Reasoning behind this decision:
As of August 24, for the week of August 16-23, 11 students have tested positive for COVID while 4 more are quarantined. Because of the sudden surge in positive cases, along with the rising numbers in the Twin Cities area, UNW has instated a mask mandate in academic settings and chapel when 6-feet distancing is not possible. This is to protect vulnerable students, as well as those that are concerned with COVID, in the settings that they are required to attend.
Required Spaces
Masks are required in academic settings, chapel, and alternative chapels where 6-feet distancing is not possible. Masks in academic settings means they are required for the extent of an instructor-led class or lab. In addition, faculty offices and academic support service areas are considered academic settings and therefore face coverings are required if 6' distancing cannot be maintained. Face coverings are required during chapel and alternative chapels, as well as when riding all UNW provided transportation. In all other indoor settings masks are encouraged, but not required.
Duration of Policy
The situation will continue to be monitored and evaluated going forward. It is the goal of the university through these policies to slow the spread of COVID on campus and keep us on-campus and in-person.
To keep up with the campus COVID status you can use the Campus COVID Dashboard.
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Media Production student, Monique Harbaugh ('22), is one of our students that is currently studying abroad in Rome, Italy!
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Recent Communication Studies graduate Olivia Hagstrom ('21) has started her position at Crown College as "Student Activities Graduate Intern" as she starts her journey to a masters in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education.
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