on campus: fall semester
Students return for full-time, in-person learning in 2020–2021 Widely recognized as one of the most proactive schools in its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, WMA went above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of our entire community when we returned to campus last fall to participate in a true hybrid learning model: students could attend live classes remotely from anywhere in the world. WMA began planning for the 2020–2021 academic year in the spring and relied on basic safety measures: at least 6 feet of social distancing; required mask-wearing and hand-washing; and twice-weekly COVID-19 PCR testing for all students, faculty and staff. Mask-free zones assisted in creating some normalcy for our students and faculty to socialize safely distanced from one another. Revamping dining schedules, procedures and space—including repurposing Alumni Memorial Chapel as a second dining hall—created more options for mealtimes. Social distancing in all areas of campus was made possible through extensive renovations that transformed the meeting places and unused areas on campus. The opening of the Athenaeum offered much needed space, especially during inclement weather. Ventilation systems were also updated with ionizers and hospital-grade air purifiers in all buildings and dorms.
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AC ADEMY WORLD SPRING 2021
