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Phased Return to Campus
With safety as our guiding principle, we are implementing a phased return to campus.
See the policy and guidelinesRe-occupying the campus will occur in multiple steps. At each step, new populations may be cleared to safely return to campus.
Our goal is to return as much of our community to campus as possible for Fall 2020. At the same time, we must continue to protect the health of our community and align with federal, municipal and local guidelines as well as COVID-19 best practices.
Many faculty and staff will continue to work remotely into the fall quarter. Similarly, the return of students for face-to-face courses will vary according to school, program and personal circumstances.
Those who return to campus should:
We are asking units to be in “fall operations mode” by August 24th. As part of that, more faculty and staff will start returning to campus over the next seven weeks as part of Steps 4, 5 and 6.
All units must prepare a Return to Campus Plan, which will be reviewed by the COVID-19 Workgroup for review and approval before on-campus operations resume.
For those employees who are required to return to in-person campus work, Alternative Work Arrangements may be requested.
Report your symptoms or illness to the University.
After returning to campus, all community members are required to report:
Staff and faculty can also report locations or examples of social distancing congestion to assist with identifying potential problem areas. The Office of Risk Management tracks these issues; please complete an online form to share this information with the University.
To ensure that the necessary modifications can be made quickly and effectively, the following Core Responsibilities will guide schools and units in developing and executing plans tailored to their specific operational needs.
In all shared spaces, the University will establish protocols and reminders to keep at least six feet of space between individuals.
All community members must wear masks in all public and shared environments on campus and when required social distancing cannot be achieved.
Reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by cleaning and disinfection is a critical aspect of reopening our campus.
Community members are required to report if they test positive for COVID-19, develop symptoms, or are self-isolating due to suspected or known exposure to it.
Units must develop a communication plan for providing essential information and training to community members and visitors who will occupy and visit their facilities.
We expect our leaders, managers, supervisors, faculty members, and researchers to model flexibility and foster a community of wellness and awareness.
Join the discussion, which will focus on how Northwestern is planning for the Fall 2020 student experience.