
About Darden - Return to Darden Grounds
Return to Darden Grounds
UVA Darden welcomes students, lifelong learners, faculty and staff back to its Grounds — in both Charlottesville and at UVA Darden DC Metro in Rosslyn, Virginia — in January for the start of the spring semester. For non-degree Executive Education & Lifelong Learning programs, Darden is pleased to present an expanded virtual portfolio, as well as in-person programs.
Health and safety are top priorities this academic year. This website provides essential information for everyone to do their part to keep each other safe. The School is adapting operations for this new environment in line with industry best practices, and Darden is committed to providing a culture of mutual care and concern.
Download the Safe Return to Darden Grounds Guide to have a quick and helpful resource explaining the policies and guidelines the Darden community can follow during the pandemic to keep each other healthy and safe while on Grounds in Charlottesville and Rosslyn.
On this website, you will find the latest plans, information and resources to ensure a safe return to Grounds. Please check this site regularly, as information may change based on the spread of the virus, the advice of public health experts or an order by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Visit the UVA COVID Tracker to track public health information and key metrics about the virus. This tracker is updated daily and is intended to provide students, staff, faculty, parents and community with up to date information from the University of Virginia.
Our top priority is to keep our community safe while upholding our mission and values.

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COVID-19 Working Group
Leader:
Marc JohnsonMembers:
Kush Arora
Scott Beardsley
Dawna Clarke
Shaele Culbreath
Julie Daum
David Drab
Rachel Dudzik
Eric Fletcher
Yael Gruskha-Cockayne
Whitney Kestner
Anton Korinek
Dean Krehmeyer
Jeanne Liedtka
Laura Hennessey Martens
Joanne Meier
Marc Modica
Larry Mueller
Larry Murphy
Kristen Pappas
Tom Steenburgh
Callie Thompson
Jarrod Tibbs
Ed Warwick
Ron Wilcox
Ashley Williams -
Safe Return to Grounds Committee
Leaders:
David Drab, project manager
Laura Hennessey Martens, project leaderMembers:
Bob Conroy
Rachel Dudzik
Sarah Elliott
Mary Margaret Frank
Jennifer Hicks
Anton Korinek
Paul Matherne
Marc Modica
Callie Thompson
Elliott WeissPolicies and Protocols Subcommittee:
Eric Fletcher, leader
Georgia Meyer, leader
Mary Jones
Gayle MapstoneWorkforce Preparation and HR Policies Subcommittee
Gayle Mapstone, leader
Mary Jones, leader
Tomiwa Afolabi
Renee Bush
Georgia Meyer
Karen Morris
Gayle Noble
Meaghan Patrick
Shea Rainey
Debbie WhiteFacilities, Signage and Spaces Subcommittee
Rachel Dudzik, leader
Alex Lungi, leader
Susan Wormington, leader
John Allen
Tyla Gallegos
Julia Grammer
Charles Heilman
Gini PorterCulture and Connectivity Subcommittee
Lili Powell, leader
Barbara Millar, leader
Ladi Carr
Shaele Culbreath
Tess Engebretson
Marc Paulo Guzman
Christie Julien
Shashie Morton
Allison Price
Elliott WeissFood, Beverage and Hospitality Subcommittee
Larry Murphy, leader
Tom Cappucci
Alex LungiHealth and Safety Subcommittee
Anton Korinek, leader
Paul Matherne, leader
Madeleine Hicks
Tom Marini
John Nolan