Â鶹´«Ã½AV (Â鶹´«Ã½AV) is committed to providing a healthy environment for all stakeholders. Our faculty, staff, and students are our most important assets. To this end the University will continue to remain focused on providing meaningful teaching, learning, and working experiences for everyone.
This response plan is aimed to identify how Â鶹´«Ã½AV can continue in-person operations; with the ever- changing guidance and data regarding COVID-19, this plan will evolve as necessary. Revisions will be in response to various public health conditions and factors, and guidance from local public health units (,Ìý(NDDoH),Ìý(SBHE), and theÌýÌý(CDC).
According to theÌýCOVID-19 is mostly spread by respiratory droplets released when people talk, cough, or sneeze. Â鶹´«Ã½AV has continued to approach minimizing the risk and spread of COVID-19 through multiple prevention strategies, including personal prevention practices (such asÌýÌý) and environmental prevention practices (such asÌý). Throughout this time of disruption, Â鶹´«Ã½AV employees and students have adapted to meet the continuously evolving circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Factors and Considerations
The COVID-19 situation has evolved, and guidance and expectations will be based on the outlined (below) factors and any additional guidance provided by the NDUS Smart Restart Taskforce, NDUS, and the ND SBHE. The Â鶹´«Ã½AV COVID-19 New Normal Taskforce, under the guidance of the President’s Cabinet, will continue to revise plans and develop communication to all stakeholders as conditions evolve.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV considers various factors when implementing campus-wide guidance and requirements. Some of the factors include:
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- participation in COVID-19 screening/testing events;
- any local COVID-19 outbreaks or increasing trends; and
- direction or guidance provided by the local public health unit and theÌý.
Additionally, Â鶹´«Ã½AV is a mixed population, that includes individuals who are fully vaccinated and those who are not fully vaccinated; this is an important consideration that guides Â鶹´«Ã½AV in making decisions to minimize the risk and spread of COVID-19.
Resources and Equipment
To reduce risk and continue to align with guidelines, environmental (e.g. barriers, signage, workspaces) and personal prevention practices (e.g. social distancing, masks/face coverings) may be required. To the extent practical, Â鶹´«Ã½AV will seek to be consistent regarding the modifications, resources, and/or equipment provided. Centralization of purchasing most necessary items will continue, allowing Â鶹´«Ã½AV to maximize resources and enhance efficiency.
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