REOPENING OF SINDH MADRESSATUL ISLAM UNIVERSITY
RETURN PACKAGE (FALL 2020)
a) Overview
We are pleased to invite you to return to the campus to participate in the academic activities of
your department in accordance with the safety protocols set by the university.
In the best interests of all stakeholders of the university, a Return Package has been designed for
the returning students to ensure their safe and orderly return to the campus in the following manner:
i. The university shall reopen in 2 stages. In Stage 1, MS/MBA and PhD students may be able to
resume physical classes from 28th September 2020.
ii. Rest of the classes will commence online as per schedule.
iii. From 2nd November 2020, after observing status of ongoing classes of MS/PhD, students of
undergraduate classes will be invited to attend on-campus classes.
iv. All such undergraduate classes where class enrollment is 25 or less, the classes shall be held
ONLY on-campus (COMPULSORY).
v. For undergraduate classes where class enrollment exceeds 25, Expression of Interest (EOI) is
invited from the students to opt for either online classes or physical classes at SMIU.
v (a) Where the total number of students expressing their interest for physical classes is 25 or
less, the classes shall be fully on-campus. In this scenario, students who are not willing to
attend on-campus classes have the option to drop that certain course.
v (b) Where the total number of students expressing their interest for physical classes is
more than 25, a hybrid system shall be implemented whereby the class shall be divided in
two groups who shall attend classes as follows:
Week Group 1 Group 2
1 On-campus Online
2 Online On-campus
vi. Class duration will be reduced to 75% of the actual time.
vii. All quizzes, assignments and exams will be conducted online as per previous COVID-19 policy for
Examinations and Assessments break-down.
b) Facilitation from the University
i. Distance marks have been placed across the university including classrooms, laboratories, libraries,
and all open areas. The students can observe physical distancing by being mindful about the distance
markings.
ii. Healthcare and emergency medical services are being offered to all the students by the Medical
Unit of SMIU.
iii. Resources persons have been designated in the university who may be contacted in case of guidance
or emergencies.
iv. Posters to raise awareness of COVID-19 have been displayed across the university. All students are
advised to carefully read the instructions stated on these posters once they return to the university. The
course instructors shall be reinforcing the safety protocols during their classes from time to time.
v. Gym and canteen facilities. The students are advised to bring their own lunch. Water bottles may
be filled from the water dispenser.
vi. Temperature screening of all individuals will be done at the entrance of the university.
vii. The university is routinely cleaned and disinfected. Walk through sanitization gates have also been
installed.
viii. Standees/Direction boards have been placed around the university to indicate directions of
departments, classrooms and other university facilities
c) Arrival Procedure
All arrivals should be in accordance with the class time-table issued from the departments. Students are
advised not to spend extra time at the university unnecessarily beyond their class schedule and directly visit
the allotted classroom as soon as they enter the university. As soon as the classes finish, the students must
immediately leave the campus.
d) Contact Information of Resource Persons
In case of COVID-19 symptoms, you are advised to inform any of the following designated individuals
and restrict your movement until further orders from the management.
S. Names and Contact Designation Day/Timings Contact
No. Numbers of the no.
Resource Persons
1. Mr. Muhammad Kashif Sports Officer, Mon – Fri (9 am to 5 0332-
Email: Student Affairs pm) 7862614
[Link]@[Link]
2. Mr. Jamil Ahmed Male Nurse, Tue – Fri (9 to 5 pm) 0332-
Email: Medical Unit Sat (11 am to 7 pm) 2228610
jamil@[Link]
3. Ms. Kiran Shehzadi Female, Nurse Sun - Thu 0308-
Email: Medical Unit (11 am to 7 pm) 2403035
kiran@[Link]
e) Feedback regarding observance of COVID-19 SOPs
If you have any queries, complaints or suggestions regarding the observance of COVID-19 in the university,
you may give your input by emailing at dsa@[Link] mentioning “COVID-19 SOPs” in the subject line.
f) Penalties
If anyone is proven guilty of violating the safety protocols, the following penalties shall be imposed:
OFFENSE PENALTY
Minor violation of the safety protocols Verbal warning
Repeated violations of the safety protocols Written warning
Deliberate refusal or failure to follow the Fine up to Rs. 5000/-
instructions
Persistent failure to follow the instructions Authorization to attend classes
physically retracted.
g) Affidavit of Undertaking/Health Declaration
i. All returning students must declare that they are in good health. In case of any health conditions,
the same must also be specified clearly.
ii. The university reserves the right to retract any student’s authorization to physically attend the classes
any time in consideration of the COVID-19 situation.
iii. An affidavit/health declaration form (format on the next page) must be filled and submitted in hard
copy to their departments through the CRs. Students who are unable to produce the affidavit shall not be able
to attend classes and will be marked absent. Entrance in the university/classrooms without the copy of the
affidavit is prohibited.
AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING/HEALTH DECLARATION
I , student of the Department of ,bearing
Student ID do hereby declare:
• That I assure you that I will adhere to all the safety protocols and other instructions issued by the
university for awareness and prevention of COVID-19; i.e.
➢ I shall wear a face mask at all times when on campus
➢ Maintain social/physical distance as prescribed by the university
➢ Avoid handshakes
➢ Maintain good hygiene practices such as repeated handwashing and use of hand sanitizer,
disposing of used face masks properly, following the proper cough/sneeze etiquette
➢ Use only designated entrance and exit points
➢ Review the latest updates and general guidance provided by the university on the web
portal to be designed specifically for updating COVID related information.
➢ Use communal facilities such as meeting rooms, washrooms, library, etc. in accordance
with the designated protocols.
➢ Minimize unnecessary physical contact with people and unnecessary visits to
crowded places
➢ Maintain the details of when and where I go on campus, and the people I meet in a Daily
Contacts Diary (the university officials may ask you to present this information any time)
➢ Limit my movements and try not to move around the campus too much.
➢ That I will immediately inform the Registrar (registrar@[Link]) if I need to stay at
home because I am seeking medical attention due to COVID-19
• That I will not hold the university liable if I contract COVID-19 in spite of the safety protocols.
• That I am in good health
• That my health status is as follows:
a) Fever Yes/No
b) Cough Yes/No
c) Difficulty in breathing Yes/No
d) Symptoms of any other high-risk disease Yes/No
If yes, please provide the details:
Name of the disease:
Year and month of diagnosis:
Current medical prescription (if any):
• That I have not been in contact with any COVID-19 patient in the past 14 days
• That the history of COVID-19 cases in my family is as follows:
Name of the family member Date of Testing COVID- Name of the Testing Centre
19 positive
• That the details furnished above are true and correct to my knowledge, and in case the above
details are found to be misleading or incorrect, I shall be liable for disciplinary action by the
university.
Student Signature: Guardian/Father Signature:
Student Name: Guardian/Father Name:
Student CNIC: Guardian/Father CNIC:
Student Contact no. Guardian/Father Contact no.
Student E-mail: Guardian/Father E-mail:
Submission Date:
