Staff

About COVID-19 Testing

SMU staff and families can receive no-cost, rapid drive-through testing for COVID-19 at Expressway Tower, 6116 North Central Expressway, on the East Campus.
The University covers 100% of the cost and no insurance paperwork is needed for those who have SMU health benefits.
Telemedicine appointments and drive-through testing may be scheduled for this location Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The SMU curbside testing site is in addition to existing Virtual Care for Families clinic locations in the DFW area that can provide rapid COVID-19 antigen testing to SMU employees and their dependents. It is available to those who have symptoms or may have been exposed to the virus.
To schedule a test, complete an initial telemedicine screening at virtualcarefamilies.com/smu.
Based on the screening, an appointment for curbside testing can be scheduled at one of the Urgent Care for Kids clinic locations

The University’s enhanced cleaning protocols include more hand sanitizing stations, a surge in custodial staff hiring and an increased emphasis on disinfecting high-touch areas like light switches and door knobs.
All employees should conduct a daily self-screen to ensure they are symptom-free.
Learn more details about SMU’s efforts to maintain a healthy campus.

SMU requires everyone on the SMU campus wear a face covering over the mouth and nose in all public indoor spaces.
Staff members are not required to wear a face covering when working in their personal space or office.

Employees who have circumstances that preclude them from working on campus should work with their manager and Vice President/Dean to determine available options to address your circumstances.
Flexibility in work arrangements where possible, is encouraged and supported.
Telecommuting arrangements may be considered in certain circumstances where Employees are severely limited by childcare resources
Employees who are at risk, as deemed by the CDC, should work with their manager and VP/Dean regarding a telecommuting agreement
Learn more about SMU’s flexible work arrangement policy

SMU has an Employee Assistance Program for all full-time and part-time benefits-eligible faculty/staff and their dependents that offers mental health support assistance and resources. Calls to 1-877-704-5696 are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
EAP information and services can be accessed online at Magellan Health Services , which includes online counseling.

SMU provides several technology tools to enable you to work remotely via the Office of Information Technology.
Human Resources offers additional guidance on COVID-related issues, including operational guidelines, forms and hiring freeze information through their website and blog.