, Facility Modifications, Cleaning Protocols, and In-Person Classes.

If you have questions that are not answered in the list below, reach out to the Facility Manager, Erika Schock.

PPE

Who is responsible for ordering PPE for departmental use?

Authorized users have access to the restricted PPE catalog in Shop@UW. Reach out to your Department Manager to make a request.

Will hand sanitizer stations be provided on floors 6-14?

TBD

Will PPE be available in the classrooms?

Yes. Custodians are restocking PPE in the classrooms. Custodial will supply spray disinfectant and wipes.

Will PPE be available in the bathrooms?

No. Custodians are not restocking PPE in the bathrooms.

Is there going to be a central building location for PPE?

There will not be a central building location for PPE. Departments are responsible for ordering their own PPE.

Will there be posted classroom limits that show the total number of students that can occupy each room?

Classes were scheduled with room occupancy limits in mind, so overcrowding shouldn’t be an issue

Signage

Will restricted access signage be posted on floors 6-14? Should departments create their own signs?

Floor Contacts are asked to post restricted access signs on their floors. They can use the example found on the Resources page or create their own.

Will signs be posted on the elevators stating the occupancy limit and that they are restricted to authorized personnel only?

FPM posted signage indicating how many people can occupy each elevator. Restricted access signs are posted outside the elevators on floors 1-5.

Should departments create their own occupancy limit signs for bathrooms that also include rules?

Floor contacts are asked to post bathroom occupancy signage for floors 6-14. They can use the example found on the Resources page or create their own.

Facility Modifications

Are there measures being taken to increase outside airflow? Will there be any portable HEPA fan/filtration units for departments to use?

Measures are being taken to increase airflow in all buildings where the HVAC equipment allows it. Air exchanges will occur 6-8 times per hour in every room. Filtration units will not be available. Please remember masks, cleaning, and social distancing are the primary ways to control the spread of COVID. For more information visit FPM’s HVAC Guidance document here.

Who should I contact if the HVAC system is not running in my office or classroom?

Contact the Facility Manager, Erika Schock.

Is there going to be a system in place to limit people in a bathroom at one time?

There will be a limit of one person per bathroom on floors 3-14. The occupancy limit on floors 1 & 2 is two people.

What rules are there for using the elevator?

    • Elevators should be avoided, if possible. Only four people may occupy an elevator at a time.

    • Only authorized personnel can use the elevators (all faculty, staff, and ADA students).

    • Keycard access will start at the first floor.

Will there be signs, tape marks, or other visual cues such as decals or colored tape on the floor, placed 6 feet apart, to show where to stand when physical barriers are not an option?

No. There will not be tape marks or other visual cues on the floor. Signs will be posted reminding students and staff to maintain 6 feet distance.

Will the common area on the second floor and the study space in room 455 be open?

The common space on the second floor will be open. FPM will be removing some chairs and furniture to promote social distancing. Room 455 will be closed.

Will there be posted routes in and out of the building to assist in proper movement to allow for social distancing?

No. There won’t be posted routes directing students and staff where to enter and exit the building.

Is there going to be posted walking routes to limit both way traffic on the stairs?

Keep Right signs will be posted in the stairwells. Floors 6-14 are restricted to authorized personnel.

Will fire doors in the stairwell remain open?

Building doors such as fire doors should not be propped because of building code. Some building doors such as classroom doors can remain propped open to reduce the incidence of touching door handles.

Can I reserve a seminar room?

No, the seminar rooms are closed for the semester.

Cleaning Protocols

Will the building get cleaned every night including surfaces in public spaces? (bathrooms, copy rooms, classrooms, areas in front of the elevators, elevators, etc). Will any ultraviolet light be used?

Public spaces (bathrooms, copy rooms, classrooms, stairwells, areas in front of the elevators, elevators, etc) will be cleaned by custodial staff every night. Ultraviolet light will not be used.

How can I request trash bin bags for my department?

Contact the Facility Manager, Erika Schock. She can submit your request to the custodial supervisor.

Where are the trash bin bags for departmentally-owned spaces located?

Trash bin bags for departmentally-owned spaces are located in the mailroom.

Where will the main garbage bin be placed on my floor?

Reach out to your Department Administrator. They will know where the bins are located.

In-Person Classes

Will there be a place in Van Hise for McBurney students to take tests if needed?

Departments should ask their curricular representative to use 25Live to request a space for testing.

How many classrooms will be occupied at one time?

There is anywhere from 10-20 classes being held from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm per day, Monday - Friday. Contact your Departmental Curricular Representative to see the fall semester classroom schedule in Van Hise.

Will rooms be available for students to use between classes?

Yes. The following rooms have been reserved for students to work. See https://virtuallearning.wisc.edu/#drop-in-learning for more details.

  • 201

  • 205

  • 206

  • 207

  • 219

  • 223

  • 227

  • 240

Building Access Scheduling Program

Can I reserve space on behalf of someone else?

No, that feature is not currently available.

How do I delete my reservation?

1. Find your reservation in the scheduler

2. Select the edit button (blue pen & pad icon)

3. Hit Delete

How do I see occupancy by floor in the reservation system instead of seeing numbers for the whole building?

  1. Open the Registration form.

  2. Under Room(s) type in the floor you want to see. Ex- Type in 6 to see the 6th floor.

  3. View the calendar at the bottom of the page to see who is occupying the floor.

This feature is only available to Floor Contacts.

Do I need to use this system to reserve my classroom space for the semester?

No, you do not need to request permission to teach in your assigned classrooms on floors 1-5. Those schedules are maintained by the Registrar’s office. The software system is for reserving departmental space only.

Who are the floor contacts on floors 1-4 and 6-14?

  • Floor 1-4 - Erika Schock & Lisa Jansen (LSS)

  • Floor 6 & 7- Miranda Hoffman & Shawn Ramer (FRIT)

  • Floor 8 - Nicole Senter & Thor Rothering (GNS)

  • Floor 9 - Bill Bach & Toni Landis (CANES/ACS)

  • Floor 10 - Ellen Sapega & Tammi Simpson (SPANPORT)

  • Floor 11 - Jennifer Hekmann (ALC)

  • Floor 12 - Jennifer Hekman & John Dunne (ALC)

  • Floor 13 - Jana Martin & Kristin Dalby (LangInst) Nicole Senter (GNS/CJS)

  • Floor 14 - Katrina Daly Thompson & Nicole Senter (ACS/GNS)