May 11, 2021
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies Activity Guidelines (from May 12)
In accordance with the response of the Aichi Prefectural Government to the novel coronavirus, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (NUFS) has established a set of activity
guidelines. In principle, the levels will be reviewed on a regular basis. In the nearfuture, we will conduct a fundamental review of the activity guidelines, taking into a
ccount the strengthening of infection prevention measures at the university and the status of new coronavirus infections.
LevelsFrom March 1

1. Lectures/ClassesLevel2In order to prevent infection, face-to-face clas
ses in the classroom and online classes will beused together. (Students will be asked to come every other week in order to avoid the 3 Cs in the classroom)
In exceptional cases, full face-to-face classes
or full online classes may be acceptable depending on the class subject.

2. Faculty / Research Act
ivitiesLevel
1

Continue research activities with infection control measures (recommend research activities at home).

3.Office Administration

Level
1

Work as usual, taking care to prevent the spreadof infection. Work from home depending on the nature of the work.

4. Meetings

Level
1

Continue online meetings in principle. Face-to-f
ace meetings are possible with infection prevent
ion measures, if necessary.

5. Student campus access

Level
1

Partial relaxation of campus entry restrictions.
Permission to enter the campus for the purpose of taking designated classes, online classes, usi
ng the library/access points, and self-study aft
er taking infection prevention measures (notification required).

6. Extracurricular activities

Level
2

No indoor gatherings on or off campus.
Some extracurricular activities are allowed depending on the activity status.

General Level Guidelines
Level 0: When the risk of infection is significantly reduced.
Level 1: Although there is a risk of infection, the request to refrain from travelingin daily life has been lifted and adequate measures have been taken to prevent infecti

on. Therefore, it has been determined that students are able to live a near-normal uni
versity life.
Level 2: Although there is a risk of infection and a state of emergency has been decla
red by the national and prefectural governments, the university has not been asked tosuspend activities.
Level 3: Due to the declaration of a state of emergency or a cluster outbreak of infec
ted persons on campus, a request to suspend university activities has been issued.
Guidelines for each level
1. Lectures and Classes
Level 0Lectures as usual

Level 1

- Lecture in the classroom with infection control measures- For classes that are difficult to take adequate infection control measures, online cla
sses will be offered- As an infection prevention measure, students can attend lectures on-campus or from home using an on-campus computer or their own computer(It is at the discretion of each lecturer to decide which style of lecture to offer)

Level 2In order to prevent infection, face-to-face classes in the classroom and online classes
will be used together. (Students will be asked to come every other week in order to avoi
d the 3 Cs in the classroom)
In exceptional cases, full face-to-face classes or full online classes may be acceptabledepending on the class subject

Level 2.
5

In principle, online classes are conducted

Level 3All classes are taught online only

2. Faculty / Research Activities

Level 0As usual

Level 1- Continuation of research activities under infection control measures (encouraging research activities at home)- Appointments to meet with students- Refrain from holding lectures or seminars with a large number of people (generally spe
aking, more than 10 people)

Level 2

- Continuation of minimal research activities on campus (home-based research activities
are encouraged)- In principle, online classes are held, but meetings convened by the university, and ot
her activities may be held on campus as neededLevel 3- In principle, teachers are not allowed on campus- Refrain from entering the campus except for remote classes and meetings called by the university

3. Office Administration

Level 0As usual

Level 1Work as usual, taking care to prevent the spread of infection. Work will be performed from home according to the work content

Level 2

- Telecommuting and staggered work hours are encouraged- Work assignments will be made under the direction of the supervisor, and if telecommut
ing is possible, work will be performed from home

Level 3Only employees who are necessary to maintain the functioning of the university are expec
ted to be present in the workplace. The others are encouraged to work from home if possible

4. Meetings

Level 0As usual

Level 1

Continue online meetings in principle. Face-to-face meetings are possible with infection
prevention measures, if necessary

Level 2- Meetings of 10 or more people, including official committee and department meetings, are done online- In order to maintain confidentiality of information not possible with online meetings,
face-to-face meetings are only allowed when the university president specifically approv
es it

Level 3

- In principle, online meetings only
- In order to maintain confidentiality of information not possible with online meetings,
face-to-face meetings are only allowed when the university president specifically approv
es it

5. Student campus access

Level
0As usualLevel1- Removal of campus entry restriction- Permission to use the library / access point and to enter campus for self-study purposes, subject to infection control measures (no application for permission required)

Level
2

- In principle, campus entry is not allowed- However, special events planned by the university (such as qualification exams) are perm
itted
- Graduate students and fourth-year students may use the library only
- Library use is limited to 2 hours with permission from the faculty member in charge- Some access points are available

Level
3

- All undergraduate, graduate students, and international students are prohibited from campus entry- However, with special permission from the university, you may enter the university (in this case, the university will notify you via the portal system).
- Access points are not available.
Note: Access point means designated locations for students without internet access where t
hey can use the on-campus Wi-Fi and computers such as Communication Plaza and designated computer classrooms (under consideration)

6. Extracurricular activities

Level
0

As usual

Level
1- With maximum consideration for infection prevention measures

Level
2

- No indoor gatherings on or off campus- Some extracurricular activities are allowed depending on the type of activity

Level
3

Total suspension of all activities