Re-Turning Titan 2020 Today’s webinar represents our Fall status with the ● information we know today. Information evolves daily and we will do our best to keep you updated. In webinar format, participants are not visible and ● microphones are not on. Please ask questions through the Q&A feature (chat is ● disabled) - most responses will be in writing and some verbally. For decisions that are still being finalized, please check ● the website FAQs and/or future emails. We will begin shortly. This webinar is being recorded. ●
Re-Turning Titan 2020 A Healthy Campus Commitment
A Personal Commitment: Health Honor Code Personal health practices PCR testing upon arrival to campus; isolation until test ● negative (est. 2 days) Masks required in all public areas - class, events, ● meetings - bring washable masks Physical distancings - 6 feet ● Hand-washing ● Symptom screening - bring a thermometer ● Contact tracing ●
A Community Commitment: Health Honor Code Community health practices No large group activities - both on and off-campus ● Campus norm expectations - bystander intervention ● No non-IWU guests in residence halls ● Limit non-essential travel ● Avoid businesses or gatherings in which mask wearing ● and physical distancing are not required
A Campus Commitment Cleaning Protocols Custodians will clean and disinfect restrooms, ● classrooms and high touch areas on campus each morning Custodial “Porters” will disinfect restrooms and high ● touch areas in public spaces 2 additional times Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided ● for classroom disinfection by students and faculty as needed We utilize EPA certified disinfectants and have begun ● employing electrostatic sprayers for more effective application of disinfectants
Academic Experience Early start/Early finish ► Course delivery models: in-person, virtual, hybrid, and ► hyflex Faculty development ► Space assessment - classrooms will allow for distancing ► Class periods added - evening courses ► Extended time between classes (15 minutes) ► Commitments to technology ► Illness-related flexibility ►
Academics: Your Next Steps Course adjustments: Schedule and room assignments - ► currently being adjusted Upperclass students: Course review and schedule ► changes: available August 1 First year students: Course registration will occur on ► August 13
Housing/Dining Commitments Singles with the choice of doubles Hotel assignments Dining flexibility Meal exchange flexibility ● Space capacity adjustments ● To-go options ●
Housing: Your next steps Housing survey “All Student Return Application (Fall ► 2020)” - deadline for response - July 17 (sent Monday, July 13) Housing assignments will be made by August 1 ► Students should check their meal plan selected with ► the new meal exchange flexibility in mind ► Changes can be made through MyHousing by August 10 Move-in day for first year students ► ► International students - work with Robyn; likely Aug 1-3 ► IMPACT pre-O students - tentative August 8 (TBD) ► All other First Year - tentative August 11 ► Athletes - TBD (earliest will be August 12) Move-in for upperclass students - TBD based on testing ►
Campus Life Campus Events RSO leadership Arts Recreational fitness Athletics
Financial commitments Tuition deadline Adjustments made due to schedule/housing changes Withdrawals after classes begin and refunds - prorated up to October 13 Appeals after October 13 Financial aid adjustments
If a student gets COVID-19 A COVID-19 positive student will be expected to go ► home, if reasonable to do so (travel, vulnerable people at home). If unable to go home, a quarantine space and ► appropriate support will be provided to students living in university-provided housing. For off-campus students (sororities and ► apartments/houses), students will need to quarantine at their home or chapter-provided housing.
If there’s a campus “outbreak” of COVID-19 McLean County Health Department uses a pretty small ► number to describe an “outbreak” - 2 closely related cases. Work with McLean County Health Department to ► determine appropriate actions which may include: ► Restricting an activity (like a class, sport, or other experience) ► Closing a particular campus area (like a residence hall) ► Limiting in-person activities (like classes or other social events) ► Closing the campus, as appropriate
If our region moves back to Phase 3/Restore Illinois Higher education is not permitted to provide in-person ► instruction in Phase 3, in accordance with guidance provided now. The status of housing will be determined based on the ► timing and other health factors. Campus housing will be provided to students who are ► unable to return home, with appropriate approvals.
What if’s -- support & flexibility If a student becomes ill and must move to an entirely virtual schedule for a short time If a student becomes ill and must withdraw for the semester If a family member becomes ill
Support for Students Arnold Health Services Partnerships with Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Reditus Labs Counseling and Consultation Services Individual sessions and support group for COVID-19 ● students (personal, family impacted, stressors) Virtual students: Success coaching and access to virtual resources
Questions? Course adjustments: Academic Advisor Housing/dining changes: Office of Residence Life COVID19response@iwu.edu - answered by the Dean of Students office or referred to the appropriate office
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