Community messages regarding COVID-19

• Update on Indoor Masking 
  With the conclusion of classes and amid final exams, there are certainly other things I’d rather be writing to you about than COVID-19. However, in the interest of keeping you informed about what’s happening on campus, I want to give you a brief update on the current situation at the College.
• An Update on COVID-19
  With the conclusion of classes and amid final exams, there are certainly other things I’d rather be writing to you about than COVID-19. However, in the interest of keeping you informed about what’s happening on campus, I want to give you a brief update on the current situation at the College.
• Temporary Masking Update
  You may be aware that cases of COVID-19 are again climbing in certain areas, including in and around Delaware County. On campus, we are seeing a significant increase in individuals testing positive. Fortunately, we haven’t seen any cases of severe illness; the majority of those testing positive on campus liken their experience to having a bad cold.
• Updating COVID-19 Policies and Practices
  I write to you on behalf of the COVID-19 Planning Group with an update on the current status of the pandemic on campus and in the surrounding areas, and related changes to our policies and procedures. 
• Reminder: Testing This Week
  As we shared in our Feb. 23 message, all students and employees are required to continue conducting COVID-19 testing this week. 
• Update to Testing Protocols and Other COVID-19 Policies
  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County and the surrounding region continue to decline, as do hospitalization rates. Given these positive indicators, we have made updates to our COVID-19 policies.
• Update on COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Rates
  We hope your return to in-person instruction and the previously established work plans are going well. We write with a few brief updates and reminders.
• Update on COVID-19 Planning and Policies
  As many public health and medical professionals predicted, the latest surge in COVID-19 cases seems to have peaked and is now in steady decline, with several positive indicators, such as significant drops in case counts and hospitalization rates in the region.
• Student Update on COVID-19 Testing, Booster, and Isolation Plans
  I hope this message finds you feeling rested as you enjoy winter break. I am writing to follow up on the message that President Smith shared with the community earlier today. 
• Changes to the Start of the Spring Semester January 2022
  Since the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly two years ago, the College has pledged to make decisions that prioritize the health and safety of our campus community members, while, at the same time, doing all that we can to provide students with an engaging, enriching academic experience.
• An Update on Covid for January 2022
  With apologies for interrupting your time off, I write with a few important updates concerning our response to the current local and national surge in COVID-19 cases.
• An Update on Covid for December 2021
  As we approach the end of the fall semester, I’m grateful for your kindnesses and sacrifices that have enabled us to make it through the disruptions and uncertainties of the pandemic thus far.
• COVID-19 Response Update for November
  We are writing with a brief update on our collective and ongoing efforts to minimize the effects of COVID-19 on the campus community. 
• October 6, Fall Break Travel Recommendations and Post-Break COVID-19 Testing Requirements
  From Casey Anderson, CRNP, Director of Student Health and Wellness Services
• October 1, Upper Tarble Testing Location Change
  An Update on Upper Tarble, which will no longer serve as a central COVID-19 testing location for picking up or dropping off tests.
• September 27, Updated Campus Vaccination Rates and Large Gathering Guidance
  An Update on vaccination rates, visitor policy, and large gathering guidance
• September 21, Limit the Spread of COVID-19
  An Update from Vice President for Student Affairs Jim Terhune
• September 17, Visitor Policy Update
  An Update about the visitors policy to campus
• September 7, Updated COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Faculty and Staff
  An Update from President Valerie Smith
• September 3, An Update from Vice President for Student Affairs Jim Terhune
  An Update from Vice President for Student Affairs Jim Terhune
• September 2 IMPORTANT UPDATE: New Student Testing Protocol
  Director of Student Health & Wellness Casey Anderson details new testing protocols for students, effective Sept. 7, 2021
• August 26, Faculty Welcome and What You Need to Know for Fall
  Provost and Dean of the Faculty Sarah Willie-LeBreton provides an update for faculty members and instructional staff