Undergraduate Students,

We are reaching out today to implore you to remain vigilant in your efforts to do your part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus as we near the end of the semester. As cases continue to increase locally, nationally, and around the globe, it is more critical than ever that we remain unrelentingly diligent in our efforts to keep our community safe and well.

As you plan your activities for the coming days and weekends, please keep in mind that quarantine and isolation procedures remain a critical part of our COVID-19 initiatives. Should you find yourself in quarantine or isolation prior to the end of the semester on November 24, you will be required to remain in quarantine or isolation until you are released by the Alliance City Health Department, even if that period of time exceeds the end of the semester and the Thanksgiving holiday.

Also, keep in mind that you are free to depart campus early for the holiday break as long as the in-person component of your classes has concluded. Before doing so, please confirm with your professors that the remainder of your coursework will be conducted online. If any portion of a course requires in-class attendance, you should plan to attend in person.

As you may have heard, yesterday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine offered a state-wide address during which he shared the dire circumstances that the State of Ohio is currently facing as a result of continually-increasing positive cases of COVID-19. During his remarks, he issued a revised mask order and new social gathering order.

Please continue to adhere to the state's mandates in addition to the institution’s four personal safety practices and the additional recommendations provided below regarding your interactions with individuals on and off campus. As a reminder, the four personal safety practices include the following:

  1. Conduct a daily health self-assessment
  2. Wear a face covering
  3. Maintain social distancing
  4. Maintain personal hygiene 
BEHAVIOR THAT PUTS OUR CAMPUS AT RISK
1
VISITING OR HOSTING VISITORS FROM OTHER CAMPUSES
Other campuses, just like our own, are doing all they can to keep their communities safe, and this includes minimizing interactions with large groups and individuals with whom we don't engage on a regular basis. Please don't visit other college or university campuses or host individuals from other campuses until it is once again safe to do so.
2
ATTENDING OR HOSTING LARGE GROUP GATHERINGS
Hosting and attending gatherings of more than 10 people – which violates both state and campus protocols – poses a significant risk to our entire campus community. This includes parties, informal gatherings, or events at off-campus houses. Those who do so will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct (students) or Office of Human Resources (faculty and staff) for disciplinary action. 
3
COMING AND GOING FROM CAMPUS/HOME
When you must leave campus/home, please, for the safety of everyone, be responsible and wise. Wear an appropriate face covering and maintain six feet of social distance at all times. Follow appropriate personal hygiene measures by washing your hands thoroughly or utilizing hand sanitizer. And, if you aren't feeling well, stay put.
4
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS WHILE YOU'RE SICK
If you feel unwell or experience COVID-19 symptoms, you should not physically be in classrooms, offices, or public spaces on campus, nor should you attend team workouts or practice. Call the Student Health Center if you are a student at (330) 823-2692 or reach out to your primary healthcare provider if you are a faculty or staff member. 
As a reminder, the Fall 2020 Responsible Reopening Guide is very much subject to change as our knowledge of COVID-19 continues to evolve and new or revised guidelines are presented. Thus, please check the site often. We also encourage you to check the Confirmed Cases Reporting web page regularly to access updated data regarding confirmed positive cases on campus.
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