GOALS
Health, Safety and Wellness • Ensure the health, safety and well-being of students, staff and faculty. • Mitigate the risk that students, staff and faculty will be a conduit for community spread of the virus.
Our CRT is doing everything we can to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our students, staff and faculty. Our goal is to mitigate the risk that students, staff and faculty will be a conduit for community spread of the virus, while students are a part of SEU’s learning environments. PREVENTION
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the SEU community is following CDC guidelines. This includes hygiene and respiratory etiquette. Community members are encouraged to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, hand sanitizer can also be used. When coughing or sneezing, it is encouraged for individuals to use tissues or the inside of their elbows. The CDC also highly recommends the use of cloth face coverings or masks. These should be used especially when physical distancing is difficult. Another essential step in preventing the spread of COVID-19 is staying at home, in the dorm room or self isolating when an individual is feeling unwell with symptoms of the virus. These symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or running nose, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea. TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION
The CRT will provide scientifically sound training and communication to the SEU community on how to be Healthy Citizens. Extensive health and safety training is essential for the campus community. Components of training will address COVID-19 risk factors and protective behaviors along with specific campus policies and procedures (symptom monitoring, hygiene practices, physical distancing, testing, isolation, and quarantine procedures). Additionally the implementation of signage regarding hygiene practices, room/building capacity, distancing, masks and other public health measures are in place throughout the campus. MASKS
SEU community members and visitors are expected to wear masks when physical distancing is not possible (at least 6 feet), particularly in indoor communal areas. 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. CLEANING AND SANITIZATION OF CAMPUS
Prior to the return of students, the campus will be disinfected and certain areas will remain closed until the start of the semester to establish a sanitary baseline prior to reopening. Plans are in place to ensure the campus engages in ongoing cleaning and disinfection measures consistent with current CDC and EPA guidance. This includes increased cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces like door handles. If you have any COVID-19 questions, please email covid@seu.edu. 7
