SEU Student COVID-19 Guide 12.16.20

SEU STUDENT

COVID-19 GUIDE SPRING 2021

SO U TH E A S TE R N

U N IV E R S IT Y

If you have any COVID-19 questions, please email covid@seu.edu.

UPDATED 12.14.201

Table of Contents

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Letter from the Vice President for Student Development

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Introduction

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Being a Healthy Citizen

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Playing Your Part

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Healthy Citizen Standards

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Testing for COVID-19

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Operational Postures

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Letter from the Vice President for Student Development Students, Welcome back to SEU! We are so excited to have you on campus to begin our spring semester.

Over winter break, we have really been looking forward to you returning to SEU. Our campus is not the same without you. Although this academic year looks different from previous years, our Student Development team is working hard to ensure that you have opportunities to embrace the campus culture and build relationships.

After a successful fall semester, we will be continuing to abide by the guidelines our COVID-19 Recovery Task Force (CRT) has put in place. It is in the midst of this time of uncertainty that we believe as Christians we can work together to provide a healthy and safe environment for ourselves and those around us.

As we look forward to another semester, we have put together information on how you can be a “Healthy Citizen� on campus. We believe that one of the greatest ways you can love your neighbor is through following guidelines, such as social distancing and wearing a mask.

As we have previously seen, following these guidelines helps to decrease the spread and keep our campus safe.

I am praying peace and joy over you and your family, and for another healthy and successful semester!

If you have any COVID-19 questions, please email covid@seu.edu.

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Introduction At Southeastern University, we are committed to creating a college experience that is like none other.

Although we recognize that life as we know it has changed, we believe that the on-campus experience is critical in your growth and development as a student. As you return to campus this spring, we wanted to highlight health and safety protocols so that we can work together to provide a safe and healthy environment for you to learn, live and grow in.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that circumstances are ever-evolving. Therefore, in the following pages, we have compiled resources and guidelines for how the university will respond to the pandemic following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House, state and local government, and local health departments. With the evolving circumstances, the university will periodically update this student resource with the latest guidelines.

We acknowledge from the onset that the university cannot guarantee that individuals will not be exposed to or become infected by COVID-19 by virtue of being on campus. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. We do commit to providing enhanced safety precautions and preventive measures are being taken to make the campus as safe and healthy as reasonably possible for students, faculty, staff and guests.

If you have any COVID-19 questions, please email covid@seu.edu.

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BEING A HEALTHY CITIZEN

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Being a Healthy Citizen You can play an important role in helping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by being a Healthy Citizen. This section includes hygiene and respiratory etiquette to help keep you and your fellow students safe and healthy on campus.

HAND HYGIENE & RESPIRATORY ETIQUETTE

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the CDC recommends the following: • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with others (maintain a distance of at least 6 feet).

• Cover your mouth and nose with a face cloth when around others.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Immediately after, wash your hands.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

The university’s housekeeping and facilities teams are daily cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. Students are highly encouraged to disinfect frequently used surfaces in their dorm rooms or living spaces.

MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING

Following CDC guidelines, all students are expected to wear masks in classrooms and other areas and where social distancing (6 feet) is not possible. Students, faculty and staff are not permitted to wear masks that are disruptive, offensive or promote illegal drug use. This includes, but not limited to, the use of profanity, inappropriate content (lettering, images, graphics, etc.) or any values that are contrary to the community covenant.

SOCIAL GATHERINGS

We realize that a social life is a major component of your college experience. As you interact with others, we ask that you continue to maintain social distancing (6 feet apart) and wear masks when social distancing is not possible. The university follows the guidelines of state and local government for group gatherings.

If you have any COVID-19 questions, please email covid@seu.edu.

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PLAYING YOUR PART

S O U T H E A S T E R N

U N I V E R S IT Y

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Playing Your Part The best known way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The virus is thought to be spread mainly by person-to-person contact. This includes individuals who are in close contact with each other (within 6 feet) and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.

With these considerations, all students are expected to adhere to the guidelines of the CDC, state and local government, and university policies.

MONITORING HEALTH

Students are expected to monitor their health daily. This includes taking their temperatures and being alert of COVID-19 symptoms. Students with a temperature of 100.4 or higher or symptoms of COVID-19, should stay in their area of residence or seek treatment at Health Services. They may also email covid@seu.edu with questions.

Symptoms for COVID-19 include the following: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea WEARING A MASK

Face coverings are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public settings. On campus, students are expected to wear masks in communal areas, academic buildings and dining halls (when not eating).

Face masks should be washed after every use. They can be washed in the washing machine or by hand. Make sure to completely dry face masks in a dryer or by hanging them up to air dry after washing them.

REPORTING HEALTH SCREENINGS

All students are required to perform a daily symptom check and record their results.

Students are also expected to notify their resident directors or call Health Services at 863.667.5205 if they experience any of the above (under Monitoring Health) symptoms of COVID-19.

If you have any COVID-19 questions, please email covid@seu.edu.

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PRESENTING SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19

Students who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 are expected to stay in their residences (at home or in their dorm rooms) and immediately notify the SEU COVID case manager at covid@seu.edu. Students will receive information about next steps for testing and/or isolation, if appropriate. After business hours and on weekends, students should call the Resident Director on call for guidance.

STUDENTS EXPOSED TO A POSITIVE CASE

Students who have had close contact (less than 6 feet distance, indoors, without a mask for more than 15 minutes) with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will need to quarantine, even if they are asymptomatic. Students should immediately notify the SEU COVID case manager at covid@seu.edu. Students will receive information about next steps for testing and/or quarantine, if appropriate. After business hours and on weekends, students should call the Resident Director on call for guidance.

If you have any COVID-19 questions, please email covid@seu.edu.

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HEALTHY CITIZEN STANDARDS

S O U T H E A S T E R N

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Healthy Citizen Standards You are expected to play a vital role in helping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by upholding the Healthy Citizen Standards through hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleanliness and social distancing. Please read below to understand the expectations of these standards for this upcoming semester.* These expectations will be continually evaluated throughout the semester and the community will be notified of any changes.

WEARING A MASK

On campus, students are expected to wear masks in: • Communal areas (lobbies, offices, rooms other than the one assigned per Campus Housing Office, and/or indoor athletic space - unless certain athletic activities, determined by appropriate staff, are not conducive to such use) • Academic buildings (classrooms)** • Dining halls (when not eating) • Outdoors when social distancing cannot be practiced Face masks should be worn over your nose and mouth and secured under your chin.

Students, faculty and staff are not permitted to wear masks that are disruptive, offensive or promote illegal drug use. This includes, but not limited to, the use of profanity, inappropriate content (lettering, images, graphics, etc.) or any values that are contrary to the community covenant.

SELF-SYMPTOM SCREENINGS

All students are required to: • Perform a daily symptom check prior to attending the first scheduled class and/or noon every day • Record the results on the SEU tracking site.

Students with a temperature of 100.4 or higher or symptoms of COVID-19, should stay in their area of residence and seek treatment at Health Services.

VISITATION REGULATIONS The university follows the guidelines of state and local government for large group gatherings.

Additionally, students are expected to abide by the following rules: • There will be no open dorms for the Spring 2021 Semester • There will be no overnight visitors allowed on campus for the 2020-2021 Academic Year • Students will be expected to only socialize in their assigned residence hall and outdoor common areas Student Development staff and GAs, Athletic staff and coaches, and Faculty (in the classroom) will ensure the Healthy Citizen guidelines are maintained.

Failure to comply with the expectations set forth for the Healthy Citizen Standards of: Wearing a Mask, Self-Symptom Screenings, and/or Visitation Regulations will result in the following sanctions imposed to the student’s account as per below.

First Occurrence Warning Second Occurrence Third Occurrence

$25 Fine $50 Fine

Fourth Occurrence (Residential Student)

Loss of Campus Housing Privileges for remainder of the Academic Semester

Fourth Occurrence (Commuter Student)

Loss of On-Campus Privileges for the remainder of the Academic Semester. Students should remain off campus and finish all classes remotely.

* Any egregious violation of COVID policies and/or any student participating in behavior counter to Healthy Citizenship will be subject to further sanctions. * * Refusal to wear a mask in the classroom will immediately result in the loss of on-campus privileges (including housing and attendance in in-person classes) for the remainder of the Academic Semester.

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ISOLATION/QUARANTINE - RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS ONLY

Students who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are awaiting test results, or who have symptoms of COVID-19 will need to: • • •

Contact covid@seu.edu and their respective Resident Director Isolate until further personal instructions are given via their COVID case manager Move from their regular campus residence during isolation

Students who have had a high-risk exposure to someone positive with COVID-19 or who have symptoms of COVID-19 will need to: • • •

Contact covid@seu.edu and their respective Resident Director Isolate until further personal instructions are given via their COVID case manager Remain in their regular campus residence during quarantine, self-isolating even from suitemates and roommates. More information will be provided by the COVID case manager.

Students who live in-state will be expected to return home to isolate or quarantine.

Isolation spaces will be available on campus for students who are unable to return home under the following conditions: • •

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Students must isolate until cleared by their SEU COVID case manager to return to normal campus activities.

Students in university-supervised isolation will be provided food, daily medical checks, counseling and other support services, and are therefore expected to not leave the isolation area for any reason with the exception of a medical emergency.

Students must meet all behavior expectations that will be provided to them by the COVID case manager and other overseeing university officials (to include Resident Directors, Resident & Graduate Assistants, etc).

There will be no exceptions to the above set guidelines regardless of student involvement with work, clubs and organizations, athletic responsibilities, and/or any other extracurricular involvement that may require leaving isolation premises.

Faculty will be providing a virtual opportunity for the student to participate in their academic responsibilities. It is the student’s responsibility to make further arrangements if necessary.

Failure to comply with the expectations set forth for the Healthy Citizen Standards of Isolation/Quarantine expectations will result in the following sanctions imposed to the student’s account as per below.

First Occurrence

Verbal/Written Warning

Second Occurrence

Loss of Campus Housing Privilege for the remainder of the Academic Semester

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the expectation of being an integral member of a Healthy Community. I understand that there will be no appeal process for the above sanctions and all decisions will be final. I acknowledge and understand that refunds will not be issued for tuition in going to remote delivery or any unused housing and/or meal plans if I am sanctioned with the Loss of Campus Housing Privilege for the Academic Semester.

Student Name (Printed)

Student ID #

Student Signature

Date

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TESTING FOR COVID-19

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Testing for COVID-19 On-campus COVID testing will be available in Health Services for all students.

TESTING FOR COVID-19

SEU students who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should visit Health Services for an assessment. COVID-19 testing will be provided, if deemed appropriate. In order to utilize isolation space on campus, testing must be done at Health Services. SEU only provides case management, isolation space, meal delivery and daily health checks for students who have been tested at our on-campus facility.

STUDENTS AWAITING TEST RESULTS

Students who are presenting COVID-19 symptoms and have gone for COVID-19 testing will be asked to isolate until test results are received.

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STUDENTS WITH NEGATIVE TEST RESULTS

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STUDENTS WITH POSITIVE TEST RESULTS

If students receive negative test results for COVID-19 and their symptoms are determined to not be COVID-19 related, students may return to class and campus activities once their symptoms resolve.

If a student has tested positive for COVID-19 at SEU’s Health Services, they will be assigned a COVID case manager who will work with them throughout their isolation period and conduct contact tracing. Students will be directed to isolate. See “Isolation” below for further details.

STUDENTS EXPOSED TO A POSITIVE CASE

Students who have had close contact (less than 6 feet distance, indoors, without a mask for more than 15 minutes) with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will need to quarantine, even if they are asymptomatic for COVID-19. Students should immediately notify the SEU COVID case manager at covid@seu.edu. Students will receive information about next steps for testing and/or quarantine, if appropriate. After business hours and on weekends, students should call the Resident Director on call for guidance. See “Quarantine” below for further details.

ISOLATION

Isolation is used to separate people who have been infected with the virus from people who are not infected. Students who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are awaiting test results, or have symptoms of COVID-19 will need to contact covid@SEU.edu and isolate.

Students who test positive at SEU’s Health Services will be assigned a COVID case manager to review their personal plan. Students are encouraged to return home to selfisolate, unless they are unable to do so.

Students living in residence halls will not be allowed to remain in their regular campus residence during isolation. Students who live in-state will be expected to return home to isolate. The university understands that there may be travel challenges for students who live out of state. Isolation spaces will be available on campus for students who are unable to return home.

Students must isolate until cleared by their SEU COVID case manager to return to normal campus activities.

If you have any COVID-19 questions, please email covid@seu.edu.

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Students in university-supervised isolation will be provided food, medical checks, counseling and other services as needed.

The university will follow local, state and federal guidelines for contact tracing and notifying individuals who may have been exposed to COVID-19 positive students. In accordance with privacy laws, the university cannot personally identify infected persons.

Faculty will work with students who must be in isolation to ensure academic progress continues.

QUARANTINE

Students who have had close contact (less than 6 feet distance, indoors, without a mask for more than 15 minutes) with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 may need to quarantine, even if they are asymptomatic for COVID-19. Students who have had a highrisk exposure to a positive case on campus will be provided with a notification from SEU’s case management team along with details on how to quarantine.

NOTIFICATION

Students who test positive for COVID-19 are required to notify covid@seu.edu. Following this notification, the university’s COVID case manager will assess exposure through contact tracing individuals that might be at risk. These individuals will be notified and asked to quarantine.

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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

If you have any additional questions on COVID-19, please be sure to email covid@seu.edu.

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OPERATIONAL POSTURES

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Operational Postures SEU’s operational postures define what is allowable across our people, places and programs. These five phases will be based on factors unique to the university, including cases on campus, adherence to health and safety guidelines and isolation beds. The university plans to open and operate under the “Go Fire” phase in the spring.

NORMAL FIRE NORMAL FIRE

The university operates with prevention protocols in place.

Being a Healthy Citizen Continue to enforce general measures for a healthy and safe environment: • Wash your hands frequently • Stay home when you are sick • Cover coughs and sneezes Academics & Campus Environment The university operates under normal conditions without any restrictions.

• In-person classes • Social events and gatherings • Athletic games • Open dining GO FIRE

GO FIRE

Most university operations continue with prevention protocols and some limitations in place.

Being a Healthy Citizen Continue to enforce general measures for a healthy and safe environment: • Continue hygiene etiquette • Temperature checks and symptom monitoring • Frequent cleanings of high traffic areas and surfaces • Masks required in classes and university buildings • Social distancing required on campus Academics & Campus Environment Classes can continue with certain protocols. Events and social gatherings have limitations.

• Hybrid instruction • 50 percent occupancy • Limited social events and gatherings • Certain protocols for athletic games PREVENT FIRE

PREVENT FIRE

Many university operations continue with prevention protocols and more limitations in place.

Being a Healthy Citizen Continue to enforce general measures for a healthy and safe environment: • Continue hygiene etiquette • Temperature checks and symptom monitoring • Frequent cleanings of high traffic areas and surfaces • Masks required in classes and university buildings • Social distancing required on campus

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Academics & Campus Environment Classes can continue with certain protocols. Events and social gatherings have limitations.

• Hybrid instruction • 50 percent occupancy • Limited social events and gatherings • Only residents allowed in dorms • Non-essential group meetings suspended • Further protocols for athletic games CONTAIN FIRE CONTAIN FIRE

The university closes the majority of operations in efforts to contain the virus on campus.

Being • • • •

a Healthy Citizen Testing Contact tracing Isolation and quarantine Alerts sent to campus community

Academics & Campus Environment • University transitions to remote learning for isolation period • Campus dining only to-go options • Events and gatherings canceled HOME FIRE HOME FIRE

The university transitions to remote learning with closures to the majority of campus operations.

Being a Healthy Citizen • Campus access restricted • Alerts sent to campus community Academics & Campus Environment • Remote/online instruction • Suspend campus activities • Dining and housing options for students who cannot return home • Majority of employees work remotely

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