Essential Personnel Program

Florida Atlantic University's Essential Personnel program is managed by the Department of Human Resources. For more information on the program please visit the Human Resources Department's dedicated page for more information. 

Non-FAU Essential Personnel

The Non-FAU Essential Personnel information is managed by the Department of Emergency Management. Non-FAU Essential Personnel are personnel who perform critical operations, functions, and tasks for the University but, are employed through contract service providers.

- Food and Dining Services

- Postal Services

- Grounds Maintenance

- Residential and Housing Facilities Maintenance 

All University units that oversee and/or manage the contracts for such services are responsible for ensuring that Non-FAU Essential Personnel information is up-to-date. Service providers must ensure their personnel are ready and able to provide contracted services during a suspension of normal operations.

A list of personnel will be provided to FAU PD for access control purposes. All Non-FAU Essential Personnel will need to present a current, active form of identidication, such as a driver's license to gain access to FAU's sites and campuses.

An awareness training and overview has created and may be shared and used in training/presentation with Non-FAU Essential Personnel (individuals/organizations)  Non-FAU Essential Personnel Training/Overview .

To add, update, or delete Non-FAU Essential Personnel information, please utilize the Non-FAU Essential Personnel Form. The form requires electronic signatures. You must first download the form and then open up the PDF to access the signature section.

Questions regarding the Non-FAU Essential Personnel form should be directed to the Department of Emergency Management at em@fau.edu.