A Timeline of FNU’s Response to the Pandemic As the scope and impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic came into focus, FNU leadership communicated frequently and openly with the entire FNU community and took quick steps to protect students, faculty, and staff. Here is a timeline of the key decisions and actions:
March 3
March 13
March 16
Dr. Susan Stone sent an email addressing the FNU community explaining the university’s monitoring of the situation. At this time, there were no travel restrictions in the United States, but Dr. Stone indicated that FNU was “developing alternative plans if restricted travel becomes necessary” and urged students to contact their Clinical Director if they had any concerns about traveling to clinical sites.
Dr. Stone sent an email addressing FNU students, stating “Our goal at this time is to help you continue on your educational path successfully while understanding that some of you may need to pause to attend to the collateral issues associated with the pandemic.” She went on to add, “We will strive to be flexible to meet your needs if you encounter situations related to the pandemic that affect your academic progress.” She noted that many clinical sites were restricting access to students and stated, “We have asked all of your Regional Clinical Faculty to cease doing on-site visits so that they can be available to you for consultations with minimal delay.”
Clinical Bound sessions held virtually for the first time.
March 10 Dr. Stone sent an email addressing the FNU community announcing the decision to “convert the Frontier Bound/DPN Bound session scheduled for March 16-19 to an online workshop.” She also announced that “faculty members are busy designing an online Clinical Bound just in case we need it.”
March 13 The University announced all employees with an approved telecommuting agreement may work from home daily.
March 17 Dr. Stone sent an email to the FNU faculty and staff announcing that all Clinical Bound sessions would be conducted online through at least May 9 and that Frontier Bound orientation sessions would be held virtually through May and June. She announced that Wendover Bed & Breakfast and Retreat Center would be closed until at least May 9. Telecommuting for many FNU employees was extended through May 9. Dr. Stone expressed the need to maintain a close-knit community adhering to the Culture of Caring. “We would like to engage in a very interactive online work environment to support each other and to support our students. I am encouraging you all to be creative and create social situations online during the workday.”
March 18 Human Resources Director LaToshia Daniel sent an email to all FNU faculty and staff announcing FNU’s COVID-19 Workplace Policy.
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