Employees and students should limit their travel to being essential whenever possible. However, the efficacy of this policy is dependent upon timely self-reporting by the faculty or staff member who must contact Human Resources immediately if: Student Positive for COVID-19 Using KU Health and Wellness Services (H&WS). Thank you for your support of KU's Spring Reopening Plan. According to the CDC, people in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, monitor their health and follow directions from their state or local health department as well as their medical doctor. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Find a mask that fits. Further details will be announced at a later date. Students without a mobile device should request a printed result at O'Pake Fieldhouse. If a resident student does not get tested upon their return to campus, they will not be allowed to live on-campus for the 2021 spring semester. The time period used depends on the patient’s severity of illness and if they are severely immunocompromised. Commuter students must wear a mask anytime they are on campus within a building or with anyone. Limitations will be placed on the size of events and gatherings in accordance with current guidance and recommendations from government and health officials. In addition, the EEOC has updated its "Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act" guidance. Then, use a household disinfectant. These employees must wear an N95 facemask, gloves, gown and goggles or safety glasses or shield. To ensure compliance, library staff would periodically monitor the space. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Rooms have been identified for quarantine of individuals who may have been exposed and may be infected with COVID-19, but are not yet ill (asymptomatic). Eastern Central PA Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition Reopening August 24 - September 13, 2020 Kutztown University's Miller Gallery is pleased to be reopening to the public after its sudden closing in March. Each employee received two reusable masks at the start of the 2020 fall semester. If you have additional questions, our Office of University Relations is ready to help at ur@kutztown.edu. I want to thank the Emergency Management Committee for its tireless efforts in putting this plan together, and the many others who have contributed their time and ideas to this endeavor. Students should work with their professor and/or department chair on identifying internships. HIPAA information is confidential and should not be shared with anyone. Academic Support Services will be available during the Spring 2021 semester. The plan will adapt to the guidelines and protocols as they are updated, and decisions are made at the university level. Kutztown University has coordinated with Berks County Emergency Services, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency as appropriate. Refunds: for any student who has already paid their bill, any overpayment will be refunded in a timely manner once reductions are determined and processed in January 2021. The expanded efforts are a result of new guidance from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Travelers should check the CDC guidelines prior to or after taking a trip to make sure that the area visited does not require a 14-day isolation period prior to resuming normal activities. State police say no foul play is suspected in the death of a 31-year-old Kutztown University student found dead in her campus room Thursday night. Counseling and Psychological Services will be available during the Spring 2021 semester. What transportation options exist for the student? Students residing on-campus for the 2021 spring semester are required to be tested for COVID-19 as a condition of living in the residence halls. Facilities employees should wear gloves while working in high-touch areas. Many factors may influence our planning and there are some situations that will be governed by the federal government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Students will be emailed test results approximately 15 minutes after being tested. Patients with mild to moderate illness who are not severely immunocompromised: Note: For patients who are not severely immunocompromised and who were asymptomatic throughout their infection, Transmission-Based Precautions may be discontinued when at least 10 days have passed since the date of their first positive viral diagnostic test. The university will provide voluntary COVID-19 testing for all students and employees at the end of the 2021 spring semester, before their return home. Although there is certainly value in meeting in-person from time to time when it is safe to do so, university leadership will model and recommend that regular and non-critical meetings be held via web conference or telephone wherever possible even when all parties are on campus, so that employees can stay in their own offices (a physical distancing measure) instead of traveling across campus for a meeting. Resident students must wear a mask anytime they are outside of their personal room and within a building or with anyone else but their roommate. Elements of the student’s plan must include answers to the following questions for each student: Operational Guidelines to Enforce Physical Distance. Students being relocated will be reminded to take the following items with them: H&WS will provide students in on-campus isolation/quarantine the following: Housing and Residence Life will coordinate meals for students in on-campus isolation/quarantine. The university will continue to track and follow guidance and best practices as provided by relevant federal, state and local authorities as normal operations resume. Alternate class attendance schedules, with one-third to one-half of the students in each class meeting virtually one day and attending in-person on the following class day in alternate fashion to maintain physical distance guidelines, may be considered when feasible and approved by administration. Enforcement of physical distancing in the residential community will require the following: To adhere to best practice, move-out and the return will include: Returning students do not need to remove their possessions from their assigned room. Hannah Marie Varn â ⦠The mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. Good hygiene practices will be communicated via email to employees and students and posted via different media outlets throughout our facilities. To compensate for the decreased days students will reside on campus, Kutztown University will provide prorated reductions for students’ housing cost, base meal plan cost, as well as other select fees. The originally-scheduled April 2 “wellness day” may be moved to Friday, Jan. 29, to accommodate a socially-distanced student move-in process, along with new testing protocols. Individuals with a diagnosis or presumed to have COVID-19, or have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting test results, will need to isolate at home and follow their physician’s and CDC guidelines to return to work or school. Visitors should wear a mask while outside and unable to maintain social distancing. They will need to take all items personally needed for winter break, as they will not be able to return to campus for forgotten items. Numerous individuals have worked on the plan and provided input into the plan so that the university can resume operations and fulfill its educational mission. For employees, generally those with a need to know are an employee’s supervisor, certain members of the administration, and Human Resources. COVID-19 spreads easily from person to person, mainly by the following routes: Between people who are in close contact with one another (within six feet). Contact tracing guidelines will be followed based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. An Open Letter to the Kutztown University Administration on ... ... Signatories This is an average restaurant for quality of food that is over-priced. Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus. Visitors must wear a mask while on university property, while in a building, or with another person. Thank you for your patience as we prepared for the return of our employees and students to our campus in the coming months. When further guidelines are put in place, communication will be prioritized via campus email announcements. I'm excited to begin the reopening of our campus next week for our employees and the return of face-to-face instruction and residential life in August. The university offers a variety of student support services which will help students make the most of their time at KU. These services will generally be provided by the county health department, or contracted service in the county of residence of the infected individual. The university will cover all costs of testing for all students and employees during “wellness days.”. Parents and families are asked to remain in their vehicles during student testing. Human Resources will provide employees with guidance as well as policies, wherever necessary, setting forth best practices in light of COVID-19 and other potential future pandemics. Trash cans will be available nearby. As a proactive measure to keep our campus community as healthy as possible, we are asking for your help to ensure the good health of all students and employees. Pre-registration will be available at a later date. Students should make an appointment by calling 610-683-4082. Classes begin Tuesday Jan. 19, in a 100% online format for two weeks. Student teachers can be tested 3-9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, at O’Pake Fieldhouse. International students who live off campus will self-isolate in their off-campus housing. There will be no walk-in appointments this semester. Spring 2021 Semester Reopening Plan Kutztown University outlines its plan to reopen for the spring 2021 semester, as the university responds to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Meetings involving food or beverage service will be prohibited unless express permission is given by management, and in that case, food and beverages will be limited to single serving beverages and packaged food items in lieu of communal/shared platters and utensils. Further information is forthcoming for resident students who tested positive for COVID-19 within 90 days of their return to campus. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads) (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads) Almost everyone in Kutztown â a 5,000-person borough located about halfway between Reading and Allentown â blames the outbreak on group houses like âthe Castle.â Classrooms are being upgraded with technology (audio and video) to allow for concurrent in-person and remote learning wherever possible. The university will cover all costs of on campus testing for employees. During the office visit, they exhibit symptoms and their medical care provider determines they should be presumed positive for COVID-19 pending test results or; They receive confirmation that they have tested positive for COVID-19. At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared and, At least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and, Symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) have improved, At least 10 days and up to 20 days have passed since symptoms first appeared and, Consider consultation with infection control experts. Physical distancing and self-health monitoring will be implemented as appropriate. Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow and do not spit. Consistent communication with guests and team members includes social media, floor decals, COVID safety signage, directional signage and digital messaging screens. Returning students to on-campus housing is among the most important goals and it also presents one of the greatest challenges to a healthy and safe residential experience. The university will take multiple steps to protect and support its staff and faculty as on-campus operations resume. Faculty observing non-compliance of recommended guidelines or university policy will report observations to their administrator. Students identified as high-risk for COVID-19, with concerns about their return to campus, should select a schedule that decreases their risk, which may include online courses. Signage in restrooms and laundry rooms may be posted related to possible occupancy limits. The university will continue to see an increased usage of telephonic and web-based platforms to be a best practice that should continue even after the current COVID-19 crisis has abated. Employees may use personally owned masks – these masks should be approved by their supervisor prior to being used. 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Riders must wear masks while on the shuttles. A Campus Update was established to inform our campus community with daily updates (Monday through Friday) and will continue through the Spring 2021 semester. Masks will be required in many areas of our campus. As in the past, if any member of campus is contacted directly by a member of the media, please contact University Relations (UR@kutztown.edu) to coordinate a response. At this point, the patient will be required to isolate to prevent further transmission. Kutztown University is planning to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus when the fall semester begins Aug. 24. The Office of Student Involvement will promote the use of virtual meetings and programming. Residence halls will open Friday, Jan. 29. Upon arrival, students will be directed to the appropriate waiting room. Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others. Guidelines for Move-Out at End of 2021 Spring Semester. Students suspecting they may have COVID-19 may report to their primary care health professional for examination and testing rather than H&WS. Payment Plans: for any student who has a payment plan, adjustments to the plan payments will be possible to avoid overpayment, once the reductions are processed. The university will cover all costs of testing for all students and employees during the week of May 3-7. Most residence halls are physically designed by hallways and layouts to create such pods. We continue to monitor new guidance and recommendations and will communicate any further changes as necessary. This is not required for employees, but is strongly encouraged to mitigate the risk to the campus community. In addition, desks/work spaces will be modified as needed in offices utilizing communal work space to ensure proper distancing. The university will consult guidance from the CDC on an ongoing basis to assist us in understanding the categories of employees, students and visitors at higher risk for severe illness. Our primary focus from the fall remains the same: to complete our mission of providing a quality education for our students, and doing everything possible to provide a nurturing environment for all those who work and learn on our campus. Testing protocols for the 2021 spring semester were announced Dec. 23, 2020. Students who were absent due to illness in face-to-face courses may be required to provide return to school documentation from their medical provider before returning to class. Students will have 24 hours after their last final to move out of their residence hall, or by 6 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2021, whichever comes first. These changes have been reflected in the university’s Spring Reopening Plan, which can be viewed at https://www.kutztown.edu/spring2021. University Police, Facilities Management and Camps and Conferences will continue to have shared access to reservation systems to ensure compliance and monitoring of approved student organization events. Secondary channels to reinforce university messaging include; Announcements (new, urgent non-emergency messages). We welcome you back to Kutztown University and wish you a successful semester. Where will the student go in the event that they must leave campus? Students are to follow the format below after checking into their hall. Dining halls will open at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29. Supplemental Student Codes of Conduct and Housing Contracts. Students experiencing COVID-like symptoms should contact KU Health and Wellness Services, Beck Hall, for examination and testing at 610-683-4082. Class absenteeism due to a medical reason may trigger additional time for students to complete assignments and reschedule tests and quizzes. Residence Halls will open Friday, Jan. 29. The university first posted a reopening plan on its website in late June, describing it as a living document that can change based on revised guidance ⦠Thank you for your patience as we prepared for the return of our employees and students to our campus in the coming months. University and State System decisions about the Spring semester are likely to pique media interest. This page provides course descriptions and prerequisite lists for all Geology courses offered at Kutztown University. Students must be aware that they may be required to be relocated or sent home due to illness. All users should wipe keyboards and computer mouse before using. It is up to public health authorities to determine what information is shared publicly in the interest of public health and in accordance with relevant privacy requirements. We are committed to the safety and well-being of the students, faculty, staff and employees as we return to campus for the fall semester. Because of the delay (2-14 days) in receiving test results, and out of concern for the members of the KU community, the university has taken the position that a person will need to isolate immediately while awaiting test results if they are presumed positive for COVID-19. Signage will be placed at elevators, conference rooms and other meeting spaces on campus to ensure proper distancing. When classes are not in session, Campus Update will continue twice/week (Tuesday and Friday). Respiratory droplets cause infection when they are inhaled or deposited on mucous membranes, such as those that line the inside of the nose and mouth. Please self-report for any one of the following situations: You have been asked to quarantine due to exposure to a person who is positive for COVID-19. Not only do we offer educational help but also emotional, cultural and physical support as well. 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