CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia University leader and Marshall University on Monday explained how their respective institutions are continuing to adjust to the coronavirus pandemic.
Maryanne Reed, WVU’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, said a primary goal is reducing classroom density by 50%, which will include moving multiple courses to online delivery. Some classes will be a mix of on-campus and online instruction.
Students and instructors will be required to wear masks on campus. A kit containing a cloth mask and disposable masks will be given to faculty, staff and students. Students who fail to follow mask protocols may be asked to leave classrooms and could face student conduct sanctions.
Plexiglass screens will be installed at lecterns, and cleaning supplies will be available throughout all buildings.
All study-abroad tips for the fall semester have been canceled, and a decision regarding the spring semester will be made in “mid-fall.”
Reed added the university hopes to release a finalized course schedule for the fall semester by June 30.
Marshall University began the second phase of its return-to-workplace plan, as half of its employees were allowed back on campus and institution centers.
All employees are directed to practice health and safety guidance, including using masks and social distancing.